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We hope to keep this site simple and uncluttered, but a few notices are necessary.

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backing up gold leaf window

Last post by Antony Sands « Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:08 am
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by Antony Sands » Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:28 am

hi can anyone tell me the best way to back up gold leaf window. i have used clear poly as size.
thanks

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Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:08 am
Dole & Bailey Sign

Last post by Robare M. Novou « Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:05 am
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by Robare M. Novou » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:05 pm

While Watching "Endless Feast" on public television today.

They where taking a plant tour of "Dole & Bailey" in Woburn, Mass., just north of...

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Last post by Robare M. Novou
Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:05 am
Mounting Glass on Brick

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:13 pm
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by Kelly Thorson » Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:01 am

I'm looking for suggestions for mounting 1/2 glass on a brick monument. The glass is 2'x3' and the bricklayer has made a ledge all around that leaves...

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Last post by Kelly Thorson
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:13 pm
101 Signs you should see!

Last post by erik winkler « Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:40 pm
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by erik winkler » Sat Jul 24, 2010 2:24 pm

Here is link of my constantly updated map
Signs around the world !

Erik

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Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:40 pm
good to be back part2

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:57 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:01 pm

Just got back from a trip to your part of the world Ash and actually had a 5 second conversation with Perry as well. We just couldn't connect as my...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:57 pm
For sale

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:58 am
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by Jerry Berg » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:42 pm

My niehbor wants to sell this. If this is not appropriate, feel free to delete this post Mike.

Jerry

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:58 am
Xacto knife blades

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:06 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:18 am

Has anyone else noticed how bad xactos are now ? The tip on the last pack I bought seems to to bend right off and go's dull quick. Any alturnitives...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:06 pm
Good to be back

Last post by Ashley Bishop « Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:40 am
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by Ashley Bishop » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:25 pm

Nearly every few days for years I've visited this excellent forum and read with much interest what incredible work pals of many years across the...

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Last post by Ashley Bishop
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:40 am
Microsoft: End of Support Notice

Last post by Danny Baronian « Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:16 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:49 pm

In case you missed it, I received this notice from Microsoft today:

We would like to make you aware of important news regarding certain versions of...

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Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:16 pm
Hello to Everybody here..! Perry (uk)

Last post by perry walker « Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:03 am
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by perry walker » Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:09 am

hi everyone,

After visiting the No.1 sign glass artist David Smith last week, i was totally amazed by he's work and taking the time, yet again in...

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Last post by perry walker
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:03 am
Fast Guilding

Last post by John Arnott « Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:29 pm

by John Arnott » Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:29 pm

I saw this video on you tube. So I've been trying this method lately.
I works way faster! Notice his right pinky finger tool.

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Last post by John Arnott
Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:29 pm
Back to Traditional Signs

Last post by Andrew Grundon « Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:53 am
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by Andrew Grundon » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:16 am

Has anyone out there successfully completed the quest to abandon Plastic and Vinyl, and return to hand-painting?
You see, I have bills to pay, and a...

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Last post by Andrew Grundon
Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:53 am
Glass for GLue Chipping

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:00 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:55 pm

Robert Mitchell, in his 1984 book on glue chipped glass signs, speculated that there is a glass that does not require blasting prior to chipping....

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:00 pm
What are friends for ?

Last post by erik winkler « Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:07 am
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:37 pm

Having a web site leaves you open for some very interesting inquiries from people all over the world. Yesterday I recieved an e-mail from a guy about...

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Last post by erik winkler
Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:07 am
Smith Tip Photos needed

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:50 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Sat Jun 26, 2010 3:35 am

I know one or two of you have my Smith Tip in your posession. Could any of you help me out with a few photos of you using it on a job or just playing...

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Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:50 pm
Silvering plastics

Last post by Larry White « Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:10 pm
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by erik winkler » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:29 am

NOTE: NO RESPERATOR!!!!

Nice Silvering video clip:
Silvering plastics video

What is he using after the silvering spray gun?
Is it soap and then...

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Last post by Larry White
Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:10 pm
Glass cutting shops in the old Austrian empire.

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:07 am
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by erik winkler » Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:57 am

During my research about glasscutting I learned that the dominant region of glasscutting and engraving for the last few centuries was in Bavaria,...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:07 am
Hand Lettered Alphabet Designed By Me

Last post by oatis « Mon Jun 21, 2010 2:00 pm
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by Ron Lloyd » Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:12 pm

See what you think of this, would appreciate feedback. All designed by hand.

Full size link

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Last post by oatis
Mon Jun 21, 2010 2:00 pm
Paint for blacktop

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:29 pm
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by Bill Masters » Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:14 am

What paint would you use to letter black top, I have to paint some logos on a asphalt basketball court,Thanks Bill

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:29 pm
Handpainting tradition of Bavarian and Tirolan houses

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:14 pm
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by erik winkler » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:48 am

During my cycling trip through the Alps I sa a lot of high quality hand painted murals.
Here are some pictures I took of them.

IMG_5079.JPG...

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Last post by Kelly Thorson
Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:14 pm
Cycling trip through the Alps.

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:47 pm
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by erik winkler » Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:04 pm

Hello,

I just came back from a cycling trip through the Alps (I cycled through Bavaria in Germany, Northern Tirol in Austria and Southern Tirol in...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:47 pm
Do you know "steampunk"?

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:25 pm
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by Patrick Mackle » Tue May 18, 2010 6:25 pm

I happened across a new term, new to me at least. Maybe some of you already know about it, but for those how don't
it may take a while to see...

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Last post by Kelly Thorson
Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:25 pm
Vertical and/or horizontal for glue chip process

Last post by Jerry Berg « Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:54 am
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by Robert Schwieger » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:42 pm

What degree of risk is involved with chipping quarter inch plate glass in a vertical position following the initial steps of applying the glue and...

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Last post by Jerry Berg
Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:54 am
Rick Glawsons Glass

Last post by erik winkler « Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:02 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:03 pm

Hi guys looking for some help please.....
I am trying to build my own website/blog and have sections of the site dedicated to the original glass work...

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Last post by erik winkler
Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:02 pm
Good Glass Gilder in Missouri Needed

Last post by Jim Harris « Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:13 pm
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by Jim Harris » Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:41 pm

ASSISTANCE NEEDED!
I have a customer that is in the sign business in Missouri--Zip Code 63010 who requires a Glass Gilder to restore a piece of glass...

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Last post by Jim Harris
Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:13 pm
Vitrolite for Cemetery Glass Project

Last post by erik winkler « Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:46 pm
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by Kelly Thorson » Sat May 08, 2010 1:12 am

While in Kamenicky Senov, Czech Republic, I took the time to visit a quaint and very beautiful cemetery. I was surprised to see that most of the...

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Last post by erik winkler
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:46 pm
Glue Chipping Test Result...

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:37 am
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by Larry White » Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:19 pm

I recently did a glue chipping test and had an interesting outcome...

GCtest.jpg

The panel on the left was sandblasted with my standard 100 mesh...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:37 am
Danny Bussell 1942-2009

Last post by Larry White « Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:34 pm
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by John Studden » Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:51 pm

I was just informed of the death of Danny Bussell, he passed away on the evening of the 23rd. Danny, or "Crazy Danny" as he was better known to many,...

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Last post by Larry White
Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:34 pm
Clear for a carved Teak boat name panel??

Last post by Jerry Berg « Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:22 pm
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by Aaron Taylor » Tue May 25, 2010 2:30 pm

I have a project that will be coming up for a name panel for a boat. This sign will be produced from .75" Teak lumber, Vcarved lettering with 23K...

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Last post by Jerry Berg
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:22 pm
Commonwealth Varnish

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:56 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:38 pm

It appears that someone may have purchased Commonwealth Varnish. After doing a shearch for " Fibroseal I happened upon these links that don't seem to...

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Last post by erik winkler
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:56 pm
Environmentally friendly signs

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:50 pm
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by Andrew Grundon » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:17 am

Does anyone out there in sign land know of any lettering paint which is environmentally friendly? I'm thinking of adding an eco-friendly branch to my...

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Last post by erik winkler
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:50 pm
Painted mirror

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:45 pm
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by Stuart Norton » Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:40 pm

Found old photo of mirror I did a few years back. Painted gold leaf, acid etched and brilliant cutting. Brilliant cut lettering looks good gold...

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Last post by erik winkler
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:45 pm
Data Recovery

Last post by Mark Summers « Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:59 am
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by Doug Bernhardt » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:01 pm

Don't ask how it's a stupid story,BUT.......has anyone here found a decent data recovery for Vista? Hoping it's a shareware thing as there is a...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:59 am
Mahogany School Crest

Last post by Andrew Grundon « Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:35 am
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by joe cieslowski » Tue May 11, 2010 8:23 am

Here is one of the two crests that I asked pricing guidance on a couple of months ago.

20" in diameter circle. The Trojan is 13" high and 1/2"...

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Last post by Andrew Grundon
Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:35 am
Thought for the day

Last post by Andrew Grundon « Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:14 am
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by Andrew Grundon » Fri May 28, 2010 3:32 am

When I abandon the pursuit of Excellence
In favour of Quick Riches
I become neither Rich
Nor Excellent

Looking forward to learning lots from you...

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Last post by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:14 am
Verre Eglomisé Amsterdam

Last post by Andrew Grundon « Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:51 am
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by erik winkler » Mon May 31, 2010 9:56 am

I just finished another test project.
This time I made a few verre eglomisé pieces.
11 Panels.

The trees are mica etched, then gilded in 23,75 crt...

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Last post by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:51 am
Looking for second hand silvering guns.

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Sun May 30, 2010 5:29 pm
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by erik winkler » Mon May 24, 2010 5:46 am

Hello is there anyone who sells a second hand silvering gun and maybe a sentisizing gun?
Or give me some tips of making my own with two stainless...

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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Sun May 30, 2010 5:29 pm
Dave Smith Video???

Last post by Martin Melish « Thu May 27, 2010 8:44 pm
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by Mark Summers » Wed May 19, 2010 1:44 pm

Isn't this interesting that Erik made a post on videos. I was just
getting ready to write one for a very likely candidate
Dave Smith, to do a video...

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Last post by Martin Melish
Thu May 27, 2010 8:44 pm
My neihbors garage

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Thu May 27, 2010 3:53 pm
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by Jerry Berg » Tue May 25, 2010 10:09 pm

I was walking towards my place and my neihbors garage was open. I saw from a distance a glass sign.
I recognized it right away. He wasn't around so I...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Thu May 27, 2010 3:53 pm
BBC news article

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Wed May 26, 2010 2:20 am
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by Wayne Osborne » Tue May 25, 2010 11:35 am

Its soooo nice when the media take an interest in the finer things in life- like HAND LETTERING !

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Wed May 26, 2010 2:20 am
Table Saw vs. HF....

Last post by Martin Melish « Mon May 24, 2010 5:15 pm
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by Larry White » Thu May 20, 2010 9:36 am

I've always said I was more fearful using my table saw than using Hydroflouric Acid.

This could ease my fears....check out this interesting video:...

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Last post by Martin Melish
Mon May 24, 2010 5:15 pm
Video's say more than 1000 photo's?...

Last post by bernie clites « Mon May 24, 2010 11:03 am
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by erik winkler » Tue May 18, 2010 3:04 am

Finally I succeeded in implementing a video feature in my website.
Now I can link all the youtube video's I want to my website.
As the saying goes:...

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Last post by bernie clites
Mon May 24, 2010 11:03 am
silvering plastic an alternative to chrome plating plastics

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Sun May 23, 2010 11:24 am
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by Ismael Alvarado » Mon May 17, 2010 11:42 am

ok guys I have finally made it happen....I have silvered plastic, I will be posting pics of sample spoons with other colors......

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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Sun May 23, 2010 11:24 am
Heat Bent Glass Signs with Paint

Last post by erik winkler « Fri May 21, 2010 5:42 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Mon May 03, 2010 3:45 pm
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I have been trying to find a paint that can be fired into glass at high tempratures while bending the glass into a curve. I made some panels in the...
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Last post by erik winkler
Fri May 21, 2010 5:42 pm
Looking for a couple high res pictures...

Last post by Larry White « Thu May 20, 2010 9:20 am
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by Larry White » Mon May 17, 2010 4:59 pm

I was hoping maybe someone had a high res picture of the front window sign that graced The Fine Gold Sign Co.

...and hopefully, a high res picture...

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Last post by Larry White
Thu May 20, 2010 9:20 am
2 weeks of glass college in the Czech Republic

Last post by erik winkler « Tue May 18, 2010 3:20 am
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by erik winkler » Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:32 pm
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Since I visited Praque this year I had the urge for knowledge which never ends.
I have searched and searched for THE glass teacher in the Czech...
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Tue May 18, 2010 3:20 am
Gild Now....Before its to late.

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon May 17, 2010 9:28 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Sun May 16, 2010 1:12 am

Long Life....Short Video...I like the gilding on the Bridge.

RMN

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon May 17, 2010 9:28 pm
New you tube video

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon May 17, 2010 9:20 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Sat May 08, 2010 8:47 pm

I had some free time this week end so I put together another short video.

Roderick
www.customglasssigns.com

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon May 17, 2010 9:20 pm
Surface Guilding Question? ( Pricing)

Last post by Kent Smith « Mon May 17, 2010 8:37 pm
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by John Arnott » Mon May 17, 2010 5:22 pm

This is a normal surface guild question.......A regular wholesale manufacture customer wants a quote to guild some back light channel letters.
They...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Mon May 17, 2010 8:37 pm
Application/Surface prep tips on applying vinyl on Latex!

Last post by Tony Segale « Sat May 15, 2010 1:02 pm
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by tom_whitmire » Wed May 12, 2010 3:03 pm

I wanted to know if anyone has any surface prep tips or info they can share regarding the possibility of applying vinyl copy onto latex finished...

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Sat May 15, 2010 1:02 pm

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