The Primers Episode 1 - Layout

A.S.Handover Ltd and Better Letters have teamed up to bring you a series of short instructional videos with master Sign Painter Mike Meyer.
If you've ever wanted to start signpainting but don't know where to start, let us give you a helping hand!
In this video we explore the basics of drawing, layout and pattern making - all essential to know before you even pick up a brush!
To further your signpainting education head over to www.betterletters.co/workshops, or for any of the equipment we've mentioned you can find us at www.handover.co.uk.
@better_letters @betterletters @ashandover

[@PetrikNZ]

Now end June 2020, must be about time for Episode 2.

[@gregmullins6927]

You're magic Mike,your instructions are clear and easy to follow.

[@stevekafka]

Mike I’m working on a really kool hand cleaner for the trade that easily removes lettering enamel residue from your fingernails, I always hated being mistaken for a mechanic at Resturaunt, and had to explain that “ I’m an Artist”

[@kenday4812]

I used that Signwriting Paint for many years, When I was a Signwriter. Bought the Paint from The same place as shown On the Video.

[@stevekafka]

Great instructional video of very old school technique Mike, I would love to see you try some of my lettering brushes that are sold by A.S. Handover. (,very proud of that fact) and yes beautiful mustaches are the norm....

[@mccallfineart7589]

from 10 to 4, the stroke is more....from 2 to 8 the stroke is less great old sign rule for thick and thin letters. -Preston McCall

[@stevedawson741]

Love his hair and stache

[@AdamosZee]

Mike thaaanx!! so awesome u are willing to share your knowledge with us!! Im so grateful! cheers

[@mrartboy1]

I use the font system on an Apple Mac, print it out and blow it up to the stencil size required on an epidiascope. The letters are perfect scale for anything from a transit door to a 42ft. tautliner...using modern equipment with traditional skills...keep it interesting and the job gets done quicker.

[@ericruiz2174]

What kind of lettering paint should we use on a primered vintage truck? Its not painted, just red polished primer with a 2500 grid sand paper. Like your work very much! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rweems5796]

Yep, I concur with Petrik! Time for another video.

[@mokaroma]

That chalk thing is a hell of a tip!

[@dustinholmes_]

Thanks for this! I use chalk markers on the back of my drawings to get the same effect when transferring the image. The chalk markers are a bit neater to work with.

[@mccallfineart7589]

Now for the real test....how do you repair a split-tail brush?

[@Drifuta]

More of this please. I found it was good honest advertising, and very informative instruction. If I was in the UK, I'd be paying you guys a visit for sure!

[@traceythornestudio]

Great short video

[@nickfanzo]

great video. awesome moustache too!

[@letranamaocartazfaixaspare8338]

Wow! Thanks for share that!!!

[@Useless10000]

More please!!

[@essentialsigns2242]

Cool vid Mr Meyer

[@poorboyink]

Like how you lay out that S

[@tysonengland5314]

Is a mustache a requirement to being a great sign painter?

[@mr.pickles810]

Mike is awesome hopefully to meet him someday maybe get a chance to take a workshop of his

[@user-dj8gt6ik7c]

Right? I've been noticing a trend.

[@gillesker]

Thanks, this kind of video is very interesting. When will you release the next one ?

[@a.s.handover3167]

Hopefully quite soon!

[@JonnyOneThree]

When is number 2 coming!?

[@subplumbodatae]

soon you said ?? :)

[@a.s.handover3167]

Eeek! Anyone know how to get more hours in a day?

[@PetrikNZ]

@@a.s.handover3167 2020 now and still waiting. Seems like you have bigger problems than getting more hours in a day.

[@biplabjana7789]

I need a brush

[@mrtrick83]

this is brilliant!

[@twistedthrottle8513]

just picked up new book mastering layouts the art of eye appeal .

[@BAYNC]

Is this the same process for transferring an image to a glass type surface?

[@Louz_Drumz]

This is very well done video. What are you using to thin the 1shot? Thanks

[@1-shotslinger108]

Paint thinner {which is 100% mineral spirits but cheaper] For good work use 1-Shot reducers.

[@vasili1207]

Is there a starter kit avaliable? I'd really like to give it a bash but i expect the paint is really expensive

[@a.s.handover3167]

Hi Vasili, we do offer a starter kit! You can see it here: www.handover.co.uk/tools-and-sundries/starter-kits :)

[@hansolo9674]

What was that flat brush at the end of the video? I've only used Mack lettering quills so far, but that one looks real nice.

[@a.s.handover3167]

Hiya, that was one of our 2112 series sable chisel edged lettering brushes. You can find them here: www.handover.co.uk/handover-sable-chisel-writer-brushes :D :D Thanks!

[@hansolo9674]

Thanks so much !

[@ericenglund6668]

Do you ever come through Reno NV?

[@TheTomar33]

How would you transfer the image to glass?

[@poiuytrewdfghjksa]

more!!!

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

Hey Mike wait up,,im coming!

[@harlekijn007]

Nice

[@marilu191]

i loved the video tutorial!! I have a little question....I have seen that for gold leaf some people use enamel paint?? Would the white enamel from 1 shot brand work as a gilding size if i wanna use gold leaf (for lettering) well in my case i cant afford to buy the real gold leaf ones. But how effective would the enamel be as a glue? THanks in advance.

[@1-shotslinger108]

1-Shot works as a size. Maybe use a yellow.

[@elflaco6654]

What kind of paintbrush is used to get long fine lines when lettering?

[@londonsignwriter]

It's called a liner or rigger. A little longer than a normal writing chisel brush.

[@elflaco6654]

Thanks, fancy lettering is something I'm incorporating in my paintings on canvass and panels... Is Nick Garrett is your real name? Reason I ask, it's very close to my Christian birth name which is Andrew Nick Garrett.

[@londonsignwriter]

no way!!!

[@elflaco6654]

Yes way...

[@londonsignwriter]

Amazing - merry Xmas bro.

[@mr.pickles810]

Do they ship to the US?

[@a.s.handover3167]

Hello, do you mean do we at Handover ship to the US? If so, the answer is yes for most items!

[@PetrikNZ]

@@a.s.handover3167 Getting the books converted to PDF downloads would helpful for overseas customers. Postage makes it not viable, when the postage costs you multiple times more than the actual products you're trying to ship.

[@kerai86]

This is good bit u pretty much spelt out gash