OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Rob on November 23, 2002 Where is a good place to start and find the right imformation on glue chipping glass? Is this something I can try on my own or is it something best shown to me? I would imagine most of the tools and supplies can be bought from Rick Glawson. Thanks f...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Rob on November 27, 2002 I have been doing some painting on vinyl (Mostly for customers who lease vehicles). I have been using Ti-cote up till now but just saw that one shot makes a vinyl primer. Has anyone used this and is it somewhat the same as Tii-cote? Just wondering i...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Sarah Mills on December 05, 2002 Ive been painting signs, cars, and bikes for about four years now, and learned mostly everything on my own with trial & error and lots of practice. But I feel I have so much more to learn from other expierienced painters but dont know ho...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Samantha K. on December 10, 2002 I read that using hardener improves adhesion and durability of 1 Shot, and that when using hardener its not neccesary to use reducer also. If thats the case, wouldnt it just make sense to always use hardener instead of reducer? Also, do any ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on December 19, 2002 Occasionally I get one of those little cuts on the inside joint of my thumb, or even on the end of a finger that never really wants to heal. Sometimes they get bigger, opening wider, and hurting...right? Around Thanksgiving, I had a particu...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Joe Crumley on December 21, 2002 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Heads and Hears. Perhaps some of you have experimented with a Grain Frame on Foam. We have one and I have used it on occasion with marginal results. The complaint is the regular look it produces....

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on December 27, 2002 As I drive around town, I notice a few of the directory signs we did and a few others did that rub me the wrong way. It's none of my business now, of course, but we designed most of them so the letterstyle, height, weight, color and so fort...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on December 30, 2002 Maybe I have been out of the loop too long, but I just discovered the new Sanding Sponges. Darla bought a couple of them for her crafting projects and we have used them off and on while sanding the little burrs after the first coat of block...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Raymond Chapman on December 30, 2002 Recently I finally broke down and bought me a digital camera. When I travel I plan on putting the camera in my luggage. The question is: will the security x-ray at the airports damage the camera? Rick Sacks They say NO. It has not hurt m...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Carol on January 02, 2003 No. I'm not going to do it. I have learned a few things along the way. But I have a good client who bought a used van with a lot of lettering in paint on it. He wants to remove what is there and replace with their logo and lettering. The previous o...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Matt Walker on January 15, 2003 Hello, I'm looking for a crackle varnish that will work with 1 shot poster colors.The poster color is oil based. Any help would be great!. Matt Walker Cam Bortz The system I have used goes like this: coat your entire job with a clear oil-base...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Carol on January 20, 2003 Here's the update on client who wanted lettering removed from second hand van. He did it himself with Lacquer thinner. It worked. Glad I stayed out of it. Jerry Martin The guy had guts and was very lucky. You never know when that paint will peel an...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Steve Keith on January 31, 2003 I'm basicly a brush man but use a old 4b graphic advantage as well. I'm wanting to export designs from the gerber advantage to anyone with a pc. These are not all sign designs. I tried the file converter but the files the program will convert...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Kelly White on February 13, 2003 Im working in Pittsburgh, PA where the temperature has been freezing for weeks, and have to paint a window for a store. My problem is that since its so cold out and warm inside, the window sweats with condensation, and if I turn the heat off...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by D.Bernhardt on February 19, 2003 Hi again folks, I have a client in North Carolina...er rather about to be a customer and need to get an approx. 5x8 carved sign to him.....any experiences good or bad are welcome. Also what about brokers and duty? Cheers for now...Doug Danny...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 01, 2003 http://www.letterheadfonts.com/diptripflipfantasia/stanfordsample2.gif I was browsing around this morning on Letterhead Fonts site. Wow, Chuck has been busy! Besides having good feel of color and design in general, he has unique skills in both...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 07, 2003 Hey Billy! I see some really nice work done by you on a feature page in AMAL...colorizing some old graphics with your computer. Cool. What program(s)did you use? Mike Jackson Bill Bob It was done with Adobe Illustrator version 8. And I love us...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 10, 2003 I've been collecting old sign books for a long time, but have never been able to find an original 1927 Halsted Modern Ornament and Design. I have the reprint from ST from the late 80's, but not an original. Tonight I was browsing around the In...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 10, 2003 Man...I am sitting here with cold chills. I just heard that Rick Glawson passed away this morning after a stroke. I just spoke with Lola at the shop to confirm what happened and unfortunately it is true. She is very upset and DOESN'T WANT A LO...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 11, 2003 http://www.theletterheads.com/parrish/meningold.jpg Okay...I stole the photo of Rick from Ron Percell's photo below. I hope he doesn't mind. I have been working on some Steven Parrish photos all along, but this seemed like a good time to pair ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Kent Smith on March 11, 2003 Monday, March 17 11:00AM, Greenhills Memorial Park, 2760 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-831-0311 We will be there. Kent Smith The address should be 27600 S. Western Ave. Lola was shook up when she gave it to me. Mike Jackso...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 11, 2003 http://www.theletterheads.com/parrish/sundysuit.jpg Hi everyone, Here's the page I have been working on for a while. I hope you enjoy it. It is hard to distill a person's life and work to a single web page, but at least we now have a page dedi...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 12, 2003 http://www.theletterheads.com/parrish/allensign.jpg As I was looking over a few of the photos on the new Steven Parrish page, this photo caught my eye. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. We have been trying to make a living painting signs, but Allen Sign Company...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Frank Maesen on March 12, 2003 Through the shock and sadness of losing a dear friend, one thought comes to mind: Since Rick did so much for so many, it seems appropriate to attempt to continue what he created among us. His Conclave was eagerly looked forward to for 18 years...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Kent Smith on March 12, 2003 The Colorado Letterhead bunch will be putting together a gathering place for Sunday and should be able to announce the location tomorrow. I just have to make a call to confirm tomorrow. We have no idea how many will actually be there but we will...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Larry Whan on March 14, 2003 Now that we have all had a few days to reflect on this tragedy, it is clear that as devistating as this is to our industry and us. The sun does come up and life does go on. Rick was a great inspiration to all of us and I'm sure he would prefer w...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Chris Maylone on March 14, 2003 Does anyone know where to get an additive for 1-shot that will knock out the gloss? this is probably a stupid question, but I can't find it in chicago. Carol Chris, You could try Pacific Coast Paint in Portland, OR. They have a web site too. ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Ron Percell on March 15, 2003 A lot of requests have been coming in for pictures of Rick, so I put together a web page to share with everyone. we'll be adding more pics from the shop soon. Rick Glawson Memorial Page Rick Glawson Memorial Page http://www.percellsigns.com/gla...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Chris Maylone on March 15, 2003 Does anyone know where I can find something to add to one shot to make it matte. I had a liquid years ago, but nobody in Chicago seems to carry it anymore. Noel B. Weber Before, I was buying Kaolin from Rick, but you can buy it at a pharmacis...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Carol on March 17, 2003 Would those of you who did attend Rick's funeral please tell those of us who couldn't attend about it? Thanks, C. Kimberly Zanetti A lovely service was held in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA this morning to say goodbye to our dear friend Rick Glawson. Raymo...