Reference Sites

We selected the following related websites for informational purposes. They offer valuable information and services that complement and enhance our goals. The mission of AngelGilding.com is to provide studio artists with the chemicals, tools and techniques they need to explore the creative potential of reflective glass. We strive to provide our clients with excellent quality and customer service. We are including sites that exemplify similar goals.

The photo at the left shows an Angel Gilded stained glass window in a Historic Chicago Bungalow. We have a link to the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association here.

1. American Sign Museum
   Official site of the American Sign Museum that was founded to inform and educate the general public as well as business and special interest groups of the history of the sign industry and its significant contribution to commerce and the American landscape.
   
   
2. Custom Glass Signs and Custom Mirrors
   Custom signs and custom mirrors made for your specific needs - Antique Signs, Restaurant Signs, Antique Mirror Signs.
   
   
3. Glass Craftsman
   Glass Craftsman Magazine features the work of the world's top glass artists, studios and designers. Bi-monthly issues offer tips, techniques, workshops and event information, book and video reviews, product and business information and much more to help improve skills and expand knowledge. Learn more about Glass Crafting, Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Glassblowing, Kilncrafting, Pate de Verre, Mosaics, Sandblasted Glass, Etched Glass, Lampworking, Sculpting, Glass Art, Glass History, Tiffany Lamps, Hot Glass, Marbles, Paperweights, Collectibles and much more.
   
   
4. The Letterheads
   Official site of the Original Letterheads "Keepers of The Craft".
   
   
5. Golden Era Studios
   Specializes in vintage ornamental clipart in popular vector formats. Perfect for sign making and desktop publishing.
   
   
6. Letterhead Fonts
   Offers rare and unique typefaces for artists.
   
   
7. Letterhead Magazine
   A magazine about the Keepers of Our Craft - Letterheads. Offers the ingredients that make for successful projects; from showcards to billboards, sketches to camera ready artwork, pinstriping, calligraphy, carving and gilding, all the essential elements that make for great design, layout, letterstyles, color, techniques and execution.
   
   
8. Letterhead Sign Supply
   Offers sign supplies including gilding, carving brushes, pinstriping and more.
   
   
9. Oliver Doriss Design - Production Work
   Features production work of Oliver Doriss.
   
   
10. SignCraft Magazine
    A guide to profitable and creative sign production.
    
    
11. Swan Picture Hangers
    Elegant period picture hanging paraphernalia including rosette picture hangers, picture rail molding, picture hooks, unique picture nail covers, vintage push pins, ball and chain fret work, cords and chains, tassels and more. Extraordinary collection of picture hangers, that will compliment any home, from the Victorian era style to the contemporary.
    
    
12. The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
    The Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative is an innovative and comprehensive program designed to preserve the Historic Chicago Bungalow and its neighborhoods and to assist the homeowner in the preservation or rehabilitation of the Chicago Bungalow.
    
    
13. The Letterville BullBoard
    An online community of signmakers, pinstripers, airbrush artists, calligraphers, and other graphic artists dedicated to the free exchange of information. It's the Letterhead Meet that never ends.
    
    
14. Wall Jewelry
    The reverse glass artistry of Larry White. Includes photos of turn-of-the-century style gold leaf signs. Most are original designs with some being replicas of Victorian era signage, trade cards, letterheads, or labels
    
    
15. Paints And Sundries at The Old House Web