Books & DVDs
Expand your sign painting and gilding knowledge with our collection of books and DVDs from master craftsmen. Learn traditional hand-lettering techniques, gold leaf application, pinstriping methods, and reverse glass gilding from third-generation sign artist Ron Percell and other trade experts. Whether you are just starting out or refining advanced skills, these instructional resources provide step-by-step guidance you can reference for years.
The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient & Modern (1860) — Digital Download
Victorian ornamental alphabets, as an instant download. The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient &a..
The Expert Calciminer (1912) — Digital Download
By the same Kelly as the Expert Sign Painter, as an instant download. The Expert Calciminer (1912) b..
The Gilder's Manual (1876) — Digital Download
The oldest gilding title, as an instant download. The Gilder’s Manual (1876) is the complete practic..
The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion (1894) — Digital Download
The comprehensive painter’s companion, as an instant download. The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher’s ..
The Painter's Manual (1868) — Digital Download
Methods and recipes from 1868, as an instant download. The Painter’s Manual (1868) is methods and re..
The Palmer Method School of Penmanship (1909) — Digital Download
The famous Palmer method, as an instant download. The Palmer Method School of Penmanship (1909) by F..
The Penman's Hand-Book (1883) — Digital Download
The big compendium for penmen, as an instant download. The Penman’s Hand-Book (1883) by G. A. Gaskel..
The Practical Show Card Writer (1905) — Digital Download
The thin practical card book, as an instant download. The Practical Show Card Writer (1905) by Richa..
The Process of Gilding and Bronzing Picture Frames (1884) — Digital Download
Gilding and bronzing for frame shops, as an instant download. The Process of Gilding and Bronzing Pi..
The Roman Alphabet and Its Derivatives (1925) — Digital Download
Trajan-column lettering reproduced, as an instant download. The Roman Alphabet and Its Derivatives (..