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help for a newbie
Hi folks
I am really keen to try my hand at signwriting really for my own satisfaction more than anything.I have been inspired by what i have seen on here,my sign written van (1973 vw, CLICK HERE to view pictures) and my friend who has had to retire through ill health, a true craftsman.
Does anyone know of any courses in se england.
can you recommend a starter set of brushes (saw some on uk pinstriping)
Is there a water based paint ( im after an aged faded weathered look)and i guess this may work better than one shot.
Any good reference books.
sorry for all the questions but this seems to be the place to turn to.
thanks in advance
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I cant help, but glad you are going to paint the old dear rather than using vinyl, there are some things that just need doing right.
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Hi Nick, right, where do we start…….
Have you any experience of brush lettering? If not I wouldn’t worry about buying too much kit at this stage. Get a No. 6 sable brush and a tin of 1 Shot, paint a plyboard yourself and start practicing.
Suppliers of signwriting brushes and sundries:
Wrights of Lymm http://www.stonehouses.co.uk
Gold Leaf Supplies http://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk
or as you mentioned Pinstriping UK.As for books, google Bill Stewart. Signcraft magazine.
I’ll try and find some links to tutorials.
Hope this helps a little.
Neil
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thanks Neil that sounds just the ticket, any help most gratefully recieved
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Hi Nick,
Fancy seeing you on here…..
Sign Trade Supplies in Maidstone sell all the stuff ( paints brushes etc)
Regards
Paul and Charlie from the VW shows (Willow Bay)
Give us a call anytime mate you’ve got our number 😀 -
Sign-writing is a craft that takes years to learn. Even after 8 years wielding a brush I still doubt my ability. Please dont think you can learn it in a few weekends. But good luck anyway.
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Am new to the forum and looking through old posts. Having built cars myself, I know these things take time, so if its still in the making I’m happy to help you through using whatever knowledge I have to help you achieve the best job you can. The job in question is the type of thing I have done literally countless times, so be assured I really can supply you with all the knowledge you need to give you the best chance. Ok, I accept I’m apprentiship trained and fully competant, but determination interest and care go a long way in themselves. You can do it!
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