Peace, Bob
Posted by Brian Scargill (Member # 2258) on :
Hi Bob, Great looking sign, hope it brings you lots of new business, love it !! How did you get the metalic finish on the chisel blade - looks fabulous.
Brian.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Beautiful yet I would add a little brighter color to the leafed outlined lettering for a more defined look
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Nice/.....very nice Is that smalts in the background? Tell us how you built it.
Posted by John Arnott (Member # 215) on :
Now "THAT" shows what you do best!
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Very NICE Bob!
-grampa dan
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
If that sign doesn't bring in more business, I'll eat my hat. First class quality work.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Thanks all.
Bench top scroll saw to cut the letters.
Router table with round over bit to round the letters.
Lots of chisel, rasp, file, and sandpaper work to make the letter look just right.
Chisel, paintbrush, pencil and banner are hand carved/shaped with chisles/rasps/files.
Border cut on the tablesaw.
Background is medium tuft's blue smalt.
Chisel is painted with aluminum heatpaint. I used aluminum leaf on the chisel on the other sign, but it was too shiney, so I used aluminum paint on this one. Has a nice soft look. Time will tell on how the chisel paint holds-up.
Thanks for the compliments.
Peace, Bob
[ November 20, 2013, 07:07 PM: Message edited by: Bob Kaschak ]
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Good job, Bob.
That's what I like.......turning out beautiful work like that, basically with hand tools, elbow grease, and natural, God-given talent!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Beautiful!
Posted by Shirley Carron (Member # 2446) on :
Lovely sign, Bob! Very eye catching. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Dan Antonelli (Member # 86) on :
Love the layout and colors!
Posted by Mikes Mischeif (Member # 1744) on :
Is this wood or HDU?
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Super nice...when I'm designing I often zoom out about 50% or even more to get a better feel for how the compositional elements and colors are working together...and at 50% this one passes the test with flying colors...great job.
[ November 20, 2013, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: Rusty Bradley ]
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Great work!
Posted by Brian Oliver (Member # 2019) on :
Very nice, Bob.
What are the dimensions?
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Made from HDU.
24" x 45"
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
That will get you work for sure. Great looking sign.
Posted by Preston McCall (Member # 351) on :
Fabulous work! Hope it helps.
Posted by Ricardo Davila (Member # 3854) on :
OUTSTANDING WORK !
RD
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Bob...Is the picture you posted a computer rendering of the intended result? Or is it an actual photo of the final sign?
It looks like the computer version to me because of the way the shadows fall.
If it is the computer generated version...I would agree with Joey..everything is strong and solid, except the "gold leaf" wording..that part needs a stronger look, probably via a stronger outline?
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Nice job Bob! How do you feel about doing a step by step on the smalts process. I'm willing to bet there are some newbies lurking that haven't got a clue. Are the materials still readily available?
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Man that is awesome!!! What Materials did you use? and it looks about 6 ft wide if the slats are 6" that is....
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
Yes Bob, Steve is correct. I would benefit greatly by a smaltz tutorial.
Posted by John Moritz (Member # 34341) on :
Very nice craftsmanship and a great design. I love the way those tools add so much dimension to everything. The smalt is a really nice touch too. As John said it really shows what you do best.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Thanks all.
The sign is all HDU about 45" wide.
The finish is acrylic latex.
As far as smalts...remember "glitter and glue" in school? Same basic concept.
The smalts (crushed glass that does not break into sharp shards), is sprinkled onto a thick layer of glue/paint adheasive.
The traditional adheasive is "Hold Fast Oil", also called "Smith's Cream" ( a thick, clear, gooey, honey-like substance), that only cures when mixed with alkyd paint (oil based paint).
The Smith's Cream was mixed with blue One Shot paint, to about 2/3 Smith's Cream, and 1/3 One Shot. (2:1 ratio)
The mixture was spread on the flat background fairly thick. (keep the sign flat). Spread it on thick enough that if the sign were vertical, it would run, but not too thick to make puddles.
I then drilled about 20 each 5/16" holes in the bottom of a large soup can for a "shaker."
The smalts is then sprinkled onto the wet adheasive until it is completely covered. Avoid trying to put all of the smalt on at one time, or it could clump-up. When the smalt is sprinkled on a little at a time, it seems to cover more smoothly.
Allow the smalt mix to dry at least 24 hours (48-72 is better). Then dump the excess off. What's left behind, should be a nice, even layer of smalt.
Aside from looking nice, the smalt will help to protect its own adheasive, thus adding longevitly.
Plain old oil based paint will work in a pinch, but I would recommend mixing with Smith's Cream.
Use a color paint that matches, or enhances, or changes the color smalts you are using. Good creativity.
The smalts in this case was "Tuft's Blue Medium."
All of the supplies can be purchased at Letterhead Sign Supply (a merchant here on Letterville, and great people).
I hope that all made sense.
Peace, Bob
[ November 22, 2013, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: Bob Kaschak ]
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Bob Did you apply the smaltz before you attached the tools and lettering panel? It is beautiful!
Diane
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Bob Did you apply the smaltz before you attached the tools and lettering panel? It is beautiful!
