hi everyone, i'm a beginning sign painter and this is my first post to the bullboard. i just got a job doing window lettering and was wondering if anyone could give me any tips as i have never done any window lettering. the lettering will be the hours and name of shop, not the big fluorescent stuff. should i use one shot? is this kind of work usually done on the inside of the window? if so should i back up the one shot with japan like in gilding? thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me!!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Welcome. The lettering with 1-Sot on the inside of the glass will hold up the best. It is imperitive that the glass be clean. There is no need for clearcoating it. Do a sample blob to make sure the color will work with any possible tint in the glass. Have fun with it.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Remember to make yourself a reverse pattern to put on the front of the glass. It makes a job like this so much easier. I also "cheat" with fine-line tape to get nice straight edges. Remember that the round letters are bigger than the straight ones tho. Sounds like a fun job! Love...Jill
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
You might consider a couple test trys on your own front door or window...just to see what works. I don't hand letter, but I've watched Bill do it for years. I'v noticed some colors work better than others (more opaque, I think). If you tried it before hand, you might look more like you know what you are doing when you show up to do it for the customer. Bill used to letter on a piece of glass at night for practice and in the morning when it was dry, razor blade it off and it was ready to practice on again that night. That is how he learned to letter. He says if you can do a nice letter on glass, you can do it on about any substrate. Those other hints above are great advice too. AND get yourself to a real live meet! You will learn more than you can imagine and have some of the most patient, knowledgeable instructors you will ever find AND have fun while you're at it! Look over to your left in that black panel at "Future Meets" and find one in your area, price range or near your far away family so you can go see them and write it off as a business trip! ....and WELCOME to Letterville! Posted by Rovelle W. Gratz (Member # 4404) on :
Brown quills work easier on glass. The hairs are softer.
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