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by erik winkler
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: No news?
Replies: 87
Views: 86676

Re: No news?

Since I did not post a lot on the forum lately I thought it would be nice to show some projects I done recently. Gilding large led boxed letters. http://www.schitterend.eu/userfiles/nieuws/71-doosletters-marks-spencer-vergulden/Lichtreclame_voor_Marks__Spencer_Holland.JPG http://www.schitterend.eu/u...
by erik winkler
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: double paned window issues
Replies: 7
Views: 5807

Re: double paned window issues

No you should not.
I think that is the reason why they named it ONE-shot.
by erik winkler
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: unusual way to use gold leaf
Replies: 4
Views: 4613

Re: unusual way to use gold leaf

I can imagine that it would stick on an other place mister Treece
by erik winkler
Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: double paned window issues
Replies: 7
Views: 5807

Re: double paned window issues

Andrew, Like Mike mentioned, I would certainly do the job on the outside of the window. Here an example I did in Amsterdam, look at the glare in the glass and how well the lettering pops out. http://www.schitterend.eu/userfiles/paginas/79-letterschilderen/original_handpainted_heineken_beer_lightbox_...
by erik winkler
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Wednesday April 16 Changeover
Replies: 12
Views: 9263

Re: Wednesday April 16 Changeover

Amen
by erik winkler
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Odd Find
Replies: 4
Views: 4071

Re: Odd Find

Thank you Bruce.

Tyler,
Score, snap, sand, polish
With freestanding black glass this is absolutely necessary, due to the brilliance of the glass.
by erik winkler
Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Odd Find
Replies: 4
Views: 4071

Re: Odd Find

Tyler,

I am the right person to ask that question I think.
Click on the photo in the link and with your right arrow on your keyboard scroll through the different photo's.
Black glass
Looking forward what you will do with it.
by erik winkler
Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:51 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: back to the future
Replies: 4
Views: 4292

Re: back to the future

I get sentmental when seeing this done.
You will be in the history books now, I love that feeling.
14 books also?
Looks very sharp
Bruce Jackson April 2014
by erik winkler
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pat Mackle in the News
Replies: 3
Views: 4082

Pat Mackle in the News

Pat Mackle our acid etching artist is covered in the news.
He has to reproduce an antique glass panel that has been broken by 'vandals'.
Hereis the link: Pat Mackle in the news
by erik winkler
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: France from the past
Replies: 14
Views: 10487

Re: Old Pictures : Paris (France) 1900-2013

Vance,
I just looked at your website again and you make some beautifull work!
Lots of goldleaf giving the handcrafted signs just that extra touch.
by erik winkler
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: France from the past
Replies: 14
Views: 10487

Re: Old Pictures : Paris (France) 1900-2013

These are great Francois! It is a shame that the original wallpaintings are long gone now. The style and artwork of paris around 1900 is so beautifull. I made it my goal to reproduce it in any way i can. Have you seen my Parisian boulangerie glass reproductions? Boulangerie glass http://www.schitter...
by erik winkler
Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Acrylic lettering on unprimed canvas, by a total noob!
Replies: 3
Views: 3234

Re: Acrylic lettering on unprimed canvas, by a total noob!

I have to agree on Roderick on that, for a first time it looks very good.
by erik winkler
Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Miette
Replies: 11
Views: 9370

Re: La Belle Miette

A beautifull shop indeed.
Looks pretty authentic Bruce.
The pictures are painted in reverse?
by erik winkler
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:10 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: fixing small mirror problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2056

Re: fixing small mirror problems

Hello Megan, It is all about the look the client wants. If he wants a perfect mirror, I allways tell them to buy a new one in the department store. If they want the mirror to be original with some ageing in it you can silver over the current layer with chemicals. Laying silverleaf or 12 crt goldleaf...
by erik winkler
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Second hand electro pounce for sale?
Replies: 12
Views: 14220

Re: Second hand electro pounce for sale?

I thought about that terry, may be a problem.
If no one has a second hand in offer I will try the perforating system with.... yes the plotter.
by erik winkler
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Second hand electro pounce for sale?
Replies: 12
Views: 14220

Second hand electro pounce for sale?

Hello does anybody know a second hand electro pounce for sale?
Any help would sure be appreciated.
Thank you.
by erik winkler
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10125

Re: Very interesting ebay find

Exactly Larry
I love books and I love first print originals, but sometimes it is just not in my budget.
by erik winkler
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10125

Re: Very interesting ebay find

I desided with reluctance not to buy it.
You can only spend your money once and I want to go on nice vacations this year.
Besides that the seller sold it in three volumes seperatly, If i would buy them I would want them all three.
by erik winkler
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: In Memoriam - Starr Bright
Replies: 8
Views: 8505

Re: In Memoriam - Starr Bright

59?!!!
That is evil...
Makes me very sad.
by erik winkler
Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10125

Re: Very interesting ebay find

I passed on the bid of €165,00 told the seller about John his interest.
Now it is on again for a second time, but now for €840,00!
by erik winkler
Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dublin signwriters short film
Replies: 16
Views: 13057

Re: Dublin signwriters short film

Here in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) they used to paint on the outside as well. After some 60plus years they still look pretty good. Ofcourse they used leadbased white paints wich eats into the glass. Here some samples: http://www.schitterend.eu/userfiles/nieuws/35-de-amsterdamse-krulletter/HetPapene...
by erik winkler
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10125

Very interesting ebay find

http://www.ebay.nl/sch/i.html?_trksid=p ... &_from=R40
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I never found these so complete and cheap.
by erik winkler
Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: First Glass Piece Review
Replies: 10
Views: 10428

Re: First Glass Piece Review

It looks very nice Ciaran, If i look at your work i think the 12crt leaf does it make more original looking. If these panels are to perfect it looks like they are machinemade. Silvering costs a lot of money also, setting up the silvering takes 4 hours at my place (i cook up my own silvering chemical...
by erik winkler
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Alf Becker alphabets
Replies: 10
Views: 10327

Re: Alf Becker alphabets

That sounds interesting
by erik winkler
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Decorative Glass Processes...
Replies: 18
Views: 15272

Re: Decorative Glass Processes...

It is a hidden page a visitor can not find it, because links can be ugly on a website. But google can find it. Indeed it is a full time job. Everybody needs to work on their linkbuilding. But when you see the results it is fun and a kind of an addiction to see the result come together after a few we...
by erik winkler
Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Decorative Glass Processes...
Replies: 18
Views: 15272

Re: Decorative Glass Processes...

Roderick,
Pat has a link page; everything is ready to go, but unfortunatly he still did not work on his linkbuilding.
Where did you place his link?
by erik winkler
Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dublin signwriters short film
Replies: 16
Views: 13057

Re: Dublin signwriters short film

Terry Colley wrote:David that link is fantastic, a mans life work , everyone else take a look !
I did! and made me very humble...
by erik winkler
Thu Dec 19, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dublin signwriters short film
Replies: 16
Views: 13057

Re: Dublin signwriters short film

I asked his name and when she replied "Mark Oatis", Chris turned to the guy in line behind us and said, "You'd better go ahead - we're going to be here a while."
Fantastic!
Could have been said to the people in mine line haha.
30 years, amazing...
by erik winkler
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
Replies: 15
Views: 11064

Re: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:

Roderick Treece pm me and apparently forgot the name, but we posted about him a few times here on the forum.
It is Lucien Helle from Paris.
https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... ilit=Helle
by erik winkler
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
Replies: 15
Views: 11064

Re: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:

I am sure you are.
Roderick Treece knows a glass gilder in Paris.
It is up to you ofcourse if you do not want to do further and proper research.

Erik