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Sweet, I will give them a call. I know there is very few people out there doing it. We love doing window lettering, and our work is getting noticed more and more. If we can just get a few gilded windows out there, I know we'll be able to sell it. Thank you for the recommendations.

Thank you. This problem continues to baffle us!

Their website is really hard to navigate (I guess I should just call them.) Also, I can't find anyone else recommending their products. Have you used their back-up varnish?

I'm venturing into glass gilding and I've pretty much figured out all the items I need to do a good job except one... What do I use to back it up? I'm using Gold Leaf Techniques by Kent Smith as a guide, but I can't find any of the products he suggests for backing up the gold. Can I use...

The thing is, we've done this before. Many, many times. The first run was a disaster. It was late, so we decided to leave it for the next day. The next day, we tried all the tricks we know, and it was still a mess. Nobody has commented on my theory that the prints may have had a calendared...

First, we don't have a laminator. Second, the panel was 66" wide. How wide a substrate can your laminator accept? Third, we used rapid tac, it helped a little, but it didn't solve the problem.

Yes, new polycarbonate panel. We took the protective film off a day ahead of time to let it "breath." What do you think the problem could have been? I do not want a repeat of this in the future

We ordered large (9x2' and 9x4') translucent prints with laminate, and BUBBLES. BUBBLES EVERYWHERE. My partner has been laying vinyl for 14 years, and he's never seen anything like it. We tried it dry, we tried it wet, we held one side up and taunt while squeegeeing. Nothing worked. Massive...

Yep. When someone comes in asking for a "In Memory of" sticker for their car, or some other cockamamie idea for a sticker I tell them its at least $50. I often refer them to a flea market where there is some dude who charges by the inch. On the other hand, when a good customer comes in with a...

This is the problem with the graphics industry. If you don't value your time and effort, how is the rest of the world supposed to value it? Good design doesn't just happen. It takes years of practice and education to be a great designer. Why can't all of us make awesome amazing looking signs...

Thank you. When he asked for a better price, I said no, it is a fantastic price as it stands. I offered to do it without the framing for $325. I just needed someone else to tell me I'm not insane for sticking to my guns and not lowering any more.

The town we do most work in has 12 pages of sign ordinances. I know them very well, but there is also a historic district that has other requirements, and as I said earlier, the two parties don't always agree. Also, if everyone went by the written ordinances, about 70% of the signs that are...

Thank you for this, it will be helpful for me in the future. We didn't provide him with any graphics or information other than what I proposed the sign to be made of (exactly what is in my original description.) He had another designer do his logo (ARIAL BOLD FTW!!!) and that designer did the...

I don't normally do work without a deposit. This was an exception because the town is being a HUGE pain in @ss with permitting and we didn't know what they were going to be approved for. Also, he gave me vector artwork, so its just been me calling to follow up and give advice on what to say and...

Sometimes I really dislike customers. I've been working with someone for 4 months trying to get permits for his sign. The first time he came in I quoted him for 18x72" sign. Printed graphic (with PMS match!) attached to a 3/4" painted MDO panel, with a painted wood frame. This sign is going to...

it could be the bearings in the cartridge. we were having problems last year and this is how we fixed it: 1. check the cutting strip, that was part of our problem. you can peel it up and flip it if the left side of your machine doesn't get much use on that side. 2. Crazy insane fix I got from...

Thank you again. I signed up on the distributor central website and have already gotten my login (so fast!) I'm checking out the stuff right now, its a bit overwhelming! We aren't planning on initially offering everything under the rainbow. My goal is to get a few standard items like a single...

Great information. I'm glad I asked this question, I didn't think anyone would be able to help... but this thread is jam-packed with information. Thank you again.

sweet, thanks for the heads up.