Article · Eindraw Lettering and Signs
Sign Painting For Beginners – Part 1
By Eindraw
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2020
About this lesson
A working sign painter explains the three main hand positions (hand-over-hand, mahl stick and pinky), brush grip, and how to charge a lettering quill, with photos showing paint that is too thick or too thin.
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