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by Robare M. Novou
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: L'art pour L'art
Replies: 44
Views: 24848

Re: L'art pour L'art

Super Nice Erik ! Which one of those two panels art mine? :wink: Now that you have been to the top of gilders mountain, I'm afraid there is no where else to go but down. So I imagine Erik, you will soon grow tired of gilding and start building some sort of pallet structures that resemble some scene ...
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2103591

Re: Original Dead Men...

Something fer u all to chew on this coming holiday, besides turkey...

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/co ... ns/trailer
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The "Name Your Company Machine"
Replies: 1
Views: 1399

The "Name Your Company Machine"

So, after you stuff your turkey and yourself this coming Thursday.
Head on over to this site and click on "Let's Go!"

http://breadlinedesign.com/naming_machine/index.htm

Gobble Gobble Doug!

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Custom Mirror
Replies: 8
Views: 4920

Re: Custom Mirror

Nice Work Mister R. ! :shock:

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Gales of November
Replies: 5
Views: 3979

Re: The Gales of November

Oh Jerry, that is just too funny!
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:44 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Gales of November
Replies: 5
Views: 3979

The Gales of November

Next Wednesday November 10th will be the 35th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, named after the president of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., the owners of the ship at the time of its initial launching in 1958. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw http://en.wikipedia....
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The making of sheet glass
Replies: 16
Views: 10093

Re: The making of sheet glass

Here a glass making video for Doug B., and the rest of you all if you are interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-k_IQQG ... re=related

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The making of sheet glass
Replies: 16
Views: 10093

Re: The making of sheet glass

Here is a link to the KOKOMO Glass factory in Kokomo, Indiana, USA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK0SmhhKMVg After watching this video, you can view other glass making videos that are listed on the right side of the screen. Of some of the Stained Glass Studios here in Milwaukee, a few of them driv...
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The making of sheet glass
Replies: 16
Views: 10093

Re: The making of sheet glass

Erik, We all appreciate your posts. Don't think that we don't.

You have some of the more interesting and educational posts on this site.

I for one have learned a lot by your postings.

Without you postings, we'd be less informed.

So please Erik, Keep up the brilliant posting!

And Thanks!

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: One-Shot Hear=ye, hear-ye!!
Replies: 10
Views: 7495

Re: One-Shot Hear=ye, hear-ye!!

Just wondering if the NO LEAD content of lettering paint is confined to American Manufacturers, or is it a world wide ban.
If I remember correctly, China still uses leaded paint.

Hey Doug! This post is for you buddy....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chicken

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Halloween Treats
Replies: 2
Views: 2009

Re: Halloween Treats

Especially Like This Mountain of a Masterpiece!

http://www.taringa.net/posts/arte/68152 ... fane_.html

Thanks for the Heads Up Mike.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: one shot on leather
Replies: 12
Views: 9434

Re: one shot on leather

In a 2008 Sign Business Magazine Article, Steve Vigeant explains some of the properties of Oil Based Lettering Enamel. Old Formulation Versus New Formulation, here is an excerpt... "Years ago I attended a Letterhead meet where a row of sign-painters were painting their signatures and logos on a...
by Robare M. Novou
Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nice Font
Replies: 1
Views: 1513

Nice Font

There is some lettering at the End of this Video...not sure what Font it is, maybe someone could tell us.
http://www.myspace.com/everything/video ... ppu_MH_TDP

P.S. Maximize Your Screen, and Turn Up the Volume.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:22 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I See Ghost Signs
Replies: 4
Views: 2775

I See Ghost Signs

Hey there City Slickers and Country Bumpkins! Buy George....it's time for some Trick or Treatin'.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toby_d1/43 ... otostream/

Sorry Doug!


RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: interesting site to visit
Replies: 3
Views: 2567

Re: interesting site to visit

Yes Great Site.

Kelly, here is the Vaudeville in its former glory.
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by Robare M. Novou
Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Something You Should Not Do
Replies: 8
Views: 4603

Re: Something You Should Not Do

Opps...I stumbled onto something...and here it is. Sorry Doug.

http://www.chuckstoyland.com/potpourri/ ... %20photos/
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Pubs of Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 3451

The Pubs of Ireland

For all you Pub Lovers out there...these just might be the posters for you....Cheers!
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lacquer method of sign painting
Replies: 8
Views: 5912

Re: Lacquer method of sign painting

Not sure why you would want to use this method.

Would not a vinyl mask do the same?

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2103591

Re: Original Dead Men...

Typical Saturday Night in Machine...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDdlHmzI ... re=related

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Recent Acquisition
Replies: 4
Views: 3050

Re: A Recent Acquisition

Kent, That sounds like a great idea.

I will do my best to make it happen in April.

Will keep you posted.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes
Replies: 16
Views: 17218

Re: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes

Erik, you little "Corroder" you! Steel Rusts...Lead Corrodes....and Power Corrupts. Not to be confused with the mainstream and widely distributed Bon Ami Powder Cleanser, Bon Ami still makes its 1886 formula, originally sold in a bar, but now in powder form. The easy-to-shake can contains ...
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Unusual British art
Replies: 8
Views: 4658

Re: Unusual British art

Here is a site that might add to the intruige.

http://www.lifesize-models.co.uk

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes
Replies: 16
Views: 17218

Re: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes

Erik, Anybody can make Bon Ami Cake. :roll: My Grandmother used to make Bon Ami Cake...and we would have it every year at Christmas. :wink: It doesn't take a Genius to make Cake. What does take Genius is making lead paint. So Erik, get busy making us some lead paint, preferably in Black. :) RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Recent Acquisition
Replies: 4
Views: 3050

Re: A Recent Acquisition

Kent,

Thanks for the offer!

But I was able to get in touch with Mark Oatis, and he has agreed to pick it up sometime this week and hang onto it until the spring, when I will be making a trip west to pick it up.

Maybe we can all meet up sometime in April...That would be Great!

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Break Time
Replies: 2
Views: 1854

Re: Break Time

Yes Pat, Very Primitive looking indeed. Those Cave Babe/Go-Go Dancers did it for me....and they may just be Frazetta inspired. Everyone had their own distinct dance movement, a blending of cultures and colors. It made the whole film one complete crafty piece. Sorta like a well balanced sign, with al...
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Break Time
Replies: 2
Views: 1854

Break Time

Some times we go a little off topic around here. And it's OK, as long as we don't make a habit of it. But once in a while I come across something so unique, Topic or Off Topic, I just gotta share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU&feature=related The Dog Days Are Over...and Winter is...
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Just in Case You Missed the News....
Replies: 4
Views: 3067

Just in Case You Missed the News....

Fred Keller and Judy Foster of Wasilla, Alaska converted their 1976 Mazda pickup truck into a giant Radio Flyer wagon. It took 11 months to build. Keller says, "you kind of get the sensation of driving a sports car." Radio Flyer.jpg Yeah, and when I climb into my car...I get the feeling I'...
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Commonwealth Varnish Co- Free varnish
Replies: 12
Views: 7360

Re: Commonwealth Varnish Co- Free varnish

According to Frank...Here is what he has: Fibroseal Clear Fibroseal Black WWW Window Spar Just so you all know, WWW Window Spar is the new and improved internet version of WW Window Spar Varnish. :lol: Hey Frank, how does one get in touch with you to order some of this stuff ? I have emailed you, bu...