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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.
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- Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:33 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: pvc to pvc......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1982
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
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:40 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: sculpting material....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1874
Re: sculpting material....
.........thanks Danny. just placed order at Douglas & Sturgess
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: sculpting material....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1874
sculpting material....
I want some more Magic Sculpt/Magic Smooth..........any place on the west coast to buy it ? Thanks in advance
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gilmore Gasoline
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4286
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 .
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: posting photos.......?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5865
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.
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:18 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: posting photos.......?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5865
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...
- Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: asphaltum............
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1904
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...
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My Chipping Table progress
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4385
Re: My Chipping Table progress
Doug, did you mean to show a photo of your table ?..it's not on the link you gave
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My Website Design
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9316
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 !!
- Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:06 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Appling metal to metal………..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4492
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.
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Appling metal to metal………..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4492
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...
- Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: smalt.........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3764
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 ?
- Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: sealing copper...?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8156
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...
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: smalt.........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3764
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.....
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:09 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: time tested............
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2276
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
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: sealing copper...?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8156
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...
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:00 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Reconstituting chipping glue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2947
Re: Reconstituting chipping glue
......hahaaaaa..........I do too Pat
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lincoln Highway mural project #2 . . . Joliet IL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2800
Re: Lincoln Highway mural project #2 . . . Joliet IL
.just change the period to a comma..........nice work gentlemen
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 2:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: good work Larry !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2868
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 ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: good work Larry !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2868
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.!
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:36 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gilding of door panels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3023
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
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:12 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: London Pubs From the lense of Mr Bernhardt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6633
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 !
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: First Lincoln Highway mural complete . . . 39 to go . . .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3755
Re: First Lincoln Highway mural complete . . . 39 to go . . .
...the lighting is just incredible...! great work
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2097784
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
- Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: New way to chip glass ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2188
Re: New way to chip glass ?
............I used this method before I built my hot box (like Rick's) with good results
- Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:50 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Starphire glass or float glass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2367
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
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6873
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...
- Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6873
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.
- Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2097784
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 !
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:24 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: English Style bar mirror
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14412
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