A closely related item: Any recommendations for a slob with absolutely NO artistic ability to paint the raised letters for the manufacturer's name on the plate (as well as the few other things like "capo....", "patented bla bla", etc.)? The only thing I can think of doing is to use a small artist brush and some black enamel and then clear coat the plate. I am only able to picture a mess (and my gold plates come out sooooo beautiful otherwise) if I try to do this myself (and I don't know any artists). Does anyone have any special tricks or techniques or whatever that could bring success to this artistic misfit? Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@hotmail.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 11:35 AM Subject: Plate Lettering > In the past I have put the wire gauges on a newly refinished plate by using > press type and shooting clear lacquer over them. This has become a RPITA. > I would prefer now to find a set of stamps 12-22 with half sizes that I can > just ink and stamp. Any suggestions where I can buy a ready made set? > > David Love > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > >
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