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    Hello from Wales

    Posted by Fran Curtis on July 7, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Hi,
    My name is Fran and I’m from South Wales.

    I started out as a photographer and also spent a few years doing website/graphic design

    I am a complete newbie to the sign industry, I bought myself a plotter a year ago as I was on the modified car scene as a photographer and vinyl signage, car wraps and such really interested me.

    I have very basic knowledge, basically what I have read on the internet and what I have learnt as I go along. I found a different sign forum first and paid for membership there. I’m looking to learn as much as possible over the next few years as I am hoping to eventually set up my own business. (Set myself a 5 year milestone)

    I’m pretty confident with my design skills; the hardest part has been working with vector files so they cut so far. I have only ever used MDP as a supplier however from reading through posts on here and with help from the toolbar I am looking into other suppliers.I have found Ritrama to be the best vinyl I have used so far.

    There is so much I need to learn in regards to sign materials, different ways of mounting the different materials, dibond trays etc. I have no idea what half the stuff on the sign supply websites are but I’m hoping I’ll learn as I go.

    I have been looking into wrapping courses and have a real interest in traditional sign writing also got a few books on order. I have been trying to find information on sign exhibitions I have seen mentioned on the boards also any help and advice would be much appreciated.

    Sorry about the long introduction guys

    Thanks,
    Fran

    Robert Lambie replied 11 years, 10 months ago 9 Members · 11 Replies
  • 11 Replies

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Hi Fran, welcome to the forum, plenty on here to read if you want to learn more about the industry.

  • NeilRoss

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Hi Fran – welcome 🙂

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    July 7, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Welcome to the boards Fran, great intro post, so thank you for taking the time to post that. same with loading your picture, really makes all the difference for those reading.

    please feel free to keep posting your questions via relevant forums on UKSB.
    I am sure you will find the answers via us lot, as we have a great community here.

    As for the exhibition question.
    the must go to for next year is FESPA which will be held in London…

  • Gary Birch

    Member
    July 9, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Hi Fran & Welcome 😉

  • Nicola McIntosh

    Member
    July 9, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    welcome to the boards fran 😀

    nik

  • Gert du Preez

    Member
    July 9, 2012 at 1:57 pm
    quote Robert Lambie:

    Welcome to the boards Fran, great intro post, so thank you for taking the time to post that. same with loading your picture, really makes all the difference for those reading.

    please feel free to keep posting your questions via relevant forums on UKSB.
    I am sure you will find the answers via us lot, as we have a great community here.

    As for the exhibition question.
    the must go to for next year is FESPA which will be held in London…

    Sorry for the hijack, but……

    I recently updated my account info, and wanted to load a picture of mu ugly kisser that more accurately depicts my current age. 😀 The old avatar pic is gone, but the new one with the grey in the beard does not want to load?? Am prolly just doing something daft…

    Oh, and HI to Fran :lol1: You’ll enjoy this lot and their advice!

  • Neil Davey

    Member
    July 9, 2012 at 8:19 pm
    quote Gert du Preez:

    quote Robert Lambie:

    Welcome to the boards Fran, great intro post, so thank you for taking the time to post that. same with loading your picture, really makes all the difference for those reading.

    please feel free to keep posting your questions via relevant forums on UKSB.
    I am sure you will find the answers via us lot, as we have a great community here.

    As for the exhibition question.
    the must go to for next year is FESPA which will be held in London…

    Sorry for the hijack, but……

    I recently updated my account info, and wanted to load a picture of mu ugly kisser that more accurately depicts my current age. 😀 The old avatar pic is gone, but the new one with the grey in the beard does not want to load?? Am prolly just doing something daft…

    Oh, and HI to Fran :lol1: You’ll enjoy this lot and their advice!

    Didn’t you know Gert, Rob or Nik don’t allow grey in anyone else’s avatar!!

    Hi Fran, welcome to the boards.

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    July 9, 2012 at 10:57 pm
    quote Neil Davey:

    Didn’t you know Gert, Rob or Nik don’t allow grey in anyone else’s avatar!!

    Hi Fran, welcome to the boards.

    :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

    i didnt even realise that till you said it Neil! :lol1:

    Gert, send me it rob@uksignboards.com and will upload it for you.
    your probably exceeding the size allowed, rather than colours. :lol1:

  • Harry Cleary

    Member
    July 10, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Hi and welcome Fran. 😀

    This is the website of the main yearly show that the alcoho…oops, 😀 signmakers on here go to and meet up at;
    http://www.signuk.com/

    There is a good traditional signwriting section here too. Plenty of recomendations for beginners.

    quote Fran Curtis:

    I have been looking into wrapping courses and have a real interest in traditional sign writing also got a few books on order. I have been trying to find information on sign exhibitions I have seen mentioned on the boards also any help and advice would be much appreciated.

    Sorry about the long introduction guys

    Thanks,
    Fran

  • Fran Curtis

    Member
    July 10, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks for the kind welcome guys

    quote Harry Cleary:

    Hi and welcome Fran. 😀

    This is the website of the main yearly show that the alcoho…oops, 😀 signmakers on here go to and meet up at;
    http://www.signuk.com/

    There is a good traditional signwriting section here too. Plenty of recomendations for beginners.

    Thank you for that, that’s the site I have been looking for, and in regards to the traditional sign writing section I have found it extremely useful already, I have some lettering books on order and I have found lots on the best brushes to start with on here so I shall be having a bash at that soon.

    My neighbour was a traditional coach painter back in the day and his portfolio of work is fabulous but unfortunately he is now very elderly.

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    July 10, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    you should have a look at Dave Smiths work, really nice guy with amazing talent. Dave also offers training workshops.

    http://davidadriansmith.com/

    even his videos are a great watch…

    <embed width=”452″ height=”361″ quality=”high” bgcolor=”#000000″ wmode=”transparent” name=”main” id=”main” allowfullscreen=”false” src=”http://www.isigntube.com/player/vPlayer.swf?f=http://www.isigntube.com/player/vConfig_embed.php?vkey=650923ea331c15af3b16″ type=”application/x-shockwave-flash”>

    <embed width=”452″ height=”361″ quality=”high” bgcolor=”#000000″ wmode=”transparent” name=”main” id=”main” allowfullscreen=”false” src=”http://www.isigntube.com/player/vPlayer.swf?f=http://www.isigntube.com/player/vConfig_embed.php?vkey=f5039a8cadc6acbb4b2c” type=”application/x-shockwave-flash”>

    <embed width=”452″ height=”361″ quality=”high” bgcolor=”#000000″ wmode=”transparent” name=”main” id=”main” allowfullscreen=”false” src=”http://www.isigntube.com/player/vPlayer.swf?f=http://www.isigntube.com/player/vConfig_embed.php?vkey=a1a4f25f62e0eb5261ca” type=”application/x-shockwave-flash”>

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