Neon Nonsense x Note | EP 5: Strange Mentors

Hello Lightning Tamers!
I listened to the most recent episode of the Neon Nonsense Podcast and figured add some additional show notes. Below I’ll have some basic notes and links to books, groups, and DVD mentioned in the podcast. 
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-Percy Echols II, Taming Lightning

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In our first episode we mentioned that sometimes we find neon mentors in strange places, “Strange Mentors” if you will. So on today's episode we invite you into our libraries - allow us to share some of the sources that help us on our neon journey.

Show Notes

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1. Neon superguide by Randall Caba

Buy on Amazon

*amazon Associate Link, I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.​

P. 89 - Helpful Hints for Making Patterns

1. Begin with simple block letters then advance to script and fancier letter styles or designs​ ​
2. Use an erasable pencil or inexpensive paper  found at a sign or art supply stores. Butcher paper is sometimes used to make patterns.
3. Use a compass to draw circles . A large, inexpensive compass can be purchased at art supply stores.
4. Use french curves to aid drawing irregular curves. Draw freehand curves from the inside. This is more natural than drawing from outside the curve.
5. Use a light table to reverse and image. The light shines through the paper pattern making it easy to transfer the image to bending pattern material or to the paper backside. Or, simply trace over the design with a maerk so the ink soaks through the paper to the backside. Large sheets of carbon paper also are used to reverse the pattern but are messy.

• Using large windows and natural lights
• Using projector on to the wall

2. Facebook Group |The Neon News - “Deadly Neon”: a lethal dose of art criticism

Issue Number 4 Summer 1990

• “Deadly Neon”: a lethal dose of art criticism

Join | The Neon News

3. Facebook Group | Neon and Plasma Art for Beginners - Glassworking for Luminous Tubes by Henry Eckles (PDF)

Join | Neon and Plasma Art for Beginners

Glassworking for Luminous Tubes by Henry Eckles (PDF)

Glassworking for Luminous Tubes by Henry Eckles

*courtesy of Robert Haus

• EP 4: Electrode School w/ Robert Haus
• P. 7-8 Preface
  • Be willing to share the best of the knowledge
  • Make quality work
• Editor note: we are connected, the individual affects to group,  an the group the individual. Support not Division.

4. West Coat Custom Designs - Neon Engineers Workbook, DVD: Neon Processing Guide, and More

West Coast Customs Designs | DVD, Books, and More!

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The Neon Engineers Notebook

This must-have book is for working neon shop's to help solve problems and optimize the work place.

This book presents ideas and methods to "tweak" your machinery as well as yourself to produce your best work.
The Neon Engineers Notebook Second Edition
by Morgan Crook & Jacob Fishman
Soft cover, 9 in. x 7 in., 223 pages
Ton's of illustrations and black and white photos.
​Available Now..................$37.95

DVD | Neon Processing Guide

DVD by: ISA - International Sign Association
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Learn how to properly pump neon tubes.

This instructional video demonstrates a variety of processing techniques. Produced by the ISA, this Neon Processing Guide DVD minimizes the guesswork that goes into preparing and pumping neon tubes.
Disc features: English and Spanish
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35 minutes.

Available Now....... $47

DVD | Intro to Neon - Jacob Fishman

DVD by: Jacob Fishman​
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This professional video can help neon crafts people of all levels. Step-by-step "real time" demonstrations show all the phases involved in the neon signmaking process: ​

• Designing the neon pattern
• Tube bending
• Bombarding
• Pumping
• Final assembly

Learn the craft of neon at your own pace with this highly detailed, two-hour video. 
120 minutes.

Available Now....... $47