Painted
advertisements on the sides of old barns are an important part of the history
of signage in America. At one time, thousands of barns were painted with ads
for tobacco or animal feed. Today, very few of these barn advertisements exist.
Most of these old barns have been demolished or fallen into disrepair.
To
recreate one of these hand-painted ads takes skill and a few tricks of the
trade. To reproduce a weathered appearance, Chicago Brushmaster, Ron Jelinek,
revealed how it is done. By mixing 1
Shot lettering enamel with flattening paste at a 50/50 ratio and thinning the
mixture with some paint thinner, Ron created the washed out look of an old Coke
sign. In painting the ad, he used white and bright red on an 8’ wall of
weathered barn boards.
Below
is a series of pictures that shows how Ron’s project progressed.
Squeegee Technique. Nothing is more basic in vinyl application than the squeegee. But some squeegees work better than others. And there are right ways and wrong ways to use this simple tool. This video clip reviews squeegee selection, squeegee care and squeegee technique. Click here to view the Squeegee Technique video.
Wet Applications. Dry applications are typically recommended for most vinyl applications. For those exceptions to the rule, this instructional video explains the right way to perform a wet application. Click here to view the Wet Applications video.
Introducing AT65. Installing multiple color overlays with a paper application tape is not much easier than driving in the dark without your headlights. For these challenging applications, RTape developed its AT65, the universal high tack film. This video clip explains the features and benefits of this remarkable new film application tape. Click here to view the Introducing AT65 video.
Application of Window Graphics. Installing vinyl graphics on glass can be challenging, because the adhesive aggressively grabs onto this high energy surface. Repositioning graphics on window is generally difficult, if not impossible. This instructional video explains how to dry apply window graphics right the first time. It also describes the necessary steps required for surface preparation. Click here to view the Application of Window Graphics video.
Transferring Frosted Window Graphics Films. Because frosted window films are highly textured, transferring cut vinyl graphics can be problematic. This video provides direction in selection of the right application tape and how to apply these films quickly, easily and without problems. Click here to view the Transferring Frosted Window Graphics Films video.
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