He makes that look so easy!- Glass is a truely strange material and so versatile.

(is he always that tidy in his work Dave?)

Who they kidin'-...and we all know its called "Woolies"anyway!:lol:

Thats Beautiful Dave-What a find mate! WELL DONE-
and that lettering style! magnificent-( Could that make another Smitty LHF font coming along?):D
MORE PICS PLEASE!

Those are Lovely Dave- The Clock Tower again?

Sorry Guy's wer'e just havin a laugh- but I bet cholera was a big Killer when this original sign was painted- let's hope our old sign painter was spared that fate!

Be good to see those photos John- either post em-or mail em, for me to post ( now I got the hang of this). Yes- In order to "Get in the mood"- I had no running water- no computers and a cold workshop....HEY!..hang on..what am I saying.....everyday is like that here! :D :D ( Did'nt fancy th...

Hi Doug- Thanks,
That royal oak sign, I painted that way back in 92-I was a newbie then, and it did'nt last too good.

I got to replace it last year...Heres the new one.

Finished this little fella this afternoon- a repaint of a replica of a real turnpike sign from 1854-(part of an outdoor building museum). Board is all pine planks- held together with 2 big steel bolts right throu the sign-threading it all together and about 5ft x 8ft ish. 8 coats of paint and lots o...

Great Vids Dave- those Kids are something else eh? (I vote for Princess Millie)
.....Just one question..
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.Who's the big Kid in the Green Shirt- he's rubbish

Very nice to see those Dave- I've been looking out for you to post some of those pics.

mmm seems to work well!-...;......So thats how DB gets those realistic looking gilds on his visuals!

What a clever Boy This Smiffy fella is!- I Bought a "Smith Tip" at letterheads in Wales last week- and must report its a fine fine tool. I had chance to play around with it this afternoon and lay some gold on glass with it - Although I have done a fair bit of glass gilding- I don't do enou...

aw danny thats a bit unfair.:wink: Disclaimer *I am in no way affiliated with or have been compensated by the "Smith Tip Company" Just by Dave's very existance we are all richly rewarded indeed- This is one Genius who is NOT selfish--Bringing us this tip is just the icing on the cake. . . ...

Fantastic- Now I too can lay whole leaves in my Pyjamas!

Brilliant Idea Dave- as you say- two tips together can be hit and miss.

Are you bringing some to Wales with you in August?- if so ,put me down for one.

Hey now they look special!- great Job - thanks for sharing those

Nice Job Dave- and a fitting tribute to the man ( don't you just wish you met him before he died)-Its true what they say about " A whole library burns"-when someone like this passes) Maybe there's a lesson in that for all of us?-To grab the old Pro's WE KNOW and pick their brains before it...

Those are stunning mate!- Chichester is not far from me- Definately have to check those out in person- and send you loads of Pictures.

Brilliant Dave -
Keep on amazing us- and challenging yourself

Thanks for posting that- Its brilliant and very inspiring, I have watched it several times..There's something about the true craftsmenship and the excellence they achieve that just pushes all my lettering buttons at once.- Are they still in operation do you know?- it would be a shame if anything had...

Nice Job there Dave-
It was seeing some starbursts in an office doorway that first got me looking at Glass decoration, but those leaves are something else!!

They look very at home Dave- Itching to see the rest of it in now!

This looks like a very special glass sign that would be around for 100 years . I've seen some very old silver staining work around here too,all from 1880's and earlier-and your piece looks spot on. Thats a real old fashioned technique -Its just amazing to think it can still be done in 2007- It would...

Dave- thanks for sharing that- Simple effect but fascinating to see...Drooling over old white acid windows will never be quite the same again!

Hole digging stories? I'd forgotten this one Mike. The job was to fit up a simple 8x4 Estate Agents FOR SALE board- The development was on land that was part of a small country estate- An estate that had its own family chapel and Graveyard Years earlier. The site had been leveled and built upon yea...

Nice find Dave- At least its not all being pulled down and dumped! I remember a very broad glass fascia here at a fishmongers-It was painted over years ago, several times, but had an unmistakable art nouveau shape to it. One day I saw some shop fitters painting the whole thing white- next time I wen...

and was one day helping with a big white pvc "To Let" banner- This thing must of been 50ft x 20ft- We cleared out the workshop- laid dustsheets on the concrete floor- and had it folded double flat on the deck. The Boss was signwriting the massive letters in Red screen ink- and I was fillin...

Wow Kelly- thanks for the link- Thats absolutely stunning !

Once again Dave -you push the boundries of our craft to a new level.

If thats a 'Test"-...I can't wait to see those REAL pieces!

Blimey Dave-That looks fantastic!- there sure is a lot of work in that!!

If your thinking about signing up for this one-
DON"T THINK IT.....DO IT!!

I did this S workshop with Dave here in the UK last year, and its well, well worth it-..It WILL change your life!

Dave- Those are Stunning mate- Must be great to have some greater degree of control over the chipping.
Real smart modern fixings too-Nice job.