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by Tony Segale
Fri May 23, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lettering Quills
Replies: 14
Views: 7895

now, you see there...

Aho
by Tony Segale
Wed May 21, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lettering Quills
Replies: 14
Views: 7895

got me some Handovers and some Wrights of Lymm.

sure wish that English soldier would be a bit more specific as to which series he prefers.

I know we're not asking for a Christmas pudding recipe, just a number.

Sa-11-y
by Tony Segale
Tue May 20, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 'La Azora Cigar sign on You tube
Replies: 2
Views: 1954

Awwwww, Come on!

Been gildin down there for three days, never said nuthin 'bout havin musicians over!

send us another invite...

might even bring the yogurt.
by Tony Segale
Tue May 20, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Repainting a Sign
Replies: 1
Views: 1552

I couldn't resist a reply here...busy with acrylic canvas, but... Rod, listen outta yer good ear now... first thing, get over the smooth as glass finish of oil paints ... I know, that's just the way it is. But in the long run, you will forever be glad you changed to waterbase, provided you follow my...
by Tony Segale
Mon May 19, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

final grade received from a panel of four...
97-99-99-100 for a final evaulation of 99.
by Tony Segale
Wed May 14, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

Size of the piece is 12" x 28". Erin really hung in there, even after the first piece broke during the blast process. always pays to acquire two pieces of glass at the beginning. She's been real busy rehearsing for the school play next week, graduating the following week, should know the f...
by Tony Segale
Mon May 12, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

gilded glass for a senior project

Some of you might remember my 'wallpuppy' daughter, Erin. As a high school senior, to graduate, one must complete a senior project. It should be a new experience, and the student must document their time, find a mentor, photograph steps in the process, write a paper, assemble a presentation portfoli...
by Tony Segale
Sat May 10, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The nature of paint
Replies: 5
Views: 3367

Mr. Schofield... I'm going to answer a few of those for you per experience... 90% of all my sign and mural work is now produced with only Benjamin Moore premium quality exterior acrylic latex... outlasts 10-1...my last few signs produced with oil based enamels were fading in 2-3 years. After the swi...
by Tony Segale
Mon May 05, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
Replies: 22
Views: 16921

I want you to keep an eye on that cripple the whole time...

I bet mr morton and mr dickinson can teach you a few more things... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/mrdickinson.jpg I'd like to see mr dickinson http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/pete.jpg pete, part of the mackearnan clan http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/cav...
by Tony Segale
Mon May 05, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Flat gilding on paper
Replies: 12
Views: 8313

there are many ways to gild paper the one used here, was rolco aquasize, water based gold size on arches 140lb cold press to finish the watercolour painting behind the memorial 5 conclave piece http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/goldustwoman.jpg of course, this image is copyright protect...
by Tony Segale
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
Replies: 22
Views: 16921

well come on, if yer comin!
by Tony Segale
Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Morris minor glass panels
Replies: 29
Views: 18216

you shine like the door of a hore house.
a blind man can spot you a mile off.
by Tony Segale
Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Morris minor glass panels
Replies: 29
Views: 20667

you shine like the door of a hore house.
a blind man can spot you a mile off.
by Tony Segale
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
Replies: 22
Views: 16921

my tip may seem simple to you, Mr Morton,
but it can still gild gold big enough for our simple projects.
by Tony Segale
Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
Replies: 22
Views: 16921

This might or might not help your attendance...but I'll be there.
Yeah, there's a lotta people in this world who hate Sally Jenko.
by Tony Segale
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Who's the wise guy ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2721

boy, I sure could go for a nice piece of bacon. that would be really really really nice about now. course bacon air fresheners I can't stand, can't touch the dam things on account of a gatherin, name a, name a memorial conclave 5, remember that? little incident back there man, gildin in encinitas wh...
by Tony Segale
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Finished Glass Picture
Replies: 13
Views: 8088

that is a very nice glass, it is....uh,huh
by Tony Segale
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

can you paint the lady? huh? can you paint the lady?!
that's ok, I'll take care of that!
Senora....
Image

perhaps someone has a clearer image than what I took.
by Tony Segale
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: memorial conclave number 5
Replies: 15
Views: 8335

memorial conclave number 5

thanks for your hospitality, Erin and Roderick.
Image

AhoSally
by Tony Segale
Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: HASTING Gold Leaf
Replies: 6
Views: 3769

In 1990, I was approached by a retiring sign painter who wanted to sell me the same, it was about 3 1/2 packs, though some of the books were opened and used. All the leaf was Hastings and Swift, all loose leaf. I purchased all for either 35 or 50 dollars, can’t recall exactly. I’ve used some it in t...
by Tony Segale
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Clear coat over copper.
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

still using chromatic's clear varnish overcoat, truth be told.

Bernie, are you recommending/using ClearShield or ClearJet? and which of those? please be more sp..sp..sp..specific.
by Tony Segale
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

la azora step by step....

how ... how do ya build that booth, Mr Morton?
by Tony Segale
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lola
Replies: 16
Views: 9527

is there address or contact info to send our condolences?
by Tony Segale
Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

hey blondie...

I sure could go for a nice piece of bacon right about now... course, eggs I can't eat, on a count of that there incident a while back...with a fella by the name of Joe Hardy, remember him?
by Tony Segale
Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

hey blondie, you trade like a pig!
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

I like folks to see me!

in my spare time....watercolors... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/wcfrogphotoreadycopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/Sunsetcopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/stumpFlowercopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/SilverLakec...
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

once I get paid, I always see the job thru....

Dennis...City funds are paying for the mural, City funds are paying for tree removal, city depts don't remember approval of said removal, city depts required permit for panels on city property, city depts don't know who pays for permits, city depts waived permit fee, permits still required, city sti...
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

how come you're going by the name of Bill Carson now?

one name is as good as another.... while the trolley was being lettered, I journeyed back and forth to the metal fabricators shop, to oversee production, double prime coat the panels and assist at the site for installation of 8' x 100' mural panels.... ain't good fer some folks to sit to long... htt...
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085746

the rope is around my neck, I take the risks...

been real busy in these parts.... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2258.jpg [/img] http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2257.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2256.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2255.jpg http://i242.photobu...
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...
Replies: 28
Views: 21460

when you have to letter, letter, don't talk.