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Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
 
Hey Guys and gals- I'm needing to buy some new gold (probably a box). I was wondering if anyone could give advice on what brand, type,etc. to buy. Please don't answer with sign gold, I have it and I hate it. Thanks for all your help.

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Rob Larkham
RL Graphic D-Sign
Chester, MA
rldsigns@aol.com
 

Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
 
I've never used no sign gold so I can't say nuttin'bout dat.

As far as gold VINYL, I use oracal for polished, Arlon for Brushed & Avery for Gold & silver leaf. I'd suggest to seal the edges of the Avery when using outdoors. You can get it at denver sign supply in Louisiana. I think I pay about $120 for 10Y. Hope this helps!

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"He who asks is a fool for 5 minutes. He who doesnt ask, remains a fool forever."
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Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
 
Hi Rob,
Call Sepp Leaf Products in NYC
800-971-7377
The last book I bought was Crocodile Brand made by Eytzinger.Had the Sepp leaf logo on the box.Its patent leaf 23K.Dont know about their loose gold..
This product seems to work well.It releases from the rouge paper just right.Its brilliant and doesnt have a lot of holidays.
Cant recall price its been a while..I rewmember it was reasonable.
Ask for a catalog when you call.They have lots of interesting products.

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Michael Boone
Sign Painter
5828 Buerman Rd.Sodus,NY 14551
Ontime @localnet.com


 

Posted by Tim Barrow (Member # 576) on :
 
You don't say what you intend to use this gold on Rob,... There are several types of leaf for several types of applications and it primarily depends on the application as to what type of gold you should purchase.Call Sepp leaf in NY they usually keep stock of just about any kind of leaf you'll need & then some ya might not need.I don't know if they are merchants here but if they aren't they advertise in just about every other sign tade periodical so a plug for the bbs might not hurt.
seppleaf.com
hope this helps ya!

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fly low...timi/NC
is,.....Tim Barrow
Barrow Art Signs
Winston-Salem,NC
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Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
 
Call Rick Glawson! Esoteric Sign Supply (310) 549-6622. Rick and Lola know everything about gold. Call them! Nice people

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Cheryl J Nordby
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[This message has been edited by cheryl nordby (edited July 21, 2001).]
 

Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
 
hey rob...

we use guisto minnetti 23k patent leaf available at art essentials of new york. i don't have the phone number here at home.

we prefer the italian gold over thte german and the japanese leaf. better burnish and color. i think everyone has their preferences. you need to try different brands and such and choose the one you like the best.

have a great one!

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Bruce Bowers
DrCAS
Signtech

"how great are His signs..."
Daniel 4:3

i am a proud supporter of this website!


 

Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
 
Thanks all for the imfo.

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Rob Larkham
RL Graphic D-Sign
Chester, MA
rldsigns@aol.com
 

Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
 
I gotta ageree with Cheryl...call Rick & Lola at Esoteric Sign Supplies!Not only will they guide you on what type of leaf you need, they will also help you with any information you need!
They are also supporters of this site!!

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Si Allen #562
La Mirada, CA. USA
(714) 521-4810
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Posted by John Arnott (Member # 215) on :
 
Rob, What ever you do, don't ever use Swift gold leaf.

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John Arnott
El Cajon CA
619 444-SIGN
signgraphics1@aol.com
 

Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
 
hey Rob, you being so close to N.Y.C...... SEPP is the only place to buy from and their catalog has more stuff then you can imagine including pearls etccc...... Art Essentials I believe are in Suffern N.Y. Rockland county or Middletown N.Y. in Orange county, call info at 914 area code for both.

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HotLines Joey Madden,47 years in the Classic Art of Pinstriping
Grants Pass, Oregon
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[This message has been edited by Joey Madden (edited July 22, 2001).]
 

Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
 
By all means call Art Essentials of New York. I use a German "Best Ducate" gold in loose, patent and glass. Don't buy a book at a time from a sign supply house, the price is double or more. Art essential's price on my last pack of loose 23k was $267. That's $13.33 per book. And you get to talk to Arnold Jacobson, who sounds like Henry Kissinger on quaaludes.

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Cam
Finest Kind Signs
256 S. Broad St.
Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379
"Award winning Signs since 1988"


 

Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
 
Hi Rob,

I just finished a job with some awesome results. I bought from Sepp the Monarch brand loose leaf gold.
I really liked it alot.

Janette

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"When Love and Skill Work Together ... Expect a Masterpiece"

Janette Balogh
Creative Studio

jbalogh@earthlink.net

 

Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
 
I'm with Cheryl and Si. Sepp Leaf Products are great people, but Rick and Lola are Letterville Merchants. Nobody knows more about gold than Rick Glawson. Give him a call or visit the Esoteric Website at http://www.esotericsignsupply.com/

If anyone is talking to Sepp Leaf Products, please invite them to setup a shop here in Letterville. It's much less expensive than a tradeshow booth. The Letterville show also runs 24/7 365 days a year! Have them mention your name when they call and we'll send you $50 towards a dinner on us.

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Steve Shortreed
144 Hill St., E.
Fergus, Ontario
Canada N1M 1G9
519-787-2673
steve@letterhead.com
ICQ 316338
www.letterhead.com/profiles/shortreed/

[This message has been edited by Steve Shortreed (edited July 22, 2001).]
 

Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
 
I would have email ya Steve but mines not working.

Understandable in regards to suppliers but Sepp and Art Essentials are only a stones throw aways from Rob and with phones, mail, shipping and the waiting time etc, and it can put a dent in ye olde pocketbook. I would have loved to see everyone using advertisers from this board but some things aren't possible and many suppliers close to home are more of a best bet.

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HotLines Joey Madden,47 years in the Classic Art of Pinstriping
Grants Pass, Oregon
Learn something......
http://members.tripod.com/Inflite
 

Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
 
You guys are all GREAT. I'm Very fortunate to have met the whole bunch. Thanks for the help and like Joey said I will probably use Sepp as they are in my back yard. I have bought some Smalts and Smiths Cream from Rick at Esoteric and you are all right. Rick is a very knowledgable guy and very helpful.
Thanks again all!

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Rob Larkham
RL Graphic D-Sign
Chester, MA
rldsigns@aol.com
 



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