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by Jerry Berg
Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Newest glass sign
Replies: 53
Views: 38578

Re: Newest glass sign

That's looking very nice Rod. The frame is perfect too!
by Jerry Berg
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Newest glass sign
Replies: 53
Views: 38578

Re: Newest glass sign

Looking good Rod. Please post a finished pic!
by Jerry Berg
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: tattoo shop window
Replies: 6
Views: 4565

Re: tattoo shop window

Nice work Bob. What is the font you used for the word TATTOO,
or did you design it. I bet that really catches the eye going by.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror
Replies: 30
Views: 19408

Re: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror

Wow Dave, that's quite the masterpiece... done by a true master.

Thanks for all the effort in keeping this type of glasswork alive for us and
generations to enjoy! I seem to come up short on words when viewing your
work. Beautiful stuff Mate!
by Jerry Berg
Wed May 25, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2092132

Re: Original Dead Men

Another fine building and.... hey, is that Schofield's scalp I see?
by Jerry Berg
Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Applying abalone on a curved surface
Replies: 3
Views: 2805

Applying abalone on a curved surface

I have a job that requires some abalone and MOP applied on the surface of a slightly curved object. The curve is not too bad, but I don't want it coming up down the road. I've seen plenty on vases. Also are there any ways of applying it in this manner without it cracking due to the curve, and what m...
by Jerry Berg
Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: abalone train
Replies: 5
Views: 3917

Re: abalone train

Thanks for the better pics!
by Jerry Berg
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 11159

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

Thanks for posting these Doug!
by Jerry Berg
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 7699

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

Thanks for posting these Doug!
by Jerry Berg
Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pacific Coast Sign Supply
Replies: 8
Views: 5690

Re: Pacific Coast Sign Supply

That is a hand made frame Anthony. Another retired sign guy made it though.
by Jerry Berg
Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pacific Coast Sign Supply
Replies: 8
Views: 5690

Pacific Coast Sign Supply

This was for the local sign supply here. Silvering done at the town of machine, thanks Larry. The bird is pearl, hard to see due to the camera phone. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/jdbme/2011-03-10_11-02-49_822.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/jdbme/2011-03-17_09-55-25_278.jpg ...
by Jerry Berg
Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Manual tube filling machine...
Replies: 10
Views: 7116

Re: Manual tube filling machine...

I found another site selling the tubes and the price was the same.
You tube up the paint and I'll buy the stuff.... Great Idea Larry.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Font Creating Software
Replies: 3
Views: 3455

Re: Font Creating Software

Hi Rodney, If you plan on selling your fonts I would recommend fontlab. There is much more work involved than just drawing up vectored letters though if you plan on selling. It also requires the correct type of points in the correct places and the kerning. If these fonts are for your personal use th...
by Jerry Berg
Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop
Replies: 22
Views: 14855

Re: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop

That turned out very nice guys! Has a nice flow to it.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore
Replies: 14
Views: 8841

Re: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore

And again, more beautiful works of art. Great stuff there guys!
by Jerry Berg
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: hand lettering
Replies: 8
Views: 5412

Re: hand lettering

Nice job Tony. I wish I had saved all my sketches, they allways got better so I threw them all away periodically.
I allways like your paintings too, especially the harmonica one.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Saratoga Collections of Panels & Ornaments: NEWLY RELEASED!
Replies: 8
Views: 5349

Re: Saratoga Collection of Ornaments: NEW!

Nice stuff there Mike, looks very useful to me!
by Jerry Berg
Thu Jan 06, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Antique glass Sign
Replies: 11
Views: 7033

Re: Antique glass Sign

Nice one Rod, the design captures that old look.
by Jerry Berg
Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Keeping your water size warm
Replies: 12
Views: 7748

Re: Keeping your water size warm

Hi Mark, Maybe it is your step #1.... Cleaned the glass with cake Bon-Ami and power cleaner No powder cleaner, just bon ami. and your step #2... Wipe down with (distilled) water and toilet tissue Are you doing this after the glass has been cleaned with bon ami? Clean 'er 3 times with bon ami and gil...
by Jerry Berg
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for Hydrofluoric Acid
Replies: 9
Views: 5076

Re: Looking for Hydrofluoric Acid

Here Bill... http://www.chemical-supermarket.com/pro ... oductid=32

Make sure you download and read about the safety procedures when using this. You should do a search here as well.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Utsushi - in search of Katsuhira's tiger.
Replies: 2
Views: 1980

Re: Utsushi - in search of Katsuhira's tiger.

Thanks for the post Dave. A very talented artist man indeed.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Golds That Glisten
Replies: 34
Views: 17675

Re: Golds That Glisten

Amazing stuff as usual Dave, wow... keep on as you are!
by Jerry Berg
Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2092132

Re: Original Dead Men...

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by Jerry Berg
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2092132

Re: Original Dead Men...

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by Jerry Berg
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: L'art pour L'art
Replies: 44
Views: 24828

Re: L'art pour L'art

Well Erik,

You will enjoy looking at this everyday when you wake up.

Beautiful job!
by Jerry Berg
Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2092132

Re: Original Dead Men...

Hahahaha
by Jerry Berg
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John and Rodericks big adventure
Replies: 13
Views: 6485

Re: John and Rodericks big adventure

Sounds like you guys had a good time and made some money too, good for you!
by Jerry Berg
Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: chipping bent glass
Replies: 3
Views: 2498

Re: chipping bent glass

Hi Doug,

I just let the glue dry to a brushable consistancy and kind of lettered it on.
Here is an example that were for gasoline pump globes. Hope this helps.



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by Jerry Berg
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
Replies: 93
Views: 65033

Re: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)

Nice work there Bob!

The layout is allways the most important part of any job and you did a very nice layout.