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by Rob Schramm
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7841

Re: Camoflauge Letters

I buy all my films from China and Hong Kong direct through AliBaba Express which are pre-printed. I do own a epson printer that has been converted to except dye inks that I also get from China along with special printer paper. With that set up I can do custom pics out of things like Dover Books. As ...
by Rob Schramm
Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7841

Re: Camoflauge Letters

Pat, It all depends on how weirdly shaped the piece is! With animal skulls it is simple, but I have done ATV and motorcycle parts that are insane. I bought it for glass and while I have done it many times on glass I have used it for so much more, including mirror frames. The glass is very tricky as ...
by Rob Schramm
Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7841

Re: Camoflauge Letters

Here is another panel I did when I first got the hydrographics tank. It has since been framed but is in storage as we are in the process of building a new building in spring.
by Rob Schramm
Wed Dec 25, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7841

Re: Camoflauge Letters

The skulls are done by hydro dipping, I own a tank and do many different things. I have tested hydro dipping with great success on glass by first applying a single stage clear urathane and then curing it in a oven for 1-2 hours at about 125 degrees. Here are a couple of my results:
by Rob Schramm
Sun May 17, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letterhead Studios Design
Replies: 40
Views: 40318

Re: Letterhead Studios Design

Dave,

As always that is just breathtaking! You are really and truley an inspiration and your thought process must be neverending!!!

Rob
by Rob Schramm
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 10458

Re: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques

I have been doing some layouts in Corel Draw and using Mikes design and Atkinson's book to see if I can re-create them in the program. As far as the Mahl stick I have to change the habits that I am use to doing as they never have worked all that well. I do have a large easle that expands for the sig...
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 10458

Re: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques

I plan on buying your updated version but I definatly am keeping this one as well.
by Rob Schramm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 10458

Re: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques

Thanks again Mike for letting me know about the updates is there a newer version to this book or is it just a written adendum that Kent did? I definatly like the book as I have already read 1/2 of it and now understand a lot of what you guys are talking about here which may keep from the dumb questi...
by Rob Schramm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 10458

Re: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques

I love this book, it has answers to many of the questions that I have been asking but written so I get the drift of what is going on. The book is brilliant and so well written. I am going to go and look for the glue chip one as well. I am still beside myself for what I paid for this book and everyti...
by Rob Schramm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 10458

A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques

Today I got book 2 of 6 that I bought so far this is the best $13 I have spent in my entire time of trying to do new stuff on glass. The book is called simply, "Gold Leaf Techniques" by Raymond J. Leblanc (revised by Arthur O. Sarti) this book is so full of information on doing tons of tec...
by Rob Schramm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: more sales pieces...
Replies: 10
Views: 5032

Re: more sales pieces...

Man that is absolutley stunning! Nice work and the glue chip is awesome!
by Rob Schramm
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 5307

Re: Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual

Mike, Thank you very very much for such an informative post. I got my first book today which was Practical Sign Painting by Robert E. Owen (this one I only paid $9 for) but I do get what you mean and I do own about 75 Dover books as I use their designs all the time in my work and have for years. Lov...
by Rob Schramm
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 5307

Re: Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual

Signwork by Bill Stewart Is this a good book? $8 sounds like a steal if the information in it is worth while. If anyone has it, read it or knows of it let me know if it is a good buy. Next do any of you know of other VINTAGE books that goes into signs around Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau era, t...
by Rob Schramm
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 5307

Frank H. Atkinson 1915 Sign Painting Manual

Well I am now up to 8 books from 1915 - 1940 on sign painting, painting on glass and much more. Todays find I have been watching for 3 days and then today realized what it was. I contacted the owner and he said the book was complete but just in a little disarray binding wise. I was looking at the ne...
by Rob Schramm
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art
Replies: 11
Views: 7041

Re: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art

Yeah that is it ( you can use quality interior flat as well). Maybe the reason for green and black is because traditionally that is all that is available.
by Rob Schramm
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art
Replies: 11
Views: 7041

Re: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art

Roderick, Your right about different substrates for each client as I just got a deal with a huge catering service in Chicago and they want 10 chalkboards with their logo at the bottom and menu at the top on masonite so they can present them at weddings on an easel. Did I give you the recipe for maki...
by Rob Schramm
Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!
Replies: 17
Views: 9726

Re: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!

Roderick, Thanks a lot I get it. I have bought 3 books on reverse painting from back in the 20's to help me understand. When I say that I am new to doing this on glass I am not saying it to be silly I really want to learn as I love the look of everything from the late 1800's through the 50's and wan...
by Rob Schramm
Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!
Replies: 17
Views: 9726

Re: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!

I had no idea about that with rustolium as I have used for many many projects and only a couple of weeks ago having problems with it. I think that 1shot will fix my issues and I dont mind waiting out the additional time for better results. Can someone tell me a guesstimate of how long I should allow...
by Rob Schramm
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art
Replies: 11
Views: 7041

Re: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art

Danny, Slow down, I dont get what you are saying... I understood Mikes idea and that would be great but while I am newer to the glass business I have been doing interior design on walls and ceilings for 23 years. I am definatly not saying that your and Mikes idea will not work, I also am not saying ...
by Rob Schramm
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!
Replies: 17
Views: 9726

Re: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!

Thanks for all the responses and sorry about being a smart A-S in my last post but I thought maybe it might get some of you guys to answer - I hope you didnt take it wrong! I am a big idiot as when I posted that I said it wrong, I wasnt having issues with shellac and 1shot it was 1shot and rustolium...
by Rob Schramm
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!
Replies: 17
Views: 9726

Re: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!

WOW, 19 of the smartest people that deal with glass have checked this out and not one response... You mean no one knows??? Therory is better then nothing!
by Rob Schramm
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!
Replies: 17
Views: 9726

I need everyones help on this one - Please read and respond!

Well I want to do a custom backsplash for my moms house out of painted glass, however I am going to be doing layers of paint one on top of the other in a splatter effect and I think that I want to use 1shot with hardener added but I wanted to get your thoughts on this as it is the first time that I ...
by Rob Schramm
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art
Replies: 11
Views: 7041

Re: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art

Mike, I guess that would work but these go into kitchens, spas, salons, cafes, coffee shops and more and most people just want to be able to draw on the wall and erase it. Most customers that I have dont want to have it hang, they want it embedded into the finish or paint job they have. This allows ...
by Rob Schramm
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art
Replies: 11
Views: 7041

Re: Mike's Design with a twist - Chalkboard art

For the sample it was done on masonite but if when I do these I do them on walls (sold 18 this week by the way). Then to make chalkboard paint you can buy it ready in green (ugly) or black (I like that one) or use this formula: 1 cup of quality flat interior paint (exterior for outside) Mix in 2 tab...
by Rob Schramm
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Printing on Glass
Replies: 5
Views: 3380

Re: Printing on Glass

Can you image what that machine costs? What a great machine and how I would love to have a small version of that same machine!
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting Scam
Replies: 16
Views: 7919

Re: Interesting Scam

Man I must spend way too much time on the net as I know all the scams and I live by the rule if it sounds too good to be true it probably is!
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished
Replies: 17
Views: 9360

Re: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished

Roderick,

I love your stuff and would love to have that mirror but I cannot afford it! Did you re-design the artwork? I love Punch cigars and a little Crown Royal. Beautiful mirrors, cant want til Sarah can teach me glue chipping! I am hoping next week but shes not calling me back. :roll:

Rob
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished
Replies: 17
Views: 12466

Re: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished

Roderick,

I love your stuff and would love to have that mirror but I cannot afford it! Did you re-design the artwork? I love Punch cigars and a little Crown Royal. Beautiful mirrors, cant want til Sarah can teach me glue chipping! I am hoping next week but shes not calling me back. :roll:

Rob
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished
Replies: 17
Views: 9360

Re: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished

Dave, Everything in life to me seems to come down to funny chances of fate. I love NYC (from a distance as I am as small town as they come). There is 3 things in NYC that I want to see and we are going there this summer. First is Liberty, then the Brooklyn Bridge and finally and maybe the most inter...
by Rob Schramm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished
Replies: 17
Views: 12466

Re: Cigar Store Mirror - Finished

Dave, Everything in life to me seems to come down to funny chances of fate. I love NYC (from a distance as I am as small town as they come). There is 3 things in NYC that I want to see and we are going there this summer. First is Liberty, then the Brooklyn Bridge and finally and maybe the most inter...