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Glass gilding job in Seattle

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:41 pm

by Roderick Treece » Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:41 pm

I am looking for a quality Glass sign gilder for a client in Seattle. Please e-mail me for info.

Roderick
rltgold@sbcglobal.net

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Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:41 pm
A Cloudy Forcast For All You Cloud Users.

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:44 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:45 am

A short while back I heard about the hacking of customer information from the Adobe Servers.

I personally don't use the cloud because of said...

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Last post by Kelly Thorson
Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:44 pm
International Letterheads Meet UK - September 2014

Last post by Ash Bishop « Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:20 pm
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by Kate Belmonte » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:20 am

Hi Peeps,

Kate here from LB Signs, way over the water in the UK, I'm in the process of organising a UK Letterheads Meet to be hosted in September...

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Last post by Ash Bishop
Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:20 pm
Oil paints and Enamels

Last post by Julio Cesar Germano « Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:37 pm
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by Julio Cesar Germano » Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:06 pm

Hello good folks!

I've been having a hard time trying to find decent enamels for glass work. There is nothing along this line down here...
Any and...

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Last post by Julio Cesar Germano
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:37 pm
Smaltz vs. Smalts

Last post by Dan Seese « Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:00 am
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by Robare M. Novou » Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:11 pm

Is it true that...

Smaltz means Glass Smaltz

and

Smalts means Sand Smalts.?

RMN

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Last post by Dan Seese
Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:00 am
New Font Site

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:18 am
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by Jerry Berg » Fri Oct 11, 2013 3:20 pm

You can check it out here... www.artistfonts.com

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:18 am
Sign System

Last post by Roderick Treece « Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:39 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:38 pm

About 5 years ago I created a sign system along with designer friend George Loyo for a client that have 12 store fronts in his building. The idea was...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:39 pm
Old sign kit

Last post by Terry Colley « Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:08 am
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by Terry Colley » Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:26 am

B Hearnes 1948 book "The art of signwriting" refers to a essential kit for the signwriter of a metal box with drawers and 4 tin bottles 1 for turps 1...

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Last post by Terry Colley
Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:08 am
Code of Ethics

Last post by Dan Seese « Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:16 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:24 pm

One of the first things I remember learning for my dad about being in the sign business was to respect other sign artists and the relationship they...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:16 pm
Hamilton Wood Type museum

Last post by Robare M. Novou « Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:54 pm
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by Lee Littlewood » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:26 pm

A nice little video on the re-opening of the Hamilton museum shows the sign in progress. The newspaper article mentions the signpainters responsible...

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Last post by Robare M. Novou
Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:54 pm
John Stevens Calligraphy brushes and paint

Last post by erik winkler « Fri Oct 18, 2013 2:21 am
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by Jeff Kuchem » Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:55 am

I just finished watching a John Stevens calligraphy video and was wondering if someone might recognize the type of brush he is using and also what...

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Fri Oct 18, 2013 2:21 am
My first reverse glass

Last post by erik winkler « Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:59 am
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by Andrey Kolmakov » Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:47 am

Here is what I got. Of course, this is not perfectly, but I learned a lot, and I will continue to study further. Thank you all for your cooperation !

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Last post by erik winkler
Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:59 am
Brush Box/Sign Kit

Last post by scott victor « Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:06 pm
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by Jon Harl » Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:41 pm

Can anyone give me an idea where I can buy a sign kit. My old kit has bit the dust... it's time to get a new one.

Thanks,
Jon

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Last post by scott victor
Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:06 pm
Sign painting classes near Philly or Allentown PA?

Last post by Kent Smith « Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:37 am
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by Joe Buchak » Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:32 pm

I'm looking to take a class if they exist on sign painting. Does anyone know of any classes or such in the Philadelphia or Allentown PA area. If not,...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:37 am
Help needed with pricing hand lettered signs and trucks.

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:40 am
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by Tim Bond » Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:04 am

I work in a metropolitan area in the Midwest USA. I am an old school sign writer. I am having an issue with pricing on hand lettered signs and...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:40 am
Finished piece

Last post by Rich Hawthorne « Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:57 pm
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by John Frankel » Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:36 pm

Thank you for your design David A. Smith, Larry White at Machine, Rich Hawthorne for the signature screen,
I now have a treasure piece. Thank you.

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Last post by Rich Hawthorne
Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:57 pm
reverse gilding inside of an outline, (european method)??

Last post by Dan Seese « Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:21 pm
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by david benzler » Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:28 pm

Hey guys, Started a reverse glass sign the other day that required an outline, unfortunately I got my paws all over the glass like an amateur, and...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:21 pm
One from Me

Last post by Tyler Tim « Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:27 am
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by Tyler Tim » Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:35 pm

Here's a piece I made up... Cigar is a race horse stable colors were Red, White and Blue. The frame is from an old lobby show card display I picked...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:27 am
Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)

Last post by Susan Banasky « Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:27 pm
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by Susan Banasky » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:17 pm

Dave Smith, you just posted on Facebook, a gorgeous drawing for a soap company.
I realize there are many facets to each piece you do, much of the...

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Last post by Susan Banasky
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:27 pm
Software to Design and Create Your Own Font

Last post by Andy Martin « Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:45 pm
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by Ray Skaines » Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:45 pm

I'd like to take letters that I've created over the years and create my own font. Anyone use or know of an easy software to develop your own hand...

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Last post by Andy Martin
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:45 pm
Gilding Precast Letters

Last post by Dan Seese « Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:35 pm
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by Dan Seese » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:22 pm

I have an opportunity to bid on gilding some 24" tall engraved lettering on a fascia fascia.
I've never really actually worked with gilding precast...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:35 pm
Looking for good software advice.

Last post by Bob Sauls « Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:50 pm
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by Jes Troelsen » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:58 am

Hi all letterheads..

As I described in my introduction post I'm starting to do more sign work, and i want to started the right way..
Right now I'm...

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Last post by Bob Sauls
Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:50 pm
Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp

Last post by Dale Johnson « Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:09 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Mon May 20, 2013 12:32 am

Summer is fast approaching.

And so is this years "Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp".

But before I announce this years lineup, I would like to know who...

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Last post by Dale Johnson
Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:09 pm
Studio Glass with the help of David Smith & Larry White

Last post by Rich Hawthorne « Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:51 pm
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by John Frankel » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:50 am

Trying to make a piece that David Smith did some years ago, with my name.

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Last post by Rich Hawthorne
Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:51 pm
Mirroring glass

Last post by Tyler Tim « Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:06 am
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by Roderick Treece » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:21 am

I thought I'd start a post dealing with issues regarding mirroring glass.
I recently had the pleasure of having Dave Smith come to my studio to give...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:06 am
New Holders For Blades

Last post by Tyler Tim « Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:06 pm
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by Tyler Tim » Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:05 pm

I put some work into the needed changes from the prototype. And I'm happy to say the new jaw geometry grips tighter on either whole blades or pieces....

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:06 pm
Advice

Last post by Lee Jones « Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:17 am
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by Lee Jones » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:46 am

Hi all.

I'm seeking advice. A friend of mine has built his own bike and has a plywood panel stitched into the frame. He would like me to hand-paint...

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Last post by Lee Jones
Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:17 am
Covering a whole window with 1Shot

Last post by Lorenzo Petersson « Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:00 pm
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by Lorenzo Petersson » Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:04 am

Distinguished salutes dear Masters -

i have a conundrum of sorts:
A customer for a window sign asked me if i could cover his whole window up with...

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Last post by Lorenzo Petersson
Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:00 pm
Black glass

Last post by Kent Smith « Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:24 am
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by erik winkler » Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:42 am

When Kelly, Pat, Inga and I visited the Czech Republic, a few years ago, we saw some beautifull black glass tombstones and shopfronts.
Since then I...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:24 am
First gild job

Last post by Lorenzo Petersson « Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:59 am
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by Lorenzo Petersson » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:38 pm

Hello!

Some time ago i did my first gilding for a pub/cafè, former employers giving me a chance to get out there on the market.
Below is the result,...

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Last post by Lorenzo Petersson
Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:59 am
New to sign writing, questions after first try..

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:30 am
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by Kim Mortensen » Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:51 am

Hi,

My name is Kim, I live in Denmark, and im new to sign writing, but is very keen on learning the trade.

I love the freedom and power the brush...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:30 am
Wall sign painting class

Last post by Roderick Treece « Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:06 pm

by Roderick Treece » Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:06 pm

I am planning a two day wall sign painting course to be held in Encinitas CA September 23rd and 24th. I have room for two people and am charging...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:06 pm
Hi all Letterheads out there

Last post by Roderick Treece « Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:38 am
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by Jes Troelsen » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:34 am

I would like to introduce my self...

First of all, I really admire the craftmanship and beautyfull work you post on the forum. I find it truly...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:38 am
Pre-Vinylite blog

Last post by Lee Jones « Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:37 am

by Lee Jones » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:37 am

I recently wrote a piece for the brand new Pre-Vinylite Society blog.....

Thanks.
Lee

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Last post by Lee Jones
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:37 am
Sign Painter Movie

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:00 pm
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by Mark Summers » Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:45 am

Here is a movie for sign painters. Maybe some of you know a few
in this movie.

Mark

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:00 pm
antique shop window

Last post by Kent Smith « Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:17 pm
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by bob gamache » Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:21 pm

Just wanted to share this with you guys. I gilded a nice little antique shop window in williamsburg brooklyn ny yesterday.
couldnt get a real good...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:17 pm
It's Been Awhile

Last post by Bruce Buckley « Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:51 pm
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by Bruce Buckley » Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:14 pm

Hello, all! It's been ages since I posted anything here, but I want everyone to know how much I enjoy reading what everyone's been up to. Thought...

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Last post by Bruce Buckley
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:51 pm
Painting Mag material...Help!

Last post by Bob Sauls « Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:55 am
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by Bob Sauls » Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:22 pm

I need some suggestions.
For decades we hand lettered Mags but now getting One Shot to stick to them has become and issue. I am making a magnetic...

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Last post by Bob Sauls
Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:55 am
Cleaning Tip

Last post by Tyler Tim « Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:11 pm
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by Tyler Tim » Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:11 pm

Ok one of my gold tips is having a bad hair day. What the best way to wash it. It's a single thickness Luco bought back in 82. I tried the size bath...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:11 pm
Hand lettering in Broadway Shows.

Last post by Katherine Harris « Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:31 pm
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by Bill Riedel » Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:03 pm

I have not been here in a long time, but have missed a lot. I just finished reading all the comments on the movies, gold size, and Dave Smith.
Maybe...

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Last post by Katherine Harris
Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:31 pm
Help finding a custom exterior hand painted sign co in SoCal

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:30 am
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by Wendy Koro » Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:19 am

Exterior-Building-Sign-low-res-mockup-for-web.jpg Can anyone recommend a company or individual who still does custom exterior sign painting in the...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:30 am
Drop Box

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:22 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:37 pm

Anyone out there using Drop box to share photos ? I downloaded the software and signed up. Then I put a whole bunch of photos in the DP folder and...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:22 pm
Stockton Court House Glass wall

Last post by erik winkler « Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:29 am
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by pat mackle » Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:28 pm

Hey Robert,
That looks like quite an interesting job. Thanks for posting it.
I've done some half tone and mezzotint etchings.
Adding a paint fill can...

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Last post by erik winkler
Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:29 am
chester cunningham.......

Last post by Mark Summers « Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:59 pm
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by vance galliher » Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:22 am

i'm looking for this book........
“Chester Cunningham sign design notebook”
Published by Sign of the Times Publishing Company
ISBN 0-911380-57-4...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:59 pm
John Mayer Dedication to our art.

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:57 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:33 am

Spent an evening with close friends at the John Mayer Concert in Paso Robles on the 22nd July,
We had great evening with Dave Mcdonald my personal...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:57 pm
Invasion from across two ponds

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:54 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:13 pm

I'm sitting here waiting on a phone call from Dave Smith who will be landing at any moment in LAX with two mates from the UK and two from Australia....

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:54 pm
Brush work only

Last post by Tony Segale « Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:07 am
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by Danny Baronian » Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:55 am

Kim Ross in Arizona asked me to post these.

Alan Scott is a friend of Kim's living and working a town nearby. He is a sign painter, with home base...

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Last post by Tony Segale
Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:07 am
Pictures of Sweetleaf Espresso glass sign work.

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:25 pm
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by Jen_Smitten » Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:48 pm

Hi!!
I had asked some questions back in January or so about the glass painting project I was working on. It was a massive project and I finally...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:25 pm
Problem With Water Gilding

Last post by Tyler Tim « Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:40 am
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by Andrey Kolmakov » Wed May 22, 2013 5:16 am

Hi! I have a problem with gilding :( When I start to take off the gold leaf, it is removed with paint :( I used 191-L imitation gold 1 shot enamel....

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:40 am
3D Printers...

Last post by Mark Summers « Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:41 am
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by Larry White » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:24 am

My brother sent me this not so interesting article on the advance of 3D printers.
Thought I'd share it here.

LA Times Article on 3D Printers

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Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:41 am

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