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    What something is closest to is what it will...

    What something is closest to is what it will relate to - that's called Compulsive Graphic Relativity. Every word, graphic, and line that composes one thought (copy block) should be close together...
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    For decades, One Shot paints were the standard by...

    For decades, One Shot paints were the standard by which all others were evaluated. I used them for years and was one of their most avid supporters. In the mid 80's Steve Bermann came along and...
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    Thanks Joe. I've heard nothing but great things...

    Thanks Joe. I've heard nothing but great things about Nova but haven't tried them yet. For years Porter couldn't be touched for being the best paint around but now Pittsburg has taken them over and...
  4. Thread: Wacom

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    Joe, I've had one for years and really like it....

    Joe, I've had one for years and really like it. Using the pen to draw with takes a little practice because you are not looking at the end of the "pencil" but rather drawing with your hand and seeing...
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    In my opinion, one of the best sources of...

    In my opinion, one of the best sources of tutorials is www.lynda.com

    They have tutorials on a wide range of software, with short lessons that you can view over and over. Unfortunately, there are...
  6. Thread: Font Source

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    Like Joe said, the best source is...

    Like Joe said, the best source is www.letterheadfonts.com - there is a gallery on their website of designs made by sign folks using their fonts. Tremendous source of inspiration.
  7. Thread: Paint for Trex

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    Is this an exterior sign? Would a marker stand up...

    Is this an exterior sign? Would a marker stand up against the weather?
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    As far as I know, Corafoam is still being...

    As far as I know, Corafoam is still being manufactured in Baytown, Texas...but it's hard to find a distributor. Duna USA has their parent company in Italy.

    The only other HDU brand that I know is...
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    Joe - where did you attend a Letterhead meet in...

    Joe - where did you attend a Letterhead meet in 1981?
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    Good words, Mr. Crumley. Letter styles have...

    Good words, Mr. Crumley.

    Letter styles have different personalities, just like people. The mood or image of a design is determined by the mood of the font... and color, shape, and illustration (if...
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    Joe who? :)

    Joe who? :)
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    We've never had a HDU sign crack but have had...

    We've never had a HDU sign crack but have had some run over by drunks...but that doesn't count as a failure to me.

    Joe, you can look at my website or at any of the articles I've written. None of...
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    I would just use HDU - 20# or 30# and not have to...

    I would just use HDU - 20# or 30# and not have to worry about sealing or scuffing or anything - just paint and cash the check.
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    Thanks Lynn...and all. The logo was taken from...

    Thanks Lynn...and all.

    The logo was taken from their business card, so I don't know where it came from...but I would imagine that is was from some clip art that the printer had.
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    Thanks for the nice words, folks. The...

    Thanks for the nice words, folks.

    The background was routed using our ShopBot. I'm not a big fan of light backgrounds with the sandblasted look because of dirt that collects on the "grain", but...
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    Mark - a piece of Dibond about a half inch...

    Mark - a piece of Dibond about a half inch smaller than the size of the sign is cut on the ShopBot with .25" holes drilled for the mounting studs. Bolts are run through the Dibond (about 3" long) and...
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    Going to the dogs

    Here's one we did this week. 3' x 7' overall - 1.5" HDU with .5" cutout PVC letters. The sign has a Dibond back that contains the studs for installation. There is no hardware showing. Finish is...
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    One thing I noticed that is different there than...

    One thing I noticed that is different there than at my shop - there is no paint on either of those guys.
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    Good job for both of you guys. Joe is a master...

    Good job for both of you guys. Joe is a master and keeps thinking about new ways of doing things. Color can make or break a design and it's obvious that Joe knows how to put the right combination...
  20. Thread: sign help

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    There is only one Joe Crumley....thankfully. :) ...

    There is only one Joe Crumley....thankfully. :)

    What is unique about Joe is that he never stops learning. He's always trying something new or experimenting with new materials or finishes. And when...
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    Good on you, old man. Really nice work. You...

    Good on you, old man. Really nice work.

    You know, at your age, you're not supposed to be that creative. Isn't it time for you to retire and let those young whippersnappers that know all about...
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    I love to hear you old guys talk about the "good...

    I love to hear you old guys talk about the "good old days".
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    We use Porter 100% acrylics - in satin (although...

    We use Porter 100% acrylics - in satin (although I'm sure any sheen will work with the mask, we just prefer the look of satin - or semigloss, seems to be the same thing, just different words)
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    Good looking, Ernie. Every job is a step in the...

    Good looking, Ernie. Every job is a step in the direction of perfection...we just never get there.
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    As usual, just another fantastic design from the...

    As usual, just another fantastic design from the master. Congratulations, Joe.
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