1-Shot paints are well known and well loved but they also have a range of additives, one of which is Smith’s Cream. Smith’s Cream is a non-yellowing additive/glazing medium for enamel paint that improves brushability and has strong durability, making it ideal for producing subtle blending effects. To achieve blending effects, you can approach it …
A little while ago I attended a Kölner gilding workshop run by Gold Leaf Supplies, the UK distributor of the Kölner range, and Richard Walker at Watergild Studios. I got to see first hand how quick and easy it is to use and how impressive the results can be. Kölner offer products for gilding on …
Here at Handover we are always curious about how people are using different materials which is why we were so excited to see Nancy Reyner’s use of gold leaf in her paintings. Nancy Reyner is a painter, author, and teacher, and uses gold leaf to create luminous and ethereal paintings that are rooted in nature …
In planning since July 2017, Letterheads 2018: London Calling came and went far too quickly following the opening party on 15 August. Now that the dust has settled, the organising team present the following summary of what happened for all those that participated and contributed to its overwhelming success. We would like to thank everyone …
We love looking at the highlights from a sign writer’s meet-up that took place last month at Light Space, Leeds. It’s always a pleasure to sponsor sign writing events that are full of talent and fun! Hosted by Kieran and the team from Third Eye Signs, the event was packed full with creative designs, good people …
Having a clear out of our brushmaking warehouse recently, we came across these fantastic printing plates. The box they were in simply said “Printer’s bookplates” so we guess they were used for printing a catalogue – possibly litho printed, but we aren’t sure! A couple of the smaller ones were used for parts of this: …
MIXOL UNIVERSAL TINTS General Technical details for users of MIXOL multi-purpose tinting paste. Mixol is a binder-free multi-purpose tinting paste. Not to be confused with ready-made paint!Always shake thoroughly before and close lid firmly after using in order to prevent lumps or skins forming.Mixol is highly resistant to frost and heat. After freezing, it needs …
Charlotte Wormley-Healing, Manager of A. S. Handover, talks to Sign Update Magazine… What hair is used in signwriting brushes? The ideal fill for a signwriting brush would be a fine hair with a sharp point and plenty of spring so that it responds to the writer’s touch. It is also important that the hair is …
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