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Glenn Taylor
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I'm sorry this has taken so long. We got buried under a ton of work by two of my largest clients all at once.

Anyhow, here we go.....

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Steve is using the torch to burn off the soft wood.

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After using a soft wire brush to remove the charred pulp, we got a nice aged texture.

On to the tavern....

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The logo was "hand-carved" using a rasp and sandpaper. The raised bevel is imperfect on purpose. The idea was to make the sign look like it had been there for decades and abused.

[ July 29, 2011, 08:19 AM: Message edited by: Glenn Taylor ]

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

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Warning: A well designed sign may cause fatigue due to increased business.

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bruce ward
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now that is clean and crisp!

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Glenn, It is absolutely beautiful [Applause]

Did you put a clear or satin finish on that? How much does it weigh? Was it difficult to mount?

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PDQ Signs
Everett, Wa

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Nice job! That's making a purse from a pig's ear!

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Deri Russell
Wildwood Signs
Hanover, Ontario

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Looks great!!!!

This treatment of wood is from Japan and is called sho-sugi-ban.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=shou-sugi-ban&view=detail&id=3D1FE8F00E5921A3BD2408D3262A1228B8BC00EB&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR

In college, we just called it the "sugi effect".

Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

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Joe Cieslowski
Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery
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Glenn Taylor
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Brian, we painted over it with an oil-based primer and paint.

When we started the burning process, it was strictly for getting the raised grain effect. After cleaning off the char with the wire brush, I was amazed at how beautiful the wood looked. I was seriously considering using a clear but clears don't hold up very well in this area.

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Thanks Joe! I had no idea. After seeing those pictures you linked, I think I know what I'm going to do to the wood fence I'll be putting up at my house before long. Very cool stuff!

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BlueDog Graphics
Wilson, NC

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Beautiful - I especially like those brackets holding the sign up. It makes such a difference adding those details.

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Jean Shimp
Shimp Sign & Design Co.
Jacksonville Beach, Fl

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It's all right..... Frigg'n wicked! lol

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Neil Butler
Paradise, NF

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That really looks good, Glenn. I've done a similar effect on wood with a very light sandblasting but next time, I'll torch it. I'm half pyro, anyway.

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David Harding
A Sign of Excellence
Carrollton, TX

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It may not be as much fun ... but you can get the same effect with a wire wheel on a drill motor.


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Si Allen #562
La Mirada, CA. USA

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I agree with Jean - the brackets add a lot to the mix - great job Glenn.....

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Sonny Franks
Lilburn, GA
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