Tracing
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Here’s episode 2 of The Talbot Hound. (Episode 1 is here.)
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I am really enjoying watching the re-evolution of the dogs, masterful work, thankyou for sharing David and Stephen.
You mentioned bad repairs that had been previously done. It would be very interesting for you to elaborate on this some. Was the dog you are replacing a repair attempt?
Yes. Most of the original and painted glass was lost - we don't know when - then replaced with blank unpainted glass. This glass, in its turn, and years later, was painted on the back, without re-leading: so the repainted images were never fired. It's a long, complicated story - a somewhat sad one. So now, if good fortune will smile upon these wonderful windows, we hope the story will have a happy conclusion.
Excellent work, all in one bite, extraordinary painting, pleasant narrative, workshop atmosphere, could not be better, thank you very much David and Stephen
We are fascinated with that tracing brush, a custom job we suspect. Can you describe it please?
KB & MD
Link to brushes here.
Thank you.
Wonderfully done. A highlight in the week! Thank you for putting in so much work to teach and explain.
Loving this series, each episode is full of tips and really useful information, thank you so much for sharing
Really enjoying this format of video. When you replace pieces of a window, do you always use new glass or are there occasions where you might use (unpainted) glass recycled from old stained glass windows? I can see that, in this instance, there was no question in your minds that the previous poorly painted dogs should be consigned to the bin. Even with your vast experience, is that call sometimes difficult to make?
Sue J
Concerning all the glass we replace on this project: we never throw it away, but will return it to the owner. This is because we can't know what the future holds. In this case,
And yes, if we have it in the studio, we'd certainly use old glass whenever it provides the best match. For instance, when we've removed a plain window and replaced it with a painted window that we made, then, if the owner didn't want it, we'd keep the old window and make sure it was put to good use.
Excellent video. Can't wait to see the highlights. The highlights of the paint that is, not the video. 😊
Thank you again for sharing. I enjoy all of your videos and look forward to every one.
You were so right about the fancy brushes not being critical. My first impulse when I saw it was to think "wow, it would hold so much more paint, and I wouldn't have to make so many pauses to reload the brush!" I very nearly rushed off and ordered one, or a few. But then I realized that this would be solving the wrong problem for me. I have many things that I need to improve, but none of them involve how often I have to reload my brushes while I work. A narrow escape, too - those brushes aren't cheap!
We've often corresponded and I've always enjoyed the way you think through problems.
Gentlemen, Thank you for introducing a new unique brush/tool. As luck would have it, I encountered one a few days after viewing the video. I was shopping at a ceramic supply shop and would not have known why it looked so strange or how it was used. Bought a pair of them and will be trying one out soon. Anxious for each new episode.
A happy coincidence.
Thank you again. The new brush looked exciting and like Steve I though oh must have that. I might still get one to give it a go but will continue with the old brushes and get used to them. It was the confidence of David's mark-making that was interesting. It was instinctive and he knew Gothic style as if it was in his blood. He knew before the mark was made how it would evolve and what its effect was going to be. Like a chess player the move was only the beginning of 3 moves ahead. I was thinking, "why are the marks made in that direction?" and "why did he continue in a direction longer than I would have done given the space?". I know he is right. I can't wait to see more. Thanks again.