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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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Double Dip Gallery

Last post by Susan Banasky « Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:05 pm
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by Tony Segale » Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:54 pm

Most recent gold leaf window is for myself. Decided to open my own gallery, two blocks from my home and shop,
display my watercolor paintings and...

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Last post by Susan Banasky
Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:05 pm
Acrylic lettering on unprimed canvas, by a total noob!

Last post by Cassidy Curtis « Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:49 am
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by Cassidy Curtis » Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:24 pm

A few weeks ago I embarked on a sign painting project for my daughter's school. I started out knowing approximately nothing, but I've been learning...

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Last post by Cassidy Curtis
Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:49 am
1st Glue Chipped Panel

Last post by Scott Martin « Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:34 am
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by Tyler Tim » Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:08 pm

Hello,

Well it's been a long cold winter so far... and must of had a bit of brain freeze to just jump in with both feet and chip this as a first try...

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Last post by Scott Martin
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:34 am
Lettering Practice help.

Last post by Cassidy Curtis « Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:11 am
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by Phillip Vega » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:31 am

I found this to be the single most helpful chart so far in my lettering journey.

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Last post by Cassidy Curtis
Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:11 am
Bitumen and Asphalt, dentistry HF and assorted questions.

Last post by Julio Cesar Germano « Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:07 am
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by Julio Cesar Germano » Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:18 am

Hello everyone and brace yourselves!

Are bitumen and asphalt varnish the same thing?
I know bitumen and asphalt are derived from the same...

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Last post by Julio Cesar Germano
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:07 am
Quiz

Last post by pat mackle « Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:55 pm
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by Kevin W Betz » Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:27 pm

How do you Glue Chip Vertically ?

kevin

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Last post by pat mackle
Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:55 pm
HF Safety

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:14 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:02 pm

I had a talk today with a friend about HF safety and the subject of Calcium Gluconate cream came up. For those that don't know this cream when...

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Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:14 pm
In Memoriam - Starr Bright

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:40 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:48 am

If memory serves me right, I first met Starr on the Letterville Forum back in 2004. Or it might have been this Forum.

Whatever forum it was, she...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:40 pm
fixing small mirror problems

Last post by erik winkler « Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:10 am
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by megan child » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:21 pm

Hi all,

I've been approached to fix two antique mirrors but it has raised a few questions in my mind so I'm here looking for advice.

both mirrors...

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Last post by erik winkler
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:10 am
Suddenly we have a gilded glass!

Last post by megan child « Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:53 pm
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by Julio Cesar Germano » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:52 am

So... Happiest of years to everyone!

Been a long, long while since I've last been here and I've been up to my neck with so many things...

Here are...

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Last post by megan child
Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:53 pm
Lettering Strokes for the newbies

Last post by Joe Morreale « Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:30 am
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by Mike Jackson » Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:28 pm

I dug through some of my books and found this graphic in "Sign Painting, the New Way" by Steve Prohaska. Signs of the Times, 1964.

Most of the...

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Last post by Joe Morreale
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:30 am
Very interesting ebay find

Last post by erik winkler « Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:12 am
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by erik winkler » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:38 am

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I never found these so complete and cheap.

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Last post by erik winkler
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:12 am
Newbie; need help with practice materials.

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:21 pm
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by Chris Funk » Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:54 pm

I am wondering what kind of paper I see people using to practice on. Newsprint seems too thin to me. I haven't tried it, but I feel like it would...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:21 pm
Dublin signwriters short film

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:02 pm
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by Terry Colley » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:59 pm

This is a short film about Dubilin signwriters, enjoy
Vimeo.com/81921161
Called gentlemen of letters

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:02 pm
Alf Becker alphabets

Last post by Bill Masters « Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:22 pm
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by Terry Colley » Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:04 pm

Got my hands on a xerox copy of the Alf Becker alphabets from the Signs of the times, 320 done over 27 years , most of it is in usable condition but...

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Last post by Bill Masters
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:22 pm
40th Annual International Letterheads Las Vegas NV 2015

Last post by Ingrid Mager « Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:52 pm
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by oatis » Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:39 am

You heard it here first.

The 40th is taking place in the desert, early '15, before it gets too beastly warm.

You can expect something of an...

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Last post by Ingrid Mager
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:52 pm
Yard Stick font

Last post by Kent Smith « Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:40 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:00 am

So I finally have found somebody in my area to start showing my some of the basics of the hand lettering. My instructor introduced me to the 3x5...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:40 pm
Proper Introduction

Last post by Scott Martin « Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:20 am
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by Scott Martin » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:55 am

Good day all

Thought I'd better properly introduce myself before posting any further...

My name is Scott Martin from Puslinch Ontario Canada. I...

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Last post by Scott Martin
Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:20 am
Artwork for Kings of Leon.

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:55 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:24 pm

Excuse me guys I have not been on the site for some time. I have been busy this last year with many projects , hope alot of you are also staying busy...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:55 pm
Camoflauge Letters

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:17 am
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:37 pm

I was looking at the Cabelas web site for a camo tarp and found over 2000 camo items, including these camo letters:

But, if you want a real kick,...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:17 am
It's that time of the year!

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:09 am
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by Mike Jackson » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:19 am

The Hand Lettering Forum has been sponsored by the Denver Chapter of the Colorado Letterheads for quite a few years. They pay for the domain...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:09 am
First Glass Piece Review

Last post by Scott Martin « Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:51 am
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by Ciaran Gallagher » Fri May 24, 2013 3:38 am

This is a glass piece commissioned by the Owner of The Duke of York Pub in Belfast who wanted a piece of glass for a display cabinet he will have...

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Last post by Scott Martin
Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:51 am
White Acid.

Last post by Billie DeBekker « Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:10 am

by Billie DeBekker » Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:10 am

I sent this message to Dave, But I know he's real busy so I thought I might ask here.

I would like to start practicing Toning Glass with white acid....

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Last post by Billie DeBekker
Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:10 am
Photoshop Techniques

Last post by Ron Berlier « Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:21 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Jan 08, 2014 7:01 pm

Hi Forum Readers,
Back in 2007, I created a page of Photoshop Techniques. I hid them in a folder and link at my Teton Images site so I could refer...

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Last post by Ron Berlier
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:21 pm
Photoshop Plugins for Free

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:50 pm

by Mike Jackson » Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:50 pm

If you are interested, you can get Perfect Effects 4 Free at OnOne's site. It has 70 effects which are part of their Perfect Effects package.

Here's...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:50 pm
Possible Rawson & Evans piece

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:50 pm
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by Andrew Lawrence » Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:12 am

Hey All -

I found this sign on Ebay and after consulting the R&E catalog, I had a feeling it was a genuine piece so I threw in the money quickly on...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:50 pm
GOLD LEAF GLASS SIGN WORKSHOP San Diego

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:36 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:55 pm

I will be hosting a GOLD LEAF GLASS SIGN WORKSHOP
FEB 15TH TO THE 19TH
4 people maximum
There are 2 SPOTS left
The fee is $2750.00. If we fill up it...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:36 pm
Magic Eraser for excess gold removal

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:29 am
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by Andrew Lawrence » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:53 pm

So lately I've run into some issues with removing excess gold on reverse glass work, specifically with the outlines painted first and then gilding...

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Last post by Andrew Lawrence
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:29 am
I Phone AT&T price

Last post by Roderick Treece « Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:21 pm

by Roderick Treece » Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:21 pm

Sorry to put this here but anyone with an AT&T Iphone should know that they just lowered their cost by almost half because so many people were...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:21 pm
When I wanted to be like Mike

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:06 am
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by Bob Sauls » Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:36 pm

This is a link over to my blog it is my first step by step. Photos rediscovered from the mid-80s.

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:06 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:58 am
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by Susan Banasky » Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:27 pm

:D I don't post much, but I always read the many wonderful and informative posts that you all share....so much knowledge and talent.
I just want to...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:58 am
Latest glass signs

Last post by Dale Johnson « Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:10 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:02 pm
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Just finished up the last of four glass signs for one client. Got them all photographed and ready to ship.
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Last post by Dale Johnson
Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:10 pm
A Christmas Gift

Last post by Dan Seese « Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:47 am
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by Bob Sauls » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:38 pm

While installing a sign today I was delighted to see that a previous customer had decorated one of our signs for the holidays.

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Last post by Dan Seese
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:47 am
Quickie glass sign

Last post by Susan Banasky « Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:20 am
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by Aaron Taylor » Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:36 pm

Been awhile since I have posted hope everyone is doing well. I have not had alot of time to do the glass signs I would love to do but did get a...

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Last post by Susan Banasky
Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:20 am
Resilvering Mirror

Last post by pat mackle « Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:18 pm
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by Andrey Kolmakov » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:56 am

Hi, guys!
I nave one question. When i silvering glass, in some place get a spot.
Can i remove the silver in this place and resilvering glass again ?

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Last post by pat mackle
Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:18 pm
Another one from the wall.

Last post by Tyler Tim « Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:28 pm

by Tyler Tim » Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:28 pm

Painted up the backdrop thought I'd see how it photographed.
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This is a piece I made a little while ago. The silver...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:28 pm
Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:

Last post by Olivier Gaudry « Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:13 am
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by Olivier Gaudry » Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:58 am

Hello !
I hope i'm not boring with all my questions but to be honest that place is a 'goldmine' of informations for me who's in a country where those...

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Last post by Olivier Gaudry
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:13 am
New Guy - Returning

Last post by Dan Seese « Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:21 am
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by Rob_Schramm » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:29 am

Hello all, my name is Rob Schramm I used to be a member here 5 or so years ago. I wanted to re-join the group
and see if I could learn some new...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:21 am
Welcome to all the new members!

Last post by Olivier Gaudry « Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:11 am
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by Mike Jackson » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:12 am

Just a quick note to all of the new members! It appears we have been getting more and more new, young members lately. This site was originally...

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Last post by Olivier Gaudry
Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:11 am
Sign painting with low temperatures

Last post by Olivier Gaudry « Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:08 am
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by Olivier Gaudry » Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:35 am

Hello there ...

i've already searched on the forum about the subject without success.

I just wanted to know if it's an obligation to use an...

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Last post by Olivier Gaudry
Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:08 am
New member from Australia

Last post by Andrew Boland « Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:47 pm
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by Andrew Boland » Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:37 pm

Hi there,
My name is Andrew, and i am from Sydney.
I am new to lettering, I have always liked it, and my grandfather did some in his time I believe....

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Last post by Andrew Boland
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:47 pm
DENVER AREA SIGN PAINTERS!!!!

Last post by Kent Smith « Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:59 pm
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by Elliott Flood » Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:09 pm

Hi there guys! My name is Elliott, i am a new member to this forum. I have recently began my foray into sign painting and was wondering if anyone...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:59 pm
Gatorboard Delamination

Last post by Mark Summers « Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:20 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:42 pm

I just wanted everyone to know that my journey with the Gatorboard delamination issue is still going on. After having a huge job a few years go bad...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:20 pm
New guy here

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:39 am
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by Eric Sedletzky » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:05 pm

Hi,
My name is Eric Sedletzky and I live in Santa Rosa, CA.
I'm a hand letterer/pinstriper in the area.
I've been at it for about 25 years.
Hand...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:39 am
A little free hand fun

Last post by Tyler Tim « Mon Nov 25, 2013 2:44 pm
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by Tyler Tim » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:01 pm

Here is a piece I just framed up.
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It's 37"x12" 1/4" glass... center panel is bright red outside is ivory and marbled. Some...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Mon Nov 25, 2013 2:44 pm
Sign painter needed in Tulsa OK

Last post by Roderick Treece « Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:23 pm

by Roderick Treece » Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:23 pm

My friend Robert Curry is looking for a sign Painter to do a job for an indian casino in Skiatook. If anyone is interested please call Robert at 702...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:23 pm
Check out this web site: Lots of inspiration

Last post by brian oliver « Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:32 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:53 pm

If you have a moment, check out this site. It is jam packed with incredible talent of all kinds.

Mike Jackson

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Last post by brian oliver
Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:32 pm
The latest SignCraft

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:55 pm

by Mike Jackson » Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:55 pm

My copy of SignCraft arrived a couple of days ago. If you like dimensional signage, this issue is a big winner!

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:55 pm
Backing of a reverse glass sign question

Last post by Olivier Gaudry « Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:26 am
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by Olivier Gaudry » Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:08 am

Hello to all !

I'm french and brand new to sign painting world.
I've painted on different medias such as paper, wood, wall (see attached), and even...

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Last post by Olivier Gaudry
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:26 am
Making a font

Last post by Olivier Gaudry « Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:50 am
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by erik winkler » Sun May 19, 2013 4:34 pm

I am searching for some information and was hoping to hear your opinion.
What fontsite is the best place to sell a handmade font?

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Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:50 am

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