MAKING SIGNS - The Traditional Way - signwriting 2/6

Welcome back. As a continuation from part 1, in this video we show you how to do a basic Michelin sign for either yourself or a customer. I will also discuss some useful tips along the way.

[@eoinoriain7958]

I was a tattoo artist for 21 years , changing trades at the moment , sign writing is the future, love your videos , no nonsense n straight talk , look forward to seeing more , thank you !

[@setiroculus]

When you realize the brush is not "promising", what is it that you're noticing? What are signs that a brush isn't worth using? Loving and grateful for all the vids!

[@Airbrushartist]

Hi Chris, if you cannot make a corner with a brush (twist the brush into the corners of a square) then that's not good and if the hairs have been cut and it has lost its natural taper then that is not good for the brush either. So signs are: you cannot paint a corner / if the brush won't follow a circle like an O or an S because the hairs flick or they are too strong. The hairs being strong on a new brush isn't so much of an issue because they will loosen with use. Another telltale, would be a brush wanting to bend and not return to its normal straight shape. This will happen if you only use one side of a brush so make sure to use both sides of the brush.

[@johnkelley4332]

an amazing amount of advice as usual. so much that I'm actually taking notes!

[@Airbrushartist]

You got this!

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Great video as always, thanks for sharing. Are the Handover brush.s good ! I need to buy some decent chisel brush's but get a bit lost looking at their website !

[@Airbrushartist]

Yes Handover brushes are good. It's what I use. Just whatever brush you purchase make sure the hairs are natural and not cut.

[@kierannolan8859]

Hi Phil, enjoying your videos, if you were to recommend say 3 chisel brush sizes to get started in sign writing what would they be?, i'm currently looking at Handover 2112 series, just because i have a Handover sword already, thanks, keep up the good work..

[@Airbrushartist]

Handover brushes are great, they are what I use. Size wise: maybe a 4 / 5 / 6. When you order your brushes make sure the hairs are uncut. They did do various lengths of hair, a short haired brush is good for posters because it is speedy, the longer hairs are better for straighter lines but personally I could not get on with the longer hair so I always opted for a medium length.

[@kierannolan8859]

@@Airbrushartist Hi Phil thanks for the reply,,, yes i just got 3 from Handover, they arrived last Saturday, i got a 3, 5 and 7 in the K Series, it will get me started, i will try them and then see if i need bigger or smaller, Cheers.

[@baxterenrife]

Very informative. Very skilled man. But please stop saying "obviously" all the time and get a decent camera operator. That is all.....

[@Airbrushartist]

"Obviously" it is the Mrs that operates the camera and I cannot tell her what to do or she beats me. I'll try and stop saying "obviously" I'm not an actor so I'm not working off a script and I'm not getting paid either but I will try.

[@baxterenrife]

@@Airbrushartist I get it mate. Hope I didn't come across as rude? I didn't quite understand that tip you described. Can you elaborate please?

[@Airbrushartist]

@@baxterenrife Which tip are you referring to and I'll try my best to explain further :)

[@baxterenrife]

@@Airbrushartist It's where you said that an old signwriter once told you about making a curve and a sharp corner. I was wondering exactly what you meant? It might not be on this video where you said it....

[@Airbrushartist]

Do you mean a curve and a straight? The paint is always thicker on a straight so it holds the line better, but when doing a curve you need the paint slightly thinner so the brush will bend easier and thus making the paint come off the brush slightly quicker.