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Joe, Much obliged. Another quality I've noticed this paint has a staining quality. Perhaps that's because it's so intense. Their Rubine transparent color is almost like a dye. Wonderfully strong.

Craig, Many of us are new to this paint and could use your advice about blending and thinning. My order contained some transparent and opaque colors but I didn't order any extender. Is this a product I need to order or can I use any latex medium? Joe

Craig, Many of us are new to this paint and could use your advice about blending and thinning. My order contained some transparent and opaque colors but I didn't order any extender. Is this a product I need to order or can I use any latex medium? Joe

I agree, we're all concerned about how long a paint will last. The fellows who are most credible are the Wall Dogs. That's where I heard about this paint. When you lay it down it's dead flat. I've been using Modern Masters UV clear as a top coat although I'm not sure it's necessary. You gotta...

Nova Color Paint: www.novacolorpaint.com I'm kind of mad at the big paint manufacturers after using Nova. For years sign painters have been led down a dead end roads when it comes to paints. Those days are over with the introduction of Nova Color. While they've been in business for approx. ten...

I'm with Joe on this topic. I just got into Nova Color and what a blessing. When ordering you should know their paint comes in opaque, translucent as well as transparent. Their opaque is dead on solid. A second coat isn't needed to cover but it's always advisable for longevity. I'll never go...

I'm way too late with this post but here's my input. I'd suggest having the blasting done by others. You CAN'T make money doing this every once in a while. One of the misnomers is the PSI. You don't want anything as high as 100. That will do nothing good except have a tendency to raise your...

Congratulations on the sign project. Here are a few personal suggestions for your consideration. First off the type of wood is extremely important with regard to paint adhesion and longevity. If you aren't using vertical grain, it's advisable to have cleates. Flame grain, otherwise knows as...

Come on Brian, Joe S obviously doesn't have the proper equipment or knowledge for this kind of work but neither did we when we started out. Outsourcing is the key. Both the blasting and staining can be acquired. I wouldn't discourage anyone from reaching out beyond their usual work. We should...

The smart money in this trade often outsources work. For example, we have a sign company who specializes in "On Location" blasting. Their major product is entrance signs on boulders for housing additions. With their mobile unit outfitted and ready to go they do beautiful work. At our next...

Brian, Thanks for your input. Some of us love screen printing, hand lettering, wraps, or laying down vinyl but it's dimensional work for us. Last week I caught myself laying down vinyl on a construction sign and I remembered why gave up vinyl. Good luck with your work but not all of us...

Joe, This is a wide open field with lots of creative options. I don't know your location but I'd search the internet under Concrete Staining. We've also sandblasted patterns around pools and stained them. It's good money and lots of fun. Good luck. Joe Crumley www.normansignco.com

Arbot, I kind of agree but there are definantly some routers having a higher resolution. For example rack and pinion units having pinions with only a few teeth, and a track to match, aren't as accurate as "Ball Screw" which gives the highest resolution. Wish I had one. With this case it's not...

Perhaps DeKe's 3d tools in the latest version of Photoshop would work. Joe

Well my friend I'm rooting for you. Your choice of software is excellent. When I entered dimensional work it was directed at entrance signs for new housing additions and referbs of apartments. That kind of work kept me going for about five years. Most of it was sandblasting redwood. However...

Gene, I admire your idea but I'd have a difficult time pulling it off. On occasion I've made the mistake of designing myself into a corner with the stroke of the mouse. My only product is dimensional. Sales come from simple line drawings, dimensional samples and photo's. The best way to learn...

Craig, Thanks for posting. I would love to have gone to this gathering. Glad you made it. Perhaps next year I'll make it. Joe Crumley www.normansignco.com

The Homonid, ever since he raised up on his back legs, has become even more capable of killing himself off. This may be our destiny. Joe Crumley www.normansignco.com

Thanks so much for posting this video. I've always been encouraged by his work. This film made my day. Jill, what and where are the latest works to be seen? Joe Crumley www.normansignco.com

Bear Makes no difference. The tool you use is secondary. For example I'm moving over to a Wacom tablet. But with that I can still view my previous thumbnails. We have lots of folks who are threatened by using a pencil and brush. I've taught hundred's of kids and adults to use both, however...