If you've got some hand lettering to do that requires your best control, do you need to do anything in the way of getting calm, warming up the hand, etc., or do you just walk in, pick up the brush and paint, and start lettering?
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Okay, here's my secret. Just as a musician warms up before the concert, I'll pick up my brush and do a little doodle on my windshield or any other piece of glass that's next to me. If it's a certain letter or letter style, I'll even do a couple of them as well. This goes the same for pinstriping. It brings back the memory of the strokes in my hand, fingers and the brush.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Just working the brush out on the pallet does the same thing for me that Alicia described above.
Today I lettered an entire sign (although small) by hand and it was the first time I had picked up a lettering brush since Fred's back in March.
It took a few strokes to remember which end to use.
Posted by Rich Stebbing (Member # 368) on :
Veteren SignMen would always letter the passenger side of a truck first, then the drivers side because usually the owner always seen his side and you were well "warmed up" after doing one. If you letter all the time you usually don't need a warm up, but not too many letter daily anymore.
Posted by Buddy Norris (Member # 49) on :
I always warm up on a piece of plexiglas before taking it to the project. flattens the brush out and get rid of the excess paint before lettering the sign. bounce the brush on the heel on the rim of your can until brush is flooded well. then just go for it. The biggest thing I've found helps the most is enjoy it! You already know how, just do it without hesitation and enjoy it.!
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Bottle of Brandy
Posted by Alan Johnson (Member # 2513) on :
I paint the passenger side first as Rich does for the same reason. The only exception is that I letter or stripe everyday so warm up is going for a walk in the woods first.
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Three deep breaths......relax....don't forget to breathe while lettering.
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