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- Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Question on Cypress
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2486
Re: Question on Cypress
Like you I was interested in Cypres because it's good for outside. The reason being is the fibers are interlocking keeping cracks down to a minimum. I have about three hundred bd ft. of 12 quarter that's been setting for about two years. I hesitate using it because it's very fuzzy and soft as balsa....
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Warping & cupping on my latest project
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5719
Re: Warping & cupping on my latest project
Let me back up for a moment. As far back as the sixteenth century, artists were painting on Oak panels. Back then they were using old, weak, no good Hide Glue. But the panels are with us today. And they all had back supports, cleats. I'm not fond of gluing plywood as a backing. That's a guarantee fo...
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:02 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: wood filler for exterior sign
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6683
Re: wood filler for exterior sign
Bobo, No matter how many buscuits or how good the glue, it will always show a crack with time. The technique that will solve the problem if carbon fiber laid up with epoxy. Another option, if the scarf joint is too difficult, is to open up the edges with a V bit and filling with epoxy, then lay up w...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:34 am
- Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: wood filler for exterior sign
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6683
Re: wood filler for exterior sign
Bobo, This is about a difficult problem as an artist can have. Even if you get a beautiful solution for now the boards will continue to move. That means there will be a crack later on. The best joint for this kind of work is a Scarf Joint. I'd then cover the seam with a 2" strip of Kevlar and epoxy....
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:56 pm
- Forum: PhotoVCarve - General
- Topic: Vcarve finishing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3806
Re: Vcarve finishing.
That's right a full coat of shellac is best. Then I give the letters a coat coat of the same color as the background. This protects any leaks from letting paint through. When you remove the mask, be sure to pull it away from the edges of the cut. That way you won't have to worry about any lifting of...
- Fri Jul 27, 2012 2:09 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Gallery
- Topic: First Venture Into Sign making
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17629
Re: First Venture Into Sign making
Dave,
Another outlet with creative sign people is the 3D sign forum. Lots of good people over there also.
Another outlet with creative sign people is the 3D sign forum. Lots of good people over there also.
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Gallery
- Topic: First Venture Into Sign making
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17629
Re: First Venture Into Sign making
Woops, got the gender wrong.
Makes no difference. Keep up the good work and show us more as you go along.
Joe Crumley
Makes no difference. Keep up the good work and show us more as you go along.
Joe Crumley
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Gallery
- Topic: First Venture Into Sign making
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17629
Re: First Venture Into Sign making
Naw it can't be. Tell me it aint so. Everytime I think I've got things figured out, along comes some kid, posting a beautiful sign, and telling how it's their first attempt. Dang it, can you imagine what she could do with a little practice. I'm not about to post any of my first attempts. This is too...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:26 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6553
Re: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
Thanks very much for your post.
When we started out, all of us had wobbley legs, not know if it would find an audience. How long would it be before we'd be recognized? Thanks to folks like you we're up and growing.
Keep posting with your questions. We love them.
When we started out, all of us had wobbley legs, not know if it would find an audience. How long would it be before we'd be recognized? Thanks to folks like you we're up and growing.
Keep posting with your questions. We love them.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:07 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6553
Re: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
Robert,
I guess what you are saying is, HDU letters are good in a HDU background?
I'd never expected.
I guess what you are saying is, HDU letters are good in a HDU background?
I'd never expected.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:31 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6553
Re: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
Roy, I'm not too fond of suggesting offset with this kind of process for two reasons. First it depends on the kind of materials and second is the size of lettering. For example a 24" DiBond letter will expand more than a 4". Also if I'm using a MDO background with a MDO letter it's not a factor. For...
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:13 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6553
Re: Sizing Pockets for carved 3D letters - How much relief?
Terry, Your post is timely and a good one. The question of what is the standard to the amount of offset for pocketing brings back memories. I too went through the search without any resolve. I'm suspicious there isn't a correct answer. It depends on the look you are after and what materials you are ...
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:17 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Wacom bamboo pressure sensitivity
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18542
Re: Wacom bamboo pressure sensitivity
Adian,
Excellent, EXcellent & Excellent question.
Joe
Excellent, EXcellent & Excellent question.
Joe
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:11 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Wacom bamboo pressure sensitivity
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18542
Re: Wacom bamboo pressure sensitivity
Greetings James, Thanks very much for taking time out from your schedule to shed light on the subject. I also received a note from Brian, over on the SB forum, letting me know it was not an issue. So now I can drain my wallet and get a Intuious 5. The old wallett is too thick anyway, which makes it ...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:21 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Gold Leaf -ing?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6257
Re: Gold Leaf -ing?
Leo, I don't think fellows who are gilders would look down on anyone who's learning the trade. You gotta get over that first. To get started you can view video's on you tube just like Michael suggested. I'd suggest you find a Letterhead fellow near by and see if he would help. What part of the count...