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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:29 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Are you an S-Corp.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2804
Re: Are you an S-Corp.
Check with your attorney as well. Ours advised an LLC was just as protective for liability and our accountant indicated there is not a tax advantage to the corp.
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: FaceBook?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4681
Re: FaceBook?
My main purpose to be on facebook is to see photos etc of grandkids. The company site has not brought us a bit of business and the only interest has been from friends who already know about us so I have not updated it. With the usual postings I see, it is a royal waste of time especially the games.
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Colorado Letterheads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4351
Re: Colorado Letterheads
We are honored to sponsor this site as we also reap the benefits.
Bill and to any and all Letterheads in Colorado, make sure I have your email so you can be notified of upcoming local events and meets. Doesn't happen often and we do not post as they are usually small, by invitation only meets.
Bill and to any and all Letterheads in Colorado, make sure I have your email so you can be notified of upcoming local events and meets. Doesn't happen often and we do not post as they are usually small, by invitation only meets.
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:03 pm
- Forum: Annoucements
- Topic: Happy 2011
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14422
Re: Happy 2011
Better every month and TwentyEleven promises to be better yet. Sending positive energy to everyone.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 11 - Clunes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4473
Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 11 - Clunes
I would have assumed a picture or perhaps a registry for the circle.
Interesting amount of asphaltum, more common in rural areas here in the US.
Interesting amount of asphaltum, more common in rural areas here in the US.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 11 - Clunes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4473
Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 11 - Clunes
I always enjoy the historic signs. I am curious about the circle in the bottom photo.
- Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rolco Water Size versus Wundersize?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2382
Re: Rolco Water Size versus Wundersize?
I find it to be softer even after cure. There are advantages to both, depending upon the final appearance you seek. I suggest an experiment with both to determine which you like better.
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:47 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Is there an alternative for goldleaf?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11727
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:42 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rolco Water Size versus Wundersize?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2382
Re: Rolco Water Size versus Wundersize?
They are basically the same material but I have found that Rolco cures harder and Wundasize tends to be softer.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Requesting insight on some vintage brushes.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4508
Re: Requesting insight on some vintage brushes.
I love to use liners and would like to get a double out like the one on the far left. Old brushes can be used and not be brittle if they have never been used in paint. Any others are museum pieces.
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:18 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Blending behind glass problems
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10640
Re: Blending behind glass problems
Besides too thick a film, the oil and Smith's cream kept the paint from drying enough. Smith's cream is basically hydrogenated linseed oil (think vasoline technology) used as a blending medium. Consequently, there is just too much oil and the paint has sagged because of it. Adhesion to glass is iffy...
- Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lacquer method of sign painting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5930
Re: Lacquer method of sign painting
This was an exercise in a basically failed attempt to have a very fast drying painted sign. While some, including Matthews had some success, the quality could not have been good, given the examples I have seen over the years. During the time period, lacquer had the highest gloss as well as fast dry,...
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:34 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: A Recent Acquisition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3052
Re: A Recent Acquisition
I will be teaching a workshop at ISA April 28
Would be good to see you again.
Would be good to see you again.
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:00 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: A Recent Acquisition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3052
Re: A Recent Acquisition
let me know if you need my sis to pick it up, I will be thete next April.
- Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:07 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Damar embosing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19279
Re: Damar embosing
Mike, yes the Damar that I made was white Damar which was the formula I gave to Rick. So is the one that Ron makes at Letterhead Sign Supply (same formula). Erik, yes you can use the WW Window Spar. Some of the new formulae of varnish are base mixes rather than natural resin. Quick Rub has always wo...
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Just in Case You Missed the News....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3071
Re: Just in Case You Missed the News....
Fun to drive around town...someone sent me a link to a You-tube video of the wagon but I lost it.
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: A Short Hello
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4698
Re: A Short Hello
Hi neighbor
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:47 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Damar embosing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19279
Re: Damar embosing
Most certainly you want the pure white damar crystals, make with pure filtered turps which is also water white. Filter the damar after formulating to rid it of any bark or root particles which can darken the varnish. The best quality quick rubbing is also water white. If the quick rub is amber, then...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:25 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Shellack turning white when dry
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7015
Re: Shellack turning white when dry
Bruce is right and I would be particularly concerned about the alcohol. Most shellac uses denatured but you can use 99% isopropyl. Using too much reducer however allows for moisture absorption and hence the bloom.
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 4 - insurance window
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3878
Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 4 - insurance window
My guess would be much earlier because of the use of the &C as well as the style of the copy at the bottom. What is the guess for the original color of the letter centers on FIRE? Neat period piece and indiciative of a particular style. We had one similar to this a few years ago. We varnished th...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:07 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 4 - insurance window
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9814
Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 4 - insurance window
My guess would be much earlier because of the use of the &C as well as the style of the copy at the bottom. What is the guess for the original color of the letter centers on FIRE? Neat period piece and indiciative of a particular style. We had one similar to this a few years ago. We varnished th...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Omega file problem.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4825
Re: Omega file problem.
Another thought, what version of Omega are you using? Omega 4 has an improved auto save feature and Omega 3 has one that does a basic screen save. You might have to look in default places, I found one just sitting on C drive after all the other entries and programs. Also the program automatically se...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:42 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Jerry Allbright
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2585
Re: Jerry Allbright
I don't find any photos of Jerry...anyone else?
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:18 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Jerry Allbright
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2585
Jerry Allbright
The teacher of many original Letterheads has passed away. Celebraiton of his life will be Sept.5, 1419 S. Zuni from 1:00PM on (potluck food at 5:30PM)
Contact Jan 303-935-5810
Contact Jan 303-935-5810
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Celebration of Life Gayle Peabody
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2060
Re: Celebration of Life Gayle Peabody
Gayle will be missed by everyone who knew her. God Speed.
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:13 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Purple bronze powder
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3672
Re: Purple bronze powder
Crescent still has purple (grape) listed in their colors.
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:11 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Everything is fine - respect their privacy for now, but . .
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2109
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12581
Re: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy
Yes I was there, so was Mike, Neal Hayes and Joe Balabusko. I really was never clear on the timeline. Rick new more about that. I suspect Cincinnati, Western and R&E all copied each other as well as popular texts of the era. If my other research is correct, then there were also many small compan...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quills
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6591
Re: Quills
I suggest using your carving talents to shape the wood handle as close to size of the quill as possible. Then a spot of waterbased wood glue (don't overdo it) on the end would cure in the base. Wait a day or two. If the glue appears to not be dry, give the hairs a quick rinse in hydrogen peroxide, t...
- Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:29 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Paint for blacktop
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3501
Re: Paint for blacktop
602 and regular block out are the same formulation as the solvent based traffic marking paints. Latex acrylic will kill the bleed though.