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by vance galliher
Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: pvc to pvc......
Replies: 2
Views: 1959

pvc to pvc......

Why do I have to login each time? .........Now on to my inquiry. I don’t work much with pvc, but other than abrading and cleaning the surface, what adhesive would you use to bond two piece of pvc together.? As in letters to a contour panel with no standoff
by vance galliher
Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sculpting material....
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

Re: sculpting material....

.........thanks Danny. just placed order at Douglas & Sturgess
by vance galliher
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sculpting material....
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

sculpting material....

I want some more Magic Sculpt/Magic Smooth..........any place on the west coast to buy it ? Thanks in advance
by vance galliher
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilmore Gasoline
Replies: 7
Views: 4237

Re: Gilmore Gasoline

very nice work Jerry ! I would like to see the finished piece in the same bkgd setting and lighting as your first shot.........or is it too late ? Good idea with the thickened glue .
by vance galliher
Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: posting photos.......?
Replies: 11
Views: 5813

Re: posting photos.......?

I'm use Corel x3, window xp. Robare, I don't know much about editing pictures. Mark,your way sounds simpler, but I'm not sure what you mean with "top of menu"..........where is that ? As you see, I don't know much about computers either.
by vance galliher
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: posting photos.......?
Replies: 11
Views: 5813

posting photos.......?

I guess I just don't get it !! I've wanted to post photos here for a long time, but found the process way over my head. Then I read Mike's post on How to Post Photos, sounded simple enough so I gave it a try. I posted a photo of my dog and cat just to see if I had fiqured it out how ......and much t...
by vance galliher
Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: asphaltum............
Replies: 2
Views: 1888

asphaltum............

Has anyone ever had luck reconstituting Asphaltum ? I have some good cans, but I also have a 1/2 qt can of Commonwealth that I got from Rick years ago that’s not hard, but definitely not liquid. I cut open the can and removed contents into pie pan. Thinking of going to Goodwill, get an old potato ma...
by vance galliher
Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Chipping Table progress
Replies: 7
Views: 4352

Re: My Chipping Table progress

Doug, did you mean to show a photo of your table ?..it's not on the link you gave
by vance galliher
Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Website Design
Replies: 15
Views: 9239

Re: My Website Design

I look at you work Dave.... and other than being overwhelmed, I think how in the . is this possible, where does all this intricate display of line, shape and color come from ?………does he just make this stuff up ? hahaaaaa...you’re a true gift to us all for possibility. Just excellent work !!
by vance galliher
Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Appling metal to metal………..
Replies: 8
Views: 4468

Re: Appling metal to metal………..

............"fiendlishly"..........hahaaa, great word Pete. I can hear you saying it. I'll check in with ya next week sometime.
by vance galliher
Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Appling metal to metal………..
Replies: 8
Views: 4468

Appling metal to metal………..

My work these days is either made of glass or metal, or a combination of both. On most of my dimensional work I use .125 sheet aluminum for bkgd panels (durability, strength, and lightweight), and apply my finishes (smalts, magic sculpt, sophisticated finishes, whatever, to that substrate. I have an...
by vance galliher
Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: smalt.........
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

Re: smalt.........

.thanks Robert..........ordered 14# of the Lapis Blue......beaufiful deep color. JoanAnn, at hotglass, suggested #2 smalt size. To adhere, I've been using Rick's SmithCream/color combo. What do you use for exterior work ?
by vance galliher
Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sealing copper...?
Replies: 15
Views: 8106

Re: sealing copper...?

the Spray Max K1 is available at local industrial finishing store...$20 for spray can..........however,once can is activated it's good for 24 hrs. Since my project is only an 1.5 x 14' tube, the guy said I'll have more than enough......so maybe I'll look for somthing else to clear within that time f...
by vance galliher
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: smalt.........
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

smalt.........

I want to purchase a 20# bag of cobalt blue smalt, the color that Rick had in the sample set. Who would sell that. and am I looking to spend somewhere around $360-400 ? thanks for any information.....
by vance galliher
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: time tested............
Replies: 0
Views: 2239

time tested............

damit..............i guess anything we make is not forever, but I really want my work to last until it's time is done...........and with all the sharing of experiences gained here, i have a better chance at that....so thank you Mike, and the gift of the beginings in Denver for this amazing venue
by vance galliher
Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sealing copper...?
Replies: 15
Views: 8106

sealing copper...?

normally when using flat sheet copper or tubing, I apply various mediums to create patinas. An extreior project I'm working on now I want the copper tubing to stay bright. In a google search I found a product called Everbrite. Does anyone know about this product ? A friend suggested Frog Juice. Than...
by vance galliher
Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Reconstituting chipping glue
Replies: 5
Views: 2921

Re: Reconstituting chipping glue

......hahaaaaa..........I do too Pat
by vance galliher
Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural project #2 . . . Joliet IL
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: Lincoln Highway mural project #2 . . . Joliet IL

.just change the period to a comma..........nice work gentlemen
by vance galliher
Sat Jan 09, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: good work Larry !
Replies: 4
Views: 2850

Re: good work Larry !

I love Boise……………..and of course there are other sites Dennis…. And I see you at Cutting Edge from time to time…. hahaaaa. Although The Hand Lettering Forum fit me best………. and I am here many times a day because we have a common interest of doing what I love and keeping the craft alive…working with ...
by vance galliher
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: good work Larry !
Replies: 4
Views: 2850

good work Larry !

........I see your "sharing" your work with other forums.........and it seems you're knocking their socks off as you have and continue to do ours. Rick would be proud of ya.!
by vance galliher
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilding of door panels
Replies: 4
Views: 3007

Re: Gilding of door panels

......"size is more viscous than screen ink..." Didn't you mean to say " less viscous" Danny ? And I have use the screening ink method with success
by vance galliher
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: London Pubs From the lense of Mr Bernhardt
Replies: 10
Views: 6586

Re: London Pubs From the lense of Mr Bernhardt

.....Doug, that smile on your face is one of your best...........keep up the good work my friend !
by vance galliher
Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: First Lincoln Highway mural complete . . . 39 to go . . .
Replies: 6
Views: 3728

Re: First Lincoln Highway mural complete . . . 39 to go . . .

...the lighting is just incredible...! great work
by vance galliher
Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083558

Re: Original Dead Men...

that was great Larry............I knew there had to be a connection with that ponytailed girl .......and it looks like you're back in hollywood afterall ...........and speaking of temperature dip Dennis, it'lll be in the low teens tonight in oregon
by vance galliher
Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New way to chip glass ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2173

Re: New way to chip glass ?

............I used this method before I built my hot box (like Rick's) with good results
by vance galliher
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Starphire glass or float glass
Replies: 3
Views: 2356

Re: Starphire glass or float glass

Eric, I use starphire for all my carved , LED edgelite projects. Althought the cost is 3x that of plate, the end result is well worth it
by vance galliher
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
Replies: 13
Views: 6829

Re: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat

Bob's comment of...."But it seems to want to attack the 'gilders backup black' .." is why I suggested shellac over the backup paint (not clear glass). I use shellac over paint on glass work whenever I don't want to disturbe the previous color application and it seems to work just fine. Per...
by vance galliher
Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
Replies: 13
Views: 6829

Re: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat

Bob, I'm not sure why you want to clear coat except for the edge, but maybe you could apply a coat shellac over the area you plan to clear.
by vance galliher
Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083558

Re: Original Dead Men...

Larry it's just amazing to me that you are able to do so much in such a short time.........from this to that in just one day.............perhaps I think too much.............? does that inclued making the framwork ? ....it looks great !
by vance galliher
Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: English Style bar mirror
Replies: 21
Views: 14251

Re: English Style bar mirror

..just moving that thing around would be challenge Rod. No, it doesn't compare with Dave's piece...hahaaa, what does ? But your's is truly a fine piece of work,......... just different. What Jasco product did you use on the mirror? A close up on the shield would be nice