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by Tony Segale
Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Artist - Gordon Young - Comedy Carpet Floor, Blackpool, UK
Replies: 2
Views: 2072

Re: Artist - Gordon Young - Comedy Carpet Floor, Blackpool, UK

Wow, Smitty...

You got my attention. Gordon Young's work is pretty phenomenal.
I'll be sure to save this link.
Thanks.
by Tony Segale
Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Asphaltum Varnish...
Replies: 12
Views: 12863

Re: How to make Asphaltum Varnish...

Builder, gilder, glass etcher, bonzai master, sushi eater, asphaltum maker...



what's next? the Green Frog?
by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Procedure for laying gold
Replies: 9
Views: 5246

Re: Procedure for laying gold

of course, those blimeys forgot to mention this is the order for those bloody right handers

us lefties don't need a plan, we're creative enough to figure it out on our own



how 'bout your gildin history there, Cole? I figure you for a ........
by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

there he goes again...

buildin all those buildins so nobody know how scared he is.
by Tony Segale
Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lear
Replies: 44
Views: 33798

Re: Lear

I think I'm going to hurl.
by Tony Segale
Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Titanic Letterheads 2012
Replies: 27
Views: 19868

Re: Titanic Letterheads 2012

Well, that didn't pan out.

Apology accepted. You meant no harm.
by Tony Segale
Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Few Photos
Replies: 10
Views: 7373

Re: A Few Photos

nice gilding and hand lettering, Bruce
by Tony Segale
Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: A Few Photos
Replies: 10
Views: 10978

Re: A Few Photos

nice gilding and hand lettering, Bruce
by Tony Segale
Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: a project or 2
Replies: 18
Views: 12835

Re: a project or 2

you always was the best hand carving gilder I've ever met,
and you remain true to form!

excellent craftsmanship, maestro.
by Tony Segale
Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gold leaf workshop
Replies: 5
Views: 4597

Re: gold leaf workshop

Help him back to the train!
by Tony Segale
Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

I want this out over the wires. Post a $500 reward from here to hellen back. Notify every gilder, letterer and glue-chippin' lowlife in the goddamn territory. Bring everybody in. I want that blue ray DVD. And make sure you include a personalized autograph of Crystal's video. I want that signature be...
by Tony Segale
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

who's all in there?
by Tony Segale
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

We had a lively time....
at our little Coon Hunt (Dead Man 2011)
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by Tony Segale
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Harry Malicoat
Replies: 12
Views: 9988

Re: Harry Malicoat

I am sorry to hear this news this last weekend, and my condolences to the Malicoat and Letterhead/Pinhead families. Last September, on his birthday, Harry called me, said he was in Lodi at the Foster Freeze, thought he would stop by. I was glad to be at the shop when he did call, he was only 8 block...
by Tony Segale
Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Titanic Letterheads 2012
Replies: 27
Views: 19868

Re: Titanic Letterheads 2012

Well, I'll be....
by Tony Segale
Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror
Replies: 30
Views: 19292

Re: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror

once you've made two, it's easy to make it three.
by Tony Segale
Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

You display great poise.

It's gonna be a beautiful fort, Harmon.
by Tony Segale
Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror
Replies: 30
Views: 19292

Re: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror

Can I sweep your shop?
by Tony Segale
Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Smith Tip
Replies: 9
Views: 6907

Re: New Smith Tip

Another Smith Tip?
How'd he do it, Pa?
That used to be an uncommon name.
When will the left handed version be available?

SJ
by Tony Segale
Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 20
Views: 15375

Re: Gold Leaf

I've had good luck with my suppliers, but , perhaps I should price more, even though the customer pays for the high quality I demand.

I received an email from prince boakye today, he seems eager for my business, also, from Akim Oda community Ghana.
by Tony Segale
Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Art Nouveau Slumped Glass
Replies: 7
Views: 5399

Re: Art Nouveau Slumped Glass

If the risks are little, the reward is little.

I, too, am looking forward to the finished product on this one.

crikey.
by Tony Segale
Wed May 25, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

that your sombrero?

nice sombrero.

we'll take care of the business between you and me when we get to Rio Seco.
by Tony Segale
Wed May 25, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1940's Slumped Headlights 1909 Mosley
Replies: 5
Views: 3959

Re: 1940's Slumped Headlights

you mean to tell me he's got old time vehicles involved in this craft now?

all that slumpin ain't good for your posture.
by Tony Segale
Mon May 16, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 17 . . . Maple Park, IL
Replies: 3
Views: 2427

Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 17 . . . Maple Park, IL

Hey, Jay....

that's pretty good, huh?

Who knows how far you would have gone if you'd gotten rid of those pink shorts sooner.
by Tony Segale
Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: it is true enough, hand letterin'll keep ya busy
Replies: 2
Views: 2584

Re: it is true enough, hand letterin'll keep ya busy

and then come back, sit a spell for a wee bit job...
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by Tony Segale
Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: it is true enough, hand letterin'll keep ya busy
Replies: 2
Views: 2584

it is true enough, hand letterin'll keep ya busy

It is true enough. You go for a wall hard enough and fast enough and it don’t have time to think about how rough it is —he thinks about himself and how he may get clear of the wrath that is about to set down on him for missin out on mental health, just thinkin about all those straight edges. VRGarg ...
by Tony Segale
Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083417

Re: Original Dead Men

They are weary gilders.

. . . Who worked him over with the ugly stick?

Those two on the end,

cut 'em out.

Do like I tell ya!
by Tony Segale
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 11063

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

priceless.

thanks for sharin' that one, ol' timer.
by Tony Segale
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 7656

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

priceless.

thanks for sharin' that one, ol' timer.
by Tony Segale
Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Do we still call ourselves signmakers?
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: Do we still call ourselves signmakers?

Good question, Martin. I prefer Sign artist, also. I have been known to use Lettering Artist. This topic brings to mind a quote I came across while reading a few days ago. The quote is by Louis Mumford, in 1950 he wrote: "We are becoming technological supermen and esthetic idiots." I prefe...