Here is a website that had a couple of United Cigar Store companies catalogs from the 20's - 30's

http://www.the-forum.com/ephemera/UNITCIG.HTM

Here is the United Cigar Store Co. plant in the 20's in NYC. The other pic was money certificates from United.

Here is a website that had a couple of United Cigar Store companies catalogs from the 20's - 30's

http://www.the-forum.com/ephemera/UNITCIG.HTM

Here is the United Cigar Store Co. plant in the 20's in NYC. The other pic was money certificates from United.

Very cool, I sure wish I could get Thompson to send me 1000 cigars for that price! I get a box of Punch Cigars and its like $45 for 25!

Very cool, I sure wish I could get Thompson to send me 1000 cigars for that price! I get a box of Punch Cigars and its like $45 for 25!

Mike, I live on Ebay and Craigslist and that one is very very old, if I started telling you each scam that happens ever day on those boards you'd be shocked. Heres one: When I lived in Florida after the hurricanes a guy stating that he lived out of state was offering no credit check housing, he post...

Well I cannot take any credit for this one other then doing the actual work. This is Mike's design and a friend that does fauxs idea about tuning this into a chalkboard. I have to say it is genius as my sister in law wants one as does 2 salons owners that I know (different word or course) and a cate...

James, Already have the patterns on their way to me she sent them yesterday. I have done a couple of these but never once have I done one long distance. Fortunatly I got a glass guy involved on the other side and he was the one that made the patterns and he is the one that will size it and install i...

Well I love a challange but this one is a big one. I am matching panels finish to a 1940's dresser, below is a pic of the dresser (which is in CA and I am in IL) and also a pic of the original and my sample. My sample is under the piece on the bottom right. The match is 99% spot on but it was simple...

Wow each one of you are just awesome! I wish I had 1/2 the talent that you guys have! Mind blowing stuff.

Roderick or anyone, Ok you have me interested in what barrier coat you are suggesting. Normally I back the antiqued mirror glass with rust-olium roll on semi gloss (oil). I have read that it is best to start with shellac is that true and will that stop any continuing of tarnishing? Here is the thing...

Roderick or anyone, Ok you have me interested in what barrier coat you are suggesting. Normally I back the antiqued mirror glass with rust-olium roll on semi gloss (oil). I have read that it is best to start with shellac is that true and will that stop any continuing of tarnishing? Here is the thing...

Yes I am very familar with Faux Effects products as that is where I took some classes for faux finishing. Most of there stuff is awesome but very costly when it comes to something like this and there are tons of other ways to do it that work but I wanted to see what company makes this stuff. Thanks ...

I am going to call them today and see if they still offer this crackle and if so I am going to buy a few gallons. Now I have a question, I love the look of the antique glass that you got and it may just be the lighting but can you share how you got that antique look to the panels? I know about the s...

I can do them perfect but I dont want to start a re-silvering biz. I may consider it with Sarah's new spray stuff but who knows. I know that the above mentioned paints do a little tarnishing and actually if I want it to stay perfect I use Permalac spray lacquer and have had great luck with it. Truth...

I can do them perfect but I dont want to start a re-silvering biz. I may consider it with Sarah's new spray stuff but who knows. I know that the above mentioned paints do a little tarnishing and actually if I want it to stay perfect I use Permalac spray lacquer and have had great luck with it. Truth...

Hmmm... Tarnishing antiqued mirror glass, that might be ok! I love it when things tarnish. I have always backed my stuff without a barrier coat and I have about 200 samples sitting in this house and there is some from as long ago as 4 years and nothing happened so far but there is always room for ho...

Hmmm... Tarnishing antiqued mirror glass, that might be ok! I love it when things tarnish. I have always backed my stuff without a barrier coat and I have about 200 samples sitting in this house and there is some from as long ago as 4 years and nothing happened so far but there is always room for ho...

Ok I dont know alot about glue chipping but I do know some about hide glue from repairing antiques and you should be able to soak the area in warm water and it will loosen it. Well at least it should and since it is glass it will not hurt to do that.

By the way the things that look goofy are an illusion as I use the ceiling (which is white) and the flash of the camera toss shadows which make it look that way. I hate trying to take pics of mirrors but I love to do them!

By the way the things that look goofy are an illusion as I use the ceiling (which is white) and the flash of the camera toss shadows which make it look that way. I hate trying to take pics of mirrors but I love to do them!

Roderick, I would love to know what all of you guys do but I have my own way of making things look different. I go for vintage instead of new, I like it when things give the illusion of falling apart and revealing another backing which to me looks real! When I am mirroring I arrest certain areas of ...

Roderick, I would love to know what all of you guys do but I have my own way of making things look different. I go for vintage instead of new, I like it when things give the illusion of falling apart and revealing another backing which to me looks real! When I am mirroring I arrest certain areas of ...

Well after seeing Dave's post and master work I am a little timid about showing my achievement for the day which was finishing the project I was working on. I see I have a ton to learn but I sure love playing!

here it is....

Well after seeing Dave's post and master work I am a little timid about showing my achievement for the day which was finishing the project I was working on. I see I have a ton to learn but I sure love playing!

here it is....

Man that is beyond awesome! I am sooooo lucky to be a member here you are definaly a master of your craft!

Danny, Thanks a million, I love this kinda stuff. I bought 2 of Mikes designs the Main St Collection and the Americana and I plan on buy the other 2 this week as long as these people pay me as I just finished a sizable sign job. Mike's collections are great I have come up with all sorts of ideas bas...

By the way thanks to everyone that responded and Roderick I will definatly take you up on it. Be forwarned my brain is like a sponge and needs to stay wet all the time as soon as it starts drying out I have to find something new to wet it. Mike, I give more info on backing to Sarah then she does to ...

Rodrick, I own 2 plotter/cutters and I cut daily, I also do a lot of mirrors using a A-B-C technique being: A- Clean glass and lay vinyl B- Paint in background let dry and pull vinyl C-Silver, antique and back My issue isnt how to do it as I have done 100's of mirrors my issue is the day and 1/2 of ...

Roderick,

The crackle product is interesting however what is the companies name and phone number as the name you gave it did not come up on a Google search and the phone number is for a live talk line!

In a conversation on the phone with Mike the other day we talked about applying artwork to open areas of mirror or painted glass. How do you guy apply the artwork or do you let it free flow. Here is mine and it is attached and it is not paper, post stock but insted printable art.