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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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Images to cuttable plotter files

Last post by Joe Goodson « Sat Mar 25, 2006 10:23 pm
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by Joe Goodson » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:22 pm

I am learning how to use my plotter....the hard way. I was wondering if any of you out there knows how to convert a picture to a cuttable file and...

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Sat Mar 25, 2006 10:23 pm
C.J. Strong Photograph Request

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:50 pm
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by Ron Berlier » Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:31 pm

:?: :?: :?:

Does anyone have a nice photo of the distinguished C.J. Strong that they would be willing to share with me?

TXN

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:50 pm
Help An ole woodworker with new materials

Last post by joe cieslowski « Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:50 am
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by Mike » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:34 pm

Hi Everyone:

I am an old woodwroker who builds victorian houses. I use cedar or cypress to make a lot of the gingerbread trim but owuld like to try...

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Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:50 am
Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:41 am
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by Ron Berlier » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:58 pm

:?: :?:

Does humidity durning the winter months present problems for you when glue chipping glass? If yes, how do you deal with the problem?

Ron

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:41 am
Hand Lettering Gift

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by Kelly Thorson » Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:14 pm

Some gifts are too wonderful not to share. Today this calligraphy piece from Pierre Tardif came on the courier. The background contains the name of...

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Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:14 pm
Best method for achieving a deep etch?

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:16 pm
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by Kelly Thorson » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:21 pm

I want to do a fairly deep etch for some angel gilded lettering, and I'm wondering if the best method to achieve what I want would be to sandblast...

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Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:16 pm
Old Topic - using "Hydroflouric Acid" safety infor

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by Ron Berlier » Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:44 pm

I found this web site that has information regarding protective gloves/clothing, etc. There are also some additional links there for additional...

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Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:44 pm
Sad Day for the Sign Industry.........Rick Glawson

Last post by Steven Vigeant « Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:12 am
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by Site Man » Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:30 pm

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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...

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Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:12 am
repairing an old water gild

Last post by Brian the Brush UK « Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:36 am
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by Steven Vigeant » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:50 am

I just searched this topic and I'll tell you what. It was like being beamed up by a gold plated spaceship. The knowledge is overwhelming, but I...

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Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:36 am
The Memorial Conclave 2006

Last post by John Studden « Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:41 pm
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by Ron Percell » Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:09 pm

Here's a page on "The Memorial Conclave 2006" Letterhead Meeting

I want to Thank Rick Sacks & Danny Baronian for the additional photos!

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Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:41 pm
Compressor Questions

Last post by vance galliher « Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:33 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:47 pm

Okay....this is what I need it to do. Some light sandblast duty, not of the woodsign level but for some glass sand carving and need it to be able to...

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Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:33 pm
All Carving LH Meet....the last one

Last post by joe cieslowski « Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:20 am
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by joe cieslowski » Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:56 am

I've been holding a small meet just for carving for the past 8 years....this is my last. This is "Chisel Jam" IX

My home studio is located in NW...

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Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:20 am
Berghoff's has closed

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:21 am
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by Sarah King » Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:42 am

Yesterday was the last day we could have met for lunch at the restaurant where Rawson and Evans had lunch. Berghoff's in Chicago has closed after 120...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:21 am
Good design every time

Last post by Steven Vigeant « Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:44 am
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by Steven Vigeant » Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:34 am

Mike, Was Good design every time your first SignCraft article(Issue 31)? If so you're coming around to 20 years which is basically incredible....

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Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:44 am
Updated the Wall Jewelry website...

Last post by Sarah King « Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:38 am
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by Larry White » Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:23 pm

Hi Friends!
Well I finally got around to updating my website. It's been over a year. Everytime I thought of getting together with my photographer, I...

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Last post by Sarah King
Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:38 am
Glass Glue?

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:05 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:14 pm

Have heard of an adhesive to glue broken pieces together. Am trying out the UV glue sold by Letterheads Supply right now on a test piece. I did a...

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Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:05 pm
Software Upgrades/Updates (venting!)

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:33 pm

by Mike Jackson » Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:33 pm

I just got off the phone with the ACDsee company in Canada who sold me an image viewer program a while back. I liked it enough to also buy one for...

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Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:33 pm
to those who use a dehumidifier for chipping..........

Last post by Joe Goodson « Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:38 pm
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by vance galliher » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:31 am

I have a hot box much like rick had with 4 heat lamps and a small fan, and it get to 110 temp with 31-40 humidity. It has worked fairly well. Today I...

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Last post by Joe Goodson
Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:38 pm
My first glass signs

Last post by Joe Goodson « Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:29 pm
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by Felix Marcano » Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:42 pm

Hi guys. My web guy finally posted the glass signs we've been working on. Can I get your honest opinions?

Thanks!

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Last post by Joe Goodson
Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:29 pm
Newbie alert!!!

Last post by Joe Goodson « Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:10 pm
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by Joe Goodson » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:01 pm

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I have been a glazier for the last 11 years. During that time I have taught myself how to etch glass and do...

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Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:10 pm
Removing gold from unwanted areas

Last post by tom rose « Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:09 pm
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by Felix Marcano » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:17 am

Hi everyone. Could someone tell me what's the best way to remove the gold that sticks to unwanted areas on HDU? We're using a toothbrush but I'm sure...

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Last post by tom rose
Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:09 pm
Help or advice with painting on china/ceramic

Last post by Hedley « Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:06 am
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by Hedley » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:25 am

I do some work for different people from time to time which involves writing onto china plates. I simply use One Shot and all is fine except when I...

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Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:06 am
1928 Farmers Insurance Log0

Last post by Bob Ficucell « Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:35 pm
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by Robin Sharrard » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:41 pm

Looking for a good picture of a 1928 Farmers insurance Group Logo. Got a couple of small thumbnails that I can sketch from, but it would be nice to...

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Last post by Bob Ficucell
Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:35 pm
Glass Scalloping?

Last post by Joe Goodson « Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:08 pm
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by Bob Ficucell » Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:57 pm

Hi,
Can anyone please give me a quick overview of how to use a glass scalloping tool?
Iv'e become an expert at making big "Chips" in the glass, but...

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Last post by Joe Goodson
Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:08 pm
G'day from Australia!

Last post by John Lennig « Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:31 pm
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by Ticks » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:15 pm

G'day folks. just found this place and thought I'd drop in and say HI. I see a few familular names here too. kewl!

Cheers!

Rod Tickle "ticks"

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Last post by John Lennig
Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:31 pm
Another D70s Question

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:07 am
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by Doug Bernhardt » Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:54 pm

Learned alot this weekend past, not just about gold but also my camera. What I forgot to ask was...when you have raw files...what's the best way to...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:07 am
Clear Coating on Western Red Cedar Sign

Last post by Bill Riedel « Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:07 am
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by Site Man » Thu Apr 14, 2005 1:42 pm

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Posted by Ben W. Collins on October 30, 2002

I am needing help on the referenced subject. I have made a 4ft X 8ft sandblasted sign...

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Last post by Bill Riedel
Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:07 am
Best of two situations

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:11 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:54 am

Hi all,
Back in November, I mentioned getting a treadmill so I could get my one hour walk in all winter. That turned out to be a good choice, as it...

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Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:11 pm
Atkinson Q&As: 1950

Last post by Mike Jackson « Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:48 am

by Mike Jackson » Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:48 am

Atkinson's Last and Final Book on Sign Art, 1950

Frank wrote several sections of questions and answers in his book. I'll just give the answers.....

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:48 am
Glue won't adhere

Last post by Mike Jackson « Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:22 pm
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by Brian Pacholka » Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:39 am

After blasting different samples with either 180 grit or 80 grit, I wash the glass with water and blow them dry with compressed air. I then apply...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:22 pm
Atkinson: Harmony, Unity, Rhythm & Balance

Last post by Larry White « Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:53 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:30 pm

From Frank Atkinson's Last and Final Book on Art, 1950

There are four factors infolved in composition, namely, Harmony, Unity, Rhythm and Balance....

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Last post by Larry White
Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:53 pm
Atkinson's "Last & Final Book" 1950 Ornate

Last post by Ron Percell « Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:16 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:12 am

Atkinson's "Last & Final Book" 1950

ORNATE versus STREAMLINE
In composition with "streamline", I am suggesting - without apology - that ornate...

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Last post by Ron Percell
Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:16 pm
New Tips and Tricks added to site

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:56 pm

by Mike Jackson » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:56 pm

Hi everyone,
I had to work hard to get the new Centennial Collection ready to meet the SignCraft magazine ad, which worked out fairly well, but I...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:56 pm
Rawson & Evans sign,what does it say?

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:56 am
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by Larry White » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:48 pm

Does anybody know what the little panel to the left of "EVANS" says?
I can't seem to figure it out. :?

-Larry

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:56 am
Embossed Glass - From "Decorative Glass Processes"

Last post by Sarah King « Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:06 am
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by William Holohan » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:51 pm

White Acid Recipes.
Embossed Glass
From Decorative Glass Processes
Hydrofluoric acid is produced by heating fluor spar (calcium fluoride) in...

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Last post by Sarah King
Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:06 am
PDF Computer files, what's safe to send?

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:16 pm
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by Danny Baronian » Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:00 pm

When presenting files to clients I always provide files that give the basic information and dimensions in a format that does not allow the client, or...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:16 pm
flash gilding

Last post by Darryl Gomes « Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:14 am
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by Catharine C. Kennedy » Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:07 am

flash gilding was mentioned inone of the threads- what's that and how is it done?
Thanks-
Catharine

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Last post by Darryl Gomes
Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:14 am
Came across this website

Last post by John Lennig « Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:24 am
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by Felix Marcano » Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:08 am

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd share this with you

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Last post by John Lennig
Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:24 am
Curious find

Last post by Billy Pickett « Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:24 pm
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by Kelly Thorson » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:08 pm

A friend of mine left this "treasure" for me with his brother.
He is away for a while but his brother thinks he found it digging around in an old...

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Last post by Billy Pickett
Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:24 pm
EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 28, 2006

Last post by Danny Baronian « Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:15 pm

by Danny Baronian » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:15 pm

Gold that sticks - if your regular loose leaf gold has a tendency to stick to the tissue leaves during damp, cold weather - just warm the book near a...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:15 pm
EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 27, 2006

Last post by Mike Jackson « Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:14 am

by Mike Jackson » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:14 am

EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 27, 2006

Shellac is an old standby for keeping pitch knots or red paint from 'bleeding through' on repaint...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:14 am
Southerland: The Modern Sign Writer, 1954 : Jan 27, 2006

Last post by William Holohan « Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:16 am

by William Holohan » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:16 am

A little snippet and a question...
From "The Modern Sign Writer"
Sutherland Publishing Company, LTD., Southport, Lancs, England.
Third Edition, 1954...

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Last post by William Holohan
Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:16 am
EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ,1949 Jan. 26#2

Last post by Danny Baronian « Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:01 pm

by Danny Baronian » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:01 pm

Here's an interesting one from the book:

Putty, INSTANT DRYING - It can be made from powdered whiting and shellac. Or you can use dry plaster, corn...

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Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:01 pm
EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 26, 2006

Last post by Ron Percell « Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:26 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:49 am

From: EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ,1949

LACQUER OVER PAINT: You can brush or spray laquer over a thoroughly dry painted background (without...

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Last post by Ron Percell
Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:26 pm
Clear Coating Cedar backgrounds:

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:12 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:07 pm

Hi forum readers,
I received this note by email today and thought I would post it here for them and everyone else to read. I know this topic has...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:12 pm
HC Martin's Modern Ideas, Book 4: Jan. 25, 2006

Last post by Raymond Chapman « Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:52 am
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:29 am

From Book 4, HC Martin's Ideas, 1937

The first principle in judging the worth of a given finished piece of work isâ€”is it legible? After all,...

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Last post by Raymond Chapman
Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:52 am
Herb Agnew's Shop Notes: Jan. 24, 2006

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:22 am

by Mike Jackson » Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:22 am

From Herb Agnew's Shop Notes (1951)

The layout, or grouping or your various elements such as headings, secondary copy, illustrations, and price has...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:22 am
Herb Agnew's Shop Notes: Jan. 23, 2006

Last post by Billy Pickett « Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:38 am
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by Mike Jackson » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:42 pm

Here are some notes from Herb Agnew's 1951 book:

A very important factor in the design is the matter of a focal point . No matter if the design...

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Last post by Billy Pickett
Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:38 am
Early Sand Blast company

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:02 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:56 pm

A collector forwarded this image along to us. Dated 1878, it shows companies were sandblasting and decorating glass at least that far back.

Mike...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:02 pm
identifying pigment

Last post by Billy Pickett « Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:00 am
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by curt stenz » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:54 pm

While striping a restored old car, the owner, an older fellow, gave me a tube of what he said was laquer striping paint.

The lead tube has a small...

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Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:00 am

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