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Aho
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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 May 23, 2008 10:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Quills
- Replies: 14
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- Wed May 21, 2008 4:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Quills
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7945
- Tue May 20, 2008 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 'La Azora Cigar sign on You tube
- Replies: 2
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- Tue May 20, 2008 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Repainting a Sign
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1566
I couldn't resist a reply here...busy with acrylic canvas, but... Rod, listen outta yer good ear now... first thing, get over the smooth as glass finish of oil paints ... I know, that's just the way it is. But in the long run, you will forever be glad you changed to waterbase, provided you follow my...
- Mon May 19, 2008 8:48 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5420
- Wed May 14, 2008 11:37 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5420
- Mon May 12, 2008 9:28 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gilded glass for a senior project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5420
gilded glass for a senior project
Some of you might remember my 'wallpuppy' daughter, Erin. As a high school senior, to graduate, one must complete a senior project. It should be a new experience, and the student must document their time, find a mentor, photograph steps in the process, write a paper, assemble a presentation portfoli...
- Sat May 10, 2008 10:48 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The nature of paint
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3401
Mr. Schofield... I'm going to answer a few of those for you per experience... 90% of all my sign and mural work is now produced with only Benjamin Moore premium quality exterior acrylic latex... outlasts 10-1...my last few signs produced with oil based enamels were fading in 2-3 years. After the swi...
- Mon May 05, 2008 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17012
I want you to keep an eye on that cripple the whole time...
I bet mr morton and mr dickinson can teach you a few more things... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/mrdickinson.jpg I'd like to see mr dickinson http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/pete.jpg pete, part of the mackearnan clan http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/cav...
- Mon May 05, 2008 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Flat gilding on paper
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8347
there are many ways to gild paper the one used here, was rolco aquasize, water based gold size on arches 140lb cold press to finish the watercolour painting behind the memorial 5 conclave piece http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/goldustwoman.jpg of course, this image is copyright protect...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17012
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Morris minor glass panels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18475
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Morris minor glass panels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 20794
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17012
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st meeting of the International Society of Glass Gilders!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17012
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Who's the wise guy ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2752
boy, I sure could go for a nice piece of bacon. that would be really really really nice about now. course bacon air fresheners I can't stand, can't touch the dam things on account of a gatherin, name a, name a memorial conclave 5, remember that? little incident back there man, gildin in encinitas wh...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Finished Glass Picture
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8145
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2105913
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: memorial conclave number 5
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8393
memorial conclave number 5
thanks for your hospitality, Erin and Roderick.
AhoSally
AhoSally
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: HASTING Gold Leaf
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3816
In 1990, I was approached by a retiring sign painter who wanted to sell me the same, it was about 3 1/2 packs, though some of the books were opened and used. All the leaf was Hastings and Swift, all loose leaf. I purchased all for either 35 or 50 dollars, can’t recall exactly. I’ve used some it in t...
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Clear coat over copper.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4835
- Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2105913
la azora step by step....
how ... how do ya build that booth, Mr Morton?
- Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lola
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9592
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2105913
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:06 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2105913
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2105913
I like folks to see me!
in my spare time....watercolors... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/wcfrogphotoreadycopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/Sunsetcopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/stumpFlowercopy-1.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/SilverLakec...
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
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once I get paid, I always see the job thru....
Dennis...City funds are paying for the mural, City funds are paying for tree removal, city depts don't remember approval of said removal, city depts required permit for panels on city property, city depts don't know who pays for permits, city depts waived permit fee, permits still required, city sti...
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
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how come you're going by the name of Bill Carson now?
one name is as good as another.... while the trolley was being lettered, I journeyed back and forth to the metal fabricators shop, to oversee production, double prime coat the panels and assist at the site for installation of 8' x 100' mural panels.... ain't good fer some folks to sit to long... htt...
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
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the rope is around my neck, I take the risks...
been real busy in these parts.... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2258.jpg [/img] http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2257.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2256.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff81/artony/100_2255.jpg http://i242.photobu...
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:45 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21573