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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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- Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sand for blasting
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3383
Re: Sand for blasting
Robert, at the top of the page is a Search tab. I entered blast media and silicon carbide. This is but one thread: https://handletteringforum.com/forum/search.php?keywords=silicon+carbide&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&sub...
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Paints for drawing on the glass on the back side
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2835
Re: Paints for drawing on the glass on the back side
Vitaly,
search for screen print ink, also know as silk screen ink. Get thinner compatible with your ink, as well as hardener. For a small amount of paint, add 1-2 drops of hardener. Get FDE (fast drying enamel) if available.
Danny
search for screen print ink, also know as silk screen ink. Get thinner compatible with your ink, as well as hardener. For a small amount of paint, add 1-2 drops of hardener. Get FDE (fast drying enamel) if available.
Danny
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LHSS backing black. What that?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4195
Re: LHSS backing black. What that?
Andrey, as Terry posted, LetterHead Sign supply: http://letterheadsignsupply.com/index.php?route=common/home Since you're located in Europe, I'd imagine shipping/customs would add considerably to the cost. An alternative would be screen inks, specifically FDE, which is fast dry enamel, that can be u...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Window splashes are signs, too!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2797
Re: Window splashes are signs, too!
Hi Ron, welcome to the forum! Please go to the following link, the information explains how to size your pictures in Photoshop or other similar programs. There is a size limitation of 700 pixels in either direction, as the system will reject any larger image. The system also rejects images larger th...
- Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:29 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: De-lamination?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15251
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: De-lamination?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15251
Re: De-lamination?
Hi Will, I'll hazard a guess, though most sling a brush considerably more than I: contamination, either in the paint, the brush or the glass itself. I'm sure you've given each some thought, and eliminated them; you're certainly not new to the field as I remember... How old is the paint, have you tri...
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:25 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9352
Re: LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size
The German size is Luna, available is available in 3, 12 and 24 hour. I usually used a 50% mix of 3 and 12, and is generally ready in 5 hours. The 'new' Le Franc is the tan / brown label: http://www.charbonnelshop.fr/mixtion-a-dorer-12h-lefranc-sans-plomb-1-l-charbonnel.html?___store=en&___from_...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterhead meet, Kent, England 2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3546
Letterhead meet, Kent, England 2014
Received this link from Doug Bernhardt of the Letterhead meet in the UK this year:
http://www.theviewfinder.eu/letterheads2014/
Danny
http://www.theviewfinder.eu/letterheads2014/
Danny
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rawson & Evans store sign
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10995
Re: Rawson & Evans store sign
Matt, to add photos, log in, go to your post and select edit. Under the subject box select 'choose file'; browse on your computer to the photo to add, followed by 'add the file'. Once the file has been added, select 'preview' to insure it was added.If alls ok, hit submit. It's best to keep the image...
- Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smith Tip or Glass
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3123
Re: Smith Tip or Glass
Why are you tinning to water/oil gild, or using a tip to solution gild?
Gilding tips can be cleaned with luke warm water and a drop of Joy liquid detergent. Rinse well w/ water, and blot dry.
After cleaning, follow Pat's advice...
Gilding tips can be cleaned with luke warm water and a drop of Joy liquid detergent. Rinse well w/ water, and blot dry.
After cleaning, follow Pat's advice...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:54 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Noob - After some easel advice.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6275
Re: Noob - After some easel advice.
The photo shows two vertical pieces of lumber,higher than your ceiling height, that could be wedged between the floor and ceiling,or could be attached to the wall at the top if the ceiling's too high. What's illustrated looks to be 1" x 4s; you'd be better off with 2" x 4s, which would pro...
- Thu May 22, 2014 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Tinting between glass and leaf
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14100
Re: Tinting between glass and leaf
Trip, the transparent inks are regular transparent screen printing inks by Nazdar, and other screen ink suppliers. They are the most resistant to effects of UV. Most only need a small amount of ink, the minimum order for screen inks are in quarts. Have you checked out Bruce Jackson's site? If not, d...
- Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Landslide in JH threatening the new Walgreens and its sign
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3393
Re: Landslide in JH threatening the new Walgreens and its sign
Yes, it is getting some national news, even from the land of shakes. When the earth moves, nothings going to stop it.
Here's a photo of the house in a local paper, San Francisco Chronicle, probably the same as run in Jackson Hole.
Here's a photo of the house in a local paper, San Francisco Chronicle, probably the same as run in Jackson Hole.
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: back to the future
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4539
Re: back to the future
Nice job Bruce. Bet you were glad to see the last of the pieces installed through those grooves, especially knowing a good twist inserting the glass would not have made a happy ending...
And where is your signature and note after Joe Jamison?
And where is your signature and note after Joe Jamison?
- Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:00 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: London: Then and now
- Replies: 1
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- Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:34 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: shutterstock for vector image ?
- Replies: 8
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Re: shutterstock for vector image ?
Vance, have you looked here for border combinations?:
http://www.goldenstudios.com/index.htm
BTW, how do you envision a nautical border?
Danny
http://www.goldenstudios.com/index.htm
BTW, how do you envision a nautical border?
Danny
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10250
Re: Quiz
Board Index> The Main Directory> The Hand Lettering Forum:
https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... f=2&t=2368
https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... f=2&t=2368
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Dublin signwriters short film
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13513
Re: Dublin signwriters short film
Thanks Terry, very nice.
Who/what is the one-name guy that's lit like a wanted poster?
Signwriters in your part of the world have an abundant, rich history of the craft.
Danny
Who/what is the one-name guy that's lit like a wanted poster?
Signwriters in your part of the world have an abundant, rich history of the craft.
Danny
- Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11591
Re: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
Olivier,
if you need a pad, make your own.
Instructions and pictures here: https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... gilder+pad
Danny
if you need a pad, make your own.
Instructions and pictures here: https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... gilder+pad
Danny
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11591
Re: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
Hi Terry, not sure what you mean by 'I am not sure what paints can be posted'. If that's in regards to a supplier or paint brand by name, post away. From the looks of the posts coming from Europe, supplies for the sign / sign writers trade seem to be sparse over there, so any sources / products avai...
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smaltz vs. Smalts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6234
Re: Smaltz vs. Smalts
Before you appoint yourself a one man committee, what about frit? :) Since frit has been used since 1662 - when did smalts come into use, and how did it's use in glass ware/ jewelry /stained glass migrate to the sign trade? As for sand smalt, various old sign manuals had recipes for sand smaltz and ...
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4385
Re: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
.... and the answer is??
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Looking for good software advice.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20328
Re: Looking for good software advice.
Jes, Illustrator, like any program will take time to learn. The best training can be found on Lynda.com. As for fonts / clip art, purchase as you can from a reputable font house. The work will be clean and free of problems. To illustrators advantage, it is consider the industry standard, and is in u...
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Mirroring glass
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2458
Re: Mirroring glass
I know what the white ghost is on your glass, AND I know what you we're snacking on. Next time, refrain from eating Dolly Madison's Powdered donuts prior to blowing on the glass. Static electricity from prepping the glass will just draw that powder right onto the glass! Either that or you kissed the...
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Tip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2677
Re: Cleaning Tip
Use a small amount of liquid detergent and water, rub into the brush w/ your fingers, rinse, blot between a paper towel, finish drying w/ a hair dryer on low.
It'll work like a new brush after cleaning.
It'll work like a new brush after cleaning.
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Painting Mag material...Help!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5222
Re: Painting Mag material...Help!
Bulldog in a rattle can, available at most auto body shop supply stores. A light mist coat is all that's required. It's a adhesion promoter made specifically for use with most paints that are sprayed onto plastic bumpers and other plastic body parts. Works well on vinyl, and most other materials use...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush work only
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7723
Re: Brush work only
Hi Vance, glad you've seen Alan's work. I've only seen what Kim has sent, looks like good work.
Here's a few more:
Here's a few more:
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush work only
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7723
Brush work only
Kim Ross in Arizona asked me to post these.
Alan Scott is a friend of Kim's living and working a town nearby. He is a sign painter, with home base being his van behind him sans computer.
Accordingly, all his work is with pencil, brush and paint.
Danny
Alan Scott is a friend of Kim's living and working a town nearby. He is a sign painter, with home base being his van behind him sans computer.
Accordingly, all his work is with pencil, brush and paint.
Danny
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Problem With Water Gilding
- Replies: 28
- Views: 33329
Re: Problem With Water Gilding
Andrey, where did you get the glass, is it standard clear plate glass, or non glare glass as used in picture frames? Looking at your pictures, the glass seems to have a haze, or slight fog, which is typical of non glare glass. It could be from the ambient lighting, I don't know. If it is non glare t...
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:11 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: illustrator question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11615
Re: illustrator question
Using Effects stylize rounded corners doesn't treat all serifs / objects the same, some are rounded, some semi rounded, others with one side square the other round. First illustration is an example of Effects > rounded corners. To the left the original letter, to the right Effects > rounded corners ...