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Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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DAVE SMITH
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Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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I Just finished making this little glass sign today for a collector. It came in a bit of a poor state . The silver was removed and the complete design was re-drawn.
Attached a few pics plus you can see other photos here. I placed a white background in the last shot to show up the sign a bit better,the glass is half inch thick. Apparently this sign is worth alot of money.
http://davidadriansmith.com/2011/05/26/ ... sing-sign/

Dave
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Ismael Alvarado
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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Wow...that's Art... :P
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Anthony Bennett
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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Nice job Dave.
Thanks for sharing.
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Patrick Mackle
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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Dang Dave. You have such a talent! You should bottle YOUR bath water and sell it! I'd buy a bottle! Maybe I could soak in some of that talent. :lol:
Thanks for sharing,
Pat
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Pat Welter
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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Pat I second your emotion...Nice work Dave, been to Bath many years ago...extordenary place...Pat
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DAVE SMITH
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

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Thanks lads. Yes Bath is a great place Pat, Known as the Roman City! because of it's famous Roman Baths which are all still intact. Amazing place.
These smaller intricate glass signs are almost harder to make than the more complex panels due to the cleanliness expected of the finished piece . ( no room for error)
Dave
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Al_Daines
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Re: Sulis. The Natural Mineral Water of Bath

Post by Al_Daines »

What a stunning renovation and thanks for the link to your 'step by step' it helps answer a lot of questions.

Alan
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