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Fifty ways to build a relief – part two
Now that we’ve created a simple relief and modified it a couple different ways it is time to get a little fancier. Let’s start with a chamfered border on our fish plaque.
Fifty ways to build a relief – part one
During my recent vacation I had plenty of time to think about things I would like to talk about in the future. Visiting Disneyland sure fired up my imagination.
Video: PBLT-60 HDU Being Cut On Onsrud’s CNC Router – Look At The Chips Fly!
This video shows PBLT-60 being cut by router bit manufacturer LMT Onsrud on their CR Onsrud 98HD18 3-axis CNC router. Endmill is a 52-638 Double Flute Solid Carbide Upcut Spiral O Flute @ 18,000 RPM. Feed: 180 - 420 IPM. Take note of the amount of chips and no dust....
24k Gold Leaf Masterpiece!
Have you ever wondered how gold leafing is done? We had the opportunity to speak with Francis Bastow, Owner of Donehere Inc., located in Newark Valley, NY and he shared a couple of his most recent projects, and some gold leafing tips with me. Having been involved in...
Story telling through design
Learning to be a good designer takes time. I believe it comes through practice and also by truly seeing (and taking careful note of what we see) good design around us. There are some good books available, the best most likely the one by the late Mike Stevens
New Jersey Sign MAGIC Workshop less than a month away!
I’ve heard there are still some seats available in New Jersey. I’ve made my plane and travel arrangements.
Gathering ideas
For the next week or so I’m in Disneyland. You can bet we are having the time of our lives sharing it for the first time with our grand daughter Phoebe
Weathertop Woodcraft HDU Video
Richard Malacek, owner of Weathertop Woodcraft has been making signs for over 30 years, and has done some great work! Be sure to check out his Etsy page where he has a biography and signs for sale. This video shows many of the spectacular Precision Board Plus signs...
Is it a Bronze Casting or Precision Board Plus?
John Lacz Jr. at concepts3 gave his Precision Board Plus sign the appearance of an aged bronze piece without the expense and weight of a traditional bronze casting. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, concepts3 specializes in advertising, design and brand strategies. The...