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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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Noel Weber - David Smith Glass - Gilding workshop in Boise.

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:38 pm

by DAVE SMITH » Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:38 pm

Hi everyone. Noel and I would like to announce that we are teaching a 3 day gilding workshop in Boise , Idaho. The dates are the 1st 2nd and 3rd of...

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Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:38 pm
Lettering on corrugated metal

Last post by pat mackle « Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:22 pm
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by Dan Seese » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:02 pm

I have a project coming up in a couple of weeks where I need to do some basic helvetica lettering on a corrugated ceiling. The letters aren't that...

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Last post by pat mackle
Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:22 pm
tempera paint

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:26 am
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by Robert Schwieger » Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:13 pm

Looking for source for professional grade tempera paint such as older Grumbacher tempera which was opaque and flowed nicely. Not an acrylic nor oil...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:26 am
and in the news....

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:24 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:18 pm

Here's a couple of interesting tidbits

and

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:24 pm
Site Rediscovered...

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:52 pm
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by Arlo Kalon » Fri Feb 06, 2015 6:54 am

Apparently I joined here quite awhile back and forgot. Since that time there was a stretch where I put my business on hold to accept a ridiculously...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:52 pm
Old Sign Kit For Sale

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:52 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:14 am

If you got the coin you could buy this for me...my birthday is in a few days.

RMN

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:52 pm
Pinstripe Brushes?

Last post by Arlo Kalon « Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:27 am
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by Joe Morreale » Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:29 pm

I want to "brush up" on my pinstriping. The old macks I have are trashed. Any recommendations to try a new brush? I usually just do decorative work,...

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Last post by Arlo Kalon
Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:27 am
Transfer motive on reverse glass gilding..

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:15 am
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by Marius Mellebye » Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:46 am

Hi, and long time.. but I´ve started to experiment a little with glass gilding again :-)

I have a question about techniques to transfer a motive...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:15 am
LHSS backing black. What that?

Last post by Andrey Kolmakov « Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:33 pm
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by Andrey Kolmakov » Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:33 am

Hello, guys! I was looking for how to achieve a smooth edge with gilding. And found a few posts, which refers about LHSS backing black.
But i don't...

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Last post by Andrey Kolmakov
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:33 pm
Help me please!

Last post by erik winkler « Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:51 am
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by David de Oliveira » Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:23 pm

Hello everyone and happy new year!
I need to do a couple of signs and i'm finding hard to do it with the detail i want. The problem is that i have to...

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Last post by erik winkler
Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:51 am
Christmas / Holiday Images : Add your images here!

Last post by Ron Newberry « Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:23 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:36 pm

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Season's Greeting to Hand Lettering Forum Readers!

I ran across this old booklet a few days ago. I just scanned the...

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Last post by Ron Newberry
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:23 pm
Valentines Day splash

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by Ron Newberry » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:37 am

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Last post by Ron Newberry
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:37 am
Window splashes are signs, too!

Last post by Danny Baronian « Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:21 pm
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by Ron Newberry » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:19 am

Hello from Spokane Washington. My name is Ron and I do window splash graphics and letering using DayGlo screaming flourescents, thus my High Imact...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:21 pm
De-lamination?

Last post by erik winkler « Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:00 am
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by Will Lynes » Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:32 pm

Hi guys,

Any advice on this one? The border and lettering were painted about a week ago. As the shop is open everyday except Mondays I had to return...

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Last post by erik winkler
Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:00 am
Presentation- Portuguese Letterhead

Last post by erik winkler « Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:18 pm
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by David de Oliveira » Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:16 pm

Hello everyone,
My name is David de Oliveira and i'm from Portugal.
Beeing a son of a sign painter, i was born amongst the paints, signs, sable...

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Last post by erik winkler
Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:18 pm
Advice needed!

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Sun Dec 07, 2014 3:03 am
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by David de Oliveira » Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:49 pm

Hello everyone,
I need to a painted glass, the bottom part i can manage- some lettering with silver leaf gilding- the top part is what is bothering...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Sun Dec 07, 2014 3:03 am
Screen Printing_One Shot Paint

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:58 am
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by Aaron Aziz » Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:39 pm

I was wondering if anyone has experience trying to screen print with One-Shot and would care to share their experience?

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:58 am
Any sign painters in South Carolina?

Last post by Heath Wilson « Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:16 pm

by Heath Wilson » Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:16 pm

Hi everyone, first post here...love the forum. I've been obsessed with letters and art as long as I can remember and have recently decided to try my...

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Last post by Heath Wilson
Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:16 pm
Book Suggestions

Last post by Frank Miller « Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:12 pm
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by Frank Miller » Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:09 pm

I need some help picking out the right books.

1.) I am looking for a book or books on sign painting that covers things like paint consistency for...

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Last post by Frank Miller
Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:12 pm
Gilding a Sunny, Sweaty, Frosty Window

Last post by Jack Hollands « Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:05 pm
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by Bruce Buckley » Thu Nov 20, 2014 3:44 pm

Hello all,

Long time, no post... but I'm always checking this board for the latest. I would like to pick everyone's brains for some ideas on how...

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Last post by Jack Hollands
Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:05 pm
Advice on Signing Work

Last post by Joe Morreale « Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:26 pm
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by Amy Camlin » Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:38 am

Good morning,
I am a young signwriter working in the UK. I am self taught, but it is my passion so decided this year to give up full time work for...

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Last post by Joe Morreale
Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:26 pm
Space Cadet

Last post by Joe Morreale « Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:19 pm
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by Gavin Soo » Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:07 pm

Hi there everyone,
From a Newbie in London.
I had my first go at basic strokes and lettering yesterday. First thing that I learnt is that I'm a loong...

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Last post by Joe Morreale
Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:19 pm
How was this made?

Last post by Tyler Tim « Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:45 pm
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by Terry Whynott » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:50 am

I have a large neon clock with a base that is almost identical to the sign pictured but it's missing the advertising glass. I'd like to reproduce the...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:45 pm
Sand Blasting/Etching

Last post by Roderick Treece « Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:58 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:16 pm

I am wanting to invest a good chunk of money into some equipment for doing glass work and would like some input on what people are using for their...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:58 pm
LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size

Last post by Danny Baronian « Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:25 pm
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by Kevin W Betz » Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:17 pm

As embarrassed as i am to say, i have not tried anything New.
We still have a Pint of the Old Formula left.

I figure i can extend this for a Year...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:25 pm
Carving Brandy

Last post by Roderick Treece « Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:49 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:31 pm

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I always hesitate to post my own work but in the spirit of this site and in memory of the amazing work that once...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:49 pm
Spinning goldleaf

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:05 pm
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by erik winkler » Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:25 am

Hello I have a question about spinning goldleaf or engine turned goldleaf.
I tried this and was not able to succeed.

I have a pieve of velvet around...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:05 pm
Sign book for sale

Last post by David Slade « Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:58 am

by David Slade » Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:58 am

I don't know if this is still available. If you don't have one, call them.

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Last post by David Slade
Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:58 am
Heads up on an old sign kit on Ebay

Last post by Leo Calleros « Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:34 pm

by Leo Calleros » Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:34 pm

Saw this yesterday. Maybe someone here may be interested. Have no clue who is selling it, but looks like a nice item.

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Last post by Leo Calleros
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:34 pm
OFFICIAL LOCATION OF INTERNATIONAL LETTERHEADS 2015

Last post by erik winkler « Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:15 am
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by oatis » Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:08 pm

Everybody:

We promised additional news of the 40th Annual International Letterheads meet, and here it is!

The meeting will be held at the American...

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Last post by erik winkler
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:15 am
GOLD LEAF Workshop Bakersfield

Last post by John Studden « Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:13 pm

by John Studden » Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:13 pm

3 DAY ACID ETCHING GOLD LEAF WORKSHOP

Dean Ross & myself will be hosting a 3 day Acid Etching & Gold Leaf Workshop on November 14-16 in Bakersfield...

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Last post by John Studden
Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:13 pm
What to do first? Gilding or silvering?

Last post by BruceJackson « Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:03 am
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by Andrey Kolmakov » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:48 am

Hi, guys! I have another question for you.Now I started to make a copy of the Victorian mirror.Started and stopped...The fact that the mirror giltly....

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Last post by BruceJackson
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:03 am
brushes...

Last post by vance galliher « Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:04 am
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by vance galliher » Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:48 pm

I can't seem to find a website for mack brushes... is there one ?

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Last post by vance galliher
Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:04 am
Vault Door Restoration Needed

Last post by Dan Seese « Wed Oct 15, 2014 7:55 am
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by Dan Seese » Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:05 pm

I was contacted by some folks in Spencer, Nebraska who are looking for someone who could restore some old vault doors in a 1906 bank building. It...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Wed Oct 15, 2014 7:55 am
World Wide Gilding Workshop

Last post by John Studden « Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:18 pm
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by John Studden » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:02 pm

I would like to announce that myself and Dave Smith will be holding
Worldwide Gilding Workshops.

Many people have traveled to England to participate...

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Last post by John Studden
Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:18 pm
Rawson & Evans store sign

Last post by BruceJackson « Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:49 am
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by Matt Mccrackin » Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:23 pm

I have an old Rawson & Evans store sign. I have a few questions:
1) What is the best way to get a sign apraised?
2)How rare are they?
3) I just...

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Last post by BruceJackson
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:49 am
Black Lion Pub London

Last post by Dan Seese « Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:55 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:33 am

e-black lion fall 14.jpg While I was in Rochester for the British Letterheads meet I stopped by a pub (well actually a few...hic) to see how some...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:55 pm
Mike Reilley

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:20 am
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by Mike Jackson » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:12 pm

Hi, I just received this note about Mike Reilley.

Hi, I am writing to let you know that Mike is in hospice care as a result of his long struggle...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:20 am
first alphabet

Last post by Brian Denahy « Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:05 pm
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by Brian Denahy » Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:27 pm

Hello there,

This is my first attempt at an Egyptian alphabet (or any alphabet for that matter). I am still trying to get the hang of the brush and...

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Last post by Brian Denahy
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:05 pm
Letterhead meet, Kent, England 2014

Last post by erik winkler « Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:31 am
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by Danny Baronian » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:04 pm

Received this link from Doug Bernhardt of the Letterhead meet in the UK this year:

Danny

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Last post by erik winkler
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:31 am
Noob - After some easel advice.

Last post by Neil Turner « Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:27 am
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by Neil Turner » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:24 am

Apologies if you read my last post on this - I managed to register with a nickname and had to re-register. :oops:

Just wondered what you tend to use...

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Last post by Neil Turner
Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:27 am
Smith Tip or Glass

Last post by Danny Baronian « Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:49 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:15 pm

Stumped today. 16x20 plate glass. Gilded 23K and used Smith Tip. Have used it previously with success. Gild was marked by numerous lines similar in...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:49 pm
ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf

Last post by Lorenzo Petersson « Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:08 am
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by Kevin W Betz » Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:28 pm

I am doing a wood transom tomorrow.
It will be 23K, non-burnished, with a
Red Outline & Black Shade.
The customer will Varnish over the Job.

1-...

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Last post by Lorenzo Petersson
Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:08 am
July August SC article

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:30 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:34 pm

Mr. Jackson....compliments on an excellent article in Signcraft this recent issue. Although it arrived a little while ago I only now settled down to...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:30 pm
Reverse job on double-glazed windows

Last post by Lorenzo Petersson « Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:47 pm
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by Lorenzo Petersson » Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:47 pm

Hello fellow Hand Letterers!
Im still going strong, my one man operation of learning and working simultaneously is slowly growing and i have my third...

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Last post by Lorenzo Petersson
Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:47 pm
Clear Coating Reflective Glass Beads

Last post by Chris Doe « Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:04 am
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by Chris Doe » Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:47 pm

Hi,

Need some advise from the painting experts.

I'm making some items around my home reflective for better night time visibility -- mailbox,...

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Last post by Chris Doe
Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:04 am
Introduction

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:49 pm
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by Brian Fox » Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:03 pm

Wanted to take a minute to say hello and introduce myself.

First off I hope everyone is doing well and staying busy creatively.

My name is Brian, I...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:49 pm
Thinking of venturing into the sandblasted sign business and

Last post by John Ferguson « Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:27 am
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by John Ferguson » Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:48 pm

Need some help w/ equipment, etc.

First, I am in the offset printing business as well as one dimensional sign making (vinyl on aluminum, banner...

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Last post by John Ferguson
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:27 am
Dean Hensley picture

Last post by Tom Frampton « Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:11 pm

by Tom Frampton » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:11 pm

I knew Dean Hensley (and his brother Tom) from my early days with the Casablanca Fan Co and always admired him. I have the first Panama pub mirror...

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Last post by Tom Frampton
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:11 pm
Dean Hensley

Last post by Larry White « Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:53 am
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by Tom Frampton » Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:40 am

I knew Dean Hensley (and his brother Tom) from my early days with the Casablanca Fan Co and always admired him. I have the first Panama pub mirror...

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Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:53 am

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