It is refreshing to hear from someone that remembers how tough it was to get ANY advice from someone in the trade,most of use were self taught and know how it feels. This is the greatest art form I've ever been involved in and I want to share it with as many interested artists as I can , developing as many helpful tools as I can. Some people just don't get it ,if we don't help , the art form that we love will suffer without new blood . Thank you for your kind thoughts. Regards Steve
Hi Steve....It has been decades since last we ran into each other on the road like Americade for one.Just wanted to say hello and will save your video to my library.Hope all is well.be safe take care and God speed.....From a voice from the past...Regards ‘’Vesuvius Custom Designs’’’(aka) Frank Serena Jr....celebrating 51 years behind the brush.
This was amazing! I’m an artist in Kentucky and was told by a professor that he’s never seen anyone as good at stroke work as me. He obviously has never seen you. I have been giving serious thought into doing this for a living!
You are a good guy Steve. You promote our industry and art form. So many of the real pro stripers are premadonnas and will not show the guys coming up the tricks of the trade. I have found that competition actually increases business. God bless you and your family
Hello again just like to mention I work with copper as well as brass I made a tool I put in the drill press with very low speed I make swirls on my projects just to mention my brass chain guard which has swirls on it different style to say the least.🕶
Almost sounds like the size is still in the brush , clean it out again , and give it another go. It's always fantastic to hear from guys like you ,Glad your enjoying yourself,let me know if you need help. Steve
They say that their sizing can be used as a clearcoat , although it can turn yellow. The topcoat that they were supposed to send didn't show up in time, so I'll do another video and use it then. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Regards , Steve
I've always wanted to learn pinstriping art. I've dabbled a bit over the years and even got to do a piece for a local fire department for their dayroom. Thanks to covid19 I've got a lot of free time. Might be time to give it another go
Iwould like to applaud you sir for shareing your knowledge and advice on this it is an artform that scares most away from continue the good work very beautiful flame job
It is so enjoyable to watch a true master practice his craft! I can't even draw a stick figure but I find your videos very interesting & your art is amazing! Much respect for your work. Btw, new subscriber.
Yes you can ,always do a test panel to save alot of aggravation. Theren is a special process for clearcoating One shot, add a few drops of hardner to your mineral spirits to prevent lifting.
Me again Mr. Kafka....That's simply bad-Ass ! And I'll be doing some Gold-leaf very very soon to some scoots & local Hot-Rods ! Thank you ! You've got a fan for life ! Ha ! Ha !
@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clearcoat over any art before spraying anything, it alows repairs to be made sately. If your clearing over one shot put several drops of the catylist into your thinner to marry the chemicals, it will prevent lifting/wrinkling.
Thank you so much for your kind words,it never gets old. Alton Gillespie just showed up to do the lettering on the Von Dutch Bus restoration project and misc. other projects,should be fun,I'll be putting up more on this later. Thanks again, Steve
@DCnHotrods Hi Chase, there are so many variables with leafing ,the size wasn't dry enough,, leaf applied too early, too hard of a spin, not the right spinning material. Don't get discouraged it's worth the effort! I also had a 31 model A when I was your age, lots of fun and education. Keep at it and if you need help, just ask. Regards, Steve
@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clear over art before doing more painting, it will allow you to fix errors. Also add a few drops of your catylist to your thinner ,that will "marry" the paint and will discourage lifting/wrinkling when final clearcoat is app-lied
@precision25 That's the reason I did the dvd's I wont do anymore because of smartflix, they rip off all of the artists by renting their products. I'm really glad you've been inspired ,it has been my intention to do this all along,if I can help you just ask. Regards, Steve
@precision25 The Rolco quick size is the most cooperative sizing I have ever used, it's sold everywhere , and I've leafed in as little as 1/2 hour(in phoenix in the summer,try it you'll like it .
Great video, Steve. My question has to do with spraying kandies over the gold/silver leafing. Once the leaf has been applied, can the kandy be sprayed right over the leaf or does one need to apply the size and/or quick coat of clear first? Thanks!
@psychodelicdragon All the work I do is custom there is no standard price because I charge per design, per color ,and double for centerpiece designs ,so the client can spend what he wants. I tell them they can go as fast as they want to go or as wild as they want. I hope this helps you. Regards, Steve
Hi Steve what do u think about 1 shot sizing ? Thanks for all of the videos I have bought all of your brushes and they r very nice that's all I use now how about some more new videos thanks for all of your help with all of the tool u have made things a lot ez to learn thanks dewayne
Do you clear coat over work after you're done? Do you recommend or not recommend doing so.Thanks in advance,love your videos. Sorry i didnt have headphones when i watched this video so i didnt hear what you said about clear lol
@tenor0555 In the video I used the size as clear, this works according to the label. They make a clear but never sent any for the demo, I have not tried it to date. I have brushed on a catalyzed urethane with success, and you can be sure of the durability. Regards, Steve
Hey Steve, I tried some leafing, but with imitation leaf (I'm only 16 and don't have the money for real gold), and I was wondering if you knew if the imitation gold would not burnish like true gold. How long should I wait after putting the leaf on to start burnishing? When I tried burnishing right away it would peel off and not make the swirls. I am just learning for my 31 ford hot rod. Thanks, keep up the awesome videos. It really helps. Chase
@precision25 I'm trying to have them available after the first of the year ,they will first appear on my site, everyone that's tried them wants a set ,so I feel more confident about bringing them to the market. Steve
@66Lincoupe I came to Az. to avoid those temps I feel sorry for your frozen butt!, better you than me,even the Az. winters are getting too cold. If you need help to get started just ask. Regards, Steve
let it get tacky.. i turn it using a drill lol.. havent had a issue. good thing to do.. use a test panel. lay strp of glue and test the finger on it and you will know u have a good tack
That's what is nice, I used to carve flintlock rifles. You need the little imperfections to verify hand made rather than computer generated graphics. Beautiful.
dude, really?? do you think a sick artist of his/her caliber would put their signature on that? It was just a quick demo on how he does it. not a tutorial for learning how to pinstripe like a pro
It is refreshing to hear from someone that remembers how tough it was to get ANY advice from someone in the trade,most of use were self taught and know how it feels. This is the greatest art form I've ever been involved in and I want to share it with as many interested artists as I can , developing as many helpful tools as I can. Some people just don't get it ,if we don't help , the art form that we love will suffer without new blood . Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Regards Steve
Hi Steve....It has been decades since last we ran into each other on the road like Americade for one.Just wanted to say hello and will save your video to my library.Hope all is well.be safe take care and God speed.....From a voice from the past...Regards ‘’Vesuvius Custom Designs’’’(aka) Frank Serena Jr....celebrating 51 years behind the brush.
This was amazing! I’m an artist in Kentucky and was told by a professor that he’s never seen anyone as good at stroke work as me. He obviously has never seen you. I have been giving serious thought into doing this for a living!
Cheri Turner I’m here if I can help or advise you,.
You are a good guy Steve. You promote our industry and art form. So many of the real pro stripers are premadonnas and will not show the guys coming up the tricks of the trade. I have found that competition actually increases business. God bless you and your family
Hello again just like to mention I work with copper as well as brass I made a tool I put in the drill press with very low speed I make swirls on my projects just to mention my brass chain guard which has swirls on it different style to say the least.🕶
Almost sounds like the size is still in the brush , clean it out again , and give it another go. It's always fantastic to hear from guys like you ,Glad your enjoying yourself,let me know if you need help.
Steve
Nice to see you are still doing great work Steve.
I re call meeting you and watching you stripe at a hotrod show in Ct. Years ago.
Nice work Mr Kafka! A true artist!
This is a great way to pass on a legacy! Guys like you make the car world go round.
They say that their sizing can be used as a clearcoat , although it can turn yellow. The topcoat that they were supposed to send didn't show up in time, so I'll do another video and use it then. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Regards ,
Steve
I've always wanted to learn pinstriping art. I've dabbled a bit over the years and even got to do a piece for a local fire department for their dayroom. Thanks to covid19 I've got a lot of free time. Might be time to give it another go
very cool! simple but striking!! look forward to more of your videos.
Iwould like to applaud you sir for shareing your knowledge and advice on this it is an artform that scares most away from continue the good work very beautiful flame job
It is so enjoyable to watch a true master practice his craft! I can't even draw a stick figure but I find your videos very interesting & your art is amazing! Much respect for your work. Btw, new subscriber.
Fascinating lesson Steve....Thanks!
Excellent video Steve thank you for sharing much appreciated
The steadiness of your hand is amazing! ^_^ WOW! I wish I could be that steady!
Yes you can ,always do a test panel to save alot of aggravation. Theren is a special process for clearcoating One shot, add a few drops of hardner to your mineral spirits to prevent lifting.
a gloss black outline would look killer too!
Thanks so much Steve, your tutorials are worth their weight in gold!
Awesome video. I have been in the chrome plating industry for 25 years and I'm looking for a new creative outlet....Think I just found it...Thanks!
Hi there, first of all thank you for sharing with us your knowledge, and yes help me a lot!
Me again Mr. Kafka....That's simply bad-Ass ! And I'll be doing some Gold-leaf very very soon to some scoots & local Hot-Rods ! Thank you ! You've got a fan for life ! Ha ! Ha !
Once again...good job my friend. preacher
Hell yeah awesome! I'm going to try a little bit on some signage. Just a hobbyist, but I enjoy it.
Love the music and the video brother, thank you.
@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clearcoat over any art before spraying anything, it alows repairs to be made sately. If your clearing over one shot put several drops of the catylist into your thinner to marry the chemicals, it will prevent lifting/wrinkling.
Thank you so much for your kind words,it never gets old. Alton Gillespie just showed up to do the lettering on the Von Dutch Bus restoration project and misc. other projects,should be fun,I'll be putting up more on this later.
Thanks again,
Steve
@DCnHotrods Hi Chase, there are so many variables with leafing ,the size wasn't dry enough,, leaf applied too early, too hard of a spin, not the right spinning material. Don't get discouraged it's worth the effort! I also had a 31 model A when I was your age, lots of fun and education. Keep at it and if you need help, just ask.
Regards,
Steve
@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clear over art before doing more painting, it will allow you to fix errors. Also add a few drops of your catylist to your thinner ,that will "marry" the paint and will discourage lifting/wrinkling when final clearcoat is app-lied
Thank you Steve for showing us the tricks of the trade , I do appreciate it thank you 👍
Wauw love it,
very nice job Steve!!!
Thanx for posting this very inspirational video,...Did you say you used the size thinned out as a clear coat?
Great video. . Thanks
Nice job!
I'm in Phoenix also. Could I stop by and get some pointers sometime?
nathan Alberstein call first to make sure I’ll be there my cell is 602-284-1230
Thanks for making this video and actually responding to questions! Would you do anything different for larger areas in copper or aluminum?
very nice steve
(would have loved a close up though).
cheers mate!
@precision25 That's the reason I did the dvd's I wont do anymore because of smartflix, they rip off all of the artists by renting their products. I'm really glad you've been inspired ,it has been my intention to do this all along,if I can help you just ask.
Regards,
Steve
We are doing more very soon, concerning hand lettering. I'm glad they are appreciated, thanks.
Steve
Thank you for showing this!
I like to use q tips dipped in a dab of alchohol to clean up goof ups. works great, clean edge. use end with alcohol first, then dry end to finish,
@precision25 The Rolco quick size is the most cooperative sizing I have ever used, it's sold everywhere , and I've leafed in as little as 1/2 hour(in phoenix in the summer,try it you'll like it .
True Art! Thank you for sharing.
thats hot, is it hard for at first to do, or not as hard as it really seem, at least for someone who has artistic ability
makes me want to gold leaf my car. mmmmm the ideas mill is grinding
Great video, Steve. My question has to do with spraying kandies over the gold/silver leafing. Once the leaf has been applied, can the kandy be sprayed right over the leaf or does one need to apply the size and/or quick coat of clear first? Thanks!
@psychodelicdragon All the work I do is custom there is no standard price because I charge per design, per color ,and double for centerpiece designs ,so the client can spend what he wants. I tell them they can go as fast as they want to go or as wild as they want. I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Steve
@renegade1be Thanks for the kind words,you should try leafing it's a lot of fun
Regards,
Steve
nice job on it...the burnishing? really sets it off.........
Hi Steve what do u think about 1 shot sizing ? Thanks for all of the videos I have bought all of your brushes and they r very nice that's all I use now how about some more new videos thanks for all of your help with all of the tool u have made things a lot ez to learn thanks dewayne
charles browning never tried it...
Do you clear coat over work after you're done? Do you recommend or not recommend doing so.Thanks in advance,love your videos. Sorry i didnt have headphones when i watched this video so i didnt hear what you said about clear lol
Never heard that one , I'll give it a try though, thanks for the tip!
Thank you for doing this tutorial x
Just like anything worth doing, it takes a little more effort to do it right
@PINSTRIPERART Thanks Preacher always nice to hear from you.
Steve
@tenor0555 In the video I used the size as clear, this works according to the label. They make a clear but never sent any for the demo, I have not tried it to date. I have brushed on a catalyzed urethane with success, and you can be sure of the durability.
Regards,
Steve
Hey Steve,
I tried some leafing, but with imitation leaf (I'm only 16 and don't have the money for real gold), and I was wondering if you knew if the imitation gold would not burnish like true gold. How long should I wait after putting the leaf on to start burnishing? When I tried burnishing right away it would peel off and not make the swirls. I am just learning for my 31 ford hot rod. Thanks, keep up the awesome videos. It really helps.
Chase
DCnHotrods the imit.stuff does not burnish well at all!
DCnHotrods I had a model A hot rod when I was 17 ,mine was a thirty,channeled, with a 56 Buick 322 and a cad Lasalle trans.
That's exactly why I do this !!
VERY KEWL.. I CANT GET ENUF UR VIDEOS...
Do you clear coat over work after you're done? Do you recommend or not recommend doing so.Thanks in advance,love your videos.
Wasup Fool I brush on a two stage before outline
Steve, Where could I get these long brushes from?
Could you lead me to a website that sells them.
Thank you, and good stuff.
I'm in the Midwest, it's tough finding most of tools I like. I have found eBay to be helpful on finding brushes .
Ihab Abu Afia try stevekafka.com, everything I make for this art form is there..
Your very welcome !
@charleydeepwater Thanks!,I'm just getting started.
Steve
@precision25 I'm trying to have them available after the first of the year ,they will first appear on my site, everyone that's
tried them wants a set ,so I feel more confident about bringing them to the market.
Steve
tricks of the trade !!!
@natealb M-F 9:30-5:30 good to call ahead to make sure I don't miss you .
Regards,
SWteve
fresh !!!
thenx man!
Mr. Steve. Im Ryan from Indonesia. You are so awesome. but can you make a straight line that's good? because I tried repeatedly but it looks less tidy
Stevekafka.com Im Not RUclipsr this brush is not for straight lining, go to my site and look at the Longliner brush
WOW! Thanks.....
What’s the brand of adhesive and clear you use??
I'll have to do make more.
What is the smooth stroke you talk about? Where can I buy that?
Joe G gloss and flow enhancer,plus fish eye eliminator,also makes the paint more mar resistant
Joe G available at stevekafka.com
how much would you typically charge for something like that versus at a bike show?
Hi there where do you get the half plastic tank. TIA
Mark Beeby coast and in anaheim
How can I contact you, Sir? I need services if you are available.
thanks for this.
@66Lincoupe I came to Az. to avoid those temps I feel sorry for your frozen butt!, better you than me,even the Az. winters are getting too cold. If you need help to get started just ask.
Regards,
Steve
i did gold leaf in college, we used a hair dryer to give the gold leaf a polished shine to it, you try that too?
Vernon Bigsby never have...
@@stevekafka hope it works for you. please put up a video if it does as to share the knowledge. cheers
Could I use the 1 shot clear on top of the leaf? I assume its the same idea as the rolco. Just beginning with leaf and already have a can of it.
24441Chris I only use it to mix gold powder into fo a great gold
I want to heat wrap my pipes on my bike and gold leaf flame embossed heat shields...any ideas on this or has anyone tried it?
Should you spin it right after applying it to the size, or can you wait awhile?
801RIDER you can wait ..
Clear yellowing/ not yellowing
Alphatic resin based vs aeromatic resin based
If im doing a large area of gold leaf can I strip around the leaf then clear everything?
fman600 clear first.
I need help. I'm trying to learn myself how to gold leaf but when I try to put the swirls in it rubs the gold away. What am I doing wrong
Simon Tucker The "glue" is not tacky enough probably
let it get tacky.. i turn it using a drill lol.. havent had a issue. good thing to do.. use a test panel. lay strp of glue and test the finger on it and you will know u have a good tack
Mother Tucker not using real gold ,not letting the sizing dry enough...
What to you recommend to fix the gold leaf please?
What do you use to attach the gold leaf?
some pretty rough work there Steve...
BF Peake please understand that the tank was moving all over the place unexpectedly
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The paint is no good!
Not very clean. From a master expect more.
That's what is nice, I used to carve flintlock rifles. You need the little imperfections to verify hand made rather than computer generated graphics.
Beautiful.
dude, really??
do you think a sick artist of
his/her caliber would put their signature on that? It was just a quick demo on how he does it. not a tutorial for learning how to pinstripe like a pro
Oliver Schöngruber ya I’m quitting after that....
Larger is always fun copper and aluminum sheets? with designs ground into them? then clearcoated? or even tinted with candy colors? sounds like fun.
I would be most grateful for a friend in the plating business as I do engraving and build custom motorcycles, have for over 40 years.