painting incised letters

[John]

I must be using the wrong type of paint
i'm carving signs i painted the flat first
then with different color for the incised
letters. the paint dries before i can wipe
off the edges around the letter owe by
the way i'm using latex paint exteror.
thanks just starting.

[papasar]

John,
When I do signs the flat is the darker color. So, I do the letters first.
Its much easier to use a broad brush to get to the edge of the letters. Also have use both latex and alydkyd.
IMHO
Bill K.

[woodbutcher]

I use oil base 1 Shot sign paint on all my signs. Paint the entire sign with the base color than come back and do the letters. If you know the sign is going to be in a place where moisture is an issue I coat the sign with West System Epoxy first and then paint it. Most of the lettering I do is gold leafed and than I pinstripe around the gold letters. 1 Shot sign paint is the best paint out there for signs.

[petersax]

Woodbutcher,

What kind of wood do you use for your quarterboards? and Where do you purchase it?

Thanks,
Peter

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

One Shot is great paint! Not only for signs but for auto pinstriping and pics also....good stuff!

[John]

Originally Posted by petersax

Woodbutcher,

What kind of wood do you use for your quarterboards? and Where do you purchase it?

Thanks,
Peter

peter
I'm using reclamed wood that i'ved salved from construction job i'ved
bin working on and have gotten poplar,cypress which carves nice for some
one who is still learning. I have found on the internet under sign supplies
who sell blank slabs for sign carving check it out
John

[woodbutcher]

Hi Peter, I use Honduras Mahogany for most of my signs. It carves easy and holds detail well. The finish is clasic for boat sign. We have a custom lumber yard in town were you can buy just about every type of wood there is. Boat builders also have a good supply. I have carved signs out of clear white pine but the detail is not the same and you have to stain it to look like mahogany.