Over the years I have worked off many different kinds of easels. This one is my favorite. It is free standing and attached to the wall. I used to have one that hinged at the top but wanted something I could bring to a flat position. I love the freedom of movement with this easel.
My buddy Mark Jordan built this one for me. It actually is 2 4'x10' easels attached to each other yet move up or down separately. He worked on one when he was in Houston, Texas with The Barker Company.
Easel in flat position...
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
That's really nice. When I get a little free time, I'm gonna design a rolling easel that will hold a double signed sign.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Those are nice, I have painted, leaned on, flicked an ash on the very same easels! Thanks Bubba!
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Nice. Cool illustration, too. That's the best design I've seen I think.
[ March 21, 2008, 10:57 AM: Message edited by: Jon Jantz ]
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Mark,
That is a great easel. I wish I had space for one.
I notice a lot of your work has some great scrolls. Do you make them yourself or is it a collection that cane be purchased.
Thanks for the details on the easel.
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
Amy, most of the scrolls I use are bought. this particular one on the sign above is a Mike Jackson scroll. I also have a good collection of David Butler and one by our very on, Crazy Jack Wills. istock.com also has scrolls sold separately by Gary Godby. I have also found a few great scrolls from Dover Clipart.
Posted by Dave Correll (Member # 100) on :
Thanks Mark...I agree with all above. Nice construction too! Are the cobwebs extra?
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
I tricked your eye dave! Those are faux cobwebs! hahahahahahaha A step by step coming soon.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Thanks for posting that Mark. I'm in the process of revamping things, an influx of work has put it on hold, but I think I may work in a version of your easle.
Posted by Dave Correll (Member # 100) on :
wow, they're so realistic...how did you make them? did you do it in photoshop and print them out? what filters did you use?
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
thanks mark it printed great.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Thanks, Mark. That's a great design, especially since it folds flat. Interesting. It's the basis of all sign shops, I believe. (and the 16 foot is always what I wanted, 8 is never enough!).
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Here is the one I have used for years. I got the plans from the Bob Fitzgerald bible from the 50s "Practical Sign Shop Operation". Nice thing with this one is that it is movable. Doesn't fold to horizontal but you can easily letter the top and the bottom of the 4X sign with a pull of the string Easel A.jpg Easel B.jpg If the pictures do not display please email me and I will be happy to send to you.
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Here is my attempt at posting the images. I hope it works(IMG)http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn160/JerryStar/EaselB.jpg (IMG)http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn160/JerryStar/EaselA.jpg
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Hi Jerry...here you go, the mix up was the image code you had (img) instead of [img]
Whether stating a new post or replying to an existing one, if you use the "Full Reply Form" to access the options. You will see this window below your post.
just click the image button type the url where the photo is located and the image code will automatically be added
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Thanks so much Barb. I think I was close at least? I will know how to do it next time. I hope!
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it printed great.
