About the video: Finishing and Hardware
Overview
“Let's take a moment to admire our finished signs. Now is the time to add a clear coat or layer of varnish. This will preserve and professionalize your image. Then, I will guide you in installing simple hardware to hang your sign.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Finishing and Hardware, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation. Learn hand-painted sign creation by mastering lettering techniques, brush handling, and color application for unique signage.
Partial transcription of the video
“Finishing Hardware In this lesson, I'll glaze my final sign. I'll show you how to add finishing hardware to hang your sign. There are a few different types of glazing medium you can use as a clear coat. One option is a water-based clear coat, which we've been using as the extending medium. You can get heavy-duty, very thin glazes, which do require special ventilations. If you use something like this, be sure to do it outdoors. Most glazes require plenty of dry time between coats. Make sure you check the label to find out how long you need to let it dry before adding a second coat. Some of t...”
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Course summary for: Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation
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Category
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Areas
Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Typography

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