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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Logo Techniques |
I am currently having my logo art work done. I have almost settled on the final cut. I am thinking of having someone laser cut the logo and the negative in the peghead. I was also wondering about negative engraving on the peghead and filling with some kind of material that starts off as a liquid and hardens (like epoxy.) I want something that I can vary color, content (speckle?) and so on, and then sand down to a flat, flush surface with minimal if no shrinkage. Ideas? Mike |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
When I am not using pearl, I have done exactly that. I have used brass powder, silver powder and other colored powders mixed in epoxy. Works fine. It also works by packing it in and wicking in thin CA I use Douglas and Sturgess powders http://www.artstuf.com/DStockNEW.fm$FIND?catsearch=AMP&header=CatHead&footer=CatFoot&html=CatShelf&sort=SKU |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
You say colored powders... where do you get these? And, is there a particular brand of epoxy you prefer? Thanks Andy, Mike |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
The colored powders I have used are Jacquard products. You have to practice a bit to get a feel for how much powder and how much epoxy. I have always used West Systems Epoxy. I have a large bottle of the resin and 205 and 206 hardeners You can also use polyester resins. http://www.jacquardproducts.com/products/pearlex/ They are available in small jar sets. A lot of craft stores have them. If not check the site above and order online |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
If you're getting stuff laser cut then wood and plastic look good, shell does not. Lasers tend to make a mess of shell. If you're looking for some interesting textures, and you've got access to a laser, then another option besides pigmenting resins is getting textured plastics like Corian ( http://www.coriansamples.com/prostores/servlet/StoreFront ) or some of the textured acrylics from Acrilex ( http://acrilex.com/index.cfm ) |
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| Author: | matt jacobs [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
If you're looking for more traditional colored pigments(i.e. no pearl) try: http://www.sinopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2 I've used them several times w/ epoxy; it doesn't seem to affect the hardness or curing time. In an unrelated topic, they also sell fish glue in the "Binders" section |
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| Author: | Rob Warren [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Logo Techniques |
Check out a product called Inlace. It looks like what you're after. Haven't used it myself, but I do have a friend with a laser, and am contemplating it for future projects. |
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