Carrington's Fine Wines ----------------------------------------------- Helen and I were walking around downtown Nevada City when we came up to Mr.Carrington standing in front of his business. I've been passing by his store front many times, but never went in. His front door had an engraved sign scotch taped to the glass. It looked real bad.
Nevada City, California is a town that was founded in the early eighteen hundreds. It's in the heart of the Gold Rush, and the town reflects it with rich Victorian architecture.
I asked if I do some lettering on his front door. He was quite interested, and listened while I went further into my sale. The first thing I suggested was Gold Leaf. I was pushing for gold real hard, and to my surprise, he agreed to a $1,150 price tag. The door measured out to be 26"X 60". The glass guy called it a "Lami" or safety glass, so I ordered it 1/4" thick, and brought it home.
The photo below is on step #5 or #6, I'm not sure which. So far, I've etched, glass glue chipped, screenprinted, and Mirror (water) gilded the glass for the front of his establishment.
I've been taking numerous photos during various stages of this project, and detailed notes of the process to do this type of glass work.
"Do you wanna see more pics? Would you like me to continue? Should I do a detailed step by step from the beginning?"
"I don't want to do this, *unless* you guys/gals show some interest, ask questions, and just get envolved. And also for the veterans to step foward with some tricks of their own."
"I hope this goes well" --Richard Bustamante
Posted by Richard Bustamante (Member # 370) on :
"Just a little teaser."
Posted by Jed Pedersen (Member # 2344) on :
Richard,
Great work! I'm all for a step by step, especially when it comes to glass and gold. It's an area that I have a real interest in, it's rare in my area and I would jump at a chance to learn some more.
Jed
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
Real interested here. I wish that type of post would frequent this little town. Thanks
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
AB-SO-TIVELY would like to see the step by step.
Posted by E. Balch (Member # 3545) on :
Of course, I'd love to learn more about glue chipping and gilding. I was going to drive 1500 miles to learn about it but then we had to fix the truck...
ernie
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Ricardo, you and Helen should go for downtown walks more often! The stepbystep shots and description are surely welcome. Do you really think the penny adds much to the value? Taking down the engraved sign and doing something that speaks of quality and committment is improving our planet. Thank you.
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Ricardo,
Would really appreciate/enjoy a step by step. Gents I work for started out as true brush and paint letterheads. Great talent that got sidetracked into too much vinyl. One is a terrific salesman, the other a great artist who has let his skills be absorbed by Omega almost exclusively. No insult intended, it pays the rent)
Have been able to wake up his talent to a point. Shop has all the equipment/talent to do almost any high end, quality signage. New sign ordinance requires all signage to be historically correct throughout "Historic District" of town. No other sign company is touching the historic style entry work. Or the old time upper floor window gilding work.
Please do the step by step. I am sure most here would really appreciate it...
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Richard, Please excuse the use of "Ricardo", picked up from Rick's post. Did not presume to use nick that I am not familiar with you enough to use. Sorry...Should have re read your original post.
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
A step by step would be so bienvenue!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
I'd be very interested. Thanks for the offer Richard! Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Go for it Richard...
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Absolutely!
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Oh yea, I love step-by-steps!!
Bring it on!!
Posted by Richard Bustamante (Member # 370) on :
"How`about another teaser?"
The photo below shows the glass as it's ready for the 12Kt "white" gold. Step #12 involves meticulous hand lettering, in reverse, using One-shot Quick gold size.
"I don't know???? Ten people? Two of which I know for sure they already know how. I see the "new comer" id numbers, what is it? Three thousand something?" ...and if you haven't posted before, nows your chance."
"You'll have to do better than that!"
--Richard Bustamante
Posted by pcbytes (Member # 1444) on :
Nice! I would love to learn how to do this please make up a step by step. It would be greatly appreciated. Posted by Jeffrey Vrstal (Member # 2271) on :
I'd like to see it!
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Oh c'mon Richard, You know there's hundreds if not thousands of us out here just dyin' to see how its done.
Absolutely stunning work, entirely fitting with the enterprise and the locale. Posted by Bill Biggs (Member # 18) on :
Count me in Richard, Being one who has done a step by step, I know it needs a lot of encouragement. Very Beautiful Work, Richard. So as they say, Just Do it! Count me for 5 as I will assure five folks at my shop will benefit from it. Bill PS: the very last job my dad helped me do, before he retired, was a gourmet food shop with a glass door. the door had polished bevils on the glass and we did mat centered lettering and design. He talked of etching and glue chipping, but we had to do it on location, so I missed part of that lesson. When those folks closed that shop, they took the door glass with them.
Posted by Chuck Churchill (Member # 68) on :
With the 5 from Bill I think we have doubled the number of "show us more" votes in the last 4 hours. Keep in mind Richard that for every person that posts here there are 10 that lurk and watch.
Posted by coop (Member # 504) on :
I'll come out from "lurking" and say YES let's see a step-by-step. Or if not, just tell me how you glue chipped the glass vertically. Or was it done and then installed later?
Posted by Ed Ryall (Member # 3221) on :
EH I'm a large fellow, so when I say please proceed it should count as two. I have picked up some gold leaf on sale, thinking I would like to try it sometime in the future. I guess the future is comeing quickly,I hope...please.x2
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
We'd be more than honoured to see a step by step like this here in Letterville Richard. If it's ok with you, we'll make sure it is saved and available for future Letterheads.
I'm going to share the BB "visit stats" for the month of February. You can see that there are several people that seldom post, but still read the Letterville BullBoard on a daily basis. There are even a few Residents that choose not to post. Don't make us beg anymore. Bring on the step by step.
Posted by Kristie Byrnes (Member # 3510) on :
I'm interested!
Posted by Richard Bustamante (Member # 370) on :
"Ok! Wow! Even got the mayor interested."
This evening I did the last step, which was screen printing a 1/8" black border and drop shadow. The project took a little over thirty hours, since Thursday. The layout, design, and patterns also took an additional day. I'm collating all the photos, and uploading them to my web.
"Thank you for your support. Some of my techniques are unorthodox, and I would like the veterans to step foward, and please explain the traditional ways."
Step One; Layout & Design (coming soon)
--Richard Bustamante
Posted by Lewis Richards (Member # 3641) on :
Great, and please do more steps. Lew Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Waiting with anticipation, Richard.
Posted by Bruce & Deb Newton (Member # 2312) on :
Richard,
It takes a lot for me to post, but I read the Bullboard almost everyday. I'm one of the statistics.
Can't wait to see the step by step.
Thanks for sharing
Bruce
Posted by Real Mercier (Member # 362) on :
I too am one of those people who don't post a lot but check-in very often. I am more of a hobbyist than a sign painter. Mostly I do glass etching and been toying with learning gold leaf. A step by step would definately be welcome with me.
Real Mercier
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
I hadn't read this post. I was going to ask questions but did a search and got my answer. Would be nice to get more of this glass work step by step. Nice work!
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Richard i'm impressed and looking forward to seeing step by step.there are some great mirrors with beveled edges at the flea market for sale .they have dome tops and 1/4" thick.great for this procedure.
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