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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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General Rules, Guidelines, and Disclaimers for this Forum

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by Mike Jackson » Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:18 pm

We hope to keep this site simple and uncluttered, but a few notices are necessary.

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Glue chipping acid embossed glass

Last post by Alex Sheldon « Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:11 pm

by Alex Sheldon » Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:11 pm

I came across a section from a text from 1923 which describes a process of glue chipping areas of plate glass that have been acid embossed.

See...

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Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:11 pm
Gilded aluminum foil matte effect

Last post by Alex Sheldon « Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:23 pm
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by Alex Sheldon » Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:52 pm

Aluminum foil can be used to protect gilds and used to add an interesting, fast and cost-efficient matte depth effect to your reverse glass work....

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Last post by Alex Sheldon
Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:23 pm
Glass problem(s)

Last post by Alex Sheldon « Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:07 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:19 pm

Hello. Never had this problem when doing gold work on glass. 1) Patching step, size beads away from initial gild. 2) Gilding knife cuts cleanly but...

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Last post by Alex Sheldon
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:07 pm
Safety conditions when mirroring silver

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:57 pm
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by M. Lopez » Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:57 pm

Good morning

I’m living in Spain and studying (beginner) chemistry. I’m interested in some safety issues related to silver mirroring. I read the...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:57 pm
Topcoats/clearcoats

Last post by John Smith « Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:21 am
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by sleepysign1 » Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:06 pm

Hi guys! :D
I have a series of signs to paint for a customer. I’m an artist but have limited experience with large exterior sign work. My customer...

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Last post by John Smith
Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:21 am
Doug Bernhardt_Retired?!

Last post by Dale Johnson « Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:35 pm
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by Danny Baronian » Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:54 pm

Received a note from Doug recently, with a photo of Doug's last commercial sign, and a short note of his business:

Other than the accolades and that...

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Last post by Dale Johnson
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:35 pm
Reproduction of a Scalloped Sign and Steps

Last post by Tyler Tim « Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:18 pm
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by Andrew Lawrence » Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:34 pm

I post a good deal on the social medias but thought I'd share here since it's an invaluable resource.

I first saw the original of this piece in the...

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Last post by Tyler Tim
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:18 pm
ANGEL GILDED AND CHIPPED SIGN

Last post by Terry Westlin « Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:09 am
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by Patrick Mackle » Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:05 am

Some information on an old glue chipped and ANGEL GILDED glass sign circa 1940's. I first noticed this piece oddly out of place near a store entrance...

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Last post by Terry Westlin
Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:09 am
mother of pearl

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:27 am
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by Doug Bernhardt » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:09 pm

It's been a while for me but has anyone had trouble ordering Mother of Pearl as of late? A friend of mine thats a luthier informed me there is none...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:27 am
1918 mirroring forensics

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:26 pm

by Patrick Mackle » Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:26 pm

I am always trying to learn about antique mirrors and their early processes. The gods were gracious last night!!!
The ONLY THING BETTER would have...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:26 pm
Sign Painter in the Washington DC area?

Last post by Mike Jackson « Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:31 pm

by Mike Jackson » Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:31 pm

I received this by email....

Hello friends,
I am looking for a traditional sign painter in the Washington DC area. We have a historic public market...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:31 pm
how would you create...

Last post by vance galliher « Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:55 pm
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by vance galliher » Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:37 pm

a market ? I've been making sign art since 1974, and at 77 I've decided to make a change.
rather than creating what someone else wants and getting...

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Last post by vance galliher
Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:55 pm
Large Scale Printed Design

Last post by John Smith « Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:39 am
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by Jacob Bonta » Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:59 pm

Hello,

I've been looking around for the answer to this question, and haven't been very successful. Anyways, here it is: Where do you go to get a...

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Last post by John Smith
Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:39 am
Gold Leaf peeling

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:13 am
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by Adam Gonzalez » Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:59 pm

Hello! This is my first post on this site and i don't know where else to go for answers.
Anyways, I have a customer that has what it looks like a 23k...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:13 am
Inferior glass gold

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:11 am
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by Robert Schwieger » Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:20 am

Recently purchased Glass Gold - 3 1/8x 3 1/8 - Made in Germany. In sampling this against current glass gold I noticed an obvious difference primarily...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:11 am
airbrushing slow size...

Last post by vance galliher « Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:07 pm

by vance galliher » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:07 pm

is there a certain ratio of slow size to thinner that any of you gilders have found for airbrushing ?
I'm using dux slow set size. my first test was...

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Last post by vance galliher
Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:07 pm
Craftmaster sign enamels

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:19 pm
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by Hedley » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:17 am

Hi
Haven't been on as while but was wondering who has experience using the craftmaster sign range that Handover are now stocking . Any pros and cons...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:19 pm
Bon-Ami types

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:20 pm
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by Stan Hubbard » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:53 am

Hello Danny, Thank you for the login help. And thank you for the tip on the two types of bon-ami also. I'm now the proud owner of the wrong stuff....

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:20 pm
glue chipped reverse paint

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:15 pm
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by john stronski » Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:20 pm

Hello, I am new to the group and already need help.I want to make some glue chipped mirror signs for myself.
Question- After my glue chipping is...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:15 pm
How's this done?

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:03 pm
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by David de Oliveira » Thu May 24, 2018 5:28 am

Hello everyone,
I came across an old glass sign in Lisbon with a very interessing effect. It is like water droplets. Can anyone tell me how is this...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:03 pm
My letters scratch away when i try copper glassgilding

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:58 pm
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by Pierre Raveleau » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:27 am

Hi everyone,

I discovered that forum a few months back and it has brought me great support, so thank you all for that !
I spent 2017 training...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:58 pm
Does anyone know what this font is called

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:47 pm
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by rebecca Lysaght » Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:19 pm

This is a turn of the century font used for reverse guilded signs on a number of Parisian shops. I have searched all the font libraries I can find...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:47 pm
Seaside signpainting - océan and salt effects

Last post by Pierre Raveleau « Mon May 14, 2018 11:44 am
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by Pierre Raveleau » Fri May 11, 2018 4:01 am

Hi Everyone,

I am going to signpaint the front of a café soon. It will be the first time for me in another city, and this one is special because on...

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Last post by Pierre Raveleau
Mon May 14, 2018 11:44 am
Sandblasted Cobalt Signs

Last post by vance galliher « Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:53 pm
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by john stronski » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:36 pm

I am working on a project that requires Cobalt Blue Glass.They are simple signs with only a sandblasting on the front surface.

The problem is that I...

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Last post by vance galliher
Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:53 pm
It's not a fancy sign kit

Last post by Alex Boriqua « Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:24 am
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by Danny Baronian » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:31 pm

but he know's how to wield a brush..

Danny

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Last post by Alex Boriqua
Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:24 am
John Hastings III

Last post by Alex Sheldon « Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:57 am
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by Andrew Lawrence » Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:00 pm

This may come a bit late, but I've found out that John Hastings has passed away last year May 9th 2017. Some of you might recognize that last name as...

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Last post by Alex Sheldon
Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:57 am
Poster colors (one shot)

Last post by Robert Schwieger « Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:25 am

by Robert Schwieger » Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:25 am

Question from an old-timer: Are the One Shot Poster Colors the equivalent of the old Dolfinite Colors?

Thank you. Bob.

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Last post by Robert Schwieger
Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:25 am
Fire Gold

Last post by Chris Rummell « Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:03 pm

by Chris Rummell » Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:03 pm

I've been digging through the old forum pages and came across a thread about fire engine scrolls and Ken Soderbeck. I thought I'd post a link here to...

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Last post by Chris Rummell
Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:03 pm
Razor blade holders

Last post by Chris Rummell « Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:50 pm
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by Deadman’s hand » Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:30 pm

Where can I get some.

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Last post by Chris Rummell
Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:50 pm
Waterbased enamels

Last post by Alex Sheldon « Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:04 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:36 pm

Waterbased enamels such as Aquacoat Bulletin Enamels.

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Last post by Alex Sheldon
Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:04 pm
Is it Safe? Bronze on Marble Headstone

Last post by Joe Illingworth « Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:37 pm
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by Joe Illingworth » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:20 pm

Hi all,

Thank you for your time, I'm preparing to attach a bronze ornament to my girlfriend's father's white marble headstone and have the following...

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Last post by Joe Illingworth
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:37 pm
Blabbermouth me, or just a polite host?

Last post by John Smith « Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:03 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:37 am

Sometimes I look over the Forum and see my name a lot more than I would prefer. I don't know how many here have made posts, only to check back in...

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Last post by John Smith
Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:03 pm
Colortones Paint Formula Book

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:34 pm
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by Andrew Lawrence » Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:02 pm

Anyone have a Colortones Paint Formula Book for sale or know of anyone that does? You got a phone number for me to call or someone to contact? Let me...

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Last post by Andrew Lawrence
Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:34 pm
Damar embosing

Last post by Kent Smith « Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:54 pm
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by erik winkler » Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:04 am

Thanks to Robert Beverly I was finally able to make the Damar embossing mixture!
Odly enough it looks rather dark in color... :?:
Here is a photo,...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:54 pm
Tinting the gold leaf size

Last post by Dan Seese « Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:41 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:27 pm

Just curious: method of tinting gold leaf water size. Light fastness, etc.

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Last post by Dan Seese
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:41 pm
Need help finding photos

Last post by Danny Baronian « Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:20 pm
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by James russell kelly » Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:38 pm

Hello all, i'm looking for help to find images of vintage building signs- specifically metal framed with wire mesh background, and dimensional...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:20 pm
just to let you know...

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:35 pm
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by vance galliher » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:22 am

there are still those of us who check in day to day..
I'm always interested

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:35 pm
Metal Tuchfarber & Co. sign

Last post by Barry Travis « Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:50 am
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by William Holohan » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:39 pm

Old Forum Posts: on July 01, 2003

Steve: Kinsey
Posted by Steve Kinsey on July 01, 19103 at 19:01:54:
Tod Swormstedt sent me here and said you...

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Last post by Barry Travis
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:50 am
Changing Tastes

Last post by Dan Seese « Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:12 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:58 am

Not sure if others are noticing this but I did see a post on Facebook some time ago and the author was annoyed to find the client was looking for...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:12 pm
Effect of Liver of Sulfur Patina on Front Surface Mirrors

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:01 am

by Ismael Alvarado » Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:01 am

I would like to leave this on this forum as this topic may help someone working on Spray On Silver/Chrome, Front Surface Mirrors.

Liver of Sulfur...

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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:01 am
A Guide to American Cut and Engraved Glassware by James M. Havens

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:55 am

by Anthony Bennett » Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:55 am

My wife is an avid collector of cut glass and in particular Waterford Crystal to the extent that we have visted there and I am both interested and...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:55 am
Original Dead Men

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Oct 31, 2017 3:00 pm
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by Larry White » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:42 pm
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Well...looks like we were at it again, truth be told.

Shut up! My Dead Man meet is over! Oh, I ain't askin' this time. I'm tellin', and if somebody...
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Tue Oct 31, 2017 3:00 pm
Greetings from Victoria BC Canada

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:40 pm
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by Marlena Fairbourne » Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:15 am

I'm a new member to the forum...glad to be here...hope to learn lots....thank you :D

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:40 pm
Interesting web Site

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by Anthony Bennett » Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:30 am

Hi all,
Whilst researching Victorian ephemera for the Bristol UK area I came across this little website that is cataloguing British Industrial...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:30 am
THE SIGNWRITER AND GLASS EMBOSSER 1898

Last post by Kevin W Betz « Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:37 am
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by Kevin W Betz » Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:12 pm

kb

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Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:37 am
Bon Ami Cake - homemade formula

Last post by Kent Smith « Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:32 pm
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by John Smith » Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:11 pm

I contacted the Faultless Starch / Bon Ami company about any stray product they may have
and the answer was the same as other members have...

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Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:32 pm
Trying to figure out this glass process

Last post by Kent Smith « Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:23 pm
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by alan giberson » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:57 pm

These signs we in Cleveland's Union Station. I am trying to figure out how they were made. The textured part does not seem to be acid etched, but...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:23 pm
Sketchbook

Last post by Danny Baronian « Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:34 pm

by Danny Baronian » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:34 pm

Sketchbooks, check this artists sketchbook in Russia:

Amazing!

Have a sketchbook? Post it here!

Danny

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Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:34 pm
How to Learn Gold Leaf

Last post by Andrew Lawrence « Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:06 am

by Andrew Lawrence » Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:06 am

Made a video on the different ways in which one can learn how to gild

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Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:06 am
surface gilding...

Last post by John Smith « Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:57 am
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by vance galliher » Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:48 pm

have you ever lightly scratched the finished 23k gilded domed dimensional exterior letter with 0004 steel wool ?
to see, I did, and I think the...

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