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About H Carl Trimble III
Expertise
One of a kind custom design stained glass as well as other glass art methods and the restoration of stained glass. Inquiries regarding leaded, beveled, etched sand carved, and fused glass techniques are invited. Other methods, technical questions,history of the art and supply source inquiries also welcome. Information on the pro's and con's of protective glazing of stained glass windows. Visit www.TrimbleStudios.com for more complete information.
Experience
Over forty years experience in a wide range of techniques that include "stained glass", wood working and metal fabrication. Have worked from my own full service studio since 1977. Many major residential, commercial and religious installations from Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego California as well as much of the State of Texas
Organizations
Professional Affiliate,Certified Trainer, and Preferred Provider for the American Institute of Architects, AIA, Dallas, Texas. I have served on the Board of Directors of both the Texas Fine Arts Association and the Texas Visual Arts Association
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Texas, Tyler. Master of Fine Arts, The University of North Texas, Denton. Just a few hours short of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Awards and Honors
Many first place and best of show awards in both stained glass and fine arts competitions. Steady commission work for the past ten years has obviated any recent competitive activity.
Past/Present Clients
Most recent major commissions are for American Airlines CR Smith Museum; JFK Airport Terminal 8 stained glass; TXU Energy Plaza Thor stained glass. The Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas and and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell, Texas
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Expert: H Carl Trimble III - 11/5/2009
Question
Hi there: I had wanted to do some sandblasting, removing the silvering from mirror. I found that cutting the pattern out on the back of the mirror with pattern paper, was really a painful exercise, and also somewhat inaccurate, no matter how careful I was. Is there a resist that I could silk screen onto the back of mirror, leaving the pattern exposed, and then sandblast. I wouldn't mind leaving the resist in place as long as it was stable and didn't look too ugly?
Thank you
Rick.
Answer
Rick,
You are almost there. Coat the back of the mirror with the liquid silk screen resist and expose it just as you would your silk screen. Wash off the resist and you will have a resist that should stand up to moderate sandblasting. You will need a somewhat thicker application of the silkscreen resist. Just make sure it has cured properly.
If you don't need the texturing of the sandblasting, there is a silvering removal liquid that is available at most hobby/craft stores.
Another resist material for sandblasting that will allow some depth carving is "bumper sticker stock." It is abailable at most signmaker's supply houses and at a professional silkscreen supply house. You might find a silk screen shop that will sell you a small quantity. Ohterwise you will likely have to buy a whole roll. Kind of expensive for a small quantity.
The bumper sticker stuff is applied like contact paper. It cuts easily with a sharp eXacto knife.
An easy way to transfer your pattern is to find a copy shop with a copier that will deposit a heavy line of toner. Tape it to the back of the sticker stock (or any other resist such as Hartco or Buttercut). Apply acetone liberally to a rag and wipe it on the back of the copy. This will transfer the pattern and you won't have to worry about "pattern paper" shifting around on you.
Then, if all else fails, there is the old carbon paper trick. Place the carbon paper on the back of your resist and then, tape your pattern to the resist. Trace your pattern to the resist and then cut it as described above.
Good luck.
Carl Trimble
Trimble Studios
www.trimblestudios.com
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