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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.

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Sand for blasting

Last post by Danny Baronian « Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:08 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:33 pm

Usually using aluminum oxide for glass. As a backup, what type sand can be used to produce an acceptable etch for a small project? Thank you.

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Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:08 pm
Mirror glass. Questions on technology

Last post by Vitaly Naumov « Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:47 pm
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by Vitaly Naumov » Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:40 pm

Hello. I would like to know more about how to do a mirror coating on the glass after being glued. What are the different ways.
In this topic, so the...

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Last post by Vitaly Naumov
Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:47 pm
Hastings Gold Leaf Book for Sale

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:20 pm

by Andrew Lawrence » Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:20 pm

After recently talking with John Hastings III today, I've been able to convince him to sell me a number of copies of his self published book...

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Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:20 pm
Pittsburg Safe Co graphics reference

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:31 am
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by Kelly Thorson » Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:10 am

Does anyone have any ideas for reference information for the decals/graphics on a Pittsburg Safe Co safe?

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Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:31 am
Flashed Glass

Last post by Rich Hawthorne « Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:35 pm
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by Will_ Lynes » Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:29 am

Hey Guys,

Does anyone know how to determine which side the 'colour' is on with a piece of flashed glass? For Sandblasting.

Cheers

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Last post by Rich Hawthorne
Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:35 pm
Someone needs a sign painter: Helena Montana

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:40 pm

by Mike Jackson » Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:40 pm

If anyone can help Kevin, please contact him directly. Thanks! MJ

Hi Mike, I’m interested in hiring a Letterhead to restore a ghost sign in Helena...

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Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:40 pm
NY Public Library

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by Bryce Hutchinson » Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:25 pm

Got Time? Check this out

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Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:25 pm
Question?

Last post by Johnny Dough « Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:33 pm
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by Site Man » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:36 pm

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Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:33 pm
La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!

Last post by Vitaly Naumov « Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:21 pm
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by Larry White » Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:35 am

This sign is being created from a downloadable vector file available on the Letterheads main site.
I decided to create a large sign. It is 61" x 42"...

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Last post by Vitaly Naumov
Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:21 pm
Lettering on cloth

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:09 pm
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by David Slade » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:58 am

I tried to letter a T-shirt with One Shot today. At first the paint was to thick and kind of skimmed over the surface. Thinning seemed to work at...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:09 pm
Black Lion Pub London

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:05 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:42 pm

Quite a few years ago I first visited the Black Lion in London England and have gone back many times over the years to see what's been going on and...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:05 pm
Antique Hasting Gold on Ebay

Last post by Joe Morreale « Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:44 am

by Joe Morreale » Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:44 am

Moderators delete this if illegal. I have an unopened pack of Hastings 1'' loose leaf roll gold that my father had for 20 years before he died in...

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Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:44 am
Happy Holidays

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:29 am
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by Tyler Tim » Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:53 pm

To all... and to all a Prosperous New Year! :D

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:29 am
Paints for drawing on the glass on the back side

Last post by Danny Baronian « Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:16 pm
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by Vitaly Naumov » Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:12 am

Hello!
I have a problem. I am from Ukraine and there is no paint "1 shot." What kind of paint can be used even for drawing on glass? Based on what?...

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Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:16 pm
Chain Saw Carver in Action: check it out!

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:44 pm

by Mike Jackson » Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:44 pm

Hollow Log — Tree Carving, Chainsaw carving, and Sculpture ... by Lueb Popoff

Click the video in the middle of the page.

Mike Jackson

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Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:44 pm
Gold Leaf Workshop

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:35 am

by Kent Smith » Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:35 am

Just a quick reminder that the registration deadline for my Gold Leaf Techniques workshop Jan 9-10 in my shop is Dec 10. Send me a message if you do...

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Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:35 am
TAKING UP SIGN PAINTING

Last post by Loke Berg « Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:58 am
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by Loke Berg » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:50 am

Hi

My name is Loke Berg, i am an artist from sweden. Used to work with fine arts but can't stand the bullshit pretentious attitude.
When i saw the...

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Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:58 am
Spray On Copper Mirrors

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:24 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:55 pm

I wonder why hasnt Spray On Copper taken off in the Mirror Industry? I find copper mirrors a thing of Beauty, like made by Gods in Olympian ancient...

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:24 pm
Angel Gilding over Silver/Copper

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:50 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:54 am

good afternoon good people, its me Marvin from Nicaragua, remember my DIY Spray on chrome thread? well thats me, I am still at it silvering front...

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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:50 pm
My First Reverse Glass Gild Sweetleaf Coffee

Last post by Jen_Smitten « Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:35 pm
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by Jen_Smitten » Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:08 pm

Hi there,

It's been since early 2013 since I posted pictures of a surface glass job I did with aluminum. Through this forum I learned the the Logo,...

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Last post by Jen_Smitten
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:35 pm
Letter Head Fonts

Last post by Frank Smith « Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:02 am
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by Aaron Aziz » Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:29 pm

Hey just wanted to give a big shout-out to the guys at Letter Head Fonts, I was very impressed with the quality, alot of times you really cant see...

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Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:02 am
Help ID'ing a font

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:17 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:47 pm

Does anybody recognize this font?

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:17 pm
Prince Edward Island / Charlottetown

Last post by Ryan Wilson « Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:07 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:06 am

Can anyone recommend a sign shop in Prince Edward Island / Charlottetown?

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Last post by Ryan Wilson
Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:07 pm
Copper backing Thickness

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:08 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:14 am

When using zinc or iron powder and Copper Sulfate to protect the silver layer of the mirror what determines the thickness of the copper layer? I know...

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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:08 pm
"Modern" lettering brushes

Last post by Robin Zebley « Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:01 pm
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by Robin Zebley » Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:30 am

Hi everyone, I have only a few older quills from long ago and need to buy more. Since I'm basically from the "they make everything so cheap nowadays"...

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Last post by Robin Zebley
Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:01 pm
oil paints used freehand wooden signs?

Last post by Tyler Tim « Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:06 am
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by Stacey Stax » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:12 am

Im very comfortable making signs signs using paint pens. Just recently ive accepted that i have to use a brush as well, using the paint pens for...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:06 am
Gold leaf on copper

Last post by Joe Tomer « Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:03 pm
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by Joseph Tomer » Sat Aug 08, 2015 5:49 am

Hi all,

As my message count shows, I am the newest kid on the block! :) I am not a signwriter or anything, just interested in fine arts and gilding....

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Last post by Joe Tomer
Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:03 pm
Plastic containers

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:20 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:40 pm

Recommended plastic squeeze bottles for holding lettering enamels without collapsing?

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Last post by Andrew Lawrence
Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:20 pm
Glue chipping question

Last post by Terry Westlin « Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:36 pm
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by Terry Westlin » Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:07 pm

I haven't done much in the way of glue chipping and here in Florida its pretty humid so it seems to take a while for a good chip. The last project I...

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Last post by Terry Westlin
Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:36 pm
need advice on leaves

Last post by Tyler Tim « Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:42 am
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by megan child » Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:48 pm

Hi all,
I've had some great successes with my mirroring in recent months and thought to venture into more creativeness.
below is a design I did I'd...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:42 am
Letterheads

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:54 pm
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by Kent Smith » Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:48 pm

Letterheads?

Letterheads is a non-organization, with no dues, no officers, and thousands of participants! If you have never been to a LIVE...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:54 pm
Art-O Grapgh projectors

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:21 am

by Roderick Treece » Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:21 am

NEWS BULLITAN !!!!
Art-O-Grapgh projector company is getting ready to THROW OUT all of their old parts very soon. If you have an Art-O-Grapgh...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:21 am
Letterheads 40 update

Last post by Kent Smith « Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:27 pm
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by Kent Smith » Mon May 04, 2015 11:12 pm

Letterheads 40 update: The steering committee is progressing nicely with plans for the Sept. 24-27 meet at the American Sign Museum. If you have not...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:27 pm
Intentionally Yellowing Silver

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:47 pm
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by Joshua M Gray » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:08 am

I am wondering if there is a way to intentionally yellow chemical silver. I have a client who has an old gambling wheel that needs a replacement...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:47 pm
Shop tour

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:42 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:50 pm

I am going to be making some changes to my work space and would like to see how others are laying out their shops... I am wondering if some of you...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:42 pm
RICK GLAWSON PICTURE

Last post by Kevin W Betz « Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:19 pm

by Kevin W Betz » Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:19 pm

I found this Photo of Rick in his shop.

Kevin

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Last post by Kevin W Betz
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:19 pm
Bubbling on reverse glass gold jobs

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:25 pm
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by Lee Littlewood » Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:50 am

I started a new thread not because of new info, but to combine some recent threads. If you want to jump back and forth between them, open each in a...

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Last post by Andrew Lawrence
Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:25 pm
Sign writing books

Last post by Chris Dunne « Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:40 am

by Chris Dunne » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:40 am

Hi there I was lookin for page 123,124 of new practical sign painting as its missing from the book I bought can anyone help thanks Chris

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Last post by Chris Dunne
Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:40 am
Decorative Glass Processes...

Last post by pat mackle « Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:11 pm
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by Larry White » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:45 am

HEY! Lookie there!
Looks like Pat Mackle got his new website up and running!
Lots of cool stuff to look at!
Good job Pat!

Decoglasspro

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Last post by pat mackle
Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:11 pm
Brush Lettering Workshop 2015

Last post by Destiny Toro « Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:26 pm
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by Tony Segale » Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:47 pm

BrLett copy2.jpg
February 27, 28 and March 1, 2015.
Come spend three days inside my new gallery, behind the gilded windows we will have a bit of fun...

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Last post by Destiny Toro
Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:26 pm
Le Franc 3hr tac time

Last post by Rich Hawthorne « Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:53 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:23 pm

Anyone out there have experience with using Le Franc 3hr size? New formula. I so what would you guess is the tack time for it.

Thanks in advance...

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Last post by Rich Hawthorne
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:53 pm
GOLD LEAF Workshop Bakersfield

Last post by John Studden « Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:26 pm

by John Studden » Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:26 pm

John Studden & Dean Ross are holding another Gold Leaf Workshop in Bakersfield CA, at the Esoteric Gold Company, the dates are April 24-26, the last...

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Last post by John Studden
Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:26 pm
bubbles in reverse painted black

Last post by Dan Seese « Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:20 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:45 pm

Wondered if anyone else has had this problem. I know Dan had an issue with mixing size but this is just straight one shot black.
I started with clear...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:20 pm
1st Glass work

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:16 am
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by David de Oliveira » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:09 am

Hello everyone!
Just finished my first glasswork, it involved reverse glass painting and some silver gilding (imitation leaf!).

Cheers

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:16 am
hand gilded boat name with v-carved effect

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:39 am
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by Henry Reynolds » Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:33 pm

Hello all,
I was looking for a technique I have seen on a few boat names. Hand gilded name with a
v-carved look. The gold looks as if it is...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:39 am
TOW TRUCK GRAPHICS

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:18 pm
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by Tony Bodive » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:53 pm

I STARTED OUT IN 1970S WITH ONE SHOT AND A BRUSH NOW ITS ALL DIGITAL I NEED SOMEONE TO GIVE ME AN IDEA ON THE NEW STYLE OF TOW TRUCK LETTERING WITH...

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Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:18 pm
Basic Instruction Video(DVD)

Last post by Kent Smith « Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:58 am
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by Bill Wahlgren » Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:48 pm

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good hand-lettering instruction video/DVD for beginners? Ideally, it would include information on materials and tools...

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Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:58 am
Letterheads 40th Anniversary

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:05 am

by Mike Jackson » Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:05 am

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This page might be of great interest to readers here.

September 24-27 – Cincinnati, OH

The page will explain all...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:05 am
2015 Academy Awards: In Memoriam

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:42 am

by Mike Jackson » Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:42 am

This video clip is amazing. Nice blend of photography, animation, and art.

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Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:42 am
How Fonts are Made: LHF video on YouTube

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:22 am

by Mike Jackson » Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:22 am

Patrick Kalange and Chuck Davis created a new video to give people a better idea of the work involved in making fonts:

Viewers might appreciate the...

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Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:22 am

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