OK. I guess this is where I fit in.......... I don't have a lot of time at the moment to write the whole thing but here is something to chew on till I can get specific. Sharpening a carving tool is not just about getting a sharp edge. When you sharpen a tool you are also SHAPING the tool. When I sha...

Mike, I'm playing with a product called "SLIME HS"....and I thought "MUD" was funny! It's available through Napa Car Parts stores. It is designed to protect car parts from overspray. It's safe on all painted (cured) surfaces. It's made to be sprayed and in my first trials it did ...

Mike,

It certainly wasn't you!!!!!

Joe

Well.

I've been told I'm an as thinking this mask idea will save time and that I should just practice with my brush.

OK......

Thread closed!

Joe

Thanks Mike, I have already primed and just applied my second coat of black.....we are thinking alike! :) I don't have great brush skills so I thought to get a nice even reveal, I could push the letter down into a tray of mask (with a pre set volume to establish the height of the reveal) I could qui...

I have just completed a Spanjer Bros. type raised letter. (I was inspired by Mike Jacksons black walnut one.. :) ) It's 8" high and about an inch thick. I want to gild it but leave about a 1/2", black reveal. I thought the easiest way would be to dip the letter into a tray with a liquid ma...

I and several shops that I know have been using pretty much the same system that Danny has explained with teriffic success over the years. However, I have spoken with others who fear this method allows an opportunity for failure at the edges of the lettters where this mask was removed. Has anyone ha...