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Why we don't particularly like doing vehicle lettering

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It is 10:30 AM and we are waiting for a van to show up that was scheduled over a week ago. The customer picked the date. Darla called about an hour...

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Another Beautiful Site. Michael Lavallee

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Posted by Mike Jackson on January 25, 2004

I thought I'd chase down Mike Lavallee to see if he can answer Bob Morey's question....

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Shop tip

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Shop tip Posted by Carol on November 25, 2001
I use those styrofoam packing "boxes" to hold all kinds of small items that...

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What is a "Bad" Design?

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What is a "Bad" Design? Posted by Billy Bob on November 22, 2001
Since we all are such great designers, we have no trouble...

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What is priority copy?

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Wow! Check out the SEARCH feature now!

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I hav been adding key words (glue chip) (angel gild) and so forth into the subject lines on a few posts. I am not sure I need to do it, as the search...

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Bon Ami Rumors?

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Posted by Danny Baronian on January 27, 2004

I called the Bon Ami lab today since it seemed it was being discontinued. Here's what...

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Rick Glawson's Glue Chip Booth

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by Mike Jackson » Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:39 am

Maybe I posted this somewhere on the old forum, but I don't see it right off. I don't see the image above in the Rick Glawson section, so I will go...

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...and it appeared right before my eyes! (Angel Gild)

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Posted by Mike Jackson on January 27, 2004

A couple of nights ago, I exposed two silk screens and needed to use the ruby red filler...

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Chipping Prices (Glue Chip)

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Posted by Roderick on January 27, 2004

What is the going price for glue chipping per sq.ft.
Roderick

Larry White

I did the...

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Interesting Double Glue Chipping Technique (glue chip)

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Posted by Larry White on January 29, 2004

Once while in conversation with Rick Glawson, he described a double glue chipping...

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Glue Chipping Light Box (glue chip)

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Posted by Danny Baronian on January 29, 2004

I was hoping Dave Smith would share this method of glue chipping, but in talking with...

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Look at chipped/etched piece (Glue Chip)

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Note: This post from Jan. 2004, sparked numerous additional threads on the subject. Use the Forum's Search feature to find...

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Asphaltum - "breaking the glues back" (glue chip)

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Posted by Patrick Mackle on January 30, 2003

While we are on the subject of chipping I would like to say-
Rick rediscovered that...

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Speaking of Backgrounds

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Posted by PKing on January 31, 2004

While following Larry Whites thread on "original oil painting as backgrounds"
Seems to me that...

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Curved Crown Molding

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Posted by Jon Harl on February 02, 2004

I've been looking at several signs done by Shane Durnford and wondered how he might have...

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Gold Leaf and Metallic Powders

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Posted by Mike Jackson on March 22, 2004

I am not certain where Rick Glawson used to get the Bronzing Powders and Mica powders he sold, but this...

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BB's and Acid Etching

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Posted by Mike Jackson on March 22, 2004

We did this project as part of the Colorized Atkinson Plates project back in about 1987 or so. We shipped...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:26 pm
Varigated leaf outdoors

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Posted by Karyn Bush on March 21, 2004

i have a customer who wants variegated leaf on his sign. i always thought variegated was for indoor use. i...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:13 pm
Hastings gold Leaf pics

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Posted by Scott Robb on March 21, 2004

Ok guys here we go.

I have six complete booklets of Hastings Gold Leaf Pat Feb 3 1885. I have posted them on...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:06 pm
Brush Find (brushes)

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Posted by Jimmy Perkins on January 13, 2004

As far as old lettering brushes go...what is meant by kazan?

Thanks

Harry Oreska...

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Faxed "Camera Ready Art"

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Posted by Mike Jackson on January 15, 2004

I have to laugh (or cry). Darla does a bunch of 2' x 3' banners for the local sports...

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The History of the Airbrush...

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by Larry White » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:21 pm

I recalled a conversation with Rick Glawson in which he described how, on period signage, shaded panels were created by spraying a transparent black...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:19 pm
Thank You Mike Jackson

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Posted by Bill Irish Holohan on February 03, 2004

Mike,
Have been trying to get my boss to buy your CD's for over a year. He...

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Need Source for "Cheap" Beveled Glass

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Posted by Mike Jackson on February 03, 19104 at 15:28:33:
I am looking for a source for "cheap" imported beveled glass panels. I...

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Large Demensional Caps-Part 2

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Posted by Jon Harl on February 03, 2004

Hey guys Shane Durford e-mailed me with an explanation to my post about crown moulding....

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Beyond Glue-Chipping (glue chip)

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Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy on February 08, 2004

With much patience & practice I've finally gotten some decent pieces! Next step...

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High Gloss Surface Gild

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What do you use to clean gilded glass

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Posted by Bob Rochon on February 11, 2004

I just gilded a window in a restaurant, this window looks into his kitchen so the gilded...

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Mineral Spirits and other such products

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Posted by Mike Jackson on January 15, 2004

To follow up on Danny's comments about mineral spirits in his comments about alcohol...

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Nikon D70

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by John Grenier » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:44 am

Mike, I think I remember you purchased your camera about the first of the year and I received mine about a month before that.

I highly recommend the...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:55 pm
Ethics or lack of...

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Posted by John Grenier on January 16, 2004

I have an interesting dilemma that I haven't done anything about yet.
A couple years ago...

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Historically Replicated Signs

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Posted by Jimmy on January 16, 2004

Does anybody think that there is a market for
replicas of historic period signs(lets say 50...

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Re-Using Glue (glue chip)

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Posted by Danny Baronian on January 17, 2004

Thanks Ron,

that's an interesting article! Anyone visiting there should check out...

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Glue Chipping Dehydrator (glue chip)

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Posted by Danny Baronian on January 17, 2004

I've always wanted to try a dehydrator, but didn't want to spend a lot just to...

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Re-Using Glue Chip Hide Glue

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Posted by Ron Norwood on January 17, 2004

I found this today, Interesting site, and something I have never heard of. Click the link...

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Cool Signs/Lettering Web Sites?

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Posted by Jon Harl on January 17, 2004

I'm always interested in really outstanding web sites. My favorite to date is John Steven's...

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Grey as opposed to browns (brushes)

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Posted by Robert on January 19, 2004

Wow

The most difficult thing I have encountered in my glass work was the desire and need (...

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Measurement Conversions using Google

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Spray Paint Variety

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Posted by Robare M. Novou on January 20, 2004

Was at the craft store the other day and I noticed some new spray paint products....

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Bomber Nose Art

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Posted by Ron Percell on January 20, 2004

I recieved a call today from a customer looking for some brushes, when I ask for what...

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Protecting the Front of Glass

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Posted by roderick on January 23, 2004

When doing a water gilded /painted peice I have no probelm protecting the front of the glass...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:42 am
Using Original Oil Paintings as Backgrounds to Glass Signs

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Posted by Larry White on January 22, 2004

I have recently had fun in creating some ficticious turn-of-the-century style advertising...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:39 am
Where is Doug Bernhardt

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Posted by Bob on January 22, 2004

Is Doug Bernhardt ok? Haven't seen him post in a while
Bob

Mike Jackson

Doug sent this photo...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:26 am
Transfer Ornaments

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I have a few sheets of gelatin decals that I bought from Rick G around 1988. At his suggestion I used them for reference while decorating antique...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:25 am
Great Job with the Old Posts!

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by John Grenier » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:13 am

Thank you all for your hard work posting the old forum messages. It was the cause of my being late again this morning, because of reading so many of...

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Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:13 am
Playing with the new photo viewing program

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by Mike Jackson » Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:50 am

I purchased ACDSee with PhotoMover earlier today and was working with it tonight. I now have it set as my default capture utility to move photos from...

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American Brewing Company sign replica...

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by Larry White » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:43 pm

I finally finished up the American Brewing Company sign I had started awhile back. In an old post, on the old forum, I had talked about commissioning...

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Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:40 pm
Tinning Glass for Mirroring (angel gild)

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Posted by Sarah King on January 24, 2004

After a long gilding session yesterday, I came to the conclusion that getting the right...

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Imitation Silver Leaf, How To?

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Posted by Bob Morey on January 24, 2004

I am in the process of customizing my motorcycle. I am "engine turning" and clear...

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