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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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A history of victorian glassworks and catalouges in the U.K?

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:44 pm
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by Anthony Bennett » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:04 pm

Hi All,
I always look in wonder at the work that was made by Rawson & Evans and also the catalogues that people share on the forum.
But I have always...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:44 pm
Artist - Gordon Young - Comedy Carpet Floor, Blackpool, UK

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:11 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:05 pm

Gordon Young is a talented artist on a large scale in the UK. He recently commissioned me to make the glass that I have posted earlier (L is for...

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Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:11 pm
Sign Of The Times - Nov. 1990

Last post by Mark Summers « Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:47 pm
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by Mark Summers » Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:45 pm

Let me try this again my photos didn't come up
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I've kept this magazine since 11-90 and thought I...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:47 pm
Procedure for laying gold

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:27 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:06 pm

For a while I have been meaning to put these illustrations up to show the layout and procedure to laying goldleaf. Everyone here has there way of...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:27 am
Handlettering websites

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:45 pm
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by Jeroen Koning » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:45 am

Hello all,

Let me introduce myself on this forum. I am Jeroen Koning, graphic designer and run my own design studio De Aesthetische Dienst (The...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:45 pm
Esoteric sign supply

Last post by Mike Jackson « Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:36 am
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:51 pm

I was going through my business card archive and found a Esoteric sign supply card. Thought I'd do a shearch for the name

Fine gold sign company...

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Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:36 am
What's a "Conclave"

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:20 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:57 pm

Well....It's ah secret or confidential meeting of glass sign gilders. Just looking at photos from 2006. Lot of memories.

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:20 pm
Wheel of Fortune

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:30 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:25 pm

Thanks to my good friend and fellow glass sign gilder John Studden for giving me the opportunity to recreate a complete set of reverse glass pieces...

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Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:30 pm
P.C. Wright & Son . Signwriters, England

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:34 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:34 pm

Back in March I had workshop with a talented signwriter by the name of Andrew Wright who owns with his dad a sign company at Pinewood Studios in...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:34 am
Good deal on CF cards

Last post by Mike Jackson « Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:58 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:35 pm

B&H Photo and Video has a great price on San Disk 32 Gig, 600x Compact Flash cards if anyone here happens to be interested. The link above shows them...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:58 pm
Goodman Properties Piece

Last post by Susan Banasky « Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:04 pm
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by Jerry Berg » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:25 pm

I just delivered this today and installed it. Who would have thought a real estate business would want a glass piece.
They are located inside of a...

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Last post by Susan Banasky
Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:04 pm
Who Made This ?

Last post by Rick Sacks « Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:24 pm
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by Rick Sacks » Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:52 am

This was someone's contribution to the Conclave in '87 and we can't remember who.

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Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:24 pm
Commonwealth Varnish Co- Free varnish

Last post by Mike Jackson « Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:42 am
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by Frank Betoulaud » Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:36 pm

Hello all,

I'm the person who bought the rights/formulas from Rick Glawsons heirs.

I bought the company because it was a hundred years old and from...

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Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:42 am
How hot is Marbeling and Woodgraining over there?

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:06 am
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by erik winkler » Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:03 am

Since the Dutch forests have been cut down during the middleages and all the used wood sincethen had to be imported from abroad, wood has been...

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Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:06 am
Glass in the round

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:01 pm
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by Danny Baronian » Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:49 am

I've passed by this shop nearby, but it's always been closed... until my last trip to the town. The outside looks unique in not only looks, but it's...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:01 pm
Titanic Letterheads 2012

Last post by Dan Seese « Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:36 am
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by James Kelly » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:54 am

We will be hosting a Letterheads event in July 2012 just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland. The name of the event will be Titanic Letterheads &...

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Last post by Dan Seese
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:36 am
DIY Chrome kit

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:20 pm
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by Ismael Alvarado » Sun May 23, 2010 11:52 am

Ok guys I will be writing this How to with the purpose of leading the people interested in this subject to a starting point, by no means this is a...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:20 pm
Type and fashion

Last post by Robare M. Novou « Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:58 am
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by Carol » Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:18 pm

Here's a link you might enjoy.
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Last post by Robare M. Novou
Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:58 am
Sandblaster for glue chipping

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:40 pm
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by Richard McKinley » Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:49 pm

I found (or rather rediscovered) an old text on sandblasting, etching and other glass treatments. The glue chipping section states "Apply resit and...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:40 pm
Signs Of The Times - Nov. 1990

Last post by Mark Summers « Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:32 pm

by Mark Summers » Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:32 pm

I've kept this magazine since 11-90 and thought I would share the cover and some
insights from various individuals. Some of you will already...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:32 pm
Finished Embossed Cigar Glass

Last post by Mike Jackson « Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:53 pm
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by Bill DeBekker » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:33 pm

The Artwork is based upon a Monogram Cigar Label I have then Redrew/digitized along with some LHF lettering on parts that I couldn't decipher from my...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:53 pm
a project or 2

Last post by cam bortz « Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:49 am
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by Doug Bernhardt » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:34 pm

Just needed to add how much I'm enjoying reading all the posts here as well. Summer is such a busy time for us all and it's difficult to find time...

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Last post by cam bortz
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:49 am
Gilding incised lettering in stone

Last post by Kent Smith « Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:01 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:21 pm

Looking for any tips on doing gold leaf work on lettering that has been sandblasted into stone. This is for a job that has already been sandblasted...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:01 pm
Gilded yard sign

Last post by joe cieslowski « Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:43 am
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by Pat Welter » Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:26 pm

This is the sign we installed today. The landscaping is not completed. The raised letters, lilacs and hands are all hand cut and carved HDU The sign...

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Last post by joe cieslowski
Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:43 am
Classic Barnum font

Last post by Bill Masters « Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:37 pm
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by Bill Masters » Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:27 pm

Does anyone know where I can find the Barnum Classic font like the one in the Gemini catalog, someone installed those letters on his building
and now...

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Last post by Bill Masters
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:37 pm
Lincoln Highway mural number 19. . . Oswego, IL

Last post by Jay Allen « Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:26 pm
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by Jay Allen » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:50 pm

Number 19 is now installed in Oswego, IL - a tribute to a the Boy Scouts and their installation of 3,300 LH markers along the entire length of the...

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Last post by Jay Allen
Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:26 pm
A Few Photos

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:04 am
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by Bruce Buckley » Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:28 pm

Hello, all!

I must say I deeply enjoy reading everyone's posts and have learned much from all those who love this work as much as I do. Just thought...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:04 am
Layers article in SignCraft

Last post by Bob Sauls « Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:25 pm

by Bob Sauls » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:25 pm

Mr. Mike
I thank you for your article in SC. It was concise and easily understood. I have a basic, working knowledge of PSD. I am really looking...

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Last post by Bob Sauls
Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:25 pm
Keith Knecht's Farewell Celebration

Last post by erik winkler « Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:39 am
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by oatis » Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:49 pm

Everybody:

Our brother, mentor and great friend Keith Knecht is hosting a Farewell Celebration. Keith has endured many serious health challenges in...

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Last post by erik winkler
Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:39 am
tire safety (when traveling to your next job)

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:35 am
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by Patrick Mackle » Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:02 pm

This could be considered a little off topic, (thus the job reference) but it is something important that I want all of my friends to know. It...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:35 am
Danny Cooke film

Last post by Pat Welter « Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:26 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:07 pm

Hope you don't mind me sharing this film on here Mike, just thought you guy's would appreciate Danny's creative filming about a diver from our area....

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Last post by Pat Welter
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:26 am
gold leaf workshop

Last post by Raymond Chapman « Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:56 am
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by noelbweber » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:47 pm

Yes folks we're at it again. Professor John Studden, and Noel B. Weber will be teaching a three day Gold Leaf workshop October 6,7,8. in Boise Idaho....

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Last post by Raymond Chapman
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:56 am
Rawson and Evans on Archive.org on PDF

Last post by Leo Calleros « Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:12 pm
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by Leo Calleros » Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:10 am

Saw this today, did a search and didnt see it posted. Sorry if its a re-post.

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Last post by Leo Calleros
Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:12 pm
New Smith Tip

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:50 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:23 pm

Just had a new batch of Tips made with new maroon boxes and also a new brass strip at the base hiding the hairs from site.
Inproving the design of...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:50 pm
First glue chip

Last post by Roderick Treece « Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:15 pm
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by Matthew Bryan » Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:47 pm

This is my first glue chip. My kids and myself did this last December as a gift for the wife. It was a very fun experience with them. We made the...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:15 pm
How and where to sell gold leaf skewings?

Last post by Roderick Treece « Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:03 pm
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by Bill Riedel » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:35 am

With all the hype on selling gold jewelry which is 16 or 18kt, why can't we sell our 23kt gold leaf? The only place that I found will only take...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:03 pm
Inspirational Artwork -Modern street.

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:02 am

by Anthony Bennett » Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:02 am

Just last week, the City Council of Bristol United Kingdom decided to take a leaf out of Melbourne,Australia's book and make a run down street in the...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:02 am
Victoria and Albert Museum , London glass

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:08 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:57 pm

I had the opportunity to make this reverse glass sign panel for the uk's top Londom Museum the V and A. The show which runs from the 5th August for...

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Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:08 pm
Mica and acid source

Last post by Mike Jackson « Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:45 am
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by Matthew Bryan » Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:37 pm

Hello all,
I was wondering if you can point me in the correction direciton of purchaseing medium and large Mica stone along with some acid. If they...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:45 am
Quick rubbing varnish.

Last post by Kim Ross « Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:22 pm
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by Leo Calleros » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:51 am

I missed out on the Ebay sale. I was out of town working and didnt have time to be on the computer. mailed the guy and he told me maybe next year, oh...

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Last post by Kim Ross
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:22 pm
venture tape

Last post by James Warwick « Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:00 am
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by John Frankel » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:18 am

Where and who sells this product, Venture Tape sandblast resist 4 ml.

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Last post by James Warwick
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:00 am
Screen fabric

Last post by John Studden « Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:57 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:55 pm

Just curious. What type screen fabric are glass gold folks using for backing up gold with Gilder's Black? Have been using 12XX to 20XX (200)...

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Last post by John Studden
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:57 pm
Web Site Links

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by Roderick Treece » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:58 pm

If you have a web site and you want more traffic to it one easy thing to do is have good quality links to other realivent sites. If you have a links...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:58 pm
Harry Malicoat

Last post by Tony Segale « Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:32 pm
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by ericmalicoat » Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:06 am

I am sorry to say that my father passed away today. After surviving a motorcycle accident a couple weeks ago, he had a blood clot get to his brain at...

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Last post by Tony Segale
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:32 pm
A flash from the past: Pencil Hardness Scale

Last post by Ron Berlier « Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:27 am
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by Mike Jackson » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:01 pm

Some people here might get a kick out of this link. Back when I was taking drafting in high school, (before Autocad) we had to use the right grade of...

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Last post by Ron Berlier
Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:27 am
Mica Magaritas

Last post by Bill DeBekker « Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:27 am
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by Bill DeBekker » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:39 pm

First you start with 10 pounds of raw Mica..

Shave off manageable chunks and put in blender (Purchased at goodwill for $1.50) Blend for 45 seconds...

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Last post by Bill DeBekker
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:27 am
Lincoln Highway mural number 18 . . . Morrison, IL

Last post by bob gamache « Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:11 pm
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by Jay Allen » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:58 pm

Well . . . except for border work by the always consistent Joe Marshall, I painted this one also in its entirety.

I did this pictorial tribute to...

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Last post by bob gamache
Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:11 pm
Another New Guy

Last post by Anthony Bennett « Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:46 am
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by kevin klein » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:43 pm

Hello everyone. I just fiund this site yesterday and figured it's about time I get on one.
I've been hand lettering since the late eighties, then...

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Last post by Anthony Bennett
Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:46 am
Boise Gold Leaf Workshop

Last post by bob gamache « Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:59 pm
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by John Studden » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:53 pm

Noel Weber & myself will be hosting an October Workshop on the 5th, 6th & 7th at Classic Design Studio in Boise, anyone interested can contact us at...

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Last post by bob gamache
Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:59 pm
Brilliant Cut glass Signs

Last post by Ingrid Mager « Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:46 pm
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by DAVE SMITH » Mon Oct 03, 2005 1:00 pm

Finally got round to posting some photo's here. This cut glass piece is in a pub in Truro ,Cornwall ,UK It's all brilliant cut and wheel polished...

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Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:46 pm

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