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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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- 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....
- 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 ...
- 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.
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.
- 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...
Joy and Happiness To All.
Work is by Larry White.
Joy and Happiness To All.
Work is by Larry White.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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...
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
- Replies: 24
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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...
- 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...
- 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/
http://www.dickblick.com/products/alumicutter-ruler/
- 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.
One more and maybe a door or two.- 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.
- 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
So Real Velvet... royal or crushed... velveteen or velor?
Thanks 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
Think I need a better camera...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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. ...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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?
- 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...
- 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...
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:19 pm
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12097
Re: Deadman Meet 2012
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.Ron Percell wrote:The darn horse wouldn't stand still. Sounds like you need to make the journey west.
- 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 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.Ron Percell wrote:The darn horse wouldn't stand still. Sounds like you need to make the journey west.