How To...The Beginners Guide To Sign-Painting
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video, I share with you my tips and tricks for sign-painting!
Special mentions to:
Joby Carter - / joby.carter
Paragon Paints - www.paragonpai...
A.S. Handover - www.handover.c...
Craftmaster Paints - www.craftmaste...
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I have been sign writing for about 45 years. Started before computers with the brush and now that I have retired I've gone back to it brush work just for fun. Its great to see you working. Just a little trick, black or white carbon paper, its a lot quicker.
The only lessons in school back in the 70s i enjoyed was the arts and crafts lessons ,left school at 15 in 1980 and went to be a sign writer .My one and only ever job interview was 5 minutes long with no stupid form filling etc like today ,i was a given a brush and asked to paint a sign freehand .The second part of the interview was to draw a totally vertical line 3ft long ,the bossman then checked it with a spirit level and it spot on .Its whats called you got it in the hand ,i started the job there and then and stuck it 6 months before i switched to general painting and decorating .My late Father said at the time its a stupid job and will last 5 minutes ,well as i,m writing this comment its now actually 41 years later since 1980 and i,m still a Decorator although on a self employed basis the last 35 years. Never been in such great demand as i am today at 57 ,a job or as i call it a vocation for life .
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing, there is no way I’d pass that interview! Well done
That bit about tiling the image is a great help to me
I’m glad to hear it! It’s super helpful
Thank You! I am impressed and grateful when someone like yourself takes the time to help and instruct others. You are someone to be greatly appreciated!👋
Dom, you are such a nice kind guy. You inspire 1000’s of people. Much love 💗
This video was perfect for what I was looking for. Simple question, how do you prep before painting and what can you use to practice on - every question answered and more! Thank you for pulling this together.
Wow! I had no idea how signs are created. Thanks so much.
I went to college for two years learning the trade back in 85’ Seeing a Keeps tin was a real blast from the past. It’s amazing what can make you smile.
As a small boy I used to sit and watch my dad sign write and paint in his spare time .I was fascinated how the words and scrolls were created seemingly out of nothing .He was a fire man and I think he used it to get over the stress of his job .This is the first time I've seen anyone do it in 40years .Thankyou
That was a great video, Dom, and a lovely result. When I was an apprentice (motor mechanic) in the 1960s we used to have a sign-writer come in to the garage to paint the logos and names on vehicles (mainly lorries). He was a foul-mouthed specimen but his work was wonderful and if I could I would stand and watch him. It’s a fascinating craft. Les
thank you for your time. restored a mini and going to sign write it myself. campbell New Zealand
Love the video Dom. I'm really interested in this. Gonna have to give it a go
Excellent video, thank you for sharing all of the trade secrets. It was wonderful watching you paint, mesmerizing :)
Excellent skill you have Dom i thought the sign looked great.
Take care.
Great sign Dom.👍👍
Wonderful video. As a blacksmith, the older ways appeal to me, as you might imagine. I've always liked the old signage, but haven't ever been able to get anything for my own shop since it's either expensive to hire a sign painter or impossible to get my idea out in a way they can understand. Never really thought about trying my own hand at it, but I can see how it would be very meditative and that's something I could certainly use.
Thoroughly enjoyable and highly informative! Thank you, Sir
Really nice job, I worked for a time at a sign company many years ago and it was a very pleasant time.
Thank you for sharing that, I have learnt a lot from that video one day I might have ago.
yeah, I'm doing it. I was amazed the first time I saw somebody hand painting this old signs. You were the first yt offered to me, and it's the first video on this matter I ever saw. It means something I guess. You should be pleased by that, sir. Good day.
Thanks Dom, very informative
Thanks, Dominic! Very inspiring video. I’m excited to paint some signs for my daughter’s up coming wedding. Thanks for the tips.
I just discovered this video. It was inspiring. I did enjoy it.
Thank you. I subscribed.
👍👍👍👍
Thank you, I really appreciate it, I hope you’ll stick around!
As Usual Dom, perfect guidance for me as a very beginner in my retirement years. , I follow you on . Repair Shop, all the time. Thanks Mate
Among the many things I just learned is to never judge a scrap of wood by its cover - I would have naively dismissed OSB as too undulating for anything approaching this quality of finish. But then, the reason for watching was because I was seeking advice instead of my usual comfort viewing of your channel - have just rebuilt a French Long-case clock which, we discovered, had impressive decoration, originally. And I didn't know where to start (ok, so while I was watching and learning sign-writing,, my wife - a trained artist - picked up a brush and freehanded all the floral work. Which is perfect and I don't know how that's done, either).
Thank you for enduring the frozen fingers and late nights! Your videos, philosophy and outlook are priceless.
Thanks Dom I shall now have a go at writing my sign
very enjoyable video getting inspired
Don't beat yourself up mate ,as far as I'm concerned that was a master class in sign painting thanks Dom 👍
Thank you
Saw an advert for Joby Carter's sign writing classes a few years ago when we visited Carter's Steam Fair in Reading. I might be adding that book to my Christmas list! The Carter's Carousel is an artistic and mechanical master piece.
Sunday afternoon, cup of tea, nice sandwich, and a new vid from Dom. Perfect .
That was the plan! Hope the sandwich was good
Great video, so therapeutic.
Fantastic! Takes me back to the 70s, I worked for a coach builders on Wrotham Hill when I left school, used to love watching the sign writers using their pounce pads and brushes on the finished trucks. A real dying art.
Interesting to see you use Paragon paint, I got cheesed off with modern paint peeling off outside doors after 2 years. I now use Paragon for all outside glosswork, and also for brush painting the motorcycles I restore! Knock it back once dry with 2000 grit paper, then polish to a mirror finish!
Thank you i've been nervous about starting you make it look so easy.
I'm ready to give it a go 👍
Brilliant; thank-you for sharing the techniques Dom…
"Your wish is my command" comes from the genie in Aladdin. Great video Dom, loved it 👍
Wonderful, Dom - your enthusiasm is infectious.
Thanks for this, Dom. I find how-to videos like this so calming, even if it’s something I’m unlikely to ever do myself. A lovely start to my Sunday.
Awesome work
Brilliant video - have really struggled to find one that actually gives info on types of paint to use etc. Learned loads off this short video - keep up the great work.
try searching Sign Supplies
Thanks so much for sharing all your valuable knowledge and experience. Was also a fun video to watch!!
You do inspire people Dom. This may sound small, but I haven't changed the oil on any of my cars for approximately 35 years, like most people I just hand over the cash and let my mechanic do it. I saved £50! which I then spent that on air, fuel and cabin filters. The sense of achievement was a bit OTT but I rewarded myself with a smug smile.👍
We love Carter's Steam Fair, think Joby must spend all winter keeping paint work up to scratch. All the old kit he keeps going is brilliant almost a living museum.
Thanks Dom, brilliant tutorial. This has given me an incentive to try my hand at sign writing perhaps a sign for my workshop.
I hope you do give it a go!
Many thanks for this lovely down to earth video Dominic , these things are an antidote to the crazy world we now inhabit . I am a joiner and amateur boatbuilder and
probably like you I am most at peace when making something . I need to paint a sign for my house and although I loved lettering at school many years ago I haven’t done any since I lettered my boat “Lizzie”. I have been reluctant to do the house sign as I have lost confidence but your film has given me the kick I needed . A long journey begins with one step. Thanks again pal .
really interesting Dom. I love the hand painted signs and pub mirrors and all the classically crafted items.
Ace video ! really enjoying the videos.
Very cool ! Thanks for sharing . I’m inspired now and have found a new hobby . Love this
Really enjoyed watching this especially having just watched the repair shop where you repaired a sign writing box 😀
Thanks Dom, I really enjoyed that on a soggy Sunday afternoon. Keep it coming
Hey Dom, lovely stuff. My Granddad used to used to be a signwriter and what makes it even more impressive was that he was dyslexic (not to mention all before computers). He never spoke about what he did so watching your video has given me a little bit of an insight into processes he might have used. Fab work and love watching you guys on TRS - hope you don't think this too weird but I refer to you and the team as the tellybox's answer to a cuddle. :)
Loved this, great result and nice to see our paints on the table too! After 35 years making these brushes I really should give this a go!
Which paints are yours?!
@@DominicChineas ah sorry Dom, A.S. Handover!
it is absolutely beautiful. The whole process and the results are all satisfying and relaxing.. well at least to me ;)
This is SUCH an informative video, thank you so much, really enjoyed it 😊
I love this, thank you, yeah this helped a lot, I wanna get into it, this is a great example to begin with it
I love this video. I learned so much! Make more!.
I envy your skill! Very nice.
An excellent video. I hope this inspires younger people to take it up and keep the skills alive
Great video Dom very impressive 👌😊
I just love your videos Dom; you inspire me to try new things!
Love this video! Really gave me the confidence to have a go with enamel paints and some nice new brushes
I'm so glad!
Thanks Dom, Just what I needed to do my 'The Despair Shop' take on.....
Another awesome video update. Loved this sign writing showcase. You are, so, so talented. Xoxo
Great video, Dominic. For transferring the letters there is another product you can use called Saral paper - I use that for letter carving. Not sure if it's compatible with paint but worth checking as it's very clean and quick to use. The pounce technique was used by the old masters like Leonardo as I'm sure you know.
Thank you so much for this, I want to restore an old sign and hadn't a clue where to start but this has been a great help!
Hi,great video. At college in the late’70s,we were taught to make our round letters ,O,G,C etc, slightly bigger and over the guideline slightly as it looks more correct from a distance and to pay close attention to the spacing.It’s an optical illusion but it works better.A famous Bradford sign writer,”Brian the Brush” did this too when I observed him a year or two later.I always wanted to be a sign writer but due to a lack of apprenticeships ended up doing a graphics course which included typography and hand lettering,all the old fashioned way.None of those new dangled computers when I was a lad.
In Typography the practice of having the rounded letters extended over the baseline, median, or cap line is called overshoot or sometimes, overhang. Love the old school graphics folks, by the way.
@@schumcreative Thanks for the information.I was probably taught the correct terminology back in the day but it was lost to my memory in the last 40odd years👍.
@@funlifebananas1061 Much respect to you! 40 years is what I hope to achieve some day.
Such good work deserves a better piece of wood .
It took me ages to watch this , I kept nodding off & rewinding ( no offence)
I really enjoyed this. Tar very much Dom!
sign looks awesome! some great tips in there to help keep the paint under control! Love Paragon paints, they do a quality Record blue! thanks for the video Dom 👍 will think of a sign for my shed i reckon to have a go, will get my daughter in on the chalk bit 👍👍
Always intertesting thanks Dom, your a star.
Brilliant video Dom, loved it. Keep up the great work, really enjoying it, thanks
Thanks for the tutorial, Dom!! Outstanding job!! 👍🏻
~ Barbie
It amazes me just how much you know 👍
Great video Dom. It has inspired me to have a go at doing a sign for my Bow studio. looking forward to the next video.
Thank you, that is so helpful. I appreciate the information you shared 😊
Allways a pleasure to watch your enthusiasm about skills envolving hand skills
What a great video, I have done some armature attempts for stuff around my house. This inspires me to do more and apply some of the lessons learned from this video
That’s brilliant I hope you give it a go!
Inspiring video..Nice after a day of welding to watch this 👍
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Dom you make it look very easy a work of art watched many a signwriter paint trucks vans etc and always impressed with their work,the plastic signs are widely used now because when the truck is sold on they can easily be removed and new names applied great tutorial thanks Don 👍👨🏻🏭
Great stuff, thanks Dom
So nice to learn from a master craftsman!
Thank you. Great video and result.
Thanks for this - well- presented basics are just what beginners like me need!!
This video was so helpful to me. I'm getting ready to do my first sign for my farm and I'm so nervous. Thanks for the precise instructions. Keep up the good work.
Yet another brilliant VLOG Dom, you make these things look so easy 👍
Great video Dom. Can remember using charcoal for designing embroidery patterns when I was at school.
Thank you, please keep sharing!
Great video Dom, I was lost in the process and just enjoyed the flow of your brush. Mindful signwriting, very cool.
Great video Dom, I’ve thought about having a go at sign weighting for years, I m now going to give it a try, thanks😀
Do it!! I hope you enjoy it!
Joby carter is a legend 👍
Thank you so much Dom, Please keep up the amazing work and videos..
Your welcome! I hope it was helpful
There's nothing like some artistic painting to relax with and empty your mind, it's so therapeutic, the only issue is lost hours, haha, I paint and regularly look up at the clock to see it's gone 1am or worse :D
very inspirational Dom.
Really nice video! Thank you for sharing!!
Was waiting to see you cut stencil😮 so chilling
Great work, given me ideas, thanks to your tutorial.
Great video by a great bloke, thanks for taking the time to film it
Your welcome!
fantastic - thanks so much for sharing!
Great one Dom.. defo learnt from that.. thanks
Really good video, I enjoyed it, thanks.