The Sign Painting: A practical guide to tools, materials, and techniques

Meyer, Mike; Roberts, Sam

ISBN 10: 1786276925 / ISBN 13: 9781786276926

Published by Laurence King Publishing, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sign Painting: A practical guide to tools, materials, and techniques
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786276925
• ISBN 13: 9781786276926
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 34 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Non Fiction

About this title

Synopsis

This book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs. All the basics are covered, from choosing and using brushes, paints, mahl sticks, dippers and pencils, to how to prepare and finish surfaces, transfer designs, mix paint and work with the brush. A gallery section of original alphabets, created for the book by sign painters around the world, provides visual inspiration and demonstrates a wide variety of styles and approaches.

About the Author

Mike Meyer is a sign painter from Minnesota who is widely recognized as one of the masters of the craft. Together with Spain-based sign painting expert Sam Roberts, Mike runs Better Letters, which promotes sign painting internationally through workshops and educational activities.