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by Tyler Tim
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Question about quils
Replies: 10
Views: 6038

Re: Question about quils

Thank you Tim, Liquitex on Liquitex on gessoed 1/8 in mahog ply 1/16, 1/8/, 3/8 and 1/2 in lines. Padma, I'll take it you are painting a scape or scene that has some text that will represent signage in the painting. Lettering at that scale I think a small Bright would be the way to go. Have a look....
by Tyler Tim
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Question about quils
Replies: 10
Views: 6038

Re: Question about quils

Hello Padma and Welcome. A couple questions if I may. What size copy will you be lettering... what is the lettering being painted on... glass.. wood... drywall... brick or canvas? You say acrylics that is a wide latitude of products from artist colors to enamels and latex. If you can give some more ...
by Tyler Tim
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Easel
Replies: 14
Views: 11897

Re: Easel

Robert

The art glass looks nice.

About the easel... whats the logic behind the floating rods? Seems it would be easier to adjust if they were fixed together on the ends.
by Tyler Tim
Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: In the Spirit
Replies: 0
Views: 2572

In the Spirit

Of the Season...

Image

Joy and Happiness To All.

Work is by Larry White.
by Tyler Tim
Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Fast Gold Size
Replies: 19
Views: 14782

Re: Fast Gold Size

These are what I use...

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by Tyler Tim
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Fast Gold Size
Replies: 19
Views: 14782

Re: Fast Gold Size

I've had good luck with Rolco Quick Dry Gold Size... just had to purchase a new can and from what I can see it's that same stuff I purchased back in the late 80's. Did a couple test came to tack in about 1 hour for copper leaf... 1-1/2 hours for gold... stayed workable for about 2 3/4 hours. Temp in...
by Tyler Tim
Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conceptual Sign
Replies: 7
Views: 5831

Re: Conceptual Sign

Jack I could be way off. I noticed the kerning between K E.

ROCK ET Scientist.... Are you inferring to Topographic mapping of celestial bodies? I don't think your talking Major Tom Rocket Man stuff.

Nice work...
by Tyler Tim
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
Replies: 24
Views: 20245

Re: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London

Dave Hand cut... your symmetry is beyond and your little circlets are perfect. What type of blade and holder are you using? I think the colors in the secondary signs look good and reflect the feel of times past. One other thing the cuts next to THE on the Ginstitute has a iridescent green appearance...
by Tyler Tim
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
Replies: 24
Views: 20245

Re: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London

Bob I think I tripped over it and it slid under the bench.... :shock: . Dave did you use a photo resist screen and print your negative image? Also did you etch register your ground elements then grind or grind then etch? Simply http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/shocked/jaw-drop-smiley-emoticon.gif w...
by Tyler Tim
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for a metal yard stick / cutting rail
Replies: 3
Views: 2829

Re: Looking for a metal yard stick / cutting rail

Mike check Blick... Also you could re cork the one you have if it's in otherwise good shape.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/alumicutter-ruler/
by Tyler Tim
Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Touch of Gold
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Re: A Touch of Gold

Another one installed. Designed to fit between existing poles.
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One more and maybe a door or two.
by Tyler Tim
Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Loco in the house
Replies: 37
Views: 24752

Re: Loco in the house

Some nice pixel manipulation you've done there.
by Tyler Tim
Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Black Velvet On Gold?
Replies: 11
Views: 7557

Re: Black Velvet On Gold?

Lee that was informative... Looks like a helluva job you were working on. But did not pin the point.

So Real Velvet... royal or crushed... velveteen or velor?

Thanks Tim
by Tyler Tim
Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Black Velvet On Gold?
Replies: 11
Views: 7557

Black Velvet On Gold?

Ok I've always used cotton as a burnish medium. I've read several places to use velvet. So are we talking Royal or Crushed? I went to the fabric store and there is a big difference between the two as far as feel.
by Tyler Tim
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083891

Re: Original Dead Men

Well at least you know your mix is good... :wink:
by Tyler Tim
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Introduction and questions of a DIY nature
Replies: 8
Views: 6319

Re: Introduction and questions of a DIY nature

Not trying to hijack the thread. Doug, I've had experience with some very old saral paper, graphite in color, leaving behind some residue. The box says it can be erased like graphite, but on 1shot it just doesn't work. Any tips? Simple Green work well for removing lines as well as wiping a rag behi...
by Tyler Tim
Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083891

Re: Original Dead Men

Well Pat you sound like a fella I could BS to about two of my joys... signs and machining. But you should of went to HomeDepot 6 weeks ago and picked up your union. Milled it and lined it with cotton from the skewing box and wrapped with Duct tape. Cause from your description of x-ray sounds like yo...
by Tyler Tim
Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2083891

Re: Original Dead Men

Wow Pat that is awful... But don't go shooting yourself in the foot... if your luck is like mine you'll miss the toe and take off a good one :shock:. Bolt cutters and slappin' some hot iron would be more Rosterish. All joking aside. Go to the drugstore and pick up a toe splint it will stabilize and ...
by Tyler Tim
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A little road side stand
Replies: 4
Views: 3490

Re: A little road side stand

Things seemed to be a little slow so I'll add a little follow up. Here it is after it had been installed for a while. Billy said it was a big help in getting folks to stop.
Think I need a better camera...
by Tyler Tim
Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Touch of Gold
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Re: A Touch of Gold

And we continue the rework of the businesses image. Double sided... two more to go and some lighting.
by Tyler Tim
Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Good eyes...I don't even see the illustration signature you're talking about! And, yes, I did leave off the printers signature at the bottom... but what I was thinking was the letter center ornaments on G.A.Schwarz... I just went with a plain blended color...gettin' lazy I guess.... Aho! . Lazy Lar...
by Tyler Tim
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

The printers tag and the signature under the illustration... are two elements I see.
by Tyler Tim
Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Larry The first photo was nice .. the corner photo eluded to much more But all those wonderful details.. the split shade... the drop shadows... abalone fills and embossing did not show at all. Thank you for taking your time to take the additional photos. Your a true craftsman... and an inspiration. ...
by Tyler Tim
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Larry the closeup photo really is nice the corners have more detail then I first observed... the silver scrolling it that top etched (mica paste) ? If you have any other detailed photos I and others I'm sure would enjoy seeing them.
by Tyler Tim
Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Larry... in the corners it looks like you did an inlay or could be copper leaf ( the little diamonds ). On the bottom they stand out... the left top is in slight shadow but looks like it's there but the right corner however looks hollow. Am I seeing it correctly or is it my eye's have not recovered ...
by Tyler Tim
Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19669

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Larry very nice. What is the size and can you give a time frame on a piece like this?
by Tyler Tim
Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 12097

Re: Deadman Meet 2012

What a ride from epilepsy to hysterical blindness... :shock:
by Tyler Tim
Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 10589

Re: Deadman Meet 2012

What a ride from epilepsy to hysterical blindness... :shock:
by Tyler Tim
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 12097

Re: Deadman Meet 2012

Ron Percell wrote:The darn horse wouldn't stand still. Sounds like you need to make the journey west.
Ron don't blame it on the Hoss.... they only pick up on our Q's. So you must of been jittery. Would love to make the trip out West... but who's gonna watch my herd will I'm gone.
by Tyler Tim
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 10589

Re: Deadman Meet 2012

Ron Percell wrote:The darn horse wouldn't stand still. Sounds like you need to make the journey west.
Ron don't blame it on the Hoss.... they only pick up on our Q's. So you must of been jittery. Would love to make the trip out West... but who's gonna watch my herd will I'm gone.