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nice one stroke lettering

Last post by Tony Segale « Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:59 pm

by Tony Segale » Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:59 pm

found this, post here for your entertainment

nice example of one stroke hand lettering,
before the four letter 'f' word entered the picture

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Last post by Tony Segale
Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:59 pm
Pub sign Book by Paul Corballis

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:24 pm
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by Terry Colley » Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:01 pm

Just been having a sort through my library and I have a spare copy of Pub signs by Paul Corballis, this is one of the best books on pub signs that I...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:24 pm
A different kind of lettering

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:28 pm
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by Danny Baronian » Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:02 am

Found this on a blog recently, and found this interesting:

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:28 pm
new mural, with a bit of hand lettering

Last post by Larry White « Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:53 am
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by Tony Segale » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:46 am

Just finished a new 4' x 16' mural with an official unveiling last Friday,
posted here for your viewing pleasure.

CarngMural700.jpg

Everybody's...

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Last post by Larry White
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:53 am
Lettering noob looking for pointers

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:54 am
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by Justin Morken » Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:14 am

Hi all!

I guess I'll tell you a little about myself. By day, I pay the bills as the technical arts director for a large church in my community. That...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:54 am
The Aultman Taylor decal project

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:30 am
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by Rick Janzen » Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:21 am

A while back, I was commissioned to re-create an historic decal that was used on farm equipment back at the turn of the century. There was very...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:30 am
1868 Aetna Insurance Reverse Painted Glass & Abalone Shell

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:20 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:51 am

Someone might like to buy this piece, Chicago area! looks like alot of work in this panel.
here is the link.

good luck!

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:20 am
Copper?

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:40 am
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by Ron Berlier » Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:15 am

Has anyone seen the new detective program 'Copper' on the BBC channel? It's time period is mid 1800s in New York City and there are a lot of street...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:40 am
Fedex declared value scam

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:37 am
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:28 pm

If any of you ever ships with Fedex and declares values over 1000.00 you may be getting charged for insurance that does not exsist. If any of your...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:37 am
"ageing" letters on glass

Last post by BruceJackson « Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:40 am
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by Site Man » Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:00 pm

OLD FORUM POSTS

Posted by Lee Littlewood on November 18, 2003

The job is 10 inscriptions on inside of windows, all with the same logo but...

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Last post by BruceJackson
Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:40 am
Andrew Grundon. Cornwall, England

Last post by Dan Seese « Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:14 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:08 am

A friend of mine called Andrew Grundon is a sign writer from Wadebridge in Cornwall,here in England. Earlier this year he did an interview with one...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:14 pm
G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Last post by Dan Seese « Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:34 pm
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by Larry White » Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:39 am

I just finished up this request to replicate this old
victorian era trade card into a reverse glass sign.

Came out pretty good, truth be told....

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Last post by Dan Seese
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:34 pm
Just Checking In

Last post by Larry White « Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:42 pm
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by Simon Morris » Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:32 pm

Just to say Hi as the newest member of the site, and what an impressive place it is too!

I'm completely new to the reverse glass techniques (and...

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Last post by Larry White
Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:42 pm
sign writing and glass embossing; book

Last post by Terry Colley « Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:59 am
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by Terry Colley » Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:43 am

Hi all
sign writing and glass embossing; a complete practical manual of the art. by james callingham
Has anyone got this book ? Is it worth getting?...

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Last post by Terry Colley
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:59 am
Deadman Meet 2012

Last post by Kelly Thorson « Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:35 pm
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by Ron Percell » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:35 am

Got back from Larry White "Deadman" Meet and had a great time.

Took some time on the last day to do a video walk through for those who couldn't make...

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Last post by Kelly Thorson
Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:35 pm
Color Lithography

Last post by Pat Welter « Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:46 pm
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by Larry White » Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:40 pm

Found this film on the Huntington Library's collection of old lithography pieces.

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Last post by Pat Welter
Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:46 pm
Brush Trimming

Last post by Bill Ames « Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:10 pm

by Bill Ames » Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:10 pm

I need to get finer lines than the 10/0 Princeton Select Scriptliner brushes I can find locally will make. I'm wary of buying a brush online since I...

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Last post by Bill Ames
Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:10 pm
Gilding a cast aluminum plaque

Last post by Keith Margis « Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:00 pm
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by Keith Margis » Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:04 pm

Hi, I'm going to be gilding the raised lettering on a cast aluminum plaque. I'm pretty inexperienced with gold leaf and would appreciate any...

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Last post by Keith Margis
Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:00 pm
London Olympics

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:51 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:03 am

Not sure about the rest of the readers here, but I love to watch all I can of the Olympics.
It is riveting drama. Real drama—not scripted "reality...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:51 pm
American Sign Museum

Last post by Chris Tytler « Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:00 pm
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by Doug Bernhardt » Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:31 pm

Hi all....Just got back from seeing the American Sign Museum's grand opening in Cinci this past weekend, and had a few things that might be of...

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Last post by Chris Tytler
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:00 pm
vinyl removal

Last post by Kent Smith « Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:19 am
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by Aaron Aziz » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:46 pm

Hey what do you guys charge as an hourly rate for cleaning and removal of old decals from a service truck?

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Last post by Kent Smith
Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:19 am
On wall

Last post by Mike Faig « Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:17 am
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by RomainCaugant » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:23 am

Hi, I'm Romain, from south France. I'm a graphic designer, specialised in font designing, and i've been asked to paint sign on a bar/restaurant, but...

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Last post by Mike Faig
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:17 am
glass etching

Last post by bernie clites « Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:32 am
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by Aaron Aziz » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:15 pm

I was just wondering if anyone has used just regular plotter cut vinyl as sandblasting mask for frosting glass, and what kind of results you had?...

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Last post by bernie clites
Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:32 am
Artists brush and acrilyc .

Last post by Aaron Taylor « Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:30 am
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by Doug Christie » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:22 pm

......I bought a HJ paint brush the other day. Here's a description of it. "Squirrel hairs are highly absorbent, with an excellent point for fine...

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Last post by Aaron Taylor
Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:30 am
paintn mask & gold size

Last post by John Studden « Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:01 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:06 pm

Has anybody used to a plotter cut paint mask to apply a detailed design of gold size or after the size and leaf has been applied over the gold to...

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Last post by John Studden
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:01 pm
Lincoln Highway mural number 24 - Batavia, IL

Last post by Jay Allen « Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:35 pm

by Jay Allen » Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:35 pm

Number 24 is about to be installed in Batavia, IL

This one tells another story about trolley cars . . . and their eventual demise due to the...

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Last post by Jay Allen
Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:35 pm
Dry erase makers on glass

Last post by Roderick Treece « Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:42 am
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:14 pm

I have a client that would to have a decorative glass background to use as a dry erase board. Can you use the same makers and erasers on glass?...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:42 am
Putting an old glass cutters lathe back in service

Last post by erik winkler « Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:10 am
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by Jim Riser » Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:13 pm

Since several of you use such equipment for your brilliant cuttings, I thought you might like to monitor the progress on this project. I picked up...

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Last post by erik winkler
Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:10 am
HF Etching on Tempered Glass

Last post by erik winkler « Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:07 am
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by Billie DeBekker » Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:34 pm

I have a client that wants me to etch/emboss an Entry way door. He already has a piece of 3/8 Tempered Glass in the door. Can I Acid emboss this with...

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Last post by erik winkler
Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:07 am
Silvering with Hand Held Triger Sprayers

Last post by Ismael Alvarado « Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:15 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Thu May 26, 2011 11:56 am
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Hi guys, its me Marvin from Nicaragua, I want to show you the coolest and the best hand held triger sprayer for those that don't have a Silvering gun...
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Last post by Ismael Alvarado
Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:15 pm
SIGN SUBSTRATES

Last post by Doug Christie « Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:43 pm
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by Doug Christie » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:31 pm

As I'm a complete nube at this here sign writing business and eager to learn as much as I can in as short a time as possible, I humbly ask you for...

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Last post by Doug Christie
Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:43 pm
hand lettering... still keeps on giving

Last post by Tony Segale « Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:49 pm
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by Tony Segale » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:22 pm

Stick with the hand lettering, and it can stand by you more and more, everyday, like a friend.

And you can expertly ( not shamelessly) promote all...

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Last post by Tony Segale
Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:49 pm
Ron Percell

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:17 pm
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by Doug Christie » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:11 am

What's Ron Percell doing? I know he's making a sign, but at the beginning he is using a hand held device with a electric cord. It sparks as he go's...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:17 pm
Prismatic Copper Leaf on Glass

Last post by Dan Seese « Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:03 pm
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by Dan Seese » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:46 am

Things have been pretty quiet here on the forum. Hopefully that's an indication that people are busy with jobs and don't have time to check in here!...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:03 pm
Shading

Last post by Doug Christie « Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:47 am
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by Doug Christie » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:47 pm

Can you all tell me how, or point me in a direction, where I can learn the techniques used in painting or in particular, shading with reverse glass....

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Last post by Doug Christie
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:47 am
Toronto Restroom Sign

Last post by bob gamache « Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:33 pm
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by bob gamache » Fri May 11, 2012 3:52 pm

I thought you guys would get a kick out of this..........I was in Toronto Canada this past week gilding a window. I went into an old local coffee...

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Last post by bob gamache
Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:33 pm
Angel Gilding.

Last post by Doug Christie « Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:59 pm
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by Doug Christie » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:52 am

I did my first glass sign with glue chipping and Angel Gilding a couple of weeks ago and I must say, it's more difficult than I had imagined. I think...

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Last post by Doug Christie
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:59 pm
Lynda.com recommendation

Last post by Leo Calleros « Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:04 pm
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by Dan Seese » Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:47 pm

Mike has mentioned Lynda.com several times in the past.

About a month ago I decided to look into it and discovered a storehouse of knowlege I've...

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Last post by Leo Calleros
Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:04 pm
Doc

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by Carol » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:33 pm

I saw that little calendar on the opening page saying No Birthdays today. I think there is one. Doc Welty. Happy Birthday Doc. :evil:

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Last post by Carol
Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:33 pm
LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:18 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:52 am

Sony sent me the completed album cover I made for John Mayer. Something about these old LPs and the quality to them.
so much nicer than a cd case....

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:18 am
New Member

Last post by Doug Christie « Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:24 am
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by Doug Christie » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:45 am

Hi all. Just stopping by to say hello and give a brief description of myself and where I'm trying go. I was injured in a truck wreck a couple of...

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Last post by Doug Christie
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:24 am
New Member - Checkin In

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:18 pm
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by Sean Gallagher » Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:38 am

Hello all,
I've been a lurker to this forum for quite a while now,
I wanna thank you all for the great information and inspirations.
I'm a sign...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:18 pm
High Heat front surface Mirror

Last post by Lee Littlewood « Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:43 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:28 pm

a new Hope for High Heat Temp Spray On Chrome, this time over plain old steel tubing instead of stainless steel, new high heat baseocat... seems like...

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Last post by Lee Littlewood
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:43 pm
Storing 1 Shot Paint

Last post by ericmalicoat « Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:21 pm
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by Aaron Aziz » Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:16 pm

I would like to store one shot paint in a clear plastic paint bottle such as "apple barrel" paint comes in. Does anybody know if this will degrade...

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Last post by ericmalicoat
Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:21 pm
New web site Cedros Avenue Signs

Last post by Dan Seese « Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:27 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:04 pm

Cedros avenue is a chic design district in Solana Beach, San Diego. One of my clients owns one whole block of the district. I've been fortunate to...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:27 pm
Toughened glass

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:08 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu May 31, 2012 1:47 pm

Hi Everyone. I have a question concerning the black two part epoxy nazdar paint ADE 52. I’m painting this two part ink directly onto toughened glass...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:08 am
The Ultimate Garage Sale

Last post by Robare M. Novou « Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:20 am

by Robare M. Novou » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:20 am

RMN

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Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:20 am
old photo

Last post by BruceJackson « Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:35 am
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by Doug Bernhardt » Tue May 15, 2012 9:36 pm

This photo was forwarded to me by Mr. Oatis several weeks ago....

is another of the great photos from shorpy. They have large sections of pictures...

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Last post by BruceJackson
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:35 am
Album cover critic

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:17 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Wed May 16, 2012 3:19 am

A fan of John Mayers work sent me this link.

interesting critic, reminds me of a slimmer version of Boris Johnson, London's Mayor! at least they...

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Last post by erik winkler
Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:17 am
un-oiling oiled water brushes

Last post by David Slade « Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:50 pm
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by David Slade » Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:43 pm

I accidentally oiled two sables that were supposed to be water based brushes. I tried several things but they won't hold a load of water color...

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Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:50 pm

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