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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: idealhandmades on November 22, 2010, 11:51:37 AM
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post your homemade graphics/crapics.
This i made for a friend. it was a zip zinger.
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5446/cruiserrycadelicgraphic.jpg) (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/cruiserrycadelicgraphic.jpg/)
this I made from a weird picture of an old friend i found on facebook.
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5589/l560d028ff9915263bec665.jpg) (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/l560d028ff9915263bec665.jpg/)
This is for the shop that i ride for that just recently opened up. we were getting sample boards from companies to figure out what to go with for the shop wood. i love getting blanks cause it saves me the trouble of sanding. fuck that, sanding is inevitable because of the clearcoat.
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3158/letitwagon.jpg) (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/letitwagon.jpg/)
made this little coffee fetcher for the shop. it was a quicky.
(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6895/minislashcruiser.jpg) (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/minislashcruiser.jpg/)
Made this for Pharmacy about a year ago when i was still new to town. They said they'd hang it up somewhere. After i dropped it off, I never saw it again. I think it was on a warped bummerhigh deck.
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4445/pharmboarddesign.jpg) (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/pharmboarddesign.jpg/)
This is my first woodburned graphic I did. my newest one is of my cat that i posted up in the "post your set-up" thread.
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8919/woodburnedgraphic.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/woodburnedgraphic.jpg/)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6655/tikiskateboard.jpg) (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/tikiskateboard.jpg/)
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Damn, those are all pretty fucking rad!
The woodburned one with the duck is especially sick!
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Thanks Caruthers, as a long time lurker who's finally gotten his account to work, that means a lot. I've always enjoyed your photoshop entries from afar. Wheres your homemades at?
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Damn sweatercuff, I just saw the cat graphic from the other thread. That woodburning technique and your illustration style are both pretty dope. If I saw either of those boards in a shop I would be stoked.
I have a homemade board graphic I'm working on right now. Once it's finished, I'll make sure to post it up in this thread.
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I once made a deck in shop class as a kid. It was short, ultra steep kicks, no concave, 8-ply, black dipped with blue lightning bolt graphics and I used yellow 40-grit sand paper for grip tape. I learned to ollie on that board.
But sweatercuff, your work is art.
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Great stuff sweater cuff! Woah, that rhymed!
I don't do much graphics anymore but when I did I kept it really simple (and bland)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5928_1026171991133_1730303256_51421_5992549_n.jpg)
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thats a nice backyard assembly line Able. I hope you used that frog stencil to paint your grass in random places to make it look like a plague of amphibians have fallen on to your property.
your Marylin graphic set up reminds me of when i got a bunch of decks for 20 bucks a pop way back in high school when i would scourer the internet trying to find the cheapest deal on blanks and then make a mass order, paint them, and then resell them to kids in my town. I think i made a bunch with unicorns on them, and then i hit a heavy dinosaur phase.
more than a little bummed that i haven't taken a picture of every board I've ever fucked with. It would be cool to see where my designs were at so very long ago.
and BurmSting, 40 Grit!? how long did those shoes last you? It would be hard not to ollie with that abrasive of a topsheet. badass innovation though. Elmers or hot glue?
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I've considered trying to screen boards but it would be hard to do anything but the middle. You would have to make some custom screen that bent to get the nose and tail i think.
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I've considered trying to screen boards but it would be hard to do anything but the middle. You would have to make some custom screen that bent to get the nose and tail i think.
pretty sure this is the case too. but maybe you should just embrace that and try it with a flat screen anyways. could turn out interesting. maybe like when a fax or copy gets smudged and dragged.
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just sanded down another old deck. artwork to follow shortly.
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thinking about getting some decks from black friday and sanding them down maybe doing so woodburn graphics what do you use to do it? a soldiering iorn?
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thinking about getting some decks from black friday and sanding them down maybe doing so woodburn graphics what do you use to do it? a soldiering iorn?
nah man, i used a woodburner. you can find them at art supply stores, they look like a screwdriver with changeable tips that you plug into the wallsocket. i think i got mine for like 8 bucks.
(im pretty sure if you get the right style tips for it, you can rig it out for knife hits too.)
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I've considered trying to screen boards but it would be hard to do anything but the middle. You would have to make some custom screen that bent to get the nose and tail i think.
pretty sure this is the case too. but maybe you should just embrace that and try it with a flat screen anyways. could turn out interesting. maybe like when a fax or copy gets smudged and dragged.
yeah my friend did a screen on his board. it looked okay. I just wonder about ink.
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Those decks are sick man. What Pharmacy did you drop it off to? Im pretty sure I could find out what they did with it
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thats a nice backyard assembly line Able. I hope you used that frog stencil to paint your grass in random places to make it look like a plague of amphibians have fallen on to your property.
your Marylin graphic set up reminds me of when i got a bunch of decks for 20 bucks a pop way back in high school when i would scourer the internet trying to find the cheapest deal on blanks and then make a mass order, paint them, and then resell them to kids in my town. I think i made a bunch with unicorns on them, and then i hit a heavy dinosaur phase.
more than a little bummed that i haven't taken a picture of every board I've ever fucked with. It would be cool to see where my designs were at so very long ago.
and BurmSting, 40 Grit!? how long did those shoes last you? It would be hard not to ollie with that abrasive of a topsheet. badass innovation though. Elmers or hot glue?
It was definitely rough as fuck. That board didn't end up seeing much action though. I think I might have given up on skating for a few years at that point and probably threw away most of my old skate stuff when my family moved. I think I used some regular wood glue for the grip tape. This was maybe 16 years ago, so don't really remember it all too well.
My friend at the time also did a white dipped board with this graphic:
(http://www.xylitol.co.kr/pro/upload/xegm0150-1.jpg)
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I've considered trying to screen boards but it would be hard to do anything but the middle. You would have to make some custom screen that bent to get the nose and tail i think.
pretty sure this is the case too. but maybe you should just embrace that and try it with a flat screen anyways. could turn out interesting. maybe like when a fax or copy gets smudged and dragged.
Its a massive hassle and would only advise it if you have an abundance of time and patience.
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Those decks are sick man. What Pharmacy did you drop it off to? Im pretty sure I could find out what they did with it
the one here in Vegas. some sketchyish stuff apparently has been going down there with changing of hands with owners and stuff, people coming and going, so im not sure you'll be able to track it down, but if you do, you can have it.
that would actually be kinda cool to see someone on here get a board i fucked with. have it change hands a bunch of times.
like a more fun "Flat Stanley"
(http://www.denacwilliams.com/FlatStanley.gif)
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Pushing ten years ago now I went through a stencil phase - I did a few boards, but can only find a photo of one. Going for a kinda vintage surf thing I guess:
(http://i52.tinypic.com/rlfdzs.jpg)
I remember being conflicted about buying blanks rather than supporting decent companies - but I wanted to paint them myself!
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so fucking dope.
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i painted this board a couple years ago and hung it up.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5205282829_33801de9f5.jpg)
and this record i painted too. i'd like to do something similar on a board. i no longer have the record, just the pic.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5205282391_e6afe08133.jpg)
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endless summer with a little bit of shrooms.
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That breaking wave on a broken board is pretty sick
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I made a graphic a couple of years ago on a blank deck and with some paint pens, it was a straight edge razor on it, it said "The only straight edge I use." I did a 360 flip on a pyramid and it split right down the middle, so it looked like two damn water skis.
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the bombora is tight!!
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I've considered trying to screen boards but it would be hard to do anything but the middle. You would have to make some custom screen that bent to get the nose and tail i think.
pretty sure this is the case too. but maybe you should just embrace that and try it with a flat screen anyways. could turn out interesting. maybe like when a fax or copy gets smudged and dragged.
haha, two things I don't have.
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any new self made graphics out there?
saw one in the set-up thread, looked pretty cool, then remembered this thread i started.
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Damn, those are all pretty fucking rad!
The woodburned one with the duck is especially sick!
hell yea! sick creations!
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Damn, those are all pretty fucking rad!
The woodburned one with the duck is especially sick!
hell yea! sick creations!
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Those are all really good. Particularly the wood burnt one. You are very talented.
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thanks guys.
I've got a couple old decks now waiting to become new projects, but no inspiration/ideas as of yet.
anybody else out there come up with any new diy graphics?
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when it comes to grip art i have absolutely no inspiration or ideas about what to do.
I would love to customize my board but i don't know how to make such intricate stencils
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when it comes to grip art i have absolutely no inspiration or ideas about what to do.
I would love to customize my board but i don't know how to make such intricate stencils
Get an image, cut it out and you have yourself a stencil. I think it's actually pretty simple, but it requires a lot of time and patience just to get one good stencil, and if you want to do more colors than one, you'll need separate stencils for those.
I once did a stencil of this in a burst of sudden inspiration, and never since have I wanted to try it again :). I tried to get as much of the details in as I could. Few beers and an array of blades.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cRu7JHjuWJs/STchJMgYLHI/AAAAAAAADYI/ewn8qmuGA4U/s320/Venom_black_metal.jpg)
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Newest board, made this just a few minutes ago. Kept some traces of white from the old graphic, did a modified/blind contour line drawing of my arm, and i added some stain to the edges.
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4325/armboard.jpg) (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/armboard.jpg/)
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Wow that board looks great.
I think my stencil project will be this...
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3586/13thfloor2close1ln.jpg)
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Newest board, made this just a few minutes ago. Kept some traces of white from the old graphic, did a modified/blind contour line drawing of my arm, and i added some stain to the edges.
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4325/armboard.jpg) (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/armboard.jpg/)
what do you use to paint your boards?
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anything.
it depends if its just for the wall or if its going to be skated.
if im gonna skate it (like the arm board), then i make sure to use stuff (paint, ink, pencil, whatever) that won't be sticky (which that stain that i used on the arm board is still drying and im not sure if it'll be tacky or not after drying, but if so, i'll just buff it till it slides again)
but if im not skating it, then hell I'll use glue, melted wax, house paint, dirt, no holds barred, go wild.
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Wow that board looks great.
I think my stencil project will be this...
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3586/13thfloor2close1ln.jpg)
That one is going to be hard to cut out. Those bricks for instance, if you cut out all the lines you're going to have a pyramid shaped hole and a lot of loose bricks. Even the text has some closed in areas that are going to fall out if you're not careful. Just keep that in mind and try to work around it.
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These aren't even close to as good as most of the boards in this thread, but I've painted these two. They're wallhangers at the moment..
(http://pici.se/pictures/SiOjziotz.jpg) (http://pici.se/pictures/NCNYUCwcM.jpg)
Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.
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i dig that tree one. good color choice.
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i dig that tree one. good color choice.
Thanks man. Means a lot coming from someone as talented as you.
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Yeah, they look nice, nothing wrong with simplicity.
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These aren't even close to as good as most of the boards in this thread, but I've painted these two. They're wallhangers at the moment..
(http://pici.se/pictures/SiOjziotz.jpg) (http://pici.se/pictures/NCNYUCwcM.jpg)
Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.
the second one is nice, its like good and evil, you should send these in or something, see if you get cash
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send them in where?
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You know, just like... send them in. You know?
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anything.
it depends if its just for the wall or if its going to be skated.
if im gonna skate it (like the arm board), then i make sure to use stuff (paint, ink, pencil, whatever) that won't be sticky (which that stain that i used on the arm board is still drying and im not sure if it'll be tacky or not after drying, but if so, i'll just buff it till it slides again)
but if im not skating it, then hell I'll use glue, melted wax, house paint, dirt, no holds barred, go wild.
i spray painted a shop board and clear coated it but it didnt slide worth a turd wat do you use to make it slidable after ya painted it.
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thats cause you had too much paint on it. you cant let it get too thick.
first step i always take is to electricly sand the graphic off, get it down to bare wood.
and then when you do paint it, don't make it too thick or gobby, and a clear coat isn't necessary. if you want it to have a sheen to it just go with glossy-ier paints. stay away from thicker latex paints and stuff like that. spray paint works just fine, just make sure your not puddling it up.
also, you can always follow up a paintjob with a good buffing job with a super high light grit sandpaper/cloth.
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strongly considering starting a company/project thingy with a friend when he moves out west here.
I want to see if i can get some sort of hookup with shipments of blanks through the shop, and then making unique one of a kind decks to sell at the shop.
I'm thinking of building a special display for them, have them segmented off away from the normal decks, sell them both to be skated or just to be hung.
I don't really want ti to be a company, or have a team, or any traditional business-like things to it.
just want each deck to be a special project that then gets put up for sale.
and maybe occasionally offer other stuff than just decks, like customized clothing and fun gadgets/doodads.
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thats cause you had too much paint on it. you cant let it get too thick.
first step i always take is to electricly sand the graphic off, get it down to bare wood.
and then when you do paint it, don't make it too thick or gobby, and a clear coat isn't necessary. if you want it to have a sheen to it just go with glossy-ier paints. stay away from thicker latex paints and stuff like that. spray paint works just fine, just make sure your not puddling it up.
also, you can always follow up a paintjob with a good buffing job with a super high light grit sandpaper/cloth.
thanks alot im gonna try and redo mine then.
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Got my hands on a wood burner. Sanded down an old board real fast and did this.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/144bcco.jpg)
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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/hollandskate123/2011-01-03231825-1.jpg)
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So psyched. The shop (Let It Roll in Las Vegas NV) is gonna let me start making and selling my graphics. They're going to be priced the same as normal boards. each one is going to be unique and handmade. Its going to give me a reason to keep producing things and push my processes. and who knows, maybe it'll lead to something more.
bought an awesome cabinet that i need to stain black and equip with some mounting hardware to display the boards.
Going to be hunting down some interesting frames to pair with it. Maybe have a piece of old parchment paper with an explanation of the project and the fact that these things are for sale and meant for both use as wall art or to be ridden.
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got the cabinet finished. take a look. (pay no attention to the decks in there now, those are just place holders)
getting the first samples sometime next week. after that, make a decision on the wood to go with, place my first order, wait for them to arrive, and then get cranking on some graphics. I can't fucking wait for this ball to start rolling.
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4938/cabineth.jpg) (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/cabineth.jpg/)
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Looks awesome!
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samples coming in soon, finally!
can't wait to get started on this thing!
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samples coming in soon, finally!
can't wait to get started on this thing!
congrats man, handle! i think of all your art is super rad. keep us posted on how its going, i would totally buy one of your wood burned decks for my wall.
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usually have soft wheels on this.....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/STAAFF/bumpi.jpg?t=1300666743)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/STAAFF/bump.jpg?t=1300666813)
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thats super sick. i especially like the size appropriate trucks.
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(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7775/img0396gc.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/img0396gc.jpg/)
just finished painting on a stain to this box I've been building. Gonna throw a little impromptu contest at the local park with it in a week or two. The "Winner" is gonna get the first board I've made for The Cabinet (I've started it, but its still nowhere near done. lacking motovation/inspiration for what the final look of it is gonna be.)
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(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9412/img0533te.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/img0533te.jpg/)
just finished this one up.
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^awesome. what did use dye or paint..?
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^awesome. what did use dye or paint..?
I used wood stain, paint, marker, and a dremel.
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Great stuff Sweatercuff, specially the one with the arm.
I really like that style of sketch line drawing.
Two years ago I painted a series of blanks that ended handed down as gifts to friends, skated by me (a pair that I didn't like) or sell at the local watering hole. I wish I have more time to spend doing this kind of things.
BTW, acrylic paint + acrylic bright varnish = everslick.
Here are five of them pre-varnish:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd159/cosmebucket/Cosme_01.jpg)
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here's one I did a while back, bought a blank board because I was broke and my girlfriend and I doodled on it with markers. I was a fan of the end result, next time spending money is low I might try it again, but with paint and more concrete idea.
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another shot, minus trucks. I have some detail shots of different sections, too, but I feel like that would be a little unnecessary, haha.
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Wow, Cosme those look awesome. I'm especially a fan of the text, the thick/thin of your brush handwriting is really nice. I'd fancy the one with the necklace myself (even though i cant speak or read a lick of Spanish)
and Internet daddy, you and your lady's doodles are pretty nice too. good layering, and tastefully leaving the nose-half of the board blank lets it have a nice asymmetrical balance to the whole board.
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Great stuff Sweatercuff, specially the one with the arm.
I really like that style of sketch line drawing.
Two years ago I painted a series of blanks that ended handed down as gifts to friends, skated by me (a pair that I didn't like) or sell at the local watering hole. I wish I have more time to spend doing this kind of things.
BTW, acrylic paint + acrylic bright varnish = everslick.
Here are five of them pre-varnish:
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sooo sick...
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Wow, Cosme those look awesome. I'm especially a fan of the text, the thick/thin of your brush handwriting is really nice. I'd fancy the one with the necklace myself (even though i cant speak or read a lick of Spanish)
Much obliged!
The one with the necklace reads: What do you mean by common sense?
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Wow, Cosme those look awesome. I'm especially a fan of the text, the thick/thin of your brush handwriting is really nice. I'd fancy the one with the necklace myself (even though i cant speak or read a lick of Spanish)
and Internet daddy, you and your lady's doodles are pretty nice too. good layering, and tastefully leaving the nose-half of the board blank lets it have a nice asymmetrical balance to the whole board.
Thanks! Glad you liked them. I'm a huge fan of your stuff, can't wait to see some more. I'm thinking of cutting the doodle board down into a cruiser since I saved it after skating it for a while, I'll try to paint something new on it.
but yeah dude, great artwork, I'm a huge fan of the arm, that contour line style is really neat. And cosme, great stuff as well! All of the paintings are really well done, and your lettering has a cool look that really ties everything together. great shit on all counts
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Yes, the lettering looks fantastic Cosme
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^ Wow, thanks for all your comments about the lettering. I feel flattered.
Sweatercuff, keep us posted on how the impromptu contest turn out and the new boards for the cabinet once you get around to finish it.
And InternetDaddy, that really seems an enough concrete idea stylewise. Do you think you could post a detailed closer shot?
Congrats to you and your Lady!
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^ Wow, thanks for all your comments about the lettering. I feel flattered.
Sweatercuff, keep us posted on how the impromptu contest turn out and the new boards for the cabinet once you get around to finish it.
And InternetDaddy, that really seems an enough concrete idea stylewise. Do you think you could post a detailed closer shot?
Congrats to you and your Lady!
Thanks man! Here ya go. This is a closeup of the tail, the hamsa and all the faces there were done by the ladyfriend
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Here's another, towards the top of the board. I think these are the only two closer ones I saved. Sorry for the image limit doublepost! in this one my girlfriend did the skull with the feathers, and the rest of the characters are mine.
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Just got back from a shop meeting. Cabinet contest is happening memorial day, in conjunction with the shop having a little tye-dye and bbq event. Should have a cool little montage to post up shortly there after.
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Just got back from a shop meeting. Cabinet contest is happening memorial day, in conjunction with the shop having a little tye-dye and bbq event. Should have a cool little montage to post up shortly there after.
that's awesome man, congrats!
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So heres the most recent updates on my projects. None of them are even halfway through being done, but I am treading lightly as to not overwork them
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2694/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg/)
far left, I've titled Braints. ya got your brain tubes, you got your ants, ya know, thoughts and stuff. As for whats left to add to it, I was thinking about making a "paper doll chain"-esque design of modelT Fords near the bottom of the black, and a variety of pipe fittings or something at the top.
The middle one, KnotHungry, I was thinking about just ink stamping the words "loss of appetite" in the lower half of the board. I kinda already know thats not gonna be enough for me to feel like its finished, but at least it'll be another step towards it.
and the cruiser on the far right I just shaped out in my garage a minute ago. I think this one is going to be my favorite board I've made in a while, cause it's gonna be a project i work on with my Dad. He works and is a guru in the carpet cleaning and installation industry, so I'm gonna see what he thinks about putting some carpet grip on to the topsheet (Habitat has their cork, alien's got that dope new pingpong paddle rubber, etc...) I've heard of kids using carpet scraps as "grip" before, so I'm looking forward to my Dad's expertise to make this the most legit, yet still kinda goofy, flying carpet ever.
and yes, the whole "flying carpet" theme is probably what the bottom graphic will reflect.
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that cruiser-thingy sounds so sick.
the rest too. big ups!
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I once made a deck in shop class as a kid. It was short, ultra steep kicks, no concave, 8-ply, black dipped with blue lightning bolt graphics and I used yellow 40-grit sand paper for grip tape. I learned to ollie on that board.
But sweatercuff, your work is art.
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So heres the most recent updates on my projects. None of them are even halfway through being done, but I am treading lightly as to not overwork them
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2694/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg/)
far left, I've titled Braints. ya got your brain tubes, you got your ants, ya know, thoughts and stuff. As for whats left to add to it, I was thinking about making a "paper doll chain"-esque design of modelT Fords near the bottom of the black, and a variety of pipe fittings or something at the top.
The middle one, KnotHungry, I was thinking about just ink stamping the words "loss of appetite" in the lower half of the board. I kinda already know thats not gonna be enough for me to feel like its finished, but at least it'll be another step towards it.
and the cruiser on the far right I just shaped out in my garage a minute ago. I think this one is going to be my favorite board I've made in a while, cause it's gonna be a project i work on with my Dad. He works and is a guru in the carpet cleaning and installation industry, so I'm gonna see what he thinks about putting some carpet grip on to the topsheet (Habitat has their cork, alien's got that dope new pingpong paddle rubber, etc...) I've heard of kids using carpet scraps as "grip" before, so I'm looking forward to my Dad's expertise to make this the most legit, yet still kinda goofy, flying carpet ever.
and yes, the whole "flying carpet" theme is probably what the bottom graphic will reflect.
those all look really tight, but that flying carpet idea is pure gold. Definitely post your progress on that one!
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So heres the most recent updates on my projects. None of them are even halfway through being done, but I am treading lightly as to not overwork them
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2694/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/braintknothungrycarpcru.jpg/)
far left, I've titled Braints. ya got your brain tubes, you got your ants, ya know, thoughts and stuff. As for whats left to add to it, I was thinking about making a "paper doll chain"-esque design of modelT Fords near the bottom of the black, and a variety of pipe fittings or something at the top.
The middle one, KnotHungry, I was thinking about just ink stamping the words "loss of appetite" in the lower half of the board. I kinda already know thats not gonna be enough for me to feel like its finished, but at least it'll be another step towards it.
and the cruiser on the far right I just shaped out in my garage a minute ago. I think this one is going to be my favorite board I've made in a while, cause it's gonna be a project i work on with my Dad. He works and is a guru in the carpet cleaning and installation industry, so I'm gonna see what he thinks about putting some carpet grip on to the topsheet (Habitat has their cork, alien's got that dope new pingpong paddle rubber, etc...) I've heard of kids using carpet scraps as "grip" before, so I'm looking forward to my Dad's expertise to make this the most legit, yet still kinda goofy, flying carpet ever.
and yes, the whole "flying carpet" theme is probably what the bottom graphic will reflect.
That cut on the cruiser is super clean. I dig the flying carpet idea. The other two also look really sick.
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[...] I'm gonna see what he thinks about putting some carpet grip on to the [...] and yes, the whole "flying carpet" theme is probably what the bottom graphic will reflect.
Since the top is going to be carpet I'll definitely draw a thread like pattern, like the bottom of an actual carpet... ;D
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Sweatercuff, your boards are awesome.
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thanks guys.
I wanna see more people posting up in this thing though. show what you got, and if you got nothing, get some!
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(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2597/img0548rn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/808/img0548rn.jpg/)
(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/431/img0550ha.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/img0550ha.jpg/)
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/9800/img0552w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/img0552w.jpg/)
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[...] I'm gonna see what he thinks about putting some carpet grip on to the [...] and yes, the whole "flying carpet" theme is probably what the bottom graphic will reflect.
Since the top is going to be carpet I'll definitely draw a thread like pattern, like the bottom of an actual carpet... ;D
am I reading this correctly? you'll give me a drawing to use for one of my boards? cause that would be awesome.
I have to say though, over the past 24 hours, I've been reconsidering the whole "flying carpet" thing, for maybe going in the "carpet bomber" idea. it helps that the actual shape of the cruise kinda resembles a bomb (I also had to cut out a new shape from another board, due to the old one turning out to be warped. kinda bummed i wont get to make something out of it to be sold, but then again, I was looking to make a new piece for my walls, so all isn't lost...)
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Guess im left to blowin up my own thread again. here a shitty photobooth shot of the newest deck im working on.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7997/photo30e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/137/photo30e.jpg/)
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Since the top is going to be carpet I'll definitely draw a thread like pattern, like the bottom of an actual carpet... ;D
am I reading this correctly? you'll give me a drawing to use for one of my boards? cause that would be awesome.
Oops, I'm so sorry... my english is so sketchy that I got one of those 'false friends': 'Definetely' doesn't mean Definitivamente wich is the same term in Spanish even though they don't share the same literal meaning.
But, believe me, if I had the time I'll definetely be more than pleased to draw something for one of your boards. DIY collabo...
Either way, those 'Knot Hungry' and 'Braint' boards look amazing.
How did you do the Cabinets and the edition number on the top ply? I guess it's pyrography but I wonder if there's another way.
I'm also curious about how you will finish that last one. Please, keep us posted.
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I took the 30 second approach to making this graphic a while back. Still digging it. I think my feelings really come through with the hand lettering.
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb178/rotationstation/fuckbaseball.jpg)
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cosme, yeah i used the good ol' woodburner to make the cabinet illustrations and the "edition numbers" even though 99% of everything im gonna make for the cabinet will be a 1/1 piece.
and joust Ostrich, that looks so fucking awesome. i agree about the lettering, fits perfectly with the gesture. awesome colors too, pea soup green on a purple ply.
I'll have the next stage of that new graphic at somepoint early on tomorrow.
edit: here it is. the stampmasking turned out a little different from what I expected, but I kinda dig it. couple more additions and this one'll be done.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/980/img0558p.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/137/img0558p.jpg/)
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Finally finished it. final materials used are spray paint, ink and stamps, sharpie, woodstain, masking tape and pencil.
Heres a couple of pictures of this special lady poolside.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3844/img0563w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/img0563w.jpg/)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2884/img0564fu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/img0564fu.jpg/)
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Dude sweatercuff, you're stuff is amazing! I'm really diggin it!
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Sweatercuff, I want one of your boards!
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I did the graphic for our new shop decks.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/30x7hi9.jpg)
stoked on how they came out.
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those came out super sick!
but that reflection is preventing me from reading properly. Tahoe Paues?
I've always wanted to be able to make that 60s/70s acid trippy font look right, but everytime I try it, it either goes too far "graffito" style, or too wavy and illegible.
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Finally finished it. final materials used are spray paint, ink and stamps, sharpie, woodstain, masking tape and pencil.
Heres a couple of pictures of this special lady poolside.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3844/img0563w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/img0563w.jpg/)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2884/img0564fu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/img0564fu.jpg/)
These are extra good. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Birthday.
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those came out super sick!
but that reflection is preventing me from reading properly. Tahoe Paues?
I've always wanted to be able to make that 60s/70s acid trippy font look right, but everytime I try it, it either goes too far "graffito" style, or too wavy and illegible.
thanks man!
Tahoe Daves
(http://i51.tinypic.com/eius6v.jpg)
and i shouldn't take credit for drawing the font or anything, i just found it online and used a warp effect on it.
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Spray painted a board, but it looks like shit. How do you guys make yours so good?
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Spray painted a board, but it looks like shit. How do you guys make yours so good?
without seeing it, wouldn't know where to start giving you tips for next time.
post up what you've got when you can, but in the mean time, just keep working on ideas, don't be afraid to try stuff, and the more you do wrong, the more you'll learn.
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(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5852/img0566wy.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/img0566wy.jpg/)
heres the first series of 5 cruiser decks I'm going to be making into Carpet topped cruisers. I just made a trail run at one of them with the contact cement I got and a section of some outdoor carpet. Its still curing at the moment, and I need to cut off the excess and burn the edges in (kind of like gripping a normal board, but instead of using the left over grip to grind down the edges of your grip so it won't peel up, I'll have to use my woodburner with a flat tipped blade to singe the edges of the carpet to make sure it doesn't peel up from its own rubber base)
the two shapes on the left I think are my favorite of the bunch, they're only 24" long, but they seem like with the right wheels and trucks they'll be a pretty fun ride.
and as I already mentioned in a few other threads on here, the contest thingy I threw yesterday with that weird rainbow box went really well. I already sold 2 of the boards I made, and the shop still hasn't even hung the cabinet display piece yet! I'm psyched!
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Sweater, that lady deck is fucking awesome! Are they the ones you're selling at a shop?
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Sweater, that lady deck is fucking awesome! Are they the ones you're selling at a shop?
thanks man, yeah that one is one of the ones they're selling at the shop. I have a feeling it might have been one of the ones that already sold the first day too. pretty psyched.
Time to check on the prototype carpet cruiser and post an update after I've finished it.
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If you made that into an 8.5 shape, I'd buy it.
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(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2853/img0573jm.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/img0573jm.jpg/)
It totally worked! Gonna crank out the other 4 later tonight.
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(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2853/img0573jm.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/img0573jm.jpg/)
It totally worked! Gonna crank out the other 4 later tonight.
looks great
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Oh boy...!
Sweatercuff, I'm so in awe.
The Special Lady deck went really good.
And those cruiser shapes look amazing. Please, tell us how the carpet work once you've to try one.
Congrats on the rainbow box contest outcome and the selling of your boards...
You're onto something really good.
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thanks for the kind words cosme! im psyched you're psyched.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/786/img0576wl.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/img0576wl.jpg/)
Still haven't gotten around to fully setting one of these up just yet, but it seems like the carpet will work just fine for cruising purposes.
It was so hot yesterday that I stayed up until 1 am in the garage working on these things just so i could avoid the mid-day las vegas heat for a minute.
After this payload of carpet cruisers, I'm planning on doing one more smaller batch of 4, cause I want to send a couple to some shops back east, and I offered to give Karl Watson on the forums here one.
I figure maybe it was about time that someone GIVE HIM a board rather than asking for one from him. I bet that request gets really annoying at times.
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my god, those smaller ones look pretty close to perfect. that carpet-top thing is awesome too! is it grippy eneough to allow minor ollies up the curb and stuff? i guess so.
good luck with your stuff, though i dont think that you might need it, your work speaks for itself.
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my god, those smaller ones look pretty close to perfect. that carpet-top thing is awesome too! is it grippy eneough to allow minor ollies up the curb and stuff? i guess so.
good luck with your stuff, though i dont think that you might need it, your work speaks for itself.
One of those super good Japanese guys had a video with carpet grip. Gou Miyagi. Just spent 20 minutes looking for it. No dice.
But you can do anything you want on it. Like skateing canvas shoes for more than 2 days.
Love the way the 2nd and 3rd decks look.
Also is your cabinet company sponsoring? My toothbrush would fit well in it.
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... is your cabinet company sponsoring? My toothbrush would fit well in it.
ha ha, while I enjoy your toothbrush comment (right now its giving me an idea for a graphic, so thanks), no I am not sponsoring anybody at this time. The Cabinet at this point is still just an excuse to get me to be more productive and make more boards in a way that can also pay for itself. I'm thinking of it as an anti-company at the moment. No staff, no real advertisement, no team, no licenses or legal mumbojumbo. I just want to make things on boards and send them out into the world. I'd love for someday to make graphics for a legit company or something, but for the time being, I'm really just enjoying trying this stuff out, exploring new mediums, and building my portfolio.
on that note, I had a very brief talk with a buddy the other day, and I might be working on some shirts to sell in the future as well.
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(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7769/coffeefetcher1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/coffeefetcher1.jpg/)
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awesome shape and graphic, but that yellowish top part looks kinda like a pussy with balls...
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truck'll cover that up.
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indeed. i would skate it anyway, looks really sick all around.
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what is wrong with a pussy with balls i dig it
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Cut this cruiser out of an old board. Threw a crappy little paint job on it.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/a0xfrd.jpg)
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Curtis E. graphics, courtesy of Curtis E.
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/190/curtise.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/curtise.jpg/)
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Long time ago my dad garbage picked me a board as a joke. It was a k-mart skateboard/scooter thing with plastic trucks and wheels with a police car graphic on top that kept flaking.
Few months ago I took a sander to it, painted it black, threw some indys on it, and let it get dusty.
Fuck sorry if the picture is huge.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/aaronsnamehere/IMG_3106.jpg)
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2nd coffee fetcher done. getting a little sloppy and lazy.
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7048/venticarpetcruiser2of5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/venticarpetcruiser2of5.jpg/)
and this super shitty quick graphic i threw on a blank before setting it up cause my other "normal" skateboard got a nasty chip out of the nose and has considerably less pop than it did 2 months ago. I just needed something on there other than blank wood.
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2505/img0600xz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/220/img0600xz.jpg/)
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soo fucking rad^
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Inspired by sweatercuff, I went and got some carpet and Liquid Nails to regrip a second hand deck last year I got after the grip started bubbling up. Minor problem being that the carpet isn't long enough so it's either chop up the carpet and get creative with placement or maybe just use the piece as is and use leftover grip for the edges.
Too lazy to cut the board shorter at the moment.
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I did the graphic for our new shop decks.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/30x7hi9.jpg)
stoked on how they came out.
Those are really awesome! You from tahoe?
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Inspired by sweatercuff, I went and got some carpet and Liquid Nails to regrip a second hand deck last year I got after the grip started bubbling up. Minor problem being that the carpet isn't long enough so it's either chop up the carpet and get creative with placement or maybe just use the piece as is and use leftover grip for the edges.
Too lazy to cut the board shorter at the moment.
good luck with the liquid nails. I'm not sure if that'll lay as flat as the contact cement stuff I'm using, or hold as well, but if it does let me know cause that'd be a way cheaper, and less crazy flammable way to make these things.
and as far as the lack of carpet length, just get creative with the placement like you said. and dont forget to burn the edges. I use a woodburner just cause it has a flat blade and lets you easily melt the fibers and the rubber bottom layer all together into the board, so there's no peeling possible, but even a lighter should be able to kinda do what you need it to, just a little less exact and more strain on the thumbs.
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Finished the last 3 carpet topped cruisers I was working on
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5003/img0611h.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img0611h.jpg/)
For my Dad. some newspaper got stuck to it while drying. I've decided I like it.
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4676/img0612tt.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/34/img0612tt.jpg/)
This one I'm probably gonna mail to one of my buddies back in NH.
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9016/img0614hp.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/img0614hp.jpg/)
This ones for Karl Watson. Hope he likes it.
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Damn sweatercuff all youre graphics are great! I might hae to make a special trip up to LV when i get back to school to buy one
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I really like how you stained or painted Karl's board.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levobvTKRe1qa10w2o1_500.jpg)
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Some kid just bought two of my boards from the shop, and I found this photo in my facebook news feed
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9998/boardssold.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/boardssold.jpg/)
so psyched!
and also, Karl Watson, I don't know if you're listening or not, but your board shipped today!
Keep an eye out for a UPS delivery dude with a pretty janky, tape covered box with cabinet drawings on it.
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the shop put up my interview
http://letitrollskateboarding.com/2011/07/21/interview-with-artist-adam-costa/
(http://letitrollskateboarding.com/2011/07/21/interview-with-artist-adam-costa/)
and some product shots (repeats of the stuff I've already posted here, so if you are sick of my stuff by now, skip this one.)
http://letitrollskateboarding.com/2011/07/21/introducing-limited-edition-skateboard-art-by-adam-costa/ (http://letitrollskateboarding.com/2011/07/21/introducing-limited-edition-skateboard-art-by-adam-costa/)
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(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1329/img0658w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/img0658w.jpg/)
Contour line drawings and then a little painting of My cat, my friends cat, and the neighborhood stray that hangs around our apartment complex.
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/3269/img0660bj.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/img0660bj.jpg/)
And the Tribute Board I made to sell at an auction for an old friend/acquaintance that has recently fallen into some medical troubles.
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All of those coffee fetching carpet cruisers turned out super good! I especially liked the stuck news paper effect, I looked at the picture first and thought it looked cool and then scrolled down and saw that it wasn't intentional :)
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thanks Burm
I think I'm making one more run of 5 carpet cruisers and then getting out of the carpet gripping game. too many people bitin' my shit, and I didn't mean to start a trend with it.
Got a bunch of ideas for the rest of the decks I have left too.
Anybody else come up with anything new of their own lately?
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just a bit of fun
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/Photo064.jpg)
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just a bit of fun
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/Photo064.jpg)
Lightning Bolt! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ekugPKqFw#)
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not sure if i should be offended by that video comparison, but surely using that many lightning bolts is cheating
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nah, didn't mean to offend, that concept board is awesome.
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Lightning bolt looks crazy!
Post up a video of it being ridden!
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will get something up. my son really likes this one (those are his hands coming to knock it over), youve got to watch where feet are and not stand to much in the middle but outherwise actually pretty fun. no wheel bite
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Got started on those cruisers I'm working on for Identity and Orchard
here's the initial sketch work I'm starting with
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2900/img0792q.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/img0792q.jpg/)
^this ones for Orchard. I'm still undecided on what medium I'm going to use for the final piece, but the original art it's based off of is this old lino print with tons of hatching details and stuff, so this outline is super simplified compared to how its actually gonna look.
carpetgrip on top is gonna be 2 tone, with 1 of those tones being a bird silhouette.
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4116/img0793hu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/28/img0793hu.jpg/)
^and this is the one for Identity (Portsmouth NH, not the giant super chain shops out west). pretty sure I'm gonna make this one a woodburning piece, and a "buoy" like striping pattern above and below the ship image, then aged and tarnished, and then the whole thing overlayed with some stain. Can't wait to do the carpetgrip on top too, gonna try to get real fancy compared to my past block/stripe styled ones in the past.
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Update on the Identity cruiser
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8050/img0800k.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/img0800k.jpg/)
Still have some "weathering" to the stripes to do, and then finding a stain that won't hide the woodburned ship detail too much, but go on top of the whole graphic to further dull the color pop.
and then I'll be on to cutting out an anchor from carpet and getting this thing gripped.
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damn man, sick work as always. both look amazing.
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Update on the Identity cruiser
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8050/img0800k.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/img0800k.jpg/)
Still have some "weathering" to the stripes to do, and then finding a stain that won't hide the woodburned ship detail too much, but go on top of the whole graphic to further dull the color pop.
and then I'll be on to cutting out an anchor from carpet and getting this thing gripped.
Yeah sweatercuff. I'm so psyched on that. Too bad I'm in canada
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I'm so psyched on that. Too bad I'm in canada
well I don't know how the whole international thing works with buying stuff online,
but I have plans to set up some kind of online store at some point soon (hopefully by 2012)
I just need to get paypal figured out and build up enough stock to make it worth while and not launch it before I'm ready.
But thanks for all the encouragement guys!
Without the platform of Slap, I don't think I'd have half the motivation I do with this on-going project.
I wish more people would post their stuff on this thread though. Sometimes it feels like a room full of mirrors.
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Some incredible art happening around here!
Galletly i love the stencil. So fresh. Great colors.
Sweatercuff i love the lightning board. Raw!
These are some boards i designed for a couple of local skate shops in the kootenays a while back:
(http://hicksonsticksmovie.com/skateboards.jpg)
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Sweatercuff i love the lightning board. Raw!
not mine. I think you have my quoting spike hawke's post confused.
That playing card graphic is super sick though man.
Update: just stayed up all night to finish the woodburning details on this little fellah
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8759/img0803q.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/img0803q.jpg/)
Was originally gonna use black paint for the ribbon on the hat and the boots, but the only can of spray I had left ran out before i could make use of it, so I took a gamble and used Navy instead (even though in the picture the boots look black). Yet another happy accident.
All that hatching and cross hatching took roughly 3 1/2 hours straight. My back and wrist are killing me.
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that's solid work man.
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Update on the Identity cruiser
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8050/img0800k.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/img0800k.jpg/)
Still have some "weathering" to the stripes to do, and then finding a stain that won't hide the woodburned ship detail too much, but go on top of the whole graphic to further dull the color pop.
and then I'll be on to cutting out an anchor from carpet and getting this thing gripped.
damn! that looks amazing. i'd never wanna skate it and just hang it on the wall if i came up on it!
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Final Product. Now I just gotta ship'em.
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/897/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg/)
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/985/orchardcarpetcruiser.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/orchardcarpetcruiser.jpg/)
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wow, just wow... those boards are absolutely stunning
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(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/897/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg/)
Holy crap man! This is definitely my favorite of all your stuff. Really beautiful work!
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As great as usual...!
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made this quickie for a friend. He's a Padres fan, and wears glasses.
Not my best, but I've made worse.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9313/img0816h.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/img0816h.jpg/)
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Final Product. Now I just gotta ship'em.
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/897/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/idenycarpetcruiser.jpg/)
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/985/orchardcarpetcruiser.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/orchardcarpetcruiser.jpg/)
Those are awesome. nice work!
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Newest idea: two part/deck series
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8854/img0843fk.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/img0843fk.jpg/)
Cy and Paul, Whooping it Up
Idea came from staring at my beer wall (I've been collecting the side panels of premium and small batch beers for the past 4 years, and use them as a boarder on the walls in my living room and kitchen cause I like the art on them.)
Thanks SmuttyNose!
Can you post a pic of that? Do you mean from a six pack box or what? Sounds like a cool idea i'll never do, but would like to see what it looks like. Thanks.
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my beer wall (I've been collecting the side panels of premium and small batch beers for the past 4 years, and use them as a boarder on the walls in my living room and kitchen cause I like the art on them.)
Sure, but its gonna be a doozy. i just counted with one of those click counters, and I have 143 up on my walls currently, and 15 more sitting on top of the refrigerator cause I ran out of ceiling boarder space in my apartment.
Heres the ones in my kitchen (use right click/control click and hit view image so you can see the whole thing easier than on this post)
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2503/beerwwallkitchen.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/beerwwallkitchen.jpg/)
and heres the living room (again, view image. thing is fucking long.)
(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3825/beerwalllivingrm.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/beerwalllivingrm.jpg/)
And heres the board I'm working on! im gonna distress the white paint on the board in a little bit, and then use these T-shirt Iron on print-outs of my old buddy CN (who's an occasional Slap'ite) centered up. I'm thinking then after that, I'm going to do some details along the boarder, and it should be a done deal. I decided I'd organize all the supplies I'm using to make it in a more appealing way.
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4773/cnboard.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cnboard.jpg/)
Update: The transfers didn't work this time around. I've gotten them to work in the past, but I think this time around I was either using too much heat, or not enough, or not for long enough.
anyways, it still looks like a cool textural thing on the deck. Time to re-tool this one.
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my beer wall (I've been collecting the side panels of premium and small batch beers for the past 4 years, and use them as a boarder on the walls in my living room and kitchen cause I like the art on them.)
Heres the ones in my kitchen (use right click/control click and hit view image so you can see the whole thing easier than on this post)
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2503/beerwwallkitchen.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/beerwwallkitchen.jpg/)
and heres the living room (again, view image. thing is fucking long.)
(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3825/beerwalllivingrm.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/beerwalllivingrm.jpg/)
And heres the board I'm working on! im gonna distress the white paint on the board in a little bit, and then use these T-shirt Iron on print-outs of my old buddy CN (who's an occasional Slap'ite) centered up. I'm thinking then after that, I'm going to do some details along the boarder, and it should be a done deal. I decided I'd organize all the supplies I'm using to make it in a more appealing way.
Vyvance/adderall, after smoking a fair amount earlier in the day, is an AMAZING thing for my productivity.
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4773/cnboard.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cnboard.jpg/)
Update: The transfers didn't work this time around. I've gotten them to work in the past, but I think this time around I was either using too much heat, or not enough, or not for long enough.
anyways, it still looks like a cool textural thing on the deck. Time to re-tool this one.
Thanks.
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in the works. still much to be done.
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4573/img0894pb.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img0894pb.jpg/)
and a cat mouse pad i found outside.
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(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6245/img0901on.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/img0901on.jpg/)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9082/img0906ut.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/img0906ut.jpg/)
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(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6245/img0901on.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/img0901on.jpg/)
Really liking this graphic.
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Really quickly done with acrylics.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/29kz3wx.jpg)
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/\ That's sick. I have that knife.
I came up a with a few T shirt ideas and had them printed by my buddy.
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lil' update on that suspenders board
I think I'm finally done adding stuff to it. It's gonna look sweet when the trucks get set up over his face and legs.
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7197/img0937ns.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/img0937ns.jpg/)
and also, I made this mask
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8343/img0931w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img0931w.jpg/)
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^is the mask inspired by sido?
(http://www.actias.de/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=6478&embedded=1)
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ahaha, this is amazing.
pica, have a look at the "post a picture of yourself"-thread.
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Hey Sweatercuff,
Is this one of yours?
It was on the Berrics, in the Let It Roll feature.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/dune215/Skatestuff/BerricsCrusier.jpg)
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Hey Sweatercuff,
Is this one of yours?
It was on the Berrics, in the Let It Roll feature.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/dune215/Skatestuff/BerricsCrusier.jpg)
yup, thats mah Cabinet.
Kinda bummed I didn't have 2 new boards in there to show off, but they caught me by surprise.
I didn't even know we were getting a feature on their site. Still cool though.
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yup, thats mah Cabinet.
Kinda bummed I didn't have 2 new boards in there to show off, but they caught me by surprise.
I didn't even know we were getting a feature on their site. Still cool though.
Still so rad! Your art is really sick.
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(http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/6746/img0940n.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/img0940n.jpg/)
psyched with how this print came out after my printer "jammed". I'm using that goat for a board graphic right now, but I think I might frame this and hang it somewhere.
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3005/img0943p.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/img0943p.jpg/)
Made this piece from an old picture of my girlfriend. It was my first attempt at using a dremel, and threading all that string at the bottom of the scarf was a pain in the ass. But I'm happy with the piece.
and heres a little pre-view at my next two boards.
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2451/img0945d.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/img0945d.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7127/img0946aw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img0946aw.jpg/)
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Finished up this goat cruiser. decided to keep the overall design pretty simple.
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6645/img0952vw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/img0952vw.jpg/)
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/6715/img0955lh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img0955lh.jpg/)
and made this one
the cabinet drawing is actually carved into the board with a dremel and then colored red.
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7580/img0961t.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/img0961t.jpg/)
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Yo sweatercuff, i wanna get a cruiser from you for christmas. anyway i can buy one?
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Yo sweatercuff, i wanna get a cruiser from you for christmas. anyway i can buy one?
I'm currently exploring options for selling my stuff online, but I'm not ready to do that just yet, cause im having enough trouble keeping the cabinet at the shop stocked, nevermind having enough to merit setting up an online store to sell the excess creations.
I mean, i guess we could kick it old school and you could just mail me a check and i could mail you a board, 1 on 1, mano e mano, pen to paper, stamp to letter, check to bank, board to box, truck to your front door.
Lemme know if you see one that I post on here that you want, and maybe we can working something out.
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Yo sweatercuff, i wanna get a cruiser from you for christmas. anyway i can buy one?
I'm currently exploring options for selling my stuff online, but I'm not ready to do that just yet, cause im having enough trouble keeping the cabinet at the shop stocked, nevermind having enough to merit setting up an online store to sell the excess creations.
I mean, i guess we could kick it old school and you could just mail me a check and i could mail you a board, 1 on 1, mano e mano, pen to paper, stamp to letter, check to bank, board to box, truck to your front door.
Lemme know if you see one that I post on here that you want, and maybe we can working something out.
okay sounds sick ill try to just get some cash for christmas then.
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(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvycug0Oa1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvyabDWPQ1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvy8lMsu41qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvy4jSj1G1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
This is my new cruiser. I shaped it from an old deck and now it's good as new.
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^ Hell yeah James! I almost replied you in the cruiser thread to post this up in here (cause i figured everybody forgot about this topic and it was burried in the boards)
that came out super good.
I wanna see more!
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Thanks ;D
I made this guy last summer.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8lykgNqkg1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
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Thanks ;D
I made this guy last summer.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8lykgNqkg1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
So good!
Sweatercuff also blows my mind! If you make it possible to buy over the interwebs, i would love to buy one.
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Thanks ;D
I made this guy last summer.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8lykgNqkg1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
So good!
I fully agree! thats a real work of useable art.
whenever I visit my friend back in New Hampshire, we always hit the rough new england streets with little mini cruisers like that, and damn, if one of us had that lil guy, they'd surely be promoted to leader of the pack.
Sweatercuff also blows my mind! If you make it possible to buy over the interwebs, i would love to buy one.
Thanks for the kind words man!
as for the internet purchasing goes...
still working on that, and it doesn't look like I'll hit my goal of having some kind of online shop for the new year.
It's really, really hard to build up stock and stay motivated and inspired to make things when you're selling them but not turning any kind of real profit also. The one-of-a-kind market is brutal.
thank god I have a day job.
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Haha thanks, it's a tricky board to handle. There's hardly room for both of my feet and it's a little slippery without grip, but it's really fun to ride on a nice day.
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http://vimeo.com/32111611
I thought this was a nice video to watch. I liked seeing him painting. He has a steady hand.
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(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxifpqlqU61qb5y85o1_500.png)
I cut another old board tonight. This one is for my friend who goes to art school, so he wants to paint it once I drop it off to him. I'm curious to see what he paints. I'll post a picture once he finishes.
As far as the cut, I gave this one with a rounder nose and a slight dovetail to experiment with the shapes I can make.
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Some mean boards and graphics here!
Time to make my own cruiser board - just found two tutorials for that:
http://bennys.tv/en/mixed-skateboard-tips/128-recycled-cruiser-deck (http://bennys.tv/en/mixed-skateboard-tips/128-recycled-cruiser-deck)
http://bennys.tv/en/skateboard-hardware-tips/121-spray-painting-decks (http://bennys.tv/en/skateboard-hardware-tips/121-spray-painting-decks)
Will post pictures soon!
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Some mean boards and graphics here!
Time to make my own cruiser board - just found two tutorials for that:
http://bennys.tv/en/mixed-skateboard-tips/128-recycled-cruiser-deck (http://bennys.tv/en/mixed-skateboard-tips/128-recycled-cruiser-deck)
http://bennys.tv/en/skateboard-hardware-tips/121-spray-painting-decks (http://bennys.tv/en/skateboard-hardware-tips/121-spray-painting-decks)
Will post pictures soon!
If you want really crisp stencil work use Elmers spray adhesive to stick the paper stencil to the board. It will prevent under-spray. Also, mask the rest of your board with paper, so you don't get spray paint where you don't want it (like the guy in the tutorial).
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(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2802/img1065o.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/109/img1065o.jpg/)
Latest Rug Roller made for sir Karl Watson. Pretty happy with the way it turned out. It's got wheel wells, and the red and purple are mixed with just a hint of bronze/gold paint, to give it a little illuminated effect.
and this is what I did with the Walker Ryan board he mailed me, which I plan to skate.
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3047/img1062vi.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/img1062vi.jpg/)
Only took maybe 45 minutes total. The "AYO" was a happy accident I noticed after sanding.
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(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/9848/img1061vs.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/img1061vs.jpg/)
Latest Rug Roller made for sir Karl Watson. Pretty happy with the way it turned out. It's got wheel wells, and the red and purple are mixed with just a hint of bronze/gold paint, to give it a little illuminated effect. Only thing left to do is pick a pattern or something for the carpet gripping.
this is so sick!
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Did Karl send you a blank Kayo laminent that you cut down for that carpet cruiser, or is that one of your own?
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Did Karl send you a blank Kayo laminent that you cut down for that carpet cruiser, or is that one of your own?
One of my own. I get my boards from the dude that owns the shop out here in Las Vegas, Let It Roll/ and then if I'm making a cruiser or mini shape, cut it out and shape it with my trusty jigsaw and electric sander.
its the same wood as they use for their shop boards, but he refuses to tell anyone what company that is.
He's told us all that it's pretty awesome that we've been given the opportunity to get our boards pressed from them, because they don't normally do it for shops, and that the specific shape is from a certain pro model that we'd all be psyched on.
I was pretty sure for a while that it was Crailtap, but everytime I've brought that up, he's shaken his head "no"
At this point, its kind of a fun guessing game to play when you're just lurking up the place.
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Did Karl send you a blank Kayo laminent that you cut down for that carpet cruiser, or is that one of your own?
One of my own. I get my boards from the dude that owns the shop out here in Las Vegas, Let It Roll/ and then if I'm making a cruiser or mini shape, cut it out and shape it with my trusty jigsaw and electric sander.
its the same wood as they use for their shop boards, but he refuses to tell anyone what company that is.
He's told us all that it's pretty awesome that we've been given the opportunity to get our boards pressed from them, because they don't normally do it for shops, and that the specific shape is from a certain pro model that we'd all be psyched on.
I was pretty sure for a while that it was Crailtap, but everytime I've brought that up, he's shaken his head "no"
At this point, its kind of a fun guessing game to play when you're just lurking up the place.
it would be such a fun game to have like 20 blanks and try to guess who made them
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and an expensive one at that.
but I've skated the boards a bunch, and I don't mind not knowing, cause it doesn't matter. they're quality and that's all I really care about when it comes down to it.
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How hard is it to make those wheel wells? Ive been getting a hell a lot of wheel bite on my cruiser.
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pretty easy with a dremel and the right bits for the job (as well as a pair of safety goggles).
don't be afraid of risers though. they do wonders for your clearance.
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Ok time for some updates.
Here the board I worked on for the past couple of days for the Map Masquerade thing
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/6888/img1077x.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/img1077x.jpg/)
It was originally one of the boards I found (a Traffic that was 7.5 wide)
I got some boaring bits for my drill to set those rhnestones into the wood itself, so they won't just be glued on top and will hopefully stay on at least a little longer than they would have otherwise. heres a little detail shot:
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/6849/img1078c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/img1078c.jpg/)
I also did this carpetgrip job on that old Goat cruiser that I posted in here a while ago
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8729/img1081mf.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/img1081mf.jpg/)
and heres a couple of pieces that are still works in progress for the art show that I'm having at the shop for when my board design for them is released. and the first one actually involved said design:
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3861/img1084sp.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/443/img1084sp.jpg/)
Up top is the image I submitted for the graphic (the white in it is actually going to be transparent so the woodgrain shows through)
and the lower is a handmade version of the exact same graphic that I'm working on, so that I'll be able to display them together. Should be interesting.
and this piece I hastily photoshopped in the photo that its going to be hung alongside:
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2268/img1087rz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/img1087rz.jpg/)
The photo is one I took with my phone a while back after putting these orange stickers over the flash. I'm going to print it and put it in that frame, and the board is going to have 2 really long pieces of hardware sticking out from the top two holes that will then be hanging a transparent sheet of red/orange plastic with fishingline infront of the piece. So just like the shopboard graphic piece, this'll be a comparison of sorts between mediums and technology.
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I am super psyched on what you do, man. I have a shit load of time off coming up and might work on one. Have you ever messed around with astroturf? It seems like it might be super melty.
Thanks for the compliments HATE! I guess in a weird way, I'm super psyched on what YOU do too (although not for long, congrats on gettin out), man.
I have thought about trying turf in the past, but my concern is that it might not actually be grippy enough because of the plastic-y kind of film that seems to always be on the surface of the "blades"
but if you want, I'll make an astroturf board along with you. we can learn together. plus I've been meaning to have an excuse to take that girl from the funny myspace/facebook picture page and put her on a board.
and if it turns out it works, maybe we can sell the idea to Mike York.
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Amazing work as always Sweatercuff!
I was wondering where you get your blanks from to work on? I have a digital alternatives photography class and our next project involves transferring digital prints on to surfaces like work so naturally I wanted to do a skateboard. Just curious on boards that you've enjoyed working with for a decent price.
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Amazing work as always Sweatercuff!
I was wondering where you get your blanks from to work on? I have a digital alternatives photography class and our next project involves transferring digital prints on to surfaces like work so naturally I wanted to do a skateboard. Just curious on boards that you've enjoyed working with for a decent price.
thanks!
I think I might have said this before, but I get my blanks from the dude that owns the shop out here, and he refuses to tell me where he gets them from. In the past, I've used a couple of different companies here and there, but for the most part, I used to use used boards (say that 5 times fast). I'd bust out the ol' electric powered sander, a sheet of 100 grit to start, finish up with a 180 or higher to smooth it back out, and then go to town.
Regardless of weather you get a brand new blank from a company, or use an old deck, I HIGHLY recommend sanding the entire surface thoroughly. Theres always this protective coating of clear fixative on boards, and if you don't get that off before working, you'll find the material much less accepting of paint, pencils, and a variety of other mediums (photo transfers included). and when you're done with your graphic, I recommend going back over your work with a fixative (glossy or matte depending on the look you want) for the same protective properties you took it off for in the first place.
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Thanks, I appreciate the advice dude. It didn't even cross my mind to use an old deck and sanding it. I'll have to give it a go!
I'll post it up if/when I finish it!
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Made this myself.
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Made this myself.
dude! nice! what materials?
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Yo Sweatercuff. Do you have flickr or website with the boards you've done?
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Yo Sweatercuff. Do you have flickr or website with the boards you've done?
ha ha, I feel like I'm being interviewed with all these questions as of late. This is a thread for homemade graphics and boards, not one for me to rule over with my dick out. (I seriously don't mind the questions and stuff, but still....my posts make up 95% of everything in here. Not what I had in mind when I created it. Get to work people.)
Sadly(?) no, I don't. all of the ones I have pictures of are in the backlogs of this thread though.
I've been making this kinda stuff for a long time now, but only just recently (maybe starting in '08?) started making sure to document them.
All of the older ones were skated, given away, or sold without a class photo being taken.
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I also did this carpetgrip job on that old Goat cruiser that I posted in here a while ago
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8729/img1081mf.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/img1081mf.jpg/)
I'd also like to point out that pink blanket was handmade. Hehe.
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I've been feeling super uninspired lately, like I've lost all contact with my creativity, and I've been looking for some project to bring me back. Now I'm starting to get a little tingle reading this thread.
Thinking of ideas for a graphic, I suddenly remembered this picture I took with my friend where we're sitting, beers at hand, on this little quarter we built out of an old bedframe in the basement of his former apartment building one winter night. It was a pretty iconic moment, and even though he has since given up skating, I think it might make a cool little housewarming present. Or completely lame and awkward, as my great gift ideas usually turn out...
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dude! nice! what materials?
Little bottles of test pot paint from anywhere you can get paint. Perfect amount, any color, cheap.
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Finally got around to finishing the photo transfers to the board. It didn't turn out as great as I was hoping (the edges of the transfers are kinda bleh, but the whole process is give or take. Here are some pics:
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5249/img9268bd.jpg)
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5448/img9272w.jpg)
(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5438/img9274q.jpg)
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6834/img9290v.jpg)
(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/1442/img9307.jpg)
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looks like it turned out pretty good to me. especially for a first try.
can't wait to see what you can come up with now that you have another technique in your arsenal.
the possibilities are astounding.
Photoshop is a real life construct people! this is what graphic design was before Apple and Adobe came around! projectors, exactoknives, , rulers, tape, multiple mediums, and elbow grease!
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(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/1442/img9307.jpg)
looks like it turned out pretty good to me.
Yeah, I also think that it turned great.
Maybe it's slightly different from what you expected or had in your mind but I think it's pretty, pretty good.
Congrats!
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Thanks guys! I actually had a lot of fun doing it so I think I wanna keep it up and make a few more.
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Gnarwhales are the greatest
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Gnarwhales are the greatest
diy shoes aswell ;)
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Gnarwhales are the greatest
diy shoes aswell ;)
haha those actually arnt my feet, my friend took a photo and put it on facebook when i made it, i just used that one because i was to lazy to take another picture, he taped his shoes because he skates allot of vert, and when he first got them he knee sid once and the laces broke so he coverd them with ducktape
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Don't know how much DIY this involved, but my friend and I shaped two old boards into "cruisers" today.
Quite happy with the result considering that the last time I did anything remotely close to woodworking was in third grade.
http://imgur.com/a/VKA11 (http://imgur.com/a/VKA11) (Sorry for the phone pics)
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What'd you use to do the photo transfer? The name of it is on the tip of my tongue.
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What'd you use to do the photo transfer? The name of it is on the tip of my tongue.
I used DASS Supersauce after a pre-coat of a concentrate, which name escapes me right now.
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Don't know how much DIY this involved, but my friend and I shaped two old boards into "cruisers" today.
Quite happy with the result considering that the last time I did anything remotely close to woodworking was in third grade.
http://imgur.com/a/VKA11 (http://imgur.com/a/VKA11) (Sorry for the phone pics)
Wow... What kind of workshop is that? Do you have steady access to those tools?
(http://i.imgur.com/3mWgKh.jpg)
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Don't know how much DIY this involved, but my friend and I shaped two old boards into "cruisers" today.
Quite happy with the result considering that the last time I did anything remotely close to woodworking was in third grade.
http://imgur.com/a/VKA11 (http://imgur.com/a/VKA11) (Sorry for the phone pics)
Wow... What kind of workshop is that? Do you have steady access to those tools?
I guess you could say that, It's my friend's friend's (this sentence looks weird) garage, which he let us borrow.
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^ That's luck!
Please, keep us posted if you guys continue restyling shapes.
By the way, those decks look great.
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just a couple pages torn out of a moldridden, beat up Home Journal from the 1900's I bought ten years ago for 50 cents at a yardsale, spray glue, woodstains, and clearcoat.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6907/img1165c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img1165c.jpg/)
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just a couple pages torn out of a moldridden, beat up Home Journal from the 1900's I bought ten years ago for 50 cents at a yardsale, spray glue, woodstains, and clearcoat.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6907/img1165c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img1165c.jpg/)
Killing it!
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My new board is ALSO named Bort.
(http://s15.postimage.org/ndykb5psb/IMAG0692.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
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These last two are really dope!
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Made this one cut from an old Creature deck. drilled a bunch of tiny holes to sew thread through, and used some spray adhesive for backup. the pocket is sealable by way of a velcro strip i put in near the top, and after griptape is applied, that'll help hold every section of thread thats on the topsheet.
(http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/74/img1201mj.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/img1201mj.jpg/)
Shame I don't have a slingshot to put in there.
And heres those two i posted a little higher up on this page, with a little more work done.
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/115/img1207ov.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/img1207ov.jpg/)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2320/scottyreplacementcc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/scottyreplacementcc.jpg/)
friggen screws that bones included with their rails suck dick. already had two of them break heads off and leave stems burrowed into the wood.
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Damn Sweatercuff. Always making the dopest looking stuff!
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Hey sweatercuff, you mind if i steal that stain idea? i have a board i wanna try that with.
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Hey sweatercuff, you mind if i steal that stain idea? i have a board i wanna try that with.
sure man, s'not like i invented it!
some advice: first off, make sure you take off whatever clearcoat is on the board (sand down the whole thing with atleast a 180 or so grit sandpaper), otherwise you won't properly penetrate (heh heh) the wood (heh heh) and everything will kinda just sit on top and be blobby.
then go thin with the coats, don't do more than 2, and a thin layer of clearcoat ( Clear spraypaint. preferably glossy.) to finish. Allow proper curing time (stains can take a while, I give mine at least a full day just to be sure)
and after its fully set, make sure the the surface isn't too tacky or sticky. if it is, you went too thick. strip and restart.
also, you'll probably notice some stain run down the sidewalls. have a little rag ready to just wipe that up or just around as you go so its even. And if you're doing some specific area, like a masked or stenciled out area, be aware that it'll bleed a little bit under the edges of your mask/tape/whatever unless you are VERY careful near those edges, and use a small brush and apply a very thin amount of stain at a time.
Good luck with it dude! post up some results when you're done.
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Sweatercuff et al:
Just did my first custom deck, I'll post it up in a few but I have a feeling I'll wanna try again because it came out a bit sloppy.
Question: If I use stripper liquid, will it eat the glue and delam the board?
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Sweatercuff et al:
Just did my first custom deck, I'll post it up in a few but I have a feeling I'll wanna try again because it came out a bit sloppy.
Question: If I use stripper liquid, will it eat the glue and delam the board?
You'd figure, what with me currently living in Las Vegas, that I'd know a thing or two about "Stripper Liquid"
.hold for laugh.
I haven't delved into the stripper/thinner realms much. I'm pretty sure at one point I tried to use some brush cleaner on a board, but can't really remember how that turned out. My guess = not great.
But what the hell do I know about such chemical reactions? nothing.
Maybe try a test patch? or just go really REALLY easy on how much you put on, so it won't have the chance to soap through multiple plys?
looking forward to seeing your work
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First attempt
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h_KVcgSJUr4/T8alS3WDCiI/AAAAAAAAATY/1Jugyukki7I/s720/cruiser.jpg)
Mistakes were made but I can deal. Good learning experience and I'm psyched on the new hobby!
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hell yeah! i dig the retro styling of those photos from car ads (I'm guessing national geographics spanning the 70's and 80's?)
and that shape looks pristine!
right the fuck on!
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Thanks man. Car ads are all from 84-87 Nat Geo's I picked up, good call. My facebook homie informs me the style is called decoupage.
I did it with shit called Modge Podge my wife had laying around. Basically a thin glossy elmer's glue you paint on. In the future I think I'd use some kind of lacquer to make the whole thing smother. I ended up covering the whole board in modge podge just so it was all consistent. Also need to figure out a way to avoid wrinkles. The deck is a Blood Wizard Serclops, about the best cruiser shape I've found.
It's basically an 8.1" zip zinger.
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you could probably get away with using a gel stripper if youre careful and dont let it get to the sidewalls or soak too long
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shape
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z414/James_Bonney/DSCN7056.jpg)
old graphic
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z414/James_Bonney/DSCN7058.jpg)
new graphic
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z414/James_Bonney/DSCN7061.jpg)
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^dope
it might be just that I'm a trendy bastard, but all this sailor shit is starting to sink in (pun 'tended)
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haha i didn't realize it was trendy. maybe it was a subconscious decision. thanks
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Ahhh man these are all bangin
on one of my old decks, i wrote out all the lyrics to this song:
Atmosphere - Scapegoat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4zvYLxZuf8#)
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haha i didn't realize it was trendy. maybe it was a subconscious decision. thanks
It might be that I've just been on too much of a "#menswear" trip lately, but seems like some people are really buying into this stuff...
(https://kieljamespatrick.com/assets/images/productImages/Calico-Jack-Triton.jpg)
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^ classy ;D
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couple new mini's
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7074/img1216dv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/403/img1216dv.jpg/)
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3941/img1219u.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/98/img1219u.jpg/)
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What are you doing the wheelwells with? I've never seen rectangular ones.
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What are you doing the wheelwells with? I've never seen rectangular ones.
A Dremel.
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wow that must take a while to do then. do you access to a belt sander?
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wow that must take a while to do then. do you access to a belt sander?
Yes it does take a while, but I don't really mind the extra work. I used to only use handtools when I was a kid, and I still don't trust electric drills with my mounting hardware.
and sadly no, just a handheld electric. but she's done me just fine thus far.
One day, when I own a home, I will have ALL THE TOOLS.
(I almost picked up a bansaw from the Habitat for Humanities store today for 40 bucks, but I couldn't afford to spend even that meager amount of loot on anything what with my big trip back east coming up on tuesday. Hopefully it'll still be there when i get back mid-July)
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Here are some boards that a couple of my mates did for me so i can put them on the wall
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8616/imgp9736.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/imgp9736.jpg/)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4733/imgp9729.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/imgp9729.jpg/)
(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8189/imgp9724.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/imgp9724.jpg/)
Im fuckin hype on all of em, especially the approach she took with the last one. Scratching into the graphic so you still have my original wheelbite marks :)
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love the last one.
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yeah all of those are really cool, but the 3rd one is my favorite because its a style and approach I haven't seen very much.
plus the zippo is a fun 3d element.
Your lawn looks pretty well kept too. Good shit, Flik!
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3rd one is definetely my favorite too. but i love the double nostril piercing on the second one. i used to have one and i miss it a little.
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wow that must take a while to do then. do you access to a belt sander?
and sadly no, just a handheld electric. but she's done me just fine thus far.
One day, when I own a home, I will have ALL THE TOOLS.
(I almost picked up a bansaw from the Habitat for Humanities store today for 40 bucks, but I couldn't afford to spend even that meager amount of loot on anything what with my big trip back east coming up on tuesday. Hopefully it'll still be there when i get back mid-July)
Ah yeah I guess I'm lucky to have my dad's garage to go to whenever I need to piece some things together. I know what you mean about doing it by hand too. I did all the sanding and refining of the edges with a metal file after I cut the last board I posted.
Where are you on the east coast?
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Where are you on the east coast?
Portsmouth New Hampshire (with a weekend trip to Burlington VT thrown in the middle) till July 13th.
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(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii589/BrianWilson724/Dreamcatcher.jpg)
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Have been working on this badboy for the past couple of days, and now it's finally done! It was an old, used DGK board before I decided to cut it into a cruiser, erase the graphic and handpaint it. Pretty happy with the result!
Here is the process: http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o (http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o)
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wow. nice palm sander.
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Have been working on this badboy for the past couple of days, and now it's finally done! It was an old, used DGK board before I decided to cut it into a cruiser, erase the graphic and handpaint it. Pretty happy with the result!
Here is the process: http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o (http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o)
Great work man! That was beautiful.
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Where are you on the east coast?
Portsmouth New Hampshire (with a weekend trip to Burlington VT thrown in the middle) till July 13th.
Ah cool, I've never been further north than New York. I should take a trip up to see the wonders of New England sometime soon.
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New board for the shop is coming out tomorrow
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7184/shopdeck.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/shopdeck.jpg/)
I went subtle with it. the text is actually scrambled like a composition notebook. I think it'll look good when all set up.
and to think those images were once on my phone.
Man, I cant wait till my next handmade project, this whole computer bullshit doesn't even feel real.
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New board for the shop is coming out tomorrow
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7184/shopdeck.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/shopdeck.jpg/)
I went subtle with it. the text is actually scrambled like a composition notebook. I think it'll look good when all set up.
and to think those images were once on my phone.
Man, I cant wait till my next handmade project, this whole computer bullshit doesn't even feel real.
i dig it
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Have been working on this badboy for the past couple of days, and now it's finally done! It was an old, used DGK board before I decided to cut it into a cruiser, erase the graphic and handpaint it. Pretty happy with the result!
Here is the process: http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o (http://imgur.com/a/uBF5o)
Some really sick graphic that you came up with.
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New board for the shop is coming out tomorrow
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7184/shopdeck.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/shopdeck.jpg/)
I went subtle with it. the text is actually scrambled like a composition notebook. I think it'll look good when all set up.
and to think those images were once on my phone.
Man, I cant wait till my next handmade project, this whole computer bullshit doesn't even feel real.
super good. keep it up.
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wow. nice palm sander.
Glad I'm not the only one appreciating that fine Festool.
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Where are you on the east coast?
Portsmouth New Hampshire (with a weekend trip to Burlington VT thrown in the middle) till July 13th.
i live not too far from there. do you know Will, Ronnie, and all of them?
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Where are you on the east coast?
Portsmouth New Hampshire (with a weekend trip to Burlington VT thrown in the middle) till July 13th.
Yeah I met the whole crew during my stay this time. My good buddy is Alex, the kid that always rides the giant orange cruiser wheels at shitpark. he built the weird lumpy quarter and lumpy smokestack/lighthouse bank. They're all good dudes, Rice knows how to cultivate greatness and keep the kooks out.
But I'm back in the desert now.
Moving back east hopefully in less than a year though.
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it's pretty bad, I know ;D
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8bih7zzoI1qzcilxo1_500.jpg)
at first i was gonna let your cruiser board in the "set-up" thread slide, but this clearly belongs in the "griptape art" thread. so go delete your cruiser from the set-up thread and put that in the cruiser thread where it belongs after you delete this and put it where it belongs.
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Sweet saw this this thread and thought I would contripoop. This is the start of my recycling skateboard decks program . used two broken decks to make this backpack board . just broken newshcool Popsicle type decks reshaped .
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nice killer. real nice. awesome shape, cool concept for rails
how wide is that? I've noticed recently there are more and more small trucks being brought to market with all these minicruisers that everyones putting out now, thats probably the cherry you should top this sundae with when you get the chance (even though those ones you've got on it now are pretty close).
I really like that this thread has started to cover everything from graphics, shapes, concepts, completes (and yes, even stealing the occasional grip art job from THAT thread)
Keep it up everyone. MOAR.
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^ I just checked for tracker mid-tracks to recommend because of your post. I bought a pair when I made my bananaboard.
Then I found that because of Penny Boards popularity you can now get Penny trucks for a bit less.
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?m=&c=304&l=product_list&sortby=id:desc (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?m=&c=304&l=product_list&sortby=id:desc)
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the diy clothes thread sucks so im posting here.
started making a few for myself, then people started wanting them, and now i cant keep up with orders. having fun and making a little cash
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/404056_422967587740006_1613720401_n.jpg)
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ooooo I don't like it one bit. I might have crossed some lines with my pocket cruiser, but still... outright softgoods now?
They do look pretty chill though, Chill.
I come to the thread with a board not my own. This is found art.
And I realize on the surface level, it might just seem like a sticker job, and a dull singular one at that...but I think given the subject matter...there is something incredibly perfect about it.
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9946/img0112wq.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/img0112wq.jpg/)
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Just bought a Roger, the shape and size are perfect (as the other Roger I had before was), but I'm gonna be doing a little re-working to the graphic over the next day or three. Something about the bright primary colors with white...it's like that Dill board i made into my arm contour line drawing...it just looks too "little kid-ish / Lakai mid '00s colorways" for my personal tastes.
Find and follow me on instagram to watch my process, I'll be starting after I eat some lunch today.
I'm sweatercuff on there too.
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Here's the alteration for those of you that don't instagram
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5483/roger1m.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/145/roger1m.png/)
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/9098/img0193kc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/img0193kc.jpg/)
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3093/img0202ls.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/img0202ls.jpg/)
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2269/img0206xu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/img0206xu.jpg/)
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3752/img0215nan.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/img0215nan.jpg/)
(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2779/img0219fb.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/img0219fb.jpg/)
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4717/img0220fv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/109/img0220fv.jpg/)
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/817/img0227xayjhg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/img0227xayjhg.jpg/)
and when I started to set it up, I realized it matches my new wheels too.
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/976/img0229en.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/img0229en.jpg/)
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wowowow
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That looks great man.
I was feeling broke and bought a blank board so threw this on it:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7911536220_53f2b74d42.jpg)
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rad rad rad
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fuckin sick! steatercuff!!
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If I went to that much effort on a board it would never see the street. Straight up on my wall.
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If I went to that much effort on a board it would never see the street. Straight up on my wall.
See, I approach it from a similar standpoint as those Tibetian sand paintings.
If you're unfamiliar, it takes a group of monks days, sometimes even weeks or months, to make these large, intricate patterned designs out of individual colored grains of sand on a giant tray. And when the piece is completed, they carry it to a body of water, and pour it all away.
Everything is temporary, and the "distruction" of the piece is just as important as the making of it.
Thats a pretty skate friendly idea, and also, nothing makes a graphic look better and "real" in my opinion than signs of use.
The only time i make art on boards and put them directly up on my walls, is if I don't like the size or shape, or its already been cracked a little.
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The shop I ride for is just about 100% DIY, Its in Salem, or and is a shop called Everything Someone.
The owner has been doing graffiti art and stencil arts forever!!
All our graphics are sprayed in the parking lot and are all 100 percent unique!!
Check out the website: Everythingsomeone.com
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If I went to that much effort on a board it would never see the street. Straight up on my wall.
See, I approach it from a similar standpoint as those Tibetian sand paintings.
If you're unfamiliar, it takes a group of monks days, sometimes even weeks or months, to make these large, intricate patterned designs out of individual colored grains of sand on a giant tray. And when the piece is completed, they carry it to a body of water, and pour it all away.
Everything is temporary, and the "distruction" of the piece is just as important as the making of it.
Thats a pretty skate friendly idea, and also, nothing makes a graphic look better and "real" in my opinion than signs of use.
The only time i make art on boards and put them directly up on my walls, is if I don't like the size or shape, or its already been cracked a little.
I've only seen a couple of those but they are incredible. Interesting comparison, I likes.
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Got two newly sanded boards, and this weird shaped mini cruiser I'm workin' on (actually, haven't started anything besides getting them ready to be worked on, but still...)
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ripped the grip off an old alien i've already sanded. now i can start messing around and drawing shapes on it before i start cutting.
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Hell yeah Tangar, lets see it!
gonna maybe do an article or two for Jenkem over the next couple weeks.
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Made this lil fucker. I hated the shape I started with, and then I had to keep making more small cuts to get it more symmetrical. Now its going to function as both a mini cruiser, and a dolly to make moving stuff like furniture easier cause it has no nose or tail left, non-scuffing carpet grip, and a super small wheelbase.
(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/9848/img0255fd.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/img0255fd.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img838/7413/img0314il.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/img0314il.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img690/7717/img0316xq.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/img0316xq.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img690/5586/img0319ir.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/img0319ir.jpg/)
Graphic and rear wheelwells to follow, and lots more projects in the works.
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img690/7717/img0316xq.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/img0316xq.jpg/)
Graphic and rear wheelwells to follow, and lots more projects in the works.
hahahahaha
wow that thing looks awesome
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamf7qsmMm1r4p9sao1_1280.jpg)
how did he do this? tips? tutorial?
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- find desired photo in good res
- print it out
- glue it to the deck
- find some clear griptape
- put clear grip over desired photo.
- fuck lotta chicks due to your new justin bieber griptape.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamf7qsmMm1r4p9sao1_1280.jpg)
how did he do this? tips? tutorial?
You have to rubber cement the picture to the deck real proper or that shit bubbles and ends up tearing off of the deck completely.
I'm the undisputed king of clear grip graphix.
Word.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamf7qsmMm1r4p9sao1_1280.jpg)
how did he do this? tips? tutorial?
You have to rubber cement the picture to the deck real proper or that shit bubbles and ends up tearing off of the deck completely.
I'm the undisputed king of clear grip graphix.
Word.
can you post some pics, or some during the process pics?
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamf7qsmMm1r4p9sao1_1280.jpg)
how did he do this? tips? tutorial?
You have to rubber cement the picture to the deck real proper or that shit bubbles and ends up tearing off of the deck completely.
I'm the undisputed king of clear grip graphix.
Word.
Wouldn't spray adhesive work better than some goopy brush-on garbage? I know it would be ten times faster, and way easier to quickly achieve an even coat.
Thats how I'd do it.
one things for sure, clear grip sales are going to soon feel a bump in the market.
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btw Alfonso Ribeiro aka Carlton Banks is still alive. his death was an internet hoax.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamf7qsmMm1r4p9sao1_1280.jpg)
how did he do this? tips? tutorial?
You have to rubber cement the picture to the deck real proper or that shit bubbles and ends up tearing off of the deck completely.
I'm the undisputed king of clear grip graphix.
Word.
Wouldn't spray adhesive work better than some goopy brush-on garbage? I know it would be ten times faster, and way easier to quickly achieve an even coat.
Thats how I'd do it.
one things for sure, clear grip sales are going to soon feel a bump in the market.
yea thats what I was thinking but I wasn't sure , I think ill try that instead
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maybe someone can help me with this problem:
what is the best way to get rid of the excess-glue after you ripped off old grip from the board? i tried to smoothen it out with a sander but it's a rather difficult. should i apply some sort of solvent and if yes, what is the best kind of for that? i don't have any boards or money to waste, so if i have to buy something it must work.
sorry for the regular question, but i only have this one board to go so i have to get it right.
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maybe someone can help me with this problem:
what is the best way to get rid of the excess-glue after you ripped off old grip from the board? i tried to smoothen it out with a sander but it's a rather difficult. should i apply some sort of solvent and if yes, what is the best kind of for that? i don't have any boards or money to waste, so if i have to buy something it must work.
sorry for the regular question, but i only have this one board to go so i have to get it right.
its not a bad question, I've been searching for a good answer myself for as long as I can remember.
Sanding is not really an option, as it will just gum up sheet after sheet of paper
I've tried Goo-Gone and elbow grease, but the amount of effort it seemed it was going to take was too much for even my tolerances.
Other than that, I haven't tried too many other techniques (atleast none that were worth remembering)
if you find an answer, let me know.
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i got two more old decks to try something out. i noticed today that wd40 helps a bit, but it's still a pain in the ass. i will try some of the more aggressive stuff and post here about my results. i just don't want to drown the board in anything that would be super aggressive to the resin/glue, the wood, or even discolor the stain.
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Try acetone. Only go quickly so you don't let it seep and soak into the wood
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Just finished up this board I made from that replacement Roger.
Hermit Tarot card.
Edit: made the picture bigger
(http://imageshack.us/a/img826/9321/img0823ov.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img0823ov.jpg/)
This card can be interpreted two ways: First, the need for isolation from society to find ones self. Second, the need to return to and share gained knowledge with others.
It started with woodburning
(http://imageshack.us/a/img526/9914/img0818wy.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/526/img0818wy.jpg/)
and then I gave it some paint and a couple colored pencils, clearcoat, and then diecut out clear Mob griptape, and used Black Magic grip (duh) for the rest.
Gonna set it up after one last session on my antihero at the park tomorrow. that thing its beat to shit at this point, and will likely be being shaped into something else.
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that board is really sick, again. nice theme also! the woodburn stage looked already great by itself.
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You're killing it, . Bigger picture wouldn't hurt, wanted to see the top a little better.
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Just finished this Halloween alteration of that new shop deck my buddy Josh just had released
it'll probably be the last non-skateable one i make for a long time, the first I've ever made with fake blood, and the last I'll make while here in Las Vegas.
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6707/img0998fd.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0998fd.jpg/)
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:o
this is too sick...
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GOTDAMN. That is so fuckin cool.
I been lurkin this thread since the start and I just had to say somethin about that shit.
Like you're on another level man.
True artistry.
You have true creativity b.
I really want to do this typa stuff but I have absolutely no access to power tools.
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Seriously Sweater, I mean goddammit. You're game changer in my eyes.
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(http://cdn7.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/patagonia-logo.jpg)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcxjnry0GI1rv67e8o1_500.png)
I was going to do the text but I chickened out
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy5b88nyt1rv67e8o1_500.jpg)
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^^do that shit! the next level awaits you! 8)
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^^do that shit! the next level awaits you! 8)
Maybe if I had a stencil for each letter but I think it might be overkill, I really like looking down at this though
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8187196366_354a01936a.jpg)
Bummed that the white primer is bleeding out from under the blue in some places. I'm debating spraying it all black. Can't wait until I piece this thing together.
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8187390628_fd1d68c3dd.jpg)
Touched it up a little and did a little sticker collaboration.
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8187196366_354a01936a.jpg)
Bummed that the white primer is bleeding out from under the blue in some places.? I'm debating spraying it all black.? Can't wait until I piece this thing together.
really nice work. i actually like how the white is bleeding through
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8187390628_fd1d68c3dd.jpg)
Touched it up a little and did a little sticker collaboration.
Nice one!
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8187390628_fd1d68c3dd.jpg)
Touched it up a little and did a little sticker collaboration.
looks good man! i didn't think the white bleeding out looked bad at all but it looks rad either way. i suck at drawing so i might go the stencil route when i finally get around to fucking with my cruiser.
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Thanks. I'll take a higher resolution photo when it's a complete.
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So my new light table that I built myself:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/66/img1494l.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1494l.jpg/)
has yielded these three starts as a test run for something I'm trying to get going. I Kind of hate the title Barge now, I'm kind of leaning more towards either TIME or Rare.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/img1521xh.jpg/)
Input and ideas anyone?
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So my new light table that I built myself:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/66/img1494l.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1494l.jpg/)
has yielded these three starts as a test run for something I'm trying to get going. I Kind of hate the title Barge now, I'm kind of leaning more towards either TIME or Rare.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/img1521xh.jpg/)
Input and ideas anyone?
Draw the thing lower (text on tail) so that the face of the monster dog/dragon isn't going to be covered by the trucks.
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So my new light table that I built myself:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/66/img1494l.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1494l.jpg/)
has yielded these three starts as a test run for something I'm trying to get going. I Kind of hate the title Barge now, I'm kind of leaning more towards either TIME or Rare.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/img1521xh.jpg/)
Input and ideas anyone?
Draw the thing lower (text on tail) so that the face of the monster dog/dragon isn't going to be covered by the trucks.
I Agree. I like Barge too
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So my new light table that I built myself:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/66/img1494l.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1494l.jpg/)
has yielded these three starts as a test run for something I'm trying to get going. I Kind of hate the title Barge now, I'm kind of leaning more towards either TIME or Rare.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/img1521xh.jpg/)
Input and ideas anyone?
Draw the thing lower (text on tail) so that the face of the monster dog/dragon isn't going to be covered by the trucks.
I Agree. I like Barge too
I also agree. I also like Barge better than Time or Rare.
How about different font?? Or the same font with some flavor on it??
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So my new light table that I built myself:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/66/img1494l.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/img1494l.jpg/)
has yielded these three starts as a test run for something I'm trying to get going. I Kind of hate the title Barge now, I'm kind of leaning more towards either TIME or Rare.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/img1521xh.jpg/)
Input and ideas anyone?
Draw the thing lower (text on tail) so that the face of the monster dog/dragon isn't going to be covered by the trucks.
I Agree. I like Barge too
I also agree. I also like Barge better than Time or Rare.
How about different font?? Or the same font with some flavor on it??
I don't mind the font much, but I like Barge the best out of those 3. Time seems like an Alien off shoot name, and Rare is just eh.
And agree with the moving or downscaling of the graphic so as to not cut off the head.
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is that a bulldog, pug, or a gargoyle? i can't tell with the pencil but the final product always turns out nice from what i've seen. what's up with the titles doe?
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is that a bulldog, pug, or a gargoyle? i can't tell with the pencil but the final product always turns out nice from what i've seen. what's up with the titles doe?
It's called a "Foo Dog" or "Fu Dog". It's actually a lion though.
It's a chinese protector or something like that.
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is that a bulldog, pug, or a gargoyle? i can't tell with the pencil but the final product always turns out nice from what i've seen. what's up with the titles doe?
It's called a "Foo Dog" or "Fu Dog". It's actually a lion though.
It's a chinese protector or something like that.
ah,i looked that up it's on point. i would title it doodoofog, paint it all smokey in the background maybe add some badass flames on the tail. and probably put a do-rag on it as well. be a hella tough lookin graphic for a board
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What do you use the light table for? Stenciling? Also what kinda blanks you running? I'm interested in making some boards of my own.
Graphic looks super rad.
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(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt107/tjpizza/759699e0dc5011e1a47b22000a1cf766_7.jpg)
This was an old magenta board I sanded and cut. Gave it to a homie for his birthday, threw a single rail in the middle for fun, painted it a bit, threw in the snacks because who the fuck doesn't want snacks.
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(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt107/tjpizza/madmaxboard.jpg)
Oh yeah, did this one for some thing at the skate shop. I sold it for 5 bucks, it was ridiculous watching some girl trying to carry it and all the glass just fall off haha
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damn paul! i would have paid 6 bucks for that easy. nah but for real tho that shit looks crazy. and i mean crazy in an awesome way. i would hang it on my wall no doubt. and yo sweatercuff i think barge is cool but my vote is for TIME. RARE sounds good but i think TIME would look better on a board. and even tho that graphic isnt really my style or anything it looks good as always.
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thanks for the responses everybody. painted over BARGE
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for the meantime, I've decided to just not have a name or whatever for my stuff.
I'm just gonna make what I like and not stress any kind of "branding" or whatever, putting unnecessary words and crap into my graphics. No point in "playing company".
and I use the light table for all sorts of tracing and "carbon transfer" needs.
That out of the way, FUCK YEAH PAUL
those are both really cool and funny boards. The first one kinda reminds me of when Heath had a board out way back when with a HeathBar underneath the shrinkwrap.
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thanks for the responses everybody. painted over BARGE
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for the meantime, I've decided to just not have a name or whatever for my stuff.
I'm just gonna make what I like and not stress any kind of "branding" or whatever, putting unnecessary words and crap into my graphics. No point in "playing company".
and I use the light table for all sorts of tracing and "carbon transfer" needs.
That out of the way, FUCK YEAH PAUL
those are both really cool and funny boards. The first one kinda reminds me of when Heath had a board out way back when with a HeathBar underneath the shrinkwrap.
instead of a name you should just put a teeny tiny little sweater logo on every deck you make. something simple like this:
(http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/339451/2/stock-illustration-339451-adult-crew-neck-sweater.jpg)
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GOOD IDEA TANGAR
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I like you Tangar, but that is a terrible idea.
I don't even like my username, its just a name I used to use when internet still came on discs in the mail.
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I like you Tangar, but that is a terrible idea.
I don't even like my username, its just a name I used to use when internet still came on discs in the mail.
hahahaha you got me rollin over here. but not all of my ideas can be winners man.
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a grinch board I drew, the P is for Primary
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28010_508582995828316_274258438_n.jpg)
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(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg)[/URL]
That design would look good with a black or red background and metallic gold lines.
As far as coloring, something like these would be sick as fuck...
(http://www.toddslater.net/poster_images/a-ween-poster-todd-slater-nye-fillmore-colorado_thumb.JPG)
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4898/malleusroadburn2009.jpg)
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(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1610/img1521xh.jpg)[/URL]
That design would look good with a black or red background and metallic gold lines.
As far as coloring, something like these would be sick as fuck...
(http://www.toddslater.net/poster_images/a-ween-poster-todd-slater-nye-fillmore-colorado_thumb.JPG)
:o
(http://www.gigposters.com/posters/113600.jpg)
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a grinch board I drew, the P is for Primary
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28010_508582995828316_274258438_n.jpg)
Nice.
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(http://24.media.tumblr.com/3feb41f01c527f5dfec5629f77e522b5/tumblr_mfcoysLTVk1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
I cut three cruisers out earlier this week. I have sketches for the graphics. I'm waiting on paint and a little bit warmer weather to spray outside.
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a grinch board I drew, the P is for Poppalardo
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28010_508582995828316_274258438_n.jpg)
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looks like it turned out pretty good to me.
Yeah, I also think that it turned great.
Maybe it's slightly different from what you expected or had in your mind but I think it's pretty, pretty good.
Congrats!
Have you tried this again? I think it would be cool to extend the grid of photos to the whole board. Just let them bleed off the edges when they get to the nose and tail.
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looks like it turned out pretty good to me.
Yeah, I also think that it turned great.
Maybe it's slightly different from what you expected or had in your mind but I think it's pretty, pretty good.
Congrats!
Have you tried this again? I think it would be cool to extend the grid of photos to the whole board. Just let them bleed off the edges when they get to the nose and tail.
I would most definitely buy.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/56f6aa88cc4fa4b70ecb1f3d979b6179/tumblr_mgg0n3IEJH1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
spray booth tonight. boards should be done tomorrow.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/56f6aa88cc4fa4b70ecb1f3d979b6179/tumblr_mgg0n3IEJH1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
spray booth tonight. boards should be done tomorrow.
Sweet booth. I look forward to you pics!!!
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Yeah it's pretty nice. The industrial design program at my university has it tucked in their studio.
Here are the finished boards.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/0eb3bbaa7e3e59f0debba21f00881308/tumblr_mgh13lhKW71qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
I started with the basic blob-ish body for the graphics and just played with it through a few drawings and picked these three for the boards.
It's the first time I've done a series.
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Yeah it's pretty nice. The industrial design program at my university has it tucked in their studio.
Here are the finished boards.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/0eb3bbaa7e3e59f0debba21f00881308/tumblr_mgh13lhKW71qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
I started with the basic blob-ish body for the graphics and just played with it through a few drawings and picked these three for the boards.
It's the first time I've done a series.
Backing those boards so fucking hard.
Great job!!! They look awesome.
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Thanks man!
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Hell yes. Big fucking high 5 on all 3. they look GREAT!
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Thanks sweatercuff. I started following you on instagram. The lions came out cool. I think you should go heavier on the line work to show the amount of detail you put into it.
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(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/CarsonT/IMAG0076_zps7abee3c1.jpg)
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/CarsonT/IMAG0078_zpsf4db02e3.jpg)
Made this one for my friend for christmas. First one's in comparison to my regular board which is 8.43 and it's before I added the little bit of white to the feathers. Got this idea from a picture Marc Johnson put on instagram.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/CarsonT/IMAG0111_zpse6e522cd.jpg)
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy56/CarsonT/IMAG0113_zps0db6c1c1.jpg)
And here's one I just finished the graphic on. Again, compared to my current regular board, which is i believe a 8.375 or something? Idk, local shop deck anyways.
This board was originally a stereo that my friend snapped the nose off just behind the front bolts. And yeah, i fucked up drilling the holes the first time so that's why there's two sets on the nose. Got the animal chin stencil from when Bones was hyping up the Bones brigade documentary and was letting people download Animal Chin for free along with a pack of wallpapers/stencils. Got some tracker full tracks on the way and I'm pretty stoked to get to skate this
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Cool, the feather board looks like a board that a native american would have mad if their culture skateboarded before westerners demolished their civilization.
Also, cool to see that you can make a cool mini board when you completely break a board.
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good shit grand, they both look super fun. i hope your friend was psyched on that feather board cause that thing looks amazing.
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Thanks for the kind words ;D Glad I found this thread, otherwise I probly wouldn't have been motivated to start doin this! Will keep posting as more creations are made :)
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So I needed a new board cause the magenta I've been riding has taken a beating for the past 3 months. Decided it was time to use a gift certificate I got way back for x-mas at the local here, and saw an old friend on the wall. It was the roger with the stripes that I had altered the graphic of, and then had break an hour into the first session.
I bought it, and gave it the same tapestry pattern as its predecessor but changed the color scheme to work with the purple ply.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/665/img2326co.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/img2326co.jpg/)
Gripping it tomorrow. Hopefully she'll treat me good.
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Took a few xanax a few nights ago and this came out.
(http://i.imgur.com/J0XwozC.png)
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Took a few xanax a few nights ago and this came out.
(http://i.imgur.com/J0XwozC.png)
I frequently draw floating heads as well.
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hey sweatercuff i really fuck with those roger alteration graphics you've been doin.
ive been meaning to post in here to ask you what the process is for that.
i recently got a almost double impact board and the graphic is so fuckin lame.
i wanted to alter it and paint some shit on there.
so like what do i need to do for this?
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So I needed a new board cause the magenta I've been riding has taken a beating for the past 3 months. Decided it was time to use a gift certificate I got way back for x-mas at the local here, and saw an old friend on the wall. It was the roger with the stripes that I had altered the graphic of, and then had break an hour into the first session.
I bought it, and gave it the same tapestry pattern as its predecessor but changed the color scheme to work with the purple ply.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/665/img2326co.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/img2326co.jpg/)
Gripping it tomorrow. Hopefully she'll treat me good.
love both of em
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hey sweatercuff i really fuck with those roger alteration graphics you've been doin.
ive been meaning to post in here to ask you what the process is for that.
i recently got a almost double impact board and the graphic is so fuckin lame.
i wanted to alter it and paint some shit on there.
so like what do i need to do for this?
most tips I'd offer i've already gone over in this topic, so check the back pages for more, but basicly just get a sander and some sandpaper and get to work grinding that crap off, and then decide what to do from there medium-wise. if you paint, go thin and avoid tacky globs. While were on that topic of tacky... DONT JUST MAKE A GRAPHIC USING LENGTHS OF MASKING TAPE alla BUTTERYASS DONOVAN, IT'S A FUCKING SNOOZE FEST, TAKES THE ARTISTIC INSIGHT OF A TODDLER, AND STRIPES ARE BEST LEFT TO COREY DUFFEL...
But dont feel like you HAVE to go with paint. you can use any medium you'd like that shows up on wood. All you gotta do is give it a thin clear coat at the end, and it'll work.
If you wanted to see my step by step process with that first Orange Roger (that sadly broke an hour in to the first session a ways back) then just look a ways back on my instagram. same name as here.
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Took a few xanax a few nights ago and this came out.
(http://i.imgur.com/J0XwozC.png)
This is nuts. Trying to figure it out made me crack up. Did you use a crayola? Is it supposed to be a calendar under the lower head?
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lol yeah i used crayola crayons. I really didnt know what the calendar was until i finished it and that's what it looked like. The bottom head is supposed to be a black widow spider. When I finally use this board it's gonna slide so quick with all the crayon wax. Btw i really like your blob-ish body boards.
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lol yeah i used crayola crayons. I really didnt know what the calendar was until i finished it and that's what it looked like. The bottom head is supposed to be a black widow spider. When I finally use this board it's gonna slide so quick with all the crayon wax. Btw i really like your blob-ish body boards.
that's hellie sick bro. maybe you can wax up ledges just by doing boardslides lm@o
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lol yeah i used crayola crayons. I really didnt know what the calendar was until i finished it and that's what it looked like. The bottom head is supposed to be a black widow spider. When I finally use this board it's gonna slide so quick with all the crayon wax. Btw i really like your blob-ish body boards.
Haha that's awesome. I didn't even think about how well it will slide!
And thanks dude.
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purple nurple is looking sick sweatercuff, hope that board holds up for you. and it looks like the drugs did u (or at least your board) well johnes. i did some painters tape stencils and a little pattern on my cruiser shape but my new job has me super busy and tired lately, maybe later this week i will get some spray paint time in on my porch.
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Cruiser shape cut from an old used board, repainted and stenciled.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8609976359_db4826b1eb_b_d.jpg)
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looks like it turned out pretty good to me.
Yeah, I also think that it turned great.
Maybe it's slightly different from what you expected or had in your mind but I think it's pretty, pretty good.
Congrats!
Have you tried this again? I think it would be cool to extend the grid of photos to the whole board. Just let them bleed off the edges when they get to the nose and tail.
Sorry, just saw this! I haven't tried it again, though I want to. The class I did it in is going on again right now so I was contemplating giving it another shot, but I just haven't had the time. A friend who's in the class is trying an allover print on a deck so I'll wait to see how that turns out.
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Cruiser shape cut from an old used board, repainted and stenciled.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8609976359_db4826b1eb_b_d.jpg)
deck looks sick... but are those grind kings?
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looks like it turned out pretty good to me.
Yeah, I also think that it turned great.
Maybe it's slightly different from what you expected or had in your mind but I think it's pretty, pretty good.
Congrats!
Have you tried this again? I think it would be cool to extend the grid of photos to the whole board. Just let them bleed off the edges when they get to the nose and tail.
Sounds like a plan, no worries.
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I just got my first new order of boards in from Generator in
things be happnin' soon
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Cruiser shape cut from an old used board, repainted and stenciled.
Yep, they gotta go. They don't turn at all. I'm going to pull a set of indy 129's off another setup to use on this.
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(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4870/img2470oz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img2470oz.jpg/)
I found this book titled The Art of Swimming from the 1600's that had these awesome etch prints, so I wanted to recreate them in an 8 board series.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8986/img2557um.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img2557um.jpg/)
Each woodburning took about 2 1/2 hours
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3484/img2562h.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/img2562h.jpg/)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1586/img2563y.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img2563y.jpg/)
The best part about these kinds of graphics, is that they don't chip away when you skate them. they smeer and fade and still slide just as good as a normal production line graphic because im very careful with how much medium I apply and knowing it's properties and what to use as a finish coat.
They will be available for sale soon.
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inspiring and creative
Sweatercuff - That is honestly the most interesting and inspiring series that I have seen in ages.
I would actually be interested in buying a piece. Do you have a rough estimate of how much they're going cost?
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(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4870/img2470oz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img2470oz.jpg/)
I found this book titled The Art of Swimming from the 1600's that had these awesome etch prints, so I wanted to recreate them in an 8 board series.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8986/img2557um.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img2557um.jpg/)
Each woodburning took about 2 1/2 hours
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3484/img2562h.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/img2562h.jpg/)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1586/img2563y.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img2563y.jpg/)
The best part about these kinds of graphics, is that they don't chip away when you skate them. they smeer and fade and still slide just as good as a normal production line graphic because im very careful with how much medium I apply and knowing it's properties and what to use as a finish coat.
They will be available for sale soon.
sweet, what did you use for the color?
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a waterbased stain similar to the kind they use to dye certain plys different colors. the key is to make sure you only use a sparing amount so you dont drench the thing and also so you don't wind up globbing a bunch of crap on there.
and to Deputy, I'm planning on keeping the costs down to the 55-60 range like normal boards, because I'd like people to treat them as such.
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seeing the detail on my computer (as opposed to instagram on my metro) and learning that you did woodburning too, makes this skart so much radder! i would be honored to shred one of your boards THEN hang it on my wall. if not one from this series, hopefully one in the near future. keep it up homie!
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It has begun. I've finally set up a paypal business account
and when I finally settle on a name, I'll have a website/store front.
In the meantime, if anyone wants to buy one of the boards from The Art of Swimming series, e-mail me
[email protected]
They are $60 with shipping included (no grip), and this series was all the same 8x32 size. As for shape, again, its Generator maple, so they should skate like a Magenta.
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(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4870/img2470oz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img2470oz.jpg/)
I found this book titled The Art of Swimming from the 1600's that had these awesome etch prints, so I wanted to recreate them in an 8 board series.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8986/img2557um.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img2557um.jpg/)
Each woodburning took about 2 1/2 hours
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3484/img2562h.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/img2562h.jpg/)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1586/img2563y.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img2563y.jpg/)
The best part about these kinds of graphics, is that they don't chip away when you skate them. they smeer and fade and still slide just as good as a normal production line graphic because im very careful with how much medium I apply and knowing it's properties and what to use as a finish coat.
They will be available for sale soon.
incredible
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Made this carpet cruiser for my housemate out of an old board
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1512/img2627n.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/img2627n.jpg/)
and then made this boat piece which has already been sold
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6680/img2648yw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/img2648yw.jpg/)
The company name, is Ideal.
Handmade skate-able graphics.
Wall ready, but street hungry.
Webstore coming soon.
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Any plans on selling some unique shapes and/or carpet boards?
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Any plans on selling some unique shapes and/or carpet boards?
possibly
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Made this carpet cruiser for my housemate out of an old board
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1512/img2627n.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/img2627n.jpg/)
and then made this boat piece which has already been sold
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6680/img2648yw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/img2648yw.jpg/)
The company name, is Ideal.
Handmade skate-able graphics.
Wall ready, but street hungry.
Webstore coming soon.
Damn, sweatercuff!!! Killing it!!!
Is your house mate a baker or something?? I'm curious about the graphic...
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thanks for the compliments Zebra
Not a baker by trade, but she's made a cupcake or two.
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I love all of your stuff sweatercuff! I'll definitely pick up a board once you make an 8.5, or if there's a carpet cruiser up for grabs. Keep up the great work!
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I love all of your stuff sweatercuff! I'll definitely pick up a board once you make an 8.5, or if there's a carpet cruiser up for grabs. Keep up the great work!
I've got some 8.25's in the works, if you're up for slimming down a smidge.
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I love all of your stuff sweatercuff! I'll definitely pick up a board once you make an 8.5, or if there's a carpet cruiser up for grabs. Keep up the great work!
I've got some 8.25's in the works, if you're up for slimming down a smidge.
8.25 is perfect for me. Haha. Sweet!!!
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
That is so sick!! I wish I had the money for that
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
That is so sick!! I wish I had the money for that
A+ work my friend. this is one of your best imo
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
That is so sick!! I wish I had the money for that
A+ work my friend. this is one of your best imo
So sick! The detail is incredible.
Please make some more 8.25s.
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this one was literally months and months in the making, i have a baby and she is my first priority so projects like this only get worked on once in a while. but still, i cant wait for the next one. its an old alien workshop board i cut down, its pretty small. i still need to get risers and/or maybe some old venture highs i got. instead of these thunder lows. powell wheels i rit-dyed (i used the kelly green color but maybe because they were sort of old and a little yellowed they came out blue?) autobahn bearings i won on fb, shake junt bolts cause its baseball season batch. i saw someone in this thread do a half and half spray paint job and loved how it looked so i copied it and added some stencil action on the nose and middle and used Oakland A's colors.
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/DSC08347_zpsc86fba13.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/DSC08347_zpsc86fba13.jpg.html)
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/tangar07/DSC08348_zps8764a041.jpg) (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/tangar07/media/DSC08348_zps8764a041.jpg.html)
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
You should print boards with that graphic on it. I would buy it multiple times, as long as it skates good.
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finished up this new woodburned piece
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6038/img2668e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img2668e.jpg/)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3007/img2671gn.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2671gn.jpg/)
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
You should print boards with that graphic on it. I would buy it multiple times, as long as it skates good.
You don't get it.
you could pay $60 for this one and skate it (in fact I suggest/insist you do), but I'm not going to make another one, thats the whole schtick. Every graphic I make with Ideal is going to be unique and 1/1, and also skateable. $60 is barely more than you'd pay for just a regular ol' company board from some mail order site. When you order a board with me, you can be assured that the artwork will be unique to that board, 100% skateable finish, and without logos (because putting a logo on my work feels like putting a watermark on a photograph. douchey.). All my boards AGAIN are from Generator woodshop. I didnt seek them out because of how good their boards look on a wall, I went with them because they make the best boards I've ever skated (Magenta).
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finished up this new woodburned piece
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
You should print boards with that graphic on it. I would buy it multiple times, as long as it skates good.
You don't get it.
you could pay $60 for this one and skate it (in fact I suggest/insist you do), but I'm not going to make another one, thats the whole schtick. Every graphic I make with Ideal is going to be unique and 1/1, and also skateable. $60 is barely more than you'd pay for just a regular ol' company board from some mail order site. When you order a board with me, you can be assured that the artwork will be unique to that board, 100% skateable finish, and without logos (because putting a logo on my work feels like putting a watermark on a photograph. douchey.). All my boards AGAIN are from Generator woodshop. I didnt seek them out because of how good their boards look on a wall, I went with them because they make the best boards I've ever skated (Magenta).
I hear you. And I know it's skateable. I'm just saying, you could make some money if you printed this. I see what you're doing with the 1/1 thing. I got you.
I would find it hard to skate art. I would have to hang it on my wall. That's just me though. That's why I said you should print boards with this graphic. I have no problem skating something that isn't one of a kind.
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finished up this new woodburned piece
Ideal - Wisemen and Monkey
8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip.
You should print boards with that graphic on it. I would buy it multiple times, as long as it skates good.
You don't get it.
you could pay $60 for this one and skate it (in fact I suggest/insist you do), but I'm not going to make another one, thats the whole schtick. Every graphic I make with Ideal is going to be unique and 1/1, and also skateable. $60 is barely more than you'd pay for just a regular ol' company board from some mail order site. When you order a board with me, you can be assured that the artwork will be unique to that board, 100% skateable finish, and without logos (because putting a logo on my work feels like putting a watermark on a photograph. douchey.). All my boards AGAIN are from Generator woodshop. I didnt seek them out because of how good their boards look on a wall, I went with them because they make the best boards I've ever skated (Magenta).
I hear you. And I know it's skateable. I'm just saying, you could make some money if you printed this. I see what you're doing with the 1/1 thing. I got you.
I would find it hard to skate art. I would have to hang it on my wall. That's just me though. That's why I said you should print boards with this graphic. I have no problem skating something that isn't one of a kind.
Printing it would immediately make it less special, less of an art object and just another copy. and while I'd love for this venture to be a money making cash machine, I'm not willing to compromise what makes what I'm doing different and special from whats already out there.
If I just printed off a bunch of boards with the same graphic, then what the fuck makes my boards any different than another, larger brands product? My work stands above what other brands offer partially because of the exclusivity.
You shouldn't be afraid to skate it just because its one of a kind. I wouldn't even bother using deck's as a canvas if I didnt want people to use them (I don't really think of my boards as finished ART anyways, but more as doodles in a sketchbook that I'm willing to have the pages fall out of. After I finish a deck and take some photos of it, I'm done with it and ready to cast it out to the streets and give it a full life), and its kind of a nice feeling to treat and think of your board as something more special than just another maple copy spit out by a machine.
that being said, I am working on a graphic to be printed (possibly up to 100 decks) thats basically just a frame, and each board with that print will then get the frame filled in with original art work, so they'll all kinda look similar or from the same series, but each one will still be unique as well.
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^deck-rails yall
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My loose change fund now has a purpose, a sweatercuff piece
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oh yeah, and I changed my instagram name from sweatercuff to @Idealhandmades if you wanna see my stuff in progress and a few days before i usually get around to posting it on here.
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oh yeah, and I changed my instagram name from sweatercuff to @Idealhandmades if you wanna see my stuff in progress and a few days before i usually get around to posting it on here.
Followed. That printed frames on the boards idea is awesome.
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New ish for Ideal
Whaler Cruiser 7.65 x 29.25
$60 Shipped no grip
$70 Shipped w/carpet grip applied for a comfy, fun, canvas-shoe-safe cruiser grip alternative
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2913/img2695qi.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img2695qi.jpg/)
(http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/1795/img2698w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/img2698w.jpg/)
Lady Killer Killer Lady 8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/61/img2679ww.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/img2679ww.jpg/)
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/4304/img2682ys.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/img2682ys.jpg/)
Down the (Cross) Hatch 8.25 x 32.25
$60 shipped no grip
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1465/img2684w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/img2684w.jpg/)
Interested in purchasing an Ideal deck? e-mail me at [email protected]
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(http://i.imgur.com/lLKXEDe.png)
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(http://i.imgur.com/lLKXEDe.png)
I bet that board slides like a dream. Haha
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just to give all you dooods an idea of what an Ideal looks like set up ?
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/ideal_zpsa0ba5137.jpg)
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art hellman, where are you getting these boards from, and how are you going about getting them?
My friends and I have been wanting to start something small and local, but i feel like a lot of blanks out there might be shitty.
I've been looking at blankdecks.com but I'm not sure how they hold up, I contacted ps stix and boards need to be ordered
at least 100 at a time.
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art hellman, where are you getting these boards from, and how are you going about getting them?
My friends and I have been wanting to start something small and local, but i feel like a lot of blanks out there might be shitty.
I've been looking at blankdecks.com but I'm not sure how they hold up, I contacted ps stix and boards need to be ordered
at least 100 at a time.
I second this, me and a couple of dudes have been thinking about doing something lately but again the question is where to get quality stuff.
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You could try hitting up pennswood mfg. their boards are really solid and it says they will sell you blanks (question #9).
http://pennswoodmfg.com/FAQ.htm (http://pennswoodmfg.com/FAQ.htm)
Me and my friend used to run into that problem, we'd buy blanks off ebay and paint them but they totally sucked and would break just skating flatground. Also, you could try hitting up your local skateshop, I had a friend do that. He made his own screens and would screenprint decks and would buy blanks from his shop, his shop got blanks from easternskatesupply.com and they are also very solid. The shop would probably be willing to sell you them if you worked something out with them like say buy 10 to 20 boards pay for shipping and buy them for $5 extra or something (about $20 a deck)? I run a shop and I know I'd be down for that, an extra $50 to $100 guaranteed? Sounds good to me.
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I get mine from Generator. they have a minimum for printed stuff, but I'm not sure if they do or not for blanks. I just sent an e-mail to them with my portfolio and waited a couple weeks because of how low-priority my order was.
Also, I'd like to remind my fellow DIY'ers that if youre going to get blanks, DON'T FORGET that you STILL have to sand them. that protective varnish will make whatever medium up put on top of it globby and shitty and not actually making contact with the wood, but just sitting on top. Just cause you got blanks doesn't mean they're really blank and you get to skip a step.
And also remember to re-seal them after your done with the art so it lasts longer and has a consistent surface.
And I also recommend reading the previous pages of this thread if youre actually interested in doing this shit, cause I've re-hashed tips like that too many time to count now, and am sick of repeating myself. And since two of you thought that Art Hellman made that board, clearly you haven't already.
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just to give all you dooods an idea of what an Ideal looks like set up ?
Pretty solid - congrats to SweaterCuff on the outcome of this project.
Looks so good.
I really hope for it to be a satisfaction and a success.
And you must know that I'll be ordering a bunch of your decks if the shipping to europe wasn't a pain.
Also, about the No Logo policies on Ideal: what about some wood-burned mark? 'cause I believe that these boards have On-The-Wall-After-Been-Skated potential...
Keep up with the good work.
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...you must know that I'll be ordering a bunch of your decks if the shipping to europe wasn't a pain.
Also, about the No Logo policies on Ideal: what about some wood-burned mark? 'cause I believe that these boards have On-The-Wall-After-Been-Skated potential...
Thanks for the kind words Cosme
yeah shipping over sea's is pretty cost prohibitive. I would be pretty psyched to have my work travel that far though.
If you're ever coming to the states, let me know and we could maybe make something happen.
And atleast at the moment, I'm sticking to the no logo thing. The only place I would even consider putting one would be the topsheet, but even that still feels like some kind of wanna-be/corpo affectation. Also, unless the woodburning is super deep (like, through an entire ply, which could compromise the integrity of the board and thus, I'll never do) it can still wear away from skating.
But a logo isn't required hardware to make a board hang from the wall anyways. I assure you that you could hang them without needing some kind of corporate iconography staring back at you.
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And since two of you thought that Art Hellman made that board, clearly you haven't already.
ha. yeah, i dont make 'em...just shred 'em.
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(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6581/img2814fc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img2814fc.jpg/)
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8219/img2851t.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/img2851t.jpg/)
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8937/img2853c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/img2853c.jpg/)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/421/img2858hg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/img2858hg.jpg/)
Heres the remaining stock I've got after having sold a couple so far
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2474/img2871ll.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/img2871ll.jpg/)
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great work sweatercuff. i really like the one with the hand and the two faces
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Holy wow sweatercuff, those are so fucking great.
This is my newest, Homeless is a brand some of my friends and I are working on.
(http://i.imgur.com/Fxugvmy.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Fxugvmy)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ofi333H.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Ofi333H)
(p.s) sorry for the mixup last time.
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(http://i.imgur.com/TSlM43G.png) (http://imgur.com/TSlM43G)
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(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2913/img2695qi.jpg)
Hey sweater cuff i know you probably dont want requests but, I love this board. if you made one with a similar shape and graphic in an 8.25 I would purchase for sure.
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Finally got my shit together and made a website/store
idealhandmades.com (http://idealhandmades.com)
It's nothing amazing, but it'll work for now.
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(http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/9482/img2978f.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/img2978f.jpg/)
Ideal - Snakehandler
8 x 32.25
it'll be in the shop on my site tomorrow.
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Sweatercuff: I really like your work man. Looks great.
Here's what I've been working on:
(http://i.imgur.com/YAtL03Ol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bbTQyV3l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fzTvwm7l.jpg)
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damn, that looks mad tight chupa.
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Sweatercuff: I really like your work man. Looks great.
Here's what I've been working on:
(http://i.imgur.com/YAtL03Ol.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bbTQyV3l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fzTvwm7l.jpg)
It's like being at Venice beach, I like it.
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Pugmaster: funny you should say that, I'm thinking about heading to Venice to sell them on the beach!
Here are some more, still WIP. I've been playing around with cutting my own shapes.
(http://i.imgur.com/smOaAXbl.jpg)
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really strong work Chupa! gnard
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Thanks dude! High praise indeed. I'm getting access to a bandsaw and a router today, so the shaping should come out really good (I hope).
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if you got any pics of the process and techniques you use id appreciate it chupa. im accumulating beer bottle caps to eventually glue on the bottom of a board (probably just be a wall hanger) but i would love to try to make a cruiser similar to your space ones if you dont mind me biting.
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Sure man! I'll cut one today and document the process. I use a jig saw and a sander basically. I made a master template by measuring very carefully on a Popsicle shape to mark the center and wheelbase. I cut the nose by using a pen on a string (like cutting tranny on plywood) and I more or less eyeballed out the tail. Then, I just trace, cut and sand. Oh so much sanding.
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Oh so much sanding.
preach it broth'a
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It's the most time consuming part and the most tedious. If you haven't yet, invest in a rotary sander and some 60 grit disks. Helps a lot.
This one is my homage to Jason Adams Punk points
(http://i.imgur.com/iuoGPeIl.jpg)
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another Ideal set up
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo_zps7e7eb3a2.jpg)
post-sesh pic to show the smearing previously discussed
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag108/arthellman1/photo-1_zps968bcfb7.jpg)
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It's the most time consuming part and the most tedious. If you haven't yet, invest in a rotary sander and some 60 grit disks. Helps a lot.
This one is my homage to Jason Adams Punk points
(http://i.imgur.com/iuoGPeIl.jpg)
oh i was more talking about the painting style, like what you used for stencils, how do you get the fades and stuff. for the space one.
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It's all rattlecan sprays followed up with an airbrush for the smaller lines. I use lots of different paints, ranging from Montana to OSH house brand (great stuff, and it's dirt cheap). I try to avoid using Rustoleum cause I've had some weird chemical reactions between paint layers.
It's all freehand, except the planet. I used a lid from a can as a stencil and dodged out around it with a very light spray. To get the fades, it's all about can control. The distance between can and board is critical. I use multiple passes, usually just "dusting" color on where I want it.
The really fine lines are done with acrylic inks and an airbrush. I usually dodge the other colors too, just to help with the transitions. The airbrush is way finer and you can get crazy technical with it versus a rattlecan.
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Good stuff chupa. Heres one I made. Not the best but it was fun.
(https://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/706/img0242hi.jpg)
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Oh, that's sick. Stencil or freehand?
Here's another Cosmic Cruiser
(http://i.imgur.com/4tJrsiSl.jpg)
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And also remember to re-seal them after your done with the art so it lasts longer and has a consistent surface.
What do you use re-seal them? would just regular clear coat be fine?
and also i want stain the wood a nice color like most board companies do, what would i use for that?
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And also remember to re-seal them after your done with the art so it lasts longer and has a consistent surface.
What do you use re-seal them? would just regular clear coat be fine?
and also i want stain the wood a nice color like most board companies do, what would i use for that?
Yeah, just a regular clear coat works fine. Go with just a few light passes over it, and then when it's dry, wipe over it with a rag so you pick up the surface layer of dust that tends to settle on top after sealing.
And I'm not sure the EXACT type of stain certain companies use, but if you go to your local hardware store you'll find next to the pre-mixed wood-colored stains, a "clear" type that the attendants there can mix with a certain amount of paint additive for you to give you most colors instead of just shades of brown. And I recommend requesting that they "go easy" on the amount of pigment or paint or whatever they put in there, because if the color is too subtle, you can always give it another coat, but if its too bold and opaque, you could lose the some of the grain detail.
Anyways, couple new boards to share, first one, HatRadio, sold before I got around to posting it here
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5871/img3045rh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/img3045rh.jpg/) 8.25" x 32.5"
And I just finished this Gustave Dore tribute board, Dore's Moon
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1962/img3108rl.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/img3108rl.jpg/) 8" x 32.25"
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(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8509/sbnh.jpg)
i've done this like a year ago... it was made of an old used deck. I just used a hand saw to make a coffin shape, painted that graphic and put new grip.
i think it came out pretty good... ;D
now i just need some trucks and big wheels... these are from my normal set up!
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And also remember to re-seal them after your done with the art so it lasts longer and has a consistent surface.
What do you use re-seal them? would just regular clear coat be fine?
and also i want stain the wood a nice color like most board companies do, what would i use for that?
Yeah, just a regular clear coat works fine. Go with just a few light passes over it, and then when it's dry, wipe over it with a rag so you pick up the surface layer of dust that tends to settle on top after sealing.
And I'm not sure the EXACT type of stain certain companies use, but if you go to your local hardware store you'll find next to the pre-mixed wood-colored stains, a "clear" type that the attendants there can mix with a certain amount of paint additive for you to give you most colors instead of just shades of brown. And I recommend requesting that they "go easy" on the amount of pigment or paint or whatever they put in there, because if the color is too subtle, you can always give it another coat, but if its too bold and opaque, you could lose the some of the grain detail.
Anyways, couple new boards to share, first one, HatRadio, sold before I got around to posting it here
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5871/img3045rh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/img3045rh.jpg/) 8.25" x 32.5"
And I just finished this Gustave Dore tribute board, Dore's Moon
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1962/img3108rl.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/img3108rl.jpg/) 8" x 32.25"
thanks man, definately need to get some of the clear type and make my own color, all home depot had was browns.
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(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8509/sbnh.jpg)
i've done this like a year ago... it was made of an old used deck. I just used a hand saw to make a coffin shape, painted that graphic and put new grip.
i think it came out pretty good... ;D
now i just need some trucks and big wheels... these are from my normal set up!
That's a great graphic. Good job
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thanks man, definately need to get some of the clear type and make my own color, all home depot had was browns.
Home Depot has it, you just have to ask an attendant and they mix it for you. the clear stuff they use is usually in the same aisle as the premixed browns, but you need to track down a vest to get it made.
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thanks man, definately need to get some of the clear type and make my own color, all home depot had was browns.
Home Depot has it, you just have to ask an attendant and they mix it for you. the clear stuff they use is usually in the same aisle as the premixed browns, but you need to track down a vest to get it made.
oh shit they can do that like how they mix paint? ill probably do that
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On a tangent from the cosmic
(http://i.imgur.com/oBPhCddl.jpg)
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These aren't even close to as good as most of the boards in this thread, but I've painted these two. They're wallhangers at the moment..
(http://pici.se/pictures/SiOjziotz.jpg) (http://pici.se/pictures/NCNYUCwcM.jpg)
Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.
HOLY SHIT ! YES!
IM STONED AS FUCK, LISTEN. get those heads toghether, add a little rectangle AND YOU MADE IT TO PLAN B, CASH IN ON THAT MOTHA FUCKA
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(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8509/sbnh.jpg)
i've done this like a year ago... it was made of an old used deck. I just used a hand saw to make a coffin shape, painted that graphic and put new grip.
i think it came out pretty good... ;D
now i just need some trucks and big wheels... these are from my normal set up!
amazingggg
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hoping to see a new homeless skateboard graphic soon
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(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8509/sbnh.jpg)
i've done this like a year ago... it was made of an old used deck. I just used a hand saw to make a coffin shape, painted that graphic and put new grip.
i think it came out pretty good... ;D
now i just need some trucks and big wheels... these are from my normal set up!
Thank you guys! need to do another one soon! ;)
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DR. TRUCKFEET!!!
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o8594h.jpg)
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DR. TRUCKFEET!!!
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o8594h.jpg)
Man, you are killin the game with that tape on the nose/tail
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haha I have a buddy that will sometimes put a few strips of duct, hockey or medical tape across his mini cruiser creations. I back it.
and heres my latest. Made it referencing a post from Chris Fairbank's instagram that already kinda had the look of something I would make.
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4751/owpo.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/owpo.jpg/)
Fairbanks 8.25 x 32.5
was gonna sell it on my site, but Mr. Fairbanks has already made claim for it.
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i saw that on your insta, i hope you hold him to that noseblunt promise haha.
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haha I have a buddy that will sometimes put a few strips of duct, hockey or medical tape across his mini cruiser creations. I back it.
and heres my latest. Made it referencing a post from Chris Fairbank's instagram that already kinda had the look of something I would make.
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4751/owpo.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/owpo.jpg/)
Fairbanks 8.25 x 32.5
was gonna sell it on my site, but Mr. Fairbanks has already made claim for it.
I really dig that one. Looks sick.
I did this last night, gonna shred it today!
(http://i.imgur.com/JjJHg8vl.jpg)
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haha I have a buddy that will sometimes put a few strips of duct, hockey or medical tape across his mini cruiser creations. I back it.
and heres my latest. Made it referencing a post from Chris Fairbank's instagram that already kinda had the look of something I would make.
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4751/owpo.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/owpo.jpg/)
Fairbanks 8.25 x 32.5
was gonna sell it on my site, but Mr. Fairbanks has already made claim for it.
edward snowden deserves a graphic.
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okay so i sanded off an old graphic of a board now i want to paint my own, should i spraypaint onto the bare wood then clear coat? or clear coat then paint?
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okay so i sanded off an old graphic of a board now i want to paint my own, should i spraypaint onto the bare wood then clear coat? or clear coat then paint?
clear coat after!
I thought owls were supposed to be wise?...
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okay so i sanded off an old graphic of a board now i want to paint my own, should i spraypaint onto the bare wood then clear coat? or clear coat then paint?
clear coat after!
I thought owls were supposed to be wise?...
haha i always knew clear coat after paint, but it just seemed like the paint spraypaint would sit right on bare wood, i was almost going to clearcoat,paint, then clear coat again.
well thanks for not letting me fuck up my board, you da man sweatercuff
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On a tangent from the cosmic
(http://i.imgur.com/oBPhCddl.jpg)
I really dig that one. Looks sick.
I did this last night, gonna shred it today!
(http://i.imgur.com/JjJHg8vl.jpg)
I was psyched when they rereleased that movie on DVD a few years ago but when I saw it I was disappointed. Still the best scene in Vampyr though!
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I really dig that one. Looks sick.
I did this last night, gonna shred it today!
(http://i.imgur.com/JjJHg8vl.jpg)
I was psyched when they rereleased that movie on DVD a few years ago but when I saw it I was disappointed. Still the best scene in Vampyr though!
Haha! Sick, I'm stoked you recognized it. I was hoping someone would. I'm planning an entire series around classic black and white flicks. We'll see how it goes.
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(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/337da678046a11e3852322000ae911da_7.jpg)
I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
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(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/337da678046a11e3852322000ae911da_7.jpg)
I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
Nicely done dude
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I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
Nicely done dude
thanks. idk if you remember but we actually had a little convo about it on instagram haha
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That's a great first go. Hope you have fun on it.
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Sick! Did you mask it off to stain it? It looks almost like it was wood burned.
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Sick! Did you mask it off to stain it? It looks almost like it was wood burned.
yeah I just masked it off. I really wanna get into wood burning though
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(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/337da678046a11e3852322000ae911da_7.jpg)
I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
Thats rad mate.
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I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
i like the chicago state flag you stuck in there
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I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
i like the chicago state flag you stuck in there
I even googled it to make sure I wasn't missing some cultural reference, but I wondered when the fuck Chicago became a state
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I don't think I already posted this. board reshaped into a cruiser and the graphic is stained on. first time doing anything like this and its so fun
i like the chicago state flag you stuck in there
shit i go to school at chicago state university and i call it chicago state so instead of just chicago i put down chicago state lol
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(http://distilleryimage10.ak.instagram.com/fbacda4e3b5411e38a8922000a1faffc_8.jpg)
all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
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all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
smells fishy...did you really make this, or is this some dumb new photo app trickery?
if not, thats fucking sick dude!
but howdja do it?
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(http://distilleryimage10.ak.instagram.com/fbacda4e3b5411e38a8922000a1faffc_8.jpg)
all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
smells fishy...did you really make this, or is this some dumb new photo app trickery?
if not, thats fucking sick dude!
but howdja do it?
Lol, i seen this on ig
(http://i.imgur.com/vys4p0d.jpg)
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hahahah. hell yeah.
how did you get the graphic on there? -- shit's hilarious.
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all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
smells fishy...did you really make this, or is this some dumb new photo app trickery?
if not, thats fucking sick dude!
but howdja do it?
damn i wanted to do something like this but didnt know how, how did u put on the graphic?
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(http://distilleryimage10.ak.instagram.com/fbacda4e3b5411e38a8922000a1faffc_8.jpg)
all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
smells fishy...did you really make this, or is this some dumb new photo app trickery?
if not, thats fucking sick dude!
but howdja do it?
Haha I printed out these two pictures on really nice sticker paper. The "fucking based" one I had to cut out to make it look legit. You can do this at home as long as you have sticker paper haha
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well played then, well played.
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ive sanded the graphic off a board so it is just bare wood, what should i now use to give it that smooth finish that new boards come with? clear laquer spray?
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ive sanded the graphic off a board so it is just bare wood, what should i now use to give it that smooth finish that new boards come with? clear laquer spray?
maybe another pass with a superfine grit sheet of sandpaper, but Yep, clear spray. Glossy or matte to your preference, but not untill you've got any and all artwork you wanna put on there first. its called a finish for a reason.
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ive sanded the graphic off a board so it is just bare wood, what should i now use to give it that smooth finish that new boards come with? clear laquer spray?
You can use a buffing wheel too, it makes it shine!
So I gave a Girl deck a horrible disease: (http://i.imgur.com/VG8rWOyl.jpg?1)
And painted it quickly (http://i.imgur.com/0stLR7Tl.jpg?1)
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pugmaster X heavy collabo and by collabo i mean white spray paint and tape
EDIT: Initially it game with purple goo running from her mouth, but it was a bit hard to identify so I changed that and added a heartier load running out of her mouth and also down her chest. Beyond that I decided to add a dripping cream pie as well.
http://www.skateheavy.com/product/beautiful-women (http://www.skateheavy.com/product/beautiful-women)
here is the original for comparison
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pugmaster X heavy collabo and by collabo i mean white spray paint and tape
EDIT: Initially it game with purple goo running from her mouth, but it was a bit hard to identify so I changed that and added a heartier load running out of her mouth and also down her chest. Beyond that I decided to add a dripping cream pie as well.
http://www.skateheavy.com/product/beautiful-women (http://www.skateheavy.com/product/beautiful-women)
here is the original for comparison
Haha, badass man!
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ive sanded the graphic off a board so it is just bare wood, what should i now use to give it that smooth finish that new boards come with? clear laquer spray?
You can use a buffing wheel too, it makes it shine!
before or after the clear coat?
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ive sanded the graphic off a board so it is just bare wood, what should i now use to give it that smooth finish that new boards come with? clear laquer spray?
You can use a buffing wheel too, it makes it shine!
before or after the clear coat?
After. Just use a soft buffing wheel (like for high end wood finishes) and sit there and get yo' buff on.
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Got a James Hardy Real deck from my homie with a typical Real shitty graphic, sanded it off and replaced it with the heathen prayer to the chaos machine
(http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/c673881262e311e3bbd412442b747734_8.jpg)
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Got a James Hardy Real deck from my homie with a typical Real shitty graphic, sanded it off and replaced it with the heathen prayer to the chaos machine
(http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/c673881262e311e3bbd412442b747734_8.jpg)
Sick! What did you do it with?
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Got a James Hardy Real deck from my homie with a typical Real shitty graphic, sanded it off and replaced it with the heathen prayer to the chaos machine
(http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/c673881262e311e3bbd412442b747734_8.jpg)
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Got a James Hardy Real deck from my homie with a typical Real shitty graphic, sanded it off and replaced it with the heathen prayer to the chaos machine
Sick! What did you do it with?
Spray painted the background, the rest done with sharpie paint pens.
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(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/11872420946_3727b511ec_z.jpg)
Not a board, but it reminded me of the series sweatercuff made. It's from the Library of Congress Flickr. There are thousands of great photos in the collections.
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modified this Magenta im about to skate. Maybe 6 hours worth of work? Can't wait to skate it.
(http://s18.postimg.org/jcpcg3hrt/IMG_5649.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s9.postimg.org/g7n490ky7/IMG_5648.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
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modified this Magenta im about to skate. Maybe 6 hours worth of work? Can't wait to skate it.
(http://s18.postimg.org/jcpcg3hrt/IMG_5649.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s9.postimg.org/g7n490ky7/IMG_5648.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
not to detract at all from your awesome art, but I am really into the middle version. Soy take note!
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I tried that wood transfer technique someone posted a couple pages back - pretty stoked on how it turned out:
(http://static.dyp.im/r5ZxE1369Q/0a8e45cd54e2da12052b0af10c80cbcf.jpg)
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I tried that wood transfer technique someone posted a couple pages back - pretty stoked on how it turned out:
(http://static.dyp.im/r5ZxE1369Q/0a8e45cd54e2da12052b0af10c80cbcf.jpg)
this also looks great. Less graphic more woodgrain
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I tried that wood transfer technique someone posted a couple pages back - pretty stoked on how it turned out:
(http://static.dyp.im/r5ZxE1369Q/0a8e45cd54e2da12052b0af10c80cbcf.jpg)
Hell yeah man, great job! turned out super sick
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gut gemacht sebastian.
yolo.
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modified this Magenta im about to skate. Maybe 6 hours worth of work? Can't wait to skate it.
(http://s18.postimg.org/jcpcg3hrt/IMG_5649.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s9.postimg.org/g7n490ky7/IMG_5648.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
What'd you use to draw that? I'm planning on getting a blank and drawing some logo I've been drawing on all my papers for the year on it, I figured I'll spray a black box for the graphic and then draw it. I'm just curious what to use to draw it on. I saw someone used paint markers.
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Has anyone used these http://www.boardstix.com/shop/product-category/grip? (http://www.boardstix.com/shop/product-category/grip?)(http://www.boardstix.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Screen-Shot-2013-11-06-at-8.40.59-PM.png)
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I looked through a bunch of pages but I fell asleep before I could find the info, but could someone answer these questions for me:
Can you remove graphics without sanding? Nail polish remover? Do you need to reseal a deck if you remove the graphic but don't sand it?
And how do you do the photo transfer process? Is it just screenprinting?
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I looked through a bunch of pages but I fell asleep before I could find the info, but could someone answer these questions for me:
Can you remove graphics without sanding? Nail polish remover? Do you need to reseal a deck if you remove the graphic but don't sand it?
And how do you do the photo transfer process? Is it just screenprinting?
I can answer these.
1. Yes, you can use a citrus based paint stripper and a plastic putty knife, just spray or apply the stripper/thinner, let it sit in a well ventilated place and scrape it off with a putty knife, I'd still use a fine grit sand paper after you do it to get any excess shit off.
2. You don't absolutely have to, but I'd recommend it, just use a clear spray lacquer, it's super easy and takes 2 seconds to do.
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I looked through a bunch of pages but I fell asleep before I could find the info, but could someone answer these questions for me:
Can you remove graphics without sanding? Nail polish remover? Do you need to reseal a deck if you remove the graphic but don't sand it?
And how do you do the photo transfer process? Is it just screenprinting?
Yeah you can try doing it chemically I guess, but I'd be worried about what it might do to the glue and stuff.
not sure about if you'd need to reseal it, but I would assume so, if for nothing else but to give your medium a more consistent surface and slight protective layer.
photo transfer can be done a bunch of ways (the craziest being a wet transfer done in a darkroom)
but I've gotten away with doing t-shirt transfer paper before, but it's not my favorite.
do a google search for "photo transfer to wood" and take a little tutorial
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Thanks dudes.
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How do you guys go about clear coating sanded boards? coats/thickness, I've messed around a little but some of these boards are looking crazy good
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How do you guys go about clear coating sanded boards? coats/thickness, I've messed around a little but some of these boards are looking crazy good
by rule of thumb, as far as coats are concerned, go super super thin, as with all mediums.
you dont want any globbing to occur cause then that shits gonna be all sticky and skate like garbage. give proper distance when spraying and observe proper drying times (10-15 minutes or so)
any clear spray paint'll do, matte or gloss to your preference/whatever fits the look of the board
if you fucked up, no worries. just sand and start again.
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are you guys hand sanding or machine? if machine, can someone recommend a brand/model/etc?
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I just use an electric palm sander (but kinda need to get another one cause mine keeps letting the paper slip)
I start with 80 grit and then finish with 200 or higher
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Thanks Sweatercuff, you're a champ
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Here's my first endeavor at hand making a board, started from blank uncut wood. It was a great experience, hope to get better in the future. Yip Man Graphic on a vintage Jason Lee Blind shape, looking forward to skating it.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/713/fbfp.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/jtfbfpj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/607/l0g7.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/gvl0g7j)
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Here's my first endeavor at hand making a board, started from blank uncut wood. It was a great experience, hope to get better in the future. Yip Man Graphic on a vintage Jason Lee Blind shape, looking forward to skating it.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/713/fbfp.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/jtfbfpj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/607/l0g7.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/gvl0g7j)
Nice work dude! Looks sick. Like the shape too.
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all in good fun. Had a blank lying around, why not.
smells fishy...did you really make this, or is this some dumb new photo app trickery?
if not, thats fucking sick dude!
but howdja do it?
damn i wanted to do something like this but didnt know how, how did u put on the graphic?
#tybg
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(http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/d8770288eedf11e1a38422000a1c8933_7.jpg)
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posted these awhile back, but I didn't really have my shit together. I've been screening tshirts in my basement for awhile now, and I just set up a little webstore to clear some stuff out to fund my next project. I usually don't like whoring myself out like this, but if nothing else I hope you like the photo of my friend who rips. anything helps, id even appreciate a like on the facebook page
rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com (http://rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com)
https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing (https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing)
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(http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/d8770288eedf11e1a38422000a1c8933_7.jpg)
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posted these awhile back, but I didn't really have my shit together. I've been screening tshirts in my basement for awhile now, and I just set up a little webstore to clear some stuff out to fund my next project. I usually don't like whoring myself out like this, but if nothing else I hope you like the photo of my friend who rips. anything helps, id even appreciate a like on the facebook page
rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com (http://rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com)
https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing (https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing)
i went to forever 21 with my girl and literally half the shirts were like that, for $10 too. Just literally keep messaging forever 21 and i bet theyll get an account with you
EDIT: not hating either btw, she bought me one with a camo pocket and im wearing it right now lol
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(http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/c6249da60dd511e284a91231382040e4_7.jpg)
posted these awhile back, but I didn't really have my shit together. I've been screening tshirts in my basement for awhile now, and I just set up a little webstore to clear some stuff out to fund my next project. I usually don't like whoring myself out like this, but if nothing else I hope you like the photo of my friend who rips. anything helps, id even appreciate a like on the facebook page
rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com (http://rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com)
https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing (https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing)
i went to forever 21 with my girl and literally half the shirts were like that, for $10 too. ? Just literally keep messaging forever 21 and i bet theyll get an account with you
EDIT: not hating either btw, she bought me one with a camo pocket and im wearing it right now lol
haha, yeah, I know I'm a second behind the curve now
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(http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/c6249da60dd511e284a91231382040e4_7.jpg)
posted these awhile back, but I didn't really have my shit together. I've been screening tshirts in my basement for awhile now, and I just set up a little webstore to clear some stuff out to fund my next project. I usually don't like whoring myself out like this, but if nothing else I hope you like the photo of my friend who rips. anything helps, id even appreciate a like on the facebook page
rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com (http://rollcallclothing.bigcartel.com)
https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing (https://www.facebook.com/RollcallClothing)
i went to forever 21 with my girl and literally half the shirts were like that, for $10 too. ? Just literally keep messaging forever 21 and i bet theyll get an account with you
EDIT: not hating either btw, she bought me one with a camo pocket and im wearing it right now lol
haha, yeah, I know I'm a second behind the curve now
I don't know much about your brand, but i do know that kid Joe rips. Reminds me of Julian Davidson.
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(http://i.imgur.com/Urlo9Jl.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/Urlo9Jl.jpg)
Really cool man. Did you paint the piano graphic in there?
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Really cool man. Did you paint the piano graphic in there?
yeh i ripped some bach sheet music from some old book i found and pasted it onto the board and then painted the piano.
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i didnt have a clue what i was doing haha. i still need to clear coat it.
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So the Chapman boards Orchard is having me work on for them finally showed up a few days back
Got to work right away and cranked 'em all (25) out in about a week, just a few small touches to go and they'll be sent back.
They're this weird kinda cruiser shape, I didn't like it when i first saw it but its growing on me...
Pretty happy with how they turned out though. Glad I was able to make them each unique while also following a theme.
I had them pay me in more blanks (25 more normal shaped, 8.25's and 8.5's) instead of just cash, so I can work more and potentially make more money than I would have if they just paid me out.
Anyways, follow my instagram if you aren't already, I post everything I make there
@Idealhandmades
(http://s23.postimg.org/febxk9uc7/image.jpg)
(http://s27.postimg.org/eizqsdik3/image.jpg)
(http://s27.postimg.org/4583qmckz/image.jpg)
(http://s28.postimg.org/kj2nndmbh/image.jpg)
(http://s29.postimg.org/55736wd3b/image.jpg)
(http://s12.postimg.org/yh6zfhuf1/image.jpg)
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amazing work sweatercuff. I really dig that theyre all unique in some way. and the gold lines really pull it all together
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very sick sweatercuff!
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God damn sweatercuff, I have to jump in on this praise circlejerk. Your work is awesome! Your instagram is definitely one of my favorites. That's sick that they were down to pay you in blanks, too! Super jealous of everything going on in here, I need to sand down a board and do some doodles again.
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Thanks man, and
I need to sand down a board and do some doodles again.
you're right!
get to it
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Board that I carved "Lovely Rita" into, by hand and with a knife. I freehanded the whole thing so it is a little jenky. My girl liked it a lot though so it made a good valentines day gift
(http://i.imgur.com/xqlEaTa.jpg)
sorry for the shitty photo
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sick stuff as always sweatercuff
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Worked with my friend last fall at building a DIY press to make our own decks. We used maple veneer from a local supplier that are pre-cut for skateboard size. Took a lot of work and a few attempts but we got one good board out of it so far. Gonna press another one this spring and I'll cut out a different shape. Nice, mellow concave. The plies are a bit thick, so I want to try to get a thinner combination for the next batch.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/2013-11-15120012_zpse7ce4c34.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/bridgener/media/2013-11-15120012_zpse7ce4c34.jpg.html)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/2013-11-07111858_zps531d0f63.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/bridgener/media/2013-11-07111858_zps531d0f63.jpg.html)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/2013-11-07095452_zpsf7a11c4c.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/bridgener/media/2013-11-07095452_zpsf7a11c4c.jpg.html)
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bad ass
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Hell yea pantless that's so sick!
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I cut down an old deck to make a cruiser last summer...redrilled the front truck holes to make a smaller wheelbase and gripped it with cheap Ikea welcome mats. I painted and drew the graphic in November (metallic gold acrylic and sharpie), and now it's just chilling in my apartment. I'm in two minds whether I should set it up, or hang it and just cut another one to the same shape/dimensions and not make so much effort with the graphic next time!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/20130531_200001.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131105_205515942.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131103_033144650.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131103_033258542.jpg)
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I would cut another. Otherwise, I would just baby iy and not have as much fun skating.
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you really just have to ask yourself why you put it on a skateboard in the first place.
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you really just have to ask yourself why you put it on a skateboard in the first place.
Very good point. Mostly because I love seeing crispy unblemished artwork on a deck, but on the flipside of that I love how it starts to become scuffed and beat-up as you skate it...plus it's rad to show a graphic off by actually taking it outside where it's going to be seen.
Fuck it, I will be setting it up with some skinny trucks and cruiser wheels when Spring fully hits...
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^ Hell yeah
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Any of yall ever wood burn a board? I just wood burned some graphics onto a 7.25 mini. I'll post flicks when I get it set up.
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I cut down an old deck to make a cruiser last summer...redrilled the front truck holes to make a smaller wheelbase and gripped it with cheap Ikea welcome mats. I painted and drew the graphic in November (metallic gold acrylic and sharpie), and now it's just chilling in my apartment. I'm in two minds whether I should set it up, or hang it and just cut another one to the same shape/dimensions and not make so much effort with the graphic next time!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/20130531_200001.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131105_205515942.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131103_033144650.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131103_033258542.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9690271/Cruiser%20board/IMG_20131103_033327031.jpg)
Not to be a dick (ha) but I think that shape looks like a penis.
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A friend of mine painted this for me, pug life.
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Very nice! What type of clear coat/varnish do you all use? I'm looking to brush it on vs out of a spray.
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Any of yall ever wood burn a board? I just wood burned some graphics onto a 7.25 mini. I'll post flicks when I get it set up.
Yeah, look through the previous pages man, I've done tons.
cant wait to see yours
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(http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/92279af670f011e3b908129a84f01860_8.jpg)
A friend of mine painted this for me, pug life.
thats awesome! id throw it on the wall for sure.
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(http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/92279af670f011e3b908129a84f01860_8.jpg)
A friend of mine painted this for me, pug life.
thats awesome! id throw it on the wall for sure.
Pug life indeed
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Finally started this frame series of boards, psyched on how they came out and the concept of each being a collaboration between me and the customer after they fill it in.
Gonna relaunch the Ideal Handmades site in a month, and this series will be a side-runner to all the other boards I make there
(http://s27.postimg.org/9n9suxkqr/Frame1.jpg)
(http://s29.postimg.org/tze36w6s7/Frame2.jpg)
(http://s27.postimg.org/kd5v65q2r/IMG_6061.jpg)
(http://s27.postimg.org/fjm41atkz/IMG_6066.jpg)
(http://s28.postimg.org/5xod33hhp/IMG_6067.jpg)
(http://s23.postimg.org/vfppbg9pn/IMG_6068.jpg)
(http://s23.postimg.org/6ayoy1a97/IMG_6069.jpg)
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^^
Those look amazing, I love them. Nice work man. I've always wanted to make my own board graphics but I've never had the time.
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(http://25.media.tumblr.com/995024939e1050873d52c3f0fc908b4b/tumblr_n2fo7bwOtJ1qb5y85o1_500.jpg)
Practicing acetone transfers on an old board. The photo is from the library of congress flickr account, which is pretty awesome.
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Great stuff this page. Excellent work Sweatercuff and giant peach!
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Just some spray paint and a vinyl stencil:
(http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/0b1b0544a99811e3867512fd8e835be7_8.jpg)
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I'm finding that a bit uninspired...
or perhaps too obviously inspired
I'm not sure which ::)
...clean lines, I guess...
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My buddy Scotty filled out a frame board
(http://s2.postimg.org/eayw2voqh/IMG_6400.jpg)
and then I made a couple more (they didn't turn out so hot so I might do something else with'em)
(http://s22.postimg.org/zfhsdiv5d/IMG_6403.jpg)
and then did this woodburning
(http://s27.postimg.org/ej12qopxv/IMG_6407.jpg)
(http://s16.postimg.org/z9s13qm9h/IMG_6412.jpg)
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very nice woodburning. do you draw it on the board before burning or do you freehand?
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very nice woodburning. do you draw it on the board before burning or do you freehand?
I draw a basic outline first, but free hand the detail in after, usually with some reference photos to work off of.
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I'm finding that a bit uninspired...
or perhaps too obviously inspired
I'm not sure which ::)
...clean lines, I guess...
I hear what you're saying. Artistically, I'm not very creative, but I love doing projects and working with wood and paint. You can't tell from the pics, but I actually reshape all of my boards to have a more tapered nose and tail, like old Girl boards. I route them, sand them, lacquer them and spray them. I'm gonna try to do more with graphics someday, but right now, I'm just having fun playing around with them and then skating the crap out of them.
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I'm finding that a bit uninspired...
or perhaps too obviously inspired
I'm not sure which ::)
...clean lines, I guess...
I hear what you're saying. Artistically, I'm not very creative, but I love doing projects and working with wood and paint. You can't tell from the pics, but I actually reshape all of my boards to have a more tapered nose and tail, like old Girl boards. I route them, sand them, lacquer them and spray them. I'm gonna try to do more with graphics someday, but right now, I'm just having fun playing around with them and then skating the crap out of them.
Well, I can't argue with that sentiment.
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Did this for a friend of mine. I intended him to skate it, but he says he wants to hang it up.
All done with rattlecan.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2enojtu.jpg)
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Nice one!
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(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1013773_10152359168995477_37067820_n.jpg)
Reshaped and acetone transferred. I'm thinking of making wooden rails for it.
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gnice
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Fanks! Do you know if I spray it with clear coat? I am worried the ink will bleed or do something strange.
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Fanks! Do you know if I spray it with clear coat? I am worried the ink will bleed or do something strange.
couldn't hurt, just go light with it
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Grab Krylon Crystal Clear. Its the best. Rusto clear covers tend to make non-rusto paints react I've found. Got some crazy cracking and peeling a few times now. So eff Rusto. Besides, you can't change tips on them anyway.
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finished up another one
(http://s28.postimg.org/ndqhedeel/IMG_6536.jpg)
sketched, then woodburned, then inked, then clearcoated
8.5 chapman wood
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(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1013773_10152359168995477_37067820_n.jpg)
Reshaped and acetone transferred.� I'm thinking of making wooden rails for it.
Really digging this!
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thanks for the feedback on the paint guys and thanks distant rumours.
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couple new boards
this one I made from a post off of Carlos Young's instagram
(http://s15.postimg.org/tasw9q097/IMG_6691.jpg)
and this frame my girl filled in (I think she fucking nailed it)
(http://s23.postimg.org/3yhp17ltn/IMG_6769.jpg)
and here's a Magenta I recently altered and set up to skate
(http://s29.postimg.org/j5gl7zvhj/IMG_6767.jpg)
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sick as always. do you sell your stuff online at all?
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(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1013773_10152359168995477_37067820_n.jpg)
Reshaped and acetone transferred.? I'm thinking of making wooden rails for it.
I know they're on trend right now but isn't the whole point of rails that they are not wood?
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Reshaped and acetone transferred.? I'm thinking of making wooden rails for it.
I know they're on trend right now but isn't the whole point of rails that they are not wood?
Yeah but think of how interesting they'd look especially if they're the same stain as the deck
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couple new boards
this one I made from a post off of Carlos Young's instagram
(http://s15.postimg.org/tasw9q097/IMG_6691.jpg)
Dude! Sick work as always, Carlos Young inspiration can lead to no wrong.
Was thinking about buying a wood burning tool, what do you recommend?
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Reshaped and acetone transferred.?? I'm thinking of making wooden rails for it.
I know they're on trend right now but isn't the whole point of rails that they are not wood?
and they would protect the graphic. I think its a cool idea
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couple new boards
this one I made from a post off of Carlos Young's instagram
(http://s15.postimg.org/tasw9q097/IMG_6691.jpg)
Dude! Sick work as always, Carlos Young inspiration can lead to no wrong.
Was thinking about buying a wood burning tool, what do you recommend?
nah, just get any ol' woodburner. you can get a bunch of tips, but you'll find that you'll mostly favor one and hardly ever use the others
remember to be extremely careful with it though. just cause its not a flame doesn't mean it won't burn your tablecloth up REALFAST
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and here's a Magenta I recently altered and set up to skate
(http://s29.postimg.org/j5gl7zvhj/IMG_6767.jpg)
this is awesome. i love how you always take an already pretty sick deck then make it 10 times sicker. have you ever posted them on instagram and had the company comment on the alteration? i think it would be cool to hear what they think.
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and here's a Magenta I recently altered and set up to skate
(http://s29.postimg.org/j5gl7zvhj/IMG_6767.jpg)
this is awesome. i love how you always take an already pretty sick deck then make it 10 times sicker. have you ever posted them on instagram and had the company comment on the alteration? i think it would be cool to hear what they think.
I dont ALWAYS remix graphics, and they don't ALWAYS turn out sicker either, but thanks a bunch for the compliments.
Yeah, Magenta and Soy himself both liked the Venus of Willendorf board, and that most recent one^
never really heard anything from Sieben about the Roger remixes, other than getting a replacement for the first one I snapped and maybe a Like or two on insta, so maybe he wasn't really into them (OR maybe he just has better things to do than award me approval and stroke my ego)
TheKillingFloor said they'd wanna see me reinterpret one of their boards, but leaving a comment and shipping a box are two very different levels of seriousness, and I'm not sure how serious they were being.
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Decided to have a go, wasn't happy with this AH graphic. Stripped back, stained, ink transfer and a shitty stencil job.
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I've doodled on a few decks myself, didn't know there was a thread for it till now. Tons of great stuff on this thread, boys! These are from my instagram;
http://instagram.com/p/m9MBSfOU4D/ (http://instagram.com/p/m9MBSfOU4D/)
http://instagram.com/p/l2-d7OuU3W/ (http://instagram.com/p/l2-d7OuU3W/)
http://instagram.com/p/lnkXx9uU40/ (http://instagram.com/p/lnkXx9uU40/)
http://instagram.com/p/fD8F8-uUwD/ (http://instagram.com/p/fD8F8-uUwD/)
this last one here was a gift for a friend who subsequently sent it off to malto himself. it made a cameo on his epicly later'd, thought that was pretty rad.
http://instagram.com/p/fAv0BLuU6l/ (http://instagram.com/p/fAv0BLuU6l/)
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I've doodled on a few decks myself, didn't know there was a thread for it till now. Tons of great stuff on this thread, boys! These are from my instagram;
http://instagram.com/p/m9MBSfOU4D/ (http://instagram.com/p/m9MBSfOU4D/)
http://instagram.com/p/l2-d7OuU3W/ (http://instagram.com/p/l2-d7OuU3W/)
http://instagram.com/p/lnkXx9uU40/ (http://instagram.com/p/lnkXx9uU40/)
http://instagram.com/p/fD8F8-uUwD/ (http://instagram.com/p/fD8F8-uUwD/)
this last one here was a gift for a friend who subsequently sent it off to malto himself. it made a cameo on his epicly later'd, thought that was pretty rad.
http://instagram.com/p/fAv0BLuU6l/ (http://instagram.com/p/fAv0BLuU6l/)
damn those are sick. nice talent.
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dubbasteve, those aren't bad, but some of your other stuff is really good. I like it. And your gf is cute, so good for you.
underpants, big improvement, i dig it.
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dubbasteve, those aren't bad, but some of your other stuff is really good.? ? I like it.? ? And your gf is cute, so good for you.? ?
underpants, big improvement, i dig it.
yeah, the gals a keeper for sure! thanks guys!
I have this thing for people who usually want to purchase prints off me, sort of like an inventory of pen/ink work.
itswideawake.tumblr.com
and I love what you did with that magenta deck, cuff!
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reshape and woodburned blank
(http://i57.tinypic.com/ip1izb.png)
(http://i58.tinypic.com/zv8kep.png)
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Well I added rails.
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10259901_10152431995480477_7777593269268788606_n.jpg)
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those came out sick! nice job Peach
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How'd you secure those on? I tried doing it with the ones that come with regular rails but they broke and the rail split into pieces.
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How'd you secure those on? I tried doing it with the ones that come with regular rails but they broke and the rail split into pieces.
try predrilling some pilot holes if you didn't. that'd be my best guess.
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I used wood glue because I'm probably not going to skate it.
I think I'll give it another try on the next board I do. I'll probably glue it and use some baby screws after drilling pilot holes and counter sinking the rails.
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i diddled another doodle, thought someone might appreciate it on here.
http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/ (http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/)
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i diddled another doodle, thought someone might appreciate it on here.
http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/ (http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/)
very nice
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i diddled another doodle, thought someone might appreciate it on here.
http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/ (http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/)
fucking good doodlin right there.
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i diddled another doodle, thought someone might appreciate it on here.
http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/ (http://instagram.com/p/nl9fv1uU5E/)
This and the stuff you posted before are all great!
I really like your style, it's very unique but also cohesive
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All the things above me are rad. I love this thread.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/35aj37q.jpg)
Spaced out cruiser that I cut myself. All done with rattlecan.
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All the things above me are rad. I love this thread.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/35aj37q.jpg)
Spaced out cruiser that I cut myself. All done with rattlecan.
i wanted to ask you, how much have you found your montanacan's for?
I'd love to give them a try, they seem top of the line from what I can tell, but I've still yet to see them in person.
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All the things above me are rad. I love this thread.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/35aj37q.jpg)
Spaced out cruiser that I cut myself. All done with rattlecan.
i wanted to ask you, how much have you found your montanacan's for?
I'd love to give them a try, they seem top of the line from what I can tell, but I've still yet to see them in person.
I usually get them from Blick or Blue Rooster (local guys) they're amazing paints. Really high quality, great coverage, low pressure, etc...The stock tips are good too, but I'd suggest getting a pack of them, NY slims are my go to.
They run about $7-8 a can though. Not cheap, but you're paying for good quality.
MTN are sick too. They have a transparent line I'm stoked on. Costs about the same, but they're harder to find.
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7 bucks seems a little steep? it's Spanish Montana not German though right? I used to get it for 4 bux a can, I guess times have changed. I think you can still order Ironlak (which I find to be a good paint with lots of nice colors) for about 4 dollars a can.
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7 bucks seems a little steep? it's Spanish Montana not German though right? I used to get it for 4 bux a can, I guess times have changed. I think you can still order Ironlak (which I find to be a good paint with lots of nice colors) for about 4 dollars a can.
Never used Ironlak, I want to though. The biggest advantage to the Montanas is I can get them that day.
I use a ton of OSH generic for my work though. I do a lot of greyscale stuff and the white, black and grey primer they carry is rad. And its like $2.50 a can.
I gotta get me some Ironlak though, fo sho.
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7 bucks seems a little steep? it's Spanish Montana not German though right? I used to get it for 4 bux a can, I guess times have changed. I think you can still order Ironlak (which I find to be a good paint with lots of nice colors) for about 4 dollars a can.
Never used Ironlak, I want to though. The biggest advantage to the Montanas is I can get them that day.
I use a ton of OSH generic for my work though. I do a lot of greyscale stuff and the white, black and grey primer they carry is rad. And its like $2.50 a can.
I gotta get me some Ironlak though, fo sho.
I'd give you a couple cans if you're in my area. I live in the sticks though so that's probably not happenin' unless you're a stick dweller yourself. I like the pressure on em a lot more than MTN hardcore though.
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(http://i60.tinypic.com/10584zk.png)
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Dang. Ironing board status. What are those, like 169s? Looks like it would be fun.
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215's actually, gotta give it a layer of clear
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Any of you guys ever mess with cutting burs? I got some and they've been incredibly useful for a variety of applications. Tonight I used some to clean up some lines in a wood burning and then started carving another deck too. Here's what I got so far
(http://i57.tinypic.com/oa3xgg.png)
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Cool idea. I think etching a board would be super fun to do.
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Here's the one I use. I use it with a 4,000 rpm flexible shaft machine but any hand tool could work.
http://www.contenti.com/products/burs/330-703.html (http://www.contenti.com/products/burs/330-703.html)
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doodled a diddle for my friends band, I enjoy sharing my deck art with slaps resident art nerds. ;D
http://instagram.com/p/orGBEsOUzN/ (http://instagram.com/p/orGBEsOUzN/)
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nice one @double
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doodled a diddle for my friends band, I enjoy sharing my deck art with slaps resident art nerds. ;D
http://instagram.com/p/orGBEsOUzN/ (http://instagram.com/p/orGBEsOUzN/)
wow! so sick!
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thanks guys! working on another one as I type this, will post when finished!
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http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/ (http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/mr2yv6.jpg)
just finished making it yesterday
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http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/ (http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/mr2yv6.jpg)
just finished making it yesterday
fuck yes!
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http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/ (http://instagram.com/p/o1FJzbEsqZ/)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/mr2yv6.jpg)
just finished making it yesterday
fuck yes!
that is a fucking fantastic graphic hahaha
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(http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/929132_419614731513831_355146343_n.jpg)
I just did this couple of boards !
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Custom shape freestyle (7"x~30") deck. I can trip flip and dub fingerflip on it lol.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/9tfmft.png)
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Custom shape freestyle (7"x~30") deck. I can trip flip and dub fingerflip on it lol.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/9tfmft.png)
Fibreglass?
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Custom shape freestyle (7"x~30") deck. I can trip flip and dub fingerflip on it lol.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/9tfmft.png)
nah, well, one ply might be. not a big deal though. i figure since it's so skinny that the extra reinforcement ply might keep it from snapping. it's pretty fun though. i wouldn't boardslide it or anything.
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Im starting a little company just for fun and the idea is make some shirts and boards all at home in the weekends.
(http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/10507938_631838640262200_1347994126_n.jpg)
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This question has probably been answered already in this thread, but how many coats of clear spray paint/coating would you say is a good amount for a sanded down deck? I just recently sanded the graphic of a board off and wanted to add some protection to it before I started skating it, but wanted to make sure I wasn't overdoing it or underdoing it.
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This question has probably been answered already in this thread, but how many coats of clear spray paint/coating would you say is a good amount for a sanded down deck? I just recently sanded the graphic of a board off and wanted to add some protection to it before I started skating it, but wanted to make sure I wasn't overdoing it or underdoing it.
Lots. I dont think you can have too many, honestly. Just apply it in several thin layers, so it doesn't pool up and run. I use Krylon Crystal Clear, its cheap and works really well.
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i wouldnt do a ton. just give it a shaking pass once over from all sides, let it fully dry, and rub with a rag to further buff the finish clean.
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I'm starting a small board company something called Bootsy Mooving Cooperation and I figured it would make sense to post it in here
because the graphics are all originally handmade and just scanned and put together. So it's rather not the big color field stuff that is produced via Illustrator. The webstuff is not completely done (shipping issues on Bigcartel, etc) but have a look on that stuff!
Boards are made via MDCN Dist. (Polar made their boards there before they went to Generator).
http://bootsymoovingcoop.bigcartel.com/ (http://bootsymoovingcoop.bigcartel.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/bootsymoovingcoop (https://www.facebook.com/bootsymoovingcoop)
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This question has probably been answered already in this thread, but how many coats of clear spray paint/coating would you say is a good amount for a sanded down deck? I just recently sanded the graphic of a board off and wanted to add some protection to it before I started skating it, but wanted to make sure I wasn't overdoing it or underdoing it.
Lots. I dont think you can have too many, honestly. Just apply it in several thin layers, so it doesn't pool up and run. I use Krylon Crystal Clear, its cheap and works really well.
I'd have to disagree with that, one solid coat should suffice, or else too many layers will build up making it blotchy. the krylon crystal clear can is my go to as well, stuff works like a charm, lasts, and it's under five bucks at walmart.
on a board that's going to be skated though, would you buy the satin coat or the gloss?
I'm thinking gloss... not sure though.
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This question has probably been answered already in this thread, but how many coats of clear spray paint/coating would you say is a good amount for a sanded down deck? I just recently sanded the graphic of a board off and wanted to add some protection to it before I started skating it, but wanted to make sure I wasn't overdoing it or underdoing it.
Lots. I dont think you can have too many, honestly. Just apply it in several thin layers, so it doesn't pool up and run. I use Krylon Crystal Clear, its cheap and works really well.
I'd have to disagree with that, one solid coat should suffice, or else too many layers will build up making it blotchy. the krylon crystal clear can is my go to as well, stuff works like a charm, lasts, and it's under five bucks at walmart.
on a board that's going to be skated though, would you buy the satin coat or the gloss?
I'm thinking gloss... not sure though.
really just depends on preference. I go high gloss
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Random question:
I have a shop deck I'm planning on buying soon that I'm gonna take the graphic off of and do something custom with. Last time I sanded it off with excess grip, i didn't have an electric sander so it's all i had. It wasn't hard but it was real time consuming. I've read that if you use acetone with a rag to rub off the graphic that it would be easier and faster. But Im concerned that the chemicals in acetone might harm the wood and the glue of the deck. To those who've used acetone, does it damage the board at all in any way or should i be good?
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i used paint thinner (similar to acetone) once and you have to do it fast, didn't hurt the wood but you don't want it to sit for long. should work fine.
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i used paint thinner (similar to acetone) once and you have to do it fast, didn't hurt the wood but you don't want it to sit for long. should work fine.
Cool, thanks.
So I just soak a rag with it and then wipe it down, right? Or is there a specific way to do it? Sorry for all the excess questions, I just wanna make sure I do it right so I don't mess anything up, hah.
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yeah, that's what I did. takes a little more than you think but it comes off fairly quick.
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Thanks for the advice. I plan on doing this soon whenever I get some free time, I'll try to post the results up in this thread if I remember, hah. Hopefully it comes off cleanly. I'll just sand off whatever little bit that doesn't come off with excess grip.
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I've never had good luck with paint thinner or any other chemical removal. never seems to actually remove the paint completely and always still had to sand after.
You still haven't taken my advice and gotten an electric palm sander, have you Noble?
just do it already. Go down to Savers and drop $8 on one that still has working clips.
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Heres a little update, for those of you that don't follow my instagram @idealhandmades
it's been a very long time since I posted my work up in here
(http://s15.postimg.org/c0a60d2vv/Full_Size_Render1.jpg)
this is the first batch of boards I've made in 2015.
Gonna be shipping some of them to Emage in Denver CO soon.
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Hooray for thread resurrection!
Sweaterfcuff, shits dope, as always.
Not a DIY board graphic, but I am making a griptape mural
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2959ylt.jpg)
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Hooray for thread resurrection!
Sweaterfcuff, shits dope, as always.
Not a DIY board graphic, but I am making a griptape mural
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2959ylt.jpg)
thanks dude! Sorry again that we couldn't meet up last time I was in south pas
I might be ready to order from Prime soon though (everyone is requesting 8.5's and I can only get quarters right now [which is kinda fine by mean, cause thats what I ride])
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Heres a little update, for those of you that don't follow my instagram @idealhandmades
it's been a very long time since I posted my work up in here
(http://s15.postimg.org/c0a60d2vv/Full_Size_Render1.jpg)
this is the first batch of boards I've made in 2015.
Gonna be shipping some of them to Emage in Denver CO soon.
These are beautiful. Amazing stuff.
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Playing with some top stains
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29bnghl.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/qba2bd3.jpg)
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(https://scontent-sjc.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10950531_896805907017757_1962034957_n.jpg)
gonna skate this one soon.
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(http://s21.postimg.org/rtznqfkev/IMG_2226.jpg)
I just posted this in the set-up thread, but I'm pretty hyped on the drippy eye lady and the board in general and wanted to throw the photo down here too. I took a used Welcome deck my old roommate left at my house, sanded the graphic off with old griptape (which took an ungodly amount of time, should have gotten grittier sandpaper and done it in 10 minutes), and tried to do an image transfer with Mod Podge. The black didn't turn out very dark and the image wasn't clear, so I just mod podged a photocopy onto the board and painted on the sealer over it.
The picture is from the Denver band, Night of Joy.
http://wearenightofjoy.bandcamp.com/album/hardcore-girls-are-a-hoax (http://wearenightofjoy.bandcamp.com/album/hardcore-girls-are-a-hoax)
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(http://i.imgur.com/IzLVeTM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eQ5sU1jm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ltDLSbZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CMxmUAs.jpg)
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Hooray for thread resurrection!
Sweaterfcuff, shits dope, as always.
Not a DIY board graphic, but I am making a griptape mural
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2959ylt.jpg)
That's pretty rad. Does the color stay on the grip?
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Hooray for thread resurrection!
Sweaterfcuff, shits dope, as always.
Not a DIY board graphic, but I am making a griptape mural
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2959ylt.jpg)
That's pretty rad. Does the color stay on the grip?
Yup! Quite well. The only thing to watch out for is putting the paint on too thickly. It reduces the grip if its too sloppy.
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Made this today at Cons Project Boston and got Todd Francis to work some magic on it too. I'm wicked hyped about it but I can also never ever skate it.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDJ2479.jpg?1)
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(https://scontent-lga.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/11116835_1601585726786607_1681910818_n.jpg)
Always wanted this old Girl Gavin deck, so I remade it.
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(https://scontent-lga.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/11116835_1601585726786607_1681910818_n.jpg)
Always wanted this old Girl Gavin deck, so I remade it.
tight
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Made this today at Cons Project Boston and got Todd Francis to work some magic on it too. I'm wicked hyped about it but I can also never ever skate it.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDJ2479.jpg?1)
everything bout that is awesome
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Made this today at Cons Project Boston and got Todd Francis to work some magic on it too. I'm wicked hyped about it but I can also never ever skate it.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDJ2479.jpg?1)
everything bout that is awesome
Thanks man!
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Heres a little update, for those of you that don't follow my instagram @idealhandmades
it's been a very long time since I posted my work up in here
(http://s15.postimg.org/c0a60d2vv/Full_Size_Render1.jpg)
this is the first batch of boards I've made in 2015.
Gonna be shipping some of them to Emage in Denver CO soon.
KILLING IT.
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So I got me a stack of canvases!
(http://i61.tinypic.com/30mqyxc.jpg)
Pretty stoked. Gonna paint a huge mural on all of em.
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Made this Plan B Sheffey to skate.
(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11095596_1425756524395957_2016769776_n.jpg)
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Made this Plan B Sheffey to skate.
(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11095596_1425756524395957_2016769776_n.jpg)
wait a minute...are you just using some kind of app to fake-make these or something?
the way this one is shot and the background looks exactly like the last one you "remade"
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Made this Plan B Sheffey to skate.
(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11095596_1425756524395957_2016769776_n.jpg)
wait a minute...are you just using some kind of app to fake-make these or something?
the way this one is shot and the background looks exactly like the last one you "remade"
I've posted a few boards here in the past and almost every time I do, you say something negative. Get off your high horse man and keep your negativity out of here.
As far as the same background, ever cross your mind that I took them at the same time in the same place?
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/thomas_atencio/f41e7353-5f83-4b46-885a-f56e66a491c8.jpg)
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Aw jeah!
(http://i62.tinypic.com/jziaux.jpg)
Time for some fun. Hope I dont screw it up.
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(http://s21.postimg.org/rtznqfkev/IMG_2226.jpg)
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Aw jeah!
(http://i62.tinypic.com/jziaux.jpg)
Time for some fun. Hope I dont screw it up.
Where did you get these blanks from? The shapes look dope.
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Made this Plan B Sheffey to skate.
(https://igcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11095596_1425756524395957_2016769776_n.jpg)
wait a minute...are you just using some kind of app to fake-make these or something?
the way this one is shot and the background looks exactly like the last one you "remade"
I've posted a few boards here in the past and almost every time I do, you say something negative. Get off your high horse man and keep your negativity out of here.
As far as the same background, ever cross your mind that I took them at the same time in the same place?
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/thomas_atencio/f41e7353-5f83-4b46-885a-f56e66a491c8.jpg)
Hey, sorry, my bad, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers or bring any negativity. Some of the lines on my moniter just looked kinda pixel-y, but they seem smoothed out in that double posting shot from slightly further away. They're really good though, how did you go about making them?
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Aw jeah!
(http://i62.tinypic.com/jziaux.jpg)
Time for some fun. Hope I dont screw it up.
Where did you get these blanks from? The shapes look dope.
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These are seconds from the factory I work with. They're an awesome shape, but they're all pretty warped. I got them for a good deal, as I don't intend for these to be ridden!
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Made this today at Cons Project Boston and got Todd Francis to work some magic on it too. I'm wicked hyped about it but I can also never ever skate it.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDJ2479.jpg?1)
emoji flames.
10/10 would buy.
Also, found a guy on instagram who makes really cool grip design https://instagram.com/vlines.sb/
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https://instagram.com/vlines.sb/
Whoa, that's some shit
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^ nice one, looks like a fun shape too
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Moving along on the board mural
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ioqm2f.jpg)
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nice, you always kill the starscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oALxLNOhI6I
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oALxLNOhI6I)
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Yeah the cosmic is the crowd pleaser. I wanted to do a crazy abstract, but I figured since this was being shown in public, I should stick with the winner.
Anyway, heres the completed mural, installed at a bar in Northeast LA.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/w14krq.jpg)
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Nice fades on that jjob Chupacabra!
Shaped and painted this ~8.75 regular footed toe/under flip specialty model tonight. Got the idea from some of the Welcome shapes.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/ve67mr.png)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2hq8nk3.png)
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Thanks Rusty! Your wacky creations always bring light to my day.
Heres another one I did:
(http://i59.tinypic.com/260sikz.jpg)
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Thanks Rusty! Your wacky creations always bring light to my day.
Heres another one I did:
(http://i59.tinypic.com/260sikz.jpg)
HOLY FUCK THAT IS SO COOL. How'd u make the graphic?
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Another attempt at the Tim Gavin canoe graphic, circa '94. This one is a better scale and the colors are closer to the original release:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/thomas_atencio/7ed1be68-5b97-41b5-b600-33535e93ef8d.jpg)
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Any of you guys have a tip on removing top graphics without fucking up the look of the top ply? i like having a strip above the back bolts and theres some great looking stained tops but the logo is right where i put my strip
Thanks in advance :-*
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Started a new one today, Chapman wood for hella cheaps hit them up if you're thinking about making your own board. The 14" wheelbase was already drilled. 32" length, 9.25 width, 7" tail, 7.5 nose. Any reccomendations for graphics theme?
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2q3n5m9.png)
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And here's the paint!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2dl9h83.png)
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Well that one skates so well and ended up my main squeeze even though I havent gone out and you know, done a manual and bombed a hill with it, but I fell in love with it for grinds and flat so It's become my main board from here on and I decided since I got some Indy 215's that I'll do an even larger one (last one was 9.25 on Chapman wood, which I really like) so here's this so far with its widest point being over 11 inches.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ic4nya.png)
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Well that one skates so well and ended up my main squeeze even though I havent gone out and you know, done a manual and bombed a hill with it, but I fell in love with it for grinds and flat so It's become my main board from here on and I decided since I got some Indy 215's that I'll do an even larger one (last one was 9.25 on Chapman wood, which I really like) so here's this so far with its widest point being over 11 inches.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ic4nya.png)
how much is it for an uncut chapman blank? and how do you get them?
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Well that one skates so well and ended up my main squeeze even though I havent gone out and you know, done a manual and bombed a hill with it, but I fell in love with it for grinds and flat so It's become my main board from here on and I decided since I got some Indy 215's that I'll do an even larger one (last one was 9.25 on Chapman wood, which I really like) so here's this so far with its widest point being over 11 inches.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ic4nya.png)
Oh I don't remember an exact number I just went to the site and hit em up all "Can you send me an uncut blank?" and it shipped from one state over so I can't really be too unhappy at all. The Skatepaige wood from Arkansas looks promising though. Hard to get used to balancing manuals with these wide ass setups though!
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grip art on a krooked deck
(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/11199360_1605626323038145_24795578_n.jpg)
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Well guys, i just bought a new board but i hate the graphic. Do you think i can cover it with spray paint or do i need to sand it down?
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Well guys, i just bought a new board but i hate the graphic. Do you think i can cover it with spray paint or do i need to sand it down?
Sand it down first
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Well guys, i just bought a new board but i hate the graphic. Do you think i can cover it with spray paint or do i need to sand it down?
spray over the top.
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Well guys, i just bought a new board but i hate the graphic. Do you think i can cover it with spray paint or do i need to sand it down?
I've sanded and sprayed my last couple boards and it's easier if you give it a good sand first
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Thanks for the tips guys but i got lazy and sprayed over the top graphic. It came out decent. I'll sketch something over it tomorrow!
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on the topic of spraying, anyone use one of those spraycan handles, thinking of getting one through work just so i can have a bit more control and stopping the orange peel effect i've been getting on some
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It came out like this. The top ply is red so i made a little joke with the superstition thing and sketched a rabbit foot with a Bic pen. In the end i sprayed with some hair spray to hold the drawing and it made like a dye effect which i really like.
(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfp1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/1688718_425470224311408_537870657_n.jpg)
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I'd skate that, and I'd be happy about it. Good job.
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It came out like this. The top ply is red so i made a little joke with the superstition thing and sketched a rabbit foot with a Bic pen. In the end i sprayed with some hair spray to hold the drawing and it made like a dye effect which i really like.
(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfp1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/1688718_425470224311408_537870657_n.jpg)
Sick!
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Sk.A.T.A.N., that board came out really nice. +1
is sanding the best method in removing a graphic? i know i've heard of nail polish remover and paint thinner too.
and after i paint it, what is the best top coat to use?
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Sk.A.T.A.N., that board came out really nice. +1
is sanding the best method in removing a graphic? i know i've heard of nail polish remover and paint thinner too.
and after i paint it, what is the best top coat to use?
Thanks for the compliments guys!
Smokecrack, like i've said i was lazy and rushed the process. I went with just a graffiti can and straight pen on it. I didnt sand the graphic or cover it with any top coat. But my main goal was just hide the old graphic. I dont know how it will hold up tho. For a legit graphic paint i would use a sandpaper, paint it and then a top coat. Paint thinner or nail polish remove sounds sketchy because i guess the glue between the wood plys would melt if you use too much no?
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I've used goof-off graffiti remover to strip decks with no ill effects. I wouldn't let it soak in the crap, but a quick spray and a wipe is all it really takes for heat transfers.
Way faster than sanding.
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So I got my hands on some USA 8.75 samples. What to do with a blank board?
Paint it!
(http://i.imgur.com/KUM8XKBl.jpg)
I airbrushed it to get the transparent effect.
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Really into the racing stripes, that came out looking so good
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Thanks man! I was thinking old hotrods and old surfboards when I did it. Needs some black though, I feel. Next one!
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If a deck is stained wood with a minimal graphic, can i remove the paint/clear coat without damaging the colored stain?
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get a razorblade
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(http://imgkk.com/i/wkar.jpg)
(http://imgkk.com/i/hk9j.jpg)
Base board is a Girl 8.0 that I hated the graphic on
Went with a theme on local businesses, and a local soda that I may as well live on
came out alright, i think?
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This is what I'm riding on currently. I think it turned out ok.
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Acquired a big stamp, so I promptly tried to print boards with it.
Screenprint ink and airbrush.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZAl7h6Yl.jpg)
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Well, this was fun.
(http://i.imgur.com/uXv5FLil.jpg)
Pollock-inspired board for a friend of mine.
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More splats!
(http://i.imgur.com/AQhiC5Al.jpg)
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I removed the graphics with nail polish remover, saw a how to do on my facebook feed (some guy from New Soul/dope skateboards did it, props). so i tried it.
Before:
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_2_1.jpeg)
After: (the one to the far right sucked though)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_4.jpeg)
and removed some pieces on those two: (before/after)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_3.jpeg)
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I removed the graphics with nail polish remover, saw a how to do on my facebook feed (some guy from New Soul skateboards did it, props). so i tried it.
Before:
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_2_1.jpeg)
After: (the one to the far right sucked though)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_4.jpeg)
and removed some pieces on those two: (before/after)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_3.jpeg)
Damn! Killin it!
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I got some blanks that im wood burning. Long process though.
Ill post em up when ready.
Wood burnt decks look killer imo
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(http://imgkk.com/i/wkar.jpg)
(http://imgkk.com/i/hk9j.jpg)
Base board is a Girl 8.0 that I hated the graphic on
Went with a theme on local businesses, and a local soda that I may as well live on
came out alright, i think?
Yeah, you killed that. Looks awesome
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So I was fuckin around with my digital printer and hey, turns out I can print on wood!
(http://i.imgur.com/vPJF6Lrl.jpg)
DTG print, waterbased ink.
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More fun on the printer.
(http://i.imgur.com/tCuScc4l.jpg)
I can print griptape now too!
Pretty stoked that I can print boards. Cruisers at least for now. Anyone need a custom graphic?
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(http://imgkk.com/i/wkar.jpg)
(http://imgkk.com/i/hk9j.jpg)
Base board is a Girl 8.0 that I hated the graphic on
Went with a theme on local businesses, and a local soda that I may as well live on
came out alright, i think?
This is awesome.
What did you use to adhere the paper to the wood so well? I'm thinking of doing something similar soon.
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(http://i.imgur.com/v7JAtX8l.jpg)
Sharon Tate
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Heres another custom cruiser I made. This one is a baby coffin!
(http://i.imgur.com/tx0rGQCl.jpg)
Decal, printed and transferred.
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How do you make all of that stuff? You're definitely not fucking around. I always felt compelled to comment with something, but sadly, the most I can say is "really cool, brah". How can a printer even print on wood?
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How do you make all of that stuff? You're definitely not fucking around. I always felt compelled to comment with something, but sadly, the most I can say is "really cool, brah". How can a printer even print on wood?
Thank you! Im actually using a modified Epson photo printer thats been converted to work with water-based garment inks. I normally print tshirts with it, but I got curious one day and figured wood was basically a natural fiber so there ya go!
The dodge one above me is actually a waterslide decal though. Printed with the same printer and transferred onto the board very carefully!
The ones I print directly onto the board have much more of a "hand printed" quality (namely, mistakes) because of the curvature of the deck. The lines tend to blur as the board moves away from the print head. This one is a direct to board: (http://i.imgur.com/0YMyOgLl.jpg)
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I removed the graphics with nail polish remover, saw a how to do on my facebook feed (some guy from New Soul/dope skateboards did it, props). so i tried it.
Before:
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_2_1.jpeg)
After: (the one to the far right sucked though)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_4.jpeg)
and removed some pieces on those two: (before/after)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_3.jpeg)
These are rad, that's a really simple and effective way to take some wack shit and make it look good. Link to the how-to?
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I removed the graphics with nail polish remover, saw a how to do on my facebook feed (some guy from New Soul/dope skateboards did it, props). so i tried it.
Before:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_2_1.jpeg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_2_1.jpeg)
After: (the one to the far right sucked though)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_4.jpeg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_4.jpeg)
and removed some pieces on those two: (before/after)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_3.jpeg (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/gristryne/image_3.jpeg)
These are rad, that's a really simple and effective way to take some wack shit and make it look good. Link to the how-to?
Dont have the link, but use stickers or something similar around the stuff you want to remove, use nail polish remover + cotton and scrub.
Do it outside or in a well ventilated area, use shitty clothes so you dont get paint or nail polish remover on them. Beware that the nail polish can drip, dont let it drip on the graphic you want to save, it will remove the colour instantly.
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Does anybody on here have experience wheatpasting on a board you're gonna skate? Wondered if it would make it harder to do slide tricks cause the wheatpaste would probably be pretty sticky
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Does anybody on here have experience wheatpasting on a board you're gonna skate? Wondered if it would make it harder to do slide tricks cause the wheatpaste would probably be pretty sticky
Maybe some sort of acrylic sealer? Or just get rails.
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Does anybody on here have experience wheatpasting on a board you're gonna skate? Wondered if it would make it harder to do slide tricks cause the wheatpaste would probably be pretty sticky
Maybe some sort of acrylic sealer? Or just get rails.
Yeah I had stumbled across a thing called "mod podge" earlier and it came up when I googled acrylic sealer. And rails are a great idea, might just order a pair now that you mentioned it. Thank you!
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Krylon Crystal Clear would probably work well enough. Just apply it liberally.
Post results! Im curious to see if it'll work.
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The image quality is shit but after compressing the image to fit the forum it's all I could do.
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The image quality is shit but after compressing the image to fit the forum it's all I could do.
You could have uploaded it somewhere like imgur.com.
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The image quality is shit but after compressing the image to fit the forum it's all I could do.
You could have uploaded it somewhere like imgur.com.
I tried to post the actual photo but all I could do was the link, because I'm an idiot.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/yldFz
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The only way I can attach the actual photo is to make it take up the whole screen and that's just annoying.
Anyway here's another graphic I did recently.
http://ibb.co/d1rEov (http://ibb.co/d1rEov)
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The image quality is shit but after compressing the image to fit the forum it's all I could do.
You could have uploaded it somewhere like imgur.com.
I tried to post the actual photo but all I could do was the link, because I'm an idiot.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/yldFz
use tinypic and you can resize it
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The image quality is shit but after compressing the image to fit the forum it's all I could do.
You could have uploaded it somewhere like imgur.com.
I tried to post the actual photo but all I could do was the link, because I'm an idiot.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/yldFz
use tinypic and you can resize it
I tried, every time I try to upload a pic it gives me an error
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So I got me a box of blanks and have been back at it with the digital printer.
(http://i.imgur.com/leV1mNfl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SRXPlZrl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9dH30qwl.jpg)
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So I got me a box of blanks and have been back at it with the digital printer.
(http://i.imgur.com/leV1mNfl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SRXPlZrl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9dH30qwl.jpg)
Dam these are crazy sick, what's the process with getting these printed?
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Thanks man! I'm stoked on them. So I printed these on a digital garment printer. I usually just print shirts, but I kind of hacked the machine to print on boards. It's by no means perfect, namely due to the concavity of the deck, but I'm having my fun.
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Those look sick, the smudges in the lettering, purposefully or not, look so good.
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That Zodiac killer graphic is awesome!!!
Killer job dude!
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So I got me a box of blanks and have been back at it with the digital printer.
(http://i.imgur.com/leV1mNfl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SRXPlZrl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9dH30qwl.jpg)
Dude! That is sick! What type of fabric printer are you using? I totally want to look into doing this. This is great! Do you clear coat the board after putting the print on it? Does it smear easily otherwise?
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Thanks man! I'm stoked on them. So I printed these on a digital garment printer. I usually just print shirts, but I kind of hacked the machine to print on boards. It's by no means perfect, namely due to the concavity of the deck, but I'm having my fun.
Thats crazy, always wanted a garment printer. I'm still really confused on how you hacked it to print boards haha
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So I'm using a modified Epson R3000 printer. Its a DTG machine, so it has a conveyer belt feed with a metal platent on it that holds shirts. With a little bit of experience, I saw I could make my own platents, so I rigged together an adapter that skateboards kind of lay on. The biggest issue is that the printer only has a two-dimensional range, so when the board dips away from the print head, the spray diffuses, hence the fuzzy look around the edges. I'm also limited to 17" length so all the graphics have to be basically centered.
Stoked you guys are digging them. Its a learning experience.
Heres a new one
(http://i.imgur.com/4wUO9GXl.jpg)
As far as the final product goes, I dont clear coat them. No smears or anything. Once the ink dries (I'm using water based inks and good old Southern California sunlight to dry them) they're no different feeling than any other graphic.
I want to try stripping the shiny varnish off the next run, to see if it bleeds less. Maybe the ink will sink into the wood better, rather than pooling on top.
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Definitely keep us updated, are you limited to one color or multiple?
I'm into screen printing and printing in general, so I'm currently in awe of everything haha
I've been researching different epson printers and alot im seeing are somewhat DIYs, did yours come ready to print on garments or did you have to make a rig yourself?
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made this one a few months ago
(https://preview.ibb.co/hucuTv/IMG_0144.png) (https://ibb.co/fUjKva)
(https://imgbb.com/)
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lookin to buy uncut blanks, found this site http://skatepaige.com/blank-skateboard-deck/skateboard-catalog.html#decks (http://skatepaige.com/blank-skateboard-deck/skateboard-catalog.html#decks)
anyone know if they're blanks are any good / any other places to check out? only looking to buy like 3-5 blanks, so not rlly looking for anything wholesale
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If you really just want a couple to fuck around with buy the creature one, if you wait around for a good sale code you could probably get it mad cheap
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Creature_DIY_Kit_15wb_Deck/descpage-CED15DK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Creature_DIY_Kit_15wb_Deck/descpage-CED15DK.html)
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lookin to buy uncut blanks, found this site http://skatepaige.com/blank-skateboard-deck/skateboard-catalog.html#decks (http://skatepaige.com/blank-skateboard-deck/skateboard-catalog.html#decks)
anyone know if they're blanks are any good / any other places to check out? only looking to buy like 3-5 blanks, so not rlly looking for anything wholesale
I just bought a few to have some boards with a longer wheelbase. Haven't skated any but the wood seems sturdy. Just finished cutting/sanding a shape out and really hyped on it:
(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22308691_2387531518139254_8227686107897809266_n.jpg?oh=5f2f51ee47d407c050c87eaa0e42a471&oe=5A74CA59)
It's 9"x33" with a 15" wheelbase and 7.25" nose and tail(symmetric)
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That cutout is sick. What did you use to cut it?
I tried using a bandsaw for one and the maple just ate the blade alive. Im more of a printer and less of a carpenter though.
Since this thread has come alive again, heres some recent stuff. Screenprint ink on various bases (mostly spraypaint)
(https://i.imgur.com/D4Jgwgcl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cQBsbjql.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2sqx5yml.jpg)
If you guys want blanks, send me a message, might be able to work something out.
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Teal stained boards might just be my favorite bottom ply ever
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DIY lords, el chup, ideal handmades. Anyone else for that matter.
I'm thinking of re staining a coloured bottom ply and then clear coating. I'm im two minds of my boards lately whether to go wood grain or black out spray so i thought combine to two and use an ebony wood stain.
anyone tried this or something similar? i'm thinking i'll try it over a green stain one i have laying around because green bottom plies are bothering me lately
Any tips or forewarnings are appreciated
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not sure if i ever posted these but like a year ago i tried drawing some basic graphics with some paint pens, my handwriting is shit so it turned out goofy.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nv0BGc2.jpg)
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DIY lords, el chup, ideal handmades. Anyone else for that matter.
I'm thinking of re staining a coloured bottom ply and then clear coating. I'm im two minds of my boards lately whether to go wood grain or black out spray so i thought combine to two and use an ebony wood stain.
anyone tried this or something similar? i'm thinking i'll try it over a green stain one i have laying around because green bottom plies are bothering me lately
Any tips or forewarnings are appreciated
are you going to skate it? asking because it depends how you want it to finish..get a medium to fine grit sandpaper (old grip works great actually) the more you sand it down, the better the stain will soak the wood but ive over sanded and the shape got all wonky and i couldn't ride it..then when finished just spray a light coat of polyeurathane to give it a nice finish. . i personally don't like color spray painting my decks cuz they don't slide (probably cuz im buying he wrong type of spray paint)
in short: sand first, stain, spray clear to finish
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DIY lords, el chup, ideal handmades. Anyone else for that matter.
I'm thinking of re staining a coloured bottom ply and then clear coating. I'm im two minds of my boards lately whether to go wood grain or black out spray so i thought combine to two and use an ebony wood stain.
anyone tried this or something similar? i'm thinking i'll try it over a green stain one i have laying around because green bottom plies are bothering me lately
Any tips or forewarnings are appreciated
are you going to skate it? asking because it depends how you want it to finish..get a medium to fine grit sandpaper (old grip works great actually) the more you sand it down, the better the stain will soak the wood but ive over sanded and the shape got all wonky and i couldn't ride it..then when finished just spray a light coat of polyeurathane to give it a nice finish. . i personally don't like color spray painting my decks cuz they don't slide (probably cuz im buying he wrong type of spray paint)
in short: sand first, stain, spray clear to finish
Thanks, so far so good with this wood stain i got. ill give it the same level of clear i used to finish off my last couple untouched boards, hoping the new stain doesnt bleed through
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DIY lords, el chup, ideal handmades. Anyone else for that matter.
I'm thinking of re staining a coloured bottom ply and then clear coating. I'm im two minds of my boards lately whether to go wood grain or black out spray so i thought combine to two and use an ebony wood stain.
anyone tried this or something similar? i'm thinking i'll try it over a green stain one i have laying around because green bottom plies are bothering me lately
Any tips or forewarnings are appreciated
are you going to skate it? asking because it depends how you want it to finish..get a medium to fine grit sandpaper (old grip works great actually) the more you sand it down, the better the stain will soak the wood but ive over sanded and the shape got all wonky and i couldn't ride it..then when finished just spray a light coat of polyeurathane to give it a nice finish. . i personally don't like color spray painting my decks cuz they don't slide (probably cuz im buying he wrong type of spray paint)
in short: sand first, stain, spray clear to finish
Thanks, so far so good with this wood stain i got. ill give it the same level of clear i used to finish off my last couple untouched boards, hoping the new stain doesnt bleed through
I tried staining a natural woodgrain blank with an ebony stain once. I didn't work. I don't think I sanded it enough, and it just ended up being a giant sticky mess.
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Bumping this again with a new theory, El Chup, sweatercuff, whoever else has done some board runs. have you guys ever messed with 2 pack spray clears? i know it's pretty tough stuff but i found one in a spray can and was thinking it could end up like a halfway everslick
i'm gonna try it anyway, just wanted to see if there was some heads up i might need to know prior to
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Huh, never heard of a two part spray, sounds cool though. In theory, depending on how thick it is, it could work.
Try it, see what happens!
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Anyone have any idea if normal alkyd spray paint for the base and acrylic paint for the details are good for painting a deck? Will both slide normally? I'm looking to doing some custom graphics on some decks. Only done shit on griptape with acrylic paint before and that at least works out nicely if you don't put it too thick in there.
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Bump!
At it again, silkscreen ink on decks. Not screened, stamped.
(https://i.imgur.com/jwIqGE2l.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/NhzRs8El.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sC02FJVl.jpg)
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Hey guys, I haven't posted here in a while.
I'm sure there are some boards ive made that I didn't get around to putting up here since last time, but these are my most recent creations. To see all my stuff check out my instagram (@idealhandmades)
I'm getting ready to move to southern Oregon, so in addition to purging myself of unnecessary clutter, I've been cutting down old boards into cruisers.
Nick at Scum Co's got some appropriately sized trucks that I'll be buying for them as soon as I'm settled into my new place and have a reliable mailing address
(I've already got the wisemen & the monkey mini fully set up though, but that one's mine and not for sale.)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNhPr3f0/IMG_9438.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxJ3T1j2/IMG_9463.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/K89h9bkQ/IMG_9514.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjm0bhh7/IMG_9549.jpg)
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Screened a bunch of these about a week ago. 10 screens.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1866/30747716178_6f9a862e5a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NR55My)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1879/44568506932_cea16be43e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aUnfnj)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1843/44568507012_051f152b6b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aUnfoG)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/44568507392_50e878b6c4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aUnfvf)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1869/43895857075_7da9063b76_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29SVJZZ)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/44805972271_7f1183ac25_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bgmjxi)
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Woah thats fuckin sick.
Coming out swinging!
I really want to screen some decks. Tell me more about these.
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thats insane, i would buy one if you were selling them!
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damn Ro, while I despise the subject matter, I love the look of those especially some of the ones mid process and still missing some layers. very clean for also being so detailed, and 10 screens is no joke, you've got some serious work ethic.
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Thanks all!
I was printing gigposters when i finally retrieved my childhood Vision Gator from the depths of my mom's basement. I looked at it and thought "I can do that". Six years later here we are. This was the first time I had printed a run and put them up for sale. People liked them. I was stoked. So i'll have more boards available in two weeks.
I've been doing restorations of 80's boards you can view on my site: rochambostudios.com (http://rochambostudios.com)
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id love to see your press setup
fuckin 10 screens christ dude
also-dope to see more idealhandmades again! always a treat
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https://instagram.com/leftoversk8hermit?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=wfcyhz33n14r (https://instagram.com/leftoversk8hermit?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=wfcyhz33n14r)
If you're into shaped boards, this guy bangs out some crazy shit. Also uses wood block prints for most of the graphics.
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More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
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Sqeek and Tobin are gonna be stoked. also, you could go with boof brown and ralph green.
More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
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More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
Print on a third stain and package them as the Devil's Three Way
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More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
Print on a third stain and package them as the Devil's Three Way
Came to post this, saw recent activity, knew I was beat. Hope this guy gets rich. My wife just said his accusers were all falling apart, but I bet she was just getting spun, line 93 RFK Lot
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A couple questions if I could...never used an orbital sander, anyway to remove the graphic and not the stain? Do i sand the whole thing and then restain a different color? Thanks guys
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A couple questions if I could...never used an orbital sander, anyway to remove the graphic and not the stain? Do i sand the whole thing and then restain a different color? Thanks guys
The stain goes all the way through the veneer, so no worry about removing the stain color when sanding. I use a paint stripper first, then once the majority of the graphic is removed, I'll use varying grits of sandpaper on my orbital sander starting at 150, then 180 and finish with 220 to get a smooth grain. I'll finish it off with a quick pass of hand sanding using a super fine grit sanding sponge and seal it with Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel.
(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/61502088-2667-4722-b44f-aca4807b1f88/svn/clear-rust-oleum-stops-rust-general-purpose-spray-paint-7701830-64_1000.jpg)
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Thanks I appreciate the tips. For the paint stripper how are you removing the stuff without damaging the board (not the graphic the chemicals) I’ve sprayed shit down with water to remove chemicals but water damages bare wood. Thanks again
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More screen printing shenanigans. 7 screens. lol:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4906/30925035867_3a0b3d9983.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P7JTKz)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/44950950255_1e575714e3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2buanrH)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/45814693382_6c2cf2d0df.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cNuhbA)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4806/30926741777_552473cc12.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P7TCRP)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7800/46873157311_9848defd5b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eq2bCF)
Couple of process shots:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7903/45959103205_445a5eb3fa.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2d2fqc8)(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7855/31932224087_b81cb9358a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDJZHH)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/31932224377_207f5330f6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDJZNH)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4852/31932224467_52b5354315.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDJZQg)
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Thanks I appreciate the tips. For the paint stripper how are you removing the stuff without damaging the board (not the graphic the chemicals) I’ve sprayed shit down with water to remove chemicals but water damages bare wood. Thanks again
I use this 5F5 stripper. It's a pretty thick, gel like consistency that goes on with a heavy coat. I let it work for 10 mins or so, then scrape off the sludge with a plastic putty knife... comes off no problem then just wipe away excess with paper towels. I'll let it dry in the sun for a bit if I can before sanding, but that not's completely necessary. Once you get it down, it's a pretty simple process.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41h12IVeDOL.jpg)
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I cant remember if I posted these or not, but heres some cruisers I printed.
The first one is a waterslide transfer, the second one is a direct to the wood print, using a digital printer and water based inks.
(https://i.imgur.com/h6p1sSHl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vPJF6Lrl.jpg)
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^Those are awesome! You've got good taste!
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please elaborate on these printing techniques dude
didnt you manipulate a dtg printer to do boards- or was that another pal?
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please elaborate on these printing techniques dude
didnt you manipulate a dtg printer to do boards- or was that another pal?
Dat was me.
The skelly guy was done on the DTG. Its by no means perfect. The basic problem is the concave on the deck, as it moves away from the print head (which does not have vertical movement) the print diffuses.
I saw some raaaaaad shit that Epson was doing with a device called a "DTO" printer. Direct to Object. It had a full XYZ axis. But thats the near future.
Sharon was done with a different process. I printed the image onto a waterslide transfer decal. Basically the same things as you get with model airplane kits. I mixed a special brew of fixative to make it adhere and push out the bubbles. Its way more tedious, but it yields good results. I printed the decal on the DTG, I want to try it on a proper high-end Epson, to get better results.
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rad man, i used to screenprint for years, but now i am machining and am now moving from a 2 axis lathe to 3 axis mill so this kind of talk is right up my fuggin alley
how do you think the decal will hold up?
pretty neat idea there frank abagnale
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rad man, i used to screenprint for years, but now i am machining and am now moving from a 2 axis lathe to 3 axis mill so this kind of talk is right up my fuggin alley
how do you think the decal will hold up?
pretty neat idea there frank abagnale
Fuck yeah. I run a 3 axis mill!
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Hey, so has anyone tried to cut DIY wheel wells? Making them uniform is proving difficult. I figure a lathe and some sort of jig, but wanted to see if any of y'all had had luck.
Initial attempts with a Dremel rotary cutter have yielded somewhat lackluster results.
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Hey, so has anyone tried to cut DIY wheel wells? Making them uniform is proving difficult. I figure a lathe and some sort of jig, but wanted to see if any of y'all had had luck.
Initial attempts with a Dremel rotary cutter have yielded somewhat lackluster results.
i havent tried, but i think a 2” or so sanding drum chucked in a drill would work pretty well
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Printed this up tonight using some sorcery.
(https://i.imgur.com/VWkTDfyl.jpg)
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Photo chems?
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New one. Best result I've gotten yet as far as smoothness goes. The second photo is pre-final varnish, its much more uniform now.
(https://i.imgur.com/2jEyklBl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NmphUtHl.jpg)
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That looks great, the stain even plays well with the graphic
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Cool printed decks!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YlGijJQ-w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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New one. Best result I've gotten yet as far as smoothness goes. The second photo is pre-final varnish, its much more uniform now.
(https://i.imgur.com/2jEyklBl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NmphUtHl.jpg)
You screen these yourself?
If so could you share a pic of your jig?
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I did not screen them, they're actually waterslide decals that I printed on an inkjet.
Next Im gonna try putting down a white registration square prior to applying the decal to get the colors to pop more, as I can't print white ink at home.
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Tried to ripoff that old girl series (especially rics board) but I can’t draw for shit lol
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I like the portal lookin deck a lot, thats cool.
I did a pink one too, cause I got a bunch of different colored decks to play with.
(https://i.imgur.com/UmVtxL6l.jpg)
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I like the portal lookin deck a lot, thats cool.
I did a pink one too, cause I got a bunch of different colored decks to play with.
(https://i.imgur.com/UmVtxL6l.jpg)
no white registration? looks good though.
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I like the portal lookin deck a lot, thats cool.
I did a pink one too, cause I got a bunch of different colored decks to play with.
(https://i.imgur.com/UmVtxL6l.jpg)
Those look awesome, where do you get blanks from?
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I like the portal lookin deck a lot, thats cool.
I did a pink one too, cause I got a bunch of different colored decks to play with.
(https://i.imgur.com/UmVtxL6l.jpg)
Those look so good!
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Thanks guys, glad you're stoked on them as they are fun to make. Heres the final color
(https://i.imgur.com/mecLSwLl.jpg)
Heres one I did with a white registration layer. I like the clear ones better, honestly.
(https://i.imgur.com/j94Pd8Pl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/80tHaV7l.jpg)
Boards come from a popular North American manufacturer, beyond that I don't wanna say in an open forum.
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Thanks guys, glad you're stoked on them as they are fun to make. Heres the final color
(https://i.imgur.com/mecLSwLl.jpg)
Heres one I did with a white registration layer. I like the clear ones better, honestly.
(https://i.imgur.com/j94Pd8Pl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/80tHaV7l.jpg)
Boards come from a popular North American manufacturer, beyond that I don't wanna say in an open forum.
that yellow one looks so sick mate
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More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
did you bitmap these to separate the layers?
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(https://i.ibb.co/4jyd4FJ/8-C0-CD510-DE2-D-4-EF3-AD9-F-1-C2-EA2-B4-CDB5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4jyd4FJ)
I painted this on a blank
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(https://i.ibb.co/4jyd4FJ/8-C0-CD510-DE2-D-4-EF3-AD9-F-1-C2-EA2-B4-CDB5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4jyd4FJ)
I painted this on a blank
I like it.
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Thanks guys, glad you're stoked on them as they are fun to make. Heres the final color
(https://i.imgur.com/mecLSwLl.jpg)
Heres one I did with a white registration layer. I like the clear ones better, honestly.
(https://i.imgur.com/j94Pd8Pl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/80tHaV7l.jpg)
Boards come from a popular North American manufacturer, beyond that I don't wanna say in an open forum.
These are so so cool
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(https://i.ibb.co/4jyd4FJ/8-C0-CD510-DE2-D-4-EF3-AD9-F-1-C2-EA2-B4-CDB5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4jyd4FJ)
I painted this on a blank
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Thanks for the compliment on the CMYK photo boards. I had fun doing them.
Process is not easy and pretty time consuming so its not real practical for production, just one offs. Back to the drawing board I guess!
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Thanks for the compliment on the CMYK photo boards. I had fun doing them.
Process is not easy and pretty time consuming so its not real practical for production, just one offs. Back to the drawing board I guess!
whats the dims? that shape looks perfect
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Thanks for the compliment on the CMYK photo boards. I had fun doing them.
Process is not easy and pretty time consuming so its not real practical for production, just one offs. Back to the drawing board I guess!
8.5" BBS
I have at least 2 left. One orange, one black. Some 8.75s too, but I think those are ASF/Clutch
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Did a quickie spraypaint Penny Killer cruiser the other day for a friends god daughter. Xmas complete incoming.
(https://i.ibb.co/Smb0NFs/Screen-Shot-2020-12-23-at-5-06-31-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/R6fP2Rv)
(https://i.ibb.co/LgJMYzF/Screen-Shot-2020-12-23-at-5-06-45-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/DM8NzDJ)
Board is from Quincy, so RIP on that one, but its a rad shape. Trucks are lil' Theeves I had kicking around. Wheels are Bones cruisers of some sort.
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(https://i.imgur.com/K8byQAJl.jpg)
I got a Cricut for Christmas. This is my first little project. This is just vinyl on wood. They have these ink based transfers Im gonna play with soon.
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How'd you print the vinyl?
Will it stay on? My decal transfers rip off if you look at them funny. Trying for something more durable.
Edit: I see. A Circut. Is the color/texture dependent on the vinyl?
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How'd you print the vinyl?
Will it stay on? My decal transfers rip off if you look at them funny. Trying for something more durable.
Edit: I see. A Circut. Is the color/texture dependent on the vinyl?
Likely won’t last long. Luckily I’m not much of a board slider. There are different types of vinyl. Most of its doesn’t seem better than a sticker as far as putting in on boards. I made some sweatshirts on my sisters before I got my own. They were fine.
(https://i.imgur.com/GWOJviYl.jpg)
I’m and excited to try the ink stuff soon.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZK8KkUTl.jpg)
more vinyl, this time with spray paint
The vinyl holds up surprisingly well to skating
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Did a quickie spraypaint Penny Killer cruiser the other day for a friends god daughter. Xmas complete incoming.
(https://i.ibb.co/Smb0NFs/Screen-Shot-2020-12-23-at-5-06-31-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/R6fP2Rv)
(https://i.ibb.co/LgJMYzF/Screen-Shot-2020-12-23-at-5-06-45-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/DM8NzDJ)
Board is from Quincy, so RIP on that one, but its a rad shape. Trucks are lil' Theeves I had kicking around. Wheels are Bones cruisers of some sort.
(https://i.ibb.co/4jyd4FJ/8-C0-CD510-DE2-D-4-EF3-AD9-F-1-C2-EA2-B4-CDB5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4jyd4FJ)
I painted this on a blank
these are sick
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZK8KkUTl.jpg)
more vinyl, this time with spray paint
The vinyl holds up surprisingly well to skating
Clean and simple. They look so good
@Hyliannightmare thank you!
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZK8KkUTl.jpg)
more vinyl, this time with spray paint
The vinyl holds up surprisingly well to skating
Clean and simple. They look so good
@Hyliannightmare thank you!
whats the story on the board with wheel wells?
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZK8KkUTl.jpg)
more vinyl, this time with spray paint
The vinyl holds up surprisingly well to skating
Clean and simple. They look so good
@Hyliannightmare thank you!
https://www.skateshred.com/wholesale-blank-longboard-decks/blank-old-school-skateboard-decks/33-x-9-old-school-blank-deck-o33.html
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They look good - always people looking for 9 x 33 with 15 wheelbase.
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maybe dumb question but i want to paint my (blank) board just a solid color because i like the slidey marks
what kind of paint should I use? I have some left over from painting some walls in my house, i think they're arcrylic paints?
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maybe dumb question but i want to paint my (blank) board just a solid color because i like the slidey marks
what kind of paint should I use? I have some left over from painting some walls in my house, i think they're arcrylic paints?
Pretty much anything is ok, but if you do it too thick it might end up very sticky.
A couple of guys I skate with always only buy blanks and spray their own, usually single colours, but then put a lot of wax on their boards too, just to even out the stickiness. I used to always get blanks back in the day and paint them, sometimes it was very slick, other times I couldn't slide at all without a ton of wax.
At one point, I would use matt black to do the middle of new boards, because I liked more slick slide on the nose and tail, but didn't want to slip out on decker tricks, which worked well for me.
Higher gloss is more slick than matt finish too.
If you got a bit creative, you could mix it up some as we used to do, but the plain white deck (or single colour) really shows off the slide marks well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyYhndlqMV/
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Any recs for sanding off a graphic I don't like?
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Any recommendations for eco-friendly wood stains + finishers/clear coat?
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Any recs for sanding off a graphic I don't like?
Paint thinner or acetone with some elbow grease works fine, although it can get sloppy. No sanding really needed.
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Any recs for sanding off a graphic I don't like?
How much do you have in the way of griptape offcuts?
Mob especially will take off that graphic pretty quickly, but doing it by hand takes a while, depending on how much of the board you are sanding.
I have a small sander that I stick the griptape offcuts to which does the job nicely, but I have also used a small piece of wood that I stick the grip on as well.
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Any recs for sanding off a graphic I don't like?
Paint thinner or acetone with some elbow grease works fine, although it can get sloppy. No sanding really needed.
buy 4 different sheets of sandpaper at your local hardware store for 25 cents each and start sanding with the grain. Sanding is better for your deck than accidently soaking it with chemicals
go 80-120-220-320 grit
Then wipe with acetone or paint thinner or just plain water after a good sanding
or do boardslides until you like it
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Figured I should post here
In the process of starting a skate brand by cutting and finishing shapes myself (yup, became yet another person starting a board brand). "Wide board short wheelbase" riders should like this.
So far I've decided on two shapes, with the third still in the works.
(https://i.imgur.com/t619AwB.jpg)
9.875" x 31.82"
(https://i.imgur.com/7uVxKfH.jpg)
9.81" x 33.5" (only measures so long because of the punk nose, a good inch of the nose wouldn't be really skated and tail is right below 7" based off my measurements, which is the middle of the outside mounting holes to the tip of the tail).
Both decks will have a 14" - ~14.5" adjustable wheelbase (not pictured in the first image as I didn't drill the holes then). Haven't decided which color I want to stain the punk point.
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Thanks guys, glad you're stoked on them as they are fun to make. Heres the final color
(https://i.imgur.com/mecLSwLl.jpg)
Heres one I did with a white registration layer. I like the clear ones better, honestly.
(https://i.imgur.com/j94Pd8Pl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/80tHaV7l.jpg)
Boards come from a popular North American manufacturer, beyond that I don't wanna say in an open forum.
These are so so cool
were these screened or transferred?
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More screen printed shenanigans.
Printed on Budweiser brown and Heineken green. lol.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/30268212487_3e54e3c11e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)Brett "The Keg" Kavanaugh (https://flic.kr/p/N7Gv3x)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45157123892_a2a635f4e0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bNo4FA)
also was going to ask what was your screening set up, curved screen or straight frame with looser tension?
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Is it pretty easy to accidentally sand a ply away when sanding off a graphic or nah? Sanding off a DIY spray paint stencil gone wrong on an unfinished blank deck, the paint is on there pretty good so I gotta go pretty rough to get it off, just kinda worried I might wear a whole ply away or something tho while doing it. I am using sandpaper and doing it by hand btw.
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Is it pretty easy to accidentally sand a ply away when sanding off a graphic or nah? Sanding off a DIY spray paint stencil gone wrong on an unfinished blank deck, the paint is on there pretty good so I gotta go pretty rough to get it off, just kinda worried I might wear a whole ply away or something tho while doing it. I am using sandpaper and doing it by hand btw.
No you would be there for hours to try to get through a layer of ply.
Even just doing some simple graphic removal, you barely get through the paint layer and hardly take much wood with it.
The griptape off cuts I was using would tend to clog up pretty fast, but they were good for getting most of the paint off fairly easily, then just do the same all over a bit more gently and you would be looking at plain wood in no time.
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So those photo CMYK decks I did are waterslide transfers.
I provide boards as props so I needed a way to offer custom and client logos on blanks that could be done quickly, this is the result.
Biggest downside, they're not very durable for actual skating. I have upped my varnish game recently though, the spray Varathane is really good. Lightyears beyond regular rattlecan varnish like rusto or krylon.
Heres a newish one.
(https://i.ibb.co/TcQr4bR/ABHOW7-M-Imgur.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XXnV73p)
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Is it pretty easy to accidentally sand a ply away when sanding off a graphic or nah? Sanding off a DIY spray paint stencil gone wrong on an unfinished blank deck, the paint is on there pretty good so I gotta go pretty rough to get it off, just kinda worried I might wear a whole ply away or something tho while doing it. I am using sandpaper and doing it by hand btw.
No you would be there for hours to try to get through a layer of ply.
Even just doing some simple graphic removal, you barely get through the paint layer and hardly take much wood with it.
The griptape off cuts I was using would tend to clog up pretty fast, but they were good for getting most of the paint off fairly easily, then just do the same all over a bit more gently and you would be looking at plain wood in no time.
Thanks for responding, definitely was a bit worried about sanding off a layer at first.
Also, on a related note, how many layers of clear spray paint would y’all say is ideal for sealing an unfinished deck? I did one coat back n forth, let it sit for like a few minutes, then did another coat back and forth. I’m wondering if that’s enough or if I should do more. Too much and I’m worried it might start to pool or feel mucky, too little and I’m worried it isn’t going to be properly sealed.
Still a noob to all of this, but with time I hope to learn the ropes.
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Is it pretty easy to accidentally sand a ply away when sanding off a graphic or nah? Sanding off a DIY spray paint stencil gone wrong on an unfinished blank deck, the paint is on there pretty good so I gotta go pretty rough to get it off, just kinda worried I might wear a whole ply away or something tho while doing it. I am using sandpaper and doing it by hand btw.
No you would be there for hours to try to get through a layer of ply.
Even just doing some simple graphic removal, you barely get through the paint layer and hardly take much wood with it.
The griptape off cuts I was using would tend to clog up pretty fast, but they were good for getting most of the paint off fairly easily, then just do the same all over a bit more gently and you would be looking at plain wood in no time.
Also, on a related note, how many layers of clear spray paint would y’all say is ideal for sealing an unfinished deck? I did one coat back n forth, let it sit for like a few minutes, then did another coat back and forth. I’m wondering if that’s enough or if I should do more. Too much and I’m worried it might start to pool or feel mucky, too little and I’m worried it isn’t going to be properly sealed.
Still a noob to all of this, but with time I hope to learn the ropes.
Just one is plenty as long as you cover the whole board, not get spots done twice here or missed at all there.
We used to do a lot of painting of boards and the thicker coats of paint were pretty average to try to slide or do much on.
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Death of Marat deck
(https://i.imgur.com/7nQGKXDl.jpg?1)
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(https://i.ibb.co/6Zr8Msn/IMG-3336.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZJGSjTL)
Francis Bacon, Study after Velasquez 8"
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Death of Marat deck
(https://i.imgur.com/7nQGKXDl.jpg?1)
😍
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(https://i.ibb.co/6Zr8Msn/IMG-3336.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZJGSjTL)
Francis Bacon, Study after Velasquez 8"
Please let me buy this.
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So those photo CMYK decks I did are waterslide transfers.
I provide boards as props so I needed a way to offer custom and client logos on blanks that could be done quickly, this is the result.
Biggest downside, they're not very durable for actual skating. I have upped my varnish game recently though, the spray Varathane is really good. Lightyears beyond regular rattlecan varnish like rusto or krylon.
Heres a newish one.
(https://i.ibb.co/TcQr4bR/ABHOW7-M-Imgur.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XXnV73p)
Can I just do this with water slide paper off Amazon and my inkjet desktop printer?
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Finished a couple decks yesterday, and then tried out full dipping again (which is just spray painting, for those unaware). Tried to do a white spray paint border on the punk point, but my accuracy sucked. Sometimes you just gotta see what works and what doesn't!
(https://i.imgur.com/mjWYHpe.jpg)
I wanna set up the right one with new Aces, but at the same time I have 161 Thunder Hollow Lights collecting dust. We'll see though.
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Death of Marat deck
(https://i.imgur.com/7nQGKXDl.jpg?1)
Heavy shit
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Death of Marat deck
(https://i.imgur.com/7nQGKXDl.jpg?1)
Heavy shit
Amazing
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(https://i.ibb.co/6Zr8Msn/IMG-3336.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZJGSjTL)
Francis Bacon, Study after Velasquez 8"
Please let me buy this.
that graphic is sick!
It reminds me of this youtube video that was always on my recommendations like 2-3 years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgrO5za0lSY
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water slide fingerboards, thank El Chupacabra for the info
(https://i.imgur.com/olQInTzl.jpg)
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Those are rad. I’ve been wanting to some fingerboards for Brujaria but as usual, more ideas than time and money.
Absinthe deck 8”
(https://i.ibb.co/yq3mv03/409-F9872-48-EF-4-ABD-AF24-BF8-D74-DFA781.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x64K9h4)
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Red still needs clear coat, but brown is ready to set up tomorrow
(https://i.imgur.com/QezuodX.jpg)
Pretty glad how these turned out. Been having trouble with getting good woodstain results.
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Red still needs clear coat, but brown is ready to set up tomorrow
Pretty glad how these turned out. Been having trouble with getting good woodstain results.
They really come up well and look so much better than the natural colour on its own.
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Playing more with woodstains. Finish didn't come out to how I wanted due to a new way I was sanding them, but it'll be solved once I go back to my old way. Not clear coating yet since I want to stamp little graphics on them but supplies have yet to come in.
(https://i.imgur.com/DFEGu5D.jpg)
Personal favorites (right is going to be for me since I messed up on one of the bolt holes :v):
(https://i.imgur.com/xlGZtKO.jpg)
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That faded blue is sick. Kinda like old denim. Are you gonna add a graphic?
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That faded blue is sick. Kinda like old denim. Are you gonna add a graphic?
Thank you :)
I plan to make my own stamps (probably start off with a basic leaf design or something) and stamp that image all over the decks or in a grid pattern, depending on how I'm feeling a deck.
Not going to do brand logos or similar things on the bottom ply because I hate the idea of people paying me to advertise my stuff.
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(https://i.imgur.com/M0x4h98.jpg)
Came out nice. Some imperfections from the stamp, but honestly I dig it.
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Repost from the “Over 9” thread
Painted with acrylic hobby paints and a brush that was way too big to do any detail, so added it with a sharpie.
OK, I’ve been working on this one for a while. Got an uncut blank with a 14 inch wheelbase, and wanted to make a fat twin
31.5 x 9.45
6.5 nose and tail
Ace Classic 66s
Indy Shock Pads
Freshly lubed Bronsons
Bones SPF 56mm
Like with a Tibetan sand mandala, the moment it’s finished (which may take years), the monk is supposed to sweep it away.
The graphics here are a bunch of fascist-lite/totalitarian leaders whose faces I wanted to wipe away.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHTwQGDZ/3-D7082-A9-C25-F-4310-A5-CF-4-DC66-BEAEE67.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvdWYb5j/EBADCA49-E36-B-4732-B1-C8-E74-A9-D5-E9-E90.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/856YMGDK/94-EE9207-DF89-45-CA-80-D1-600-F51-C36271.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKttR5yn/1-FDD09-F2-96-EB-49-B5-9-C56-5-E8-B9-F68-C9-CF.jpg)
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@cucktard can you post picture of the rails. Want to see that route job. It’s a dumb thing I’m super In to at the moment
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@cucktard can you post picture of the rails. Want to see that route job. It’s a dumb thing I’m super In to at the moment
I could, but really, I didn’t have a bandsaw or a router. I cut it by hand and used a small electrical sander to finish.
Plus, the plies were all different widths. They were lined up on one side, but the 2nd and 6th plies weren’t wide enough, and I had to fill it in with epoxy.
But if you still want pics, I can post some
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@cucktard can you post picture of the rails. Want to see that route job. It’s a dumb thing I’m super In to at the moment
I could, but really, I didn’t have a bandsaw or a router. I cut it by hand and used a small electrical sander to finish.
Plus, the plies were all different widths. They were lined up on one side, but the 2nd and 6th plies weren’t wide enough, and I had to fill it in with epoxy.
But if you still want pics, I can post some
No need. Thanks for the insight though.
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(https://i.imgur.com/PlLIkja.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GyHOfxz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a06RrGl.jpg)
Inspired by those early 90s decks where the tail got smaller and the nose got bigger, but the width was still wide.
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Didnt know really where else to put these but since y'all seem to tolerate my shit in this thread, here ya go
Been tinkering with 3D printing for rails and risers
(https://i.imgur.com/r1KD86em.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FONCPUZm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ytpP2Awm.jpg)
The split in the rail is to allow for printing. Gonna backfill with bondo and cast them in urethane. Molds are curing now.
The risers are 1/8" (approx. 3mm) but I can adjust the height on the print pretty easily. They fit Ace trucks perfectly cause thats the truck I had to measure.
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Didnt know really where else to put these but since y'all seem to tolerate my shit in this thread, here ya go
Been tinkering with 3D printing for rails and risers
The split in the rail is to allow for printing. Gonna backfill with bondo and cast them in urethane. Molds are curing now.
The risers are 1/8" (approx. 3mm) but I can adjust the height on the print pretty easily. They fit Ace trucks perfectly cause thats the truck I had to measure.
DIY everything thread - but yeah, these are looking good!
I know a guy who has been messing with a 3D printer at his work and has done risers for a number of people.
Curious to see how the rails hold up as the material the other guy uses is fairly brittle and some risers have cracked or broken, but that is half the fun isnt' it?
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I’m gonna cast the duplicates in urethane. The print resin is way too brittle! I’m not unhandy with casting though. I’ve got an idea for translucent cmyk style dodges. We’ll see how it goes.
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Shaped this and added cosmetic finishes.
(https://i.imgur.com/ybPOTVt.jpg)
- Zmorgf 9.0" x 32.38" with 14" - 14.5" wheelbase
- Thunder 161 Hollow Lights
- Spitfire F4 Conical Full F4 56mm 99a
- Bones Swiss
- Bones 1" hardware
- Rib Bones
- MOB
- Stickers + Posca paint pens
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Now that I like! Jason Adams would be proud.
Rails and risers are in the rubber. Hopefully will have some castings by the weekend.
(https://i.imgur.com/pM7PHsYl.jpg)
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dude plz remake the zodiac board from the earlier pages because your stuff has improved drastically since then. top notch work man. some of the best shit ive seen all year and im not even an art piece on my board kinda guy
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Thank you! I did an actual run of the Zodiacs (and DB Cooper too, I swear it’s not jus killers) on bbs. Handful still available on my page in scattered sizes (http://www.Brujariaskateboards.com)
I made some castings from the prints. Been working day job like mad lately so not much time for skate stuff.
(https://i.ibb.co/wsL4Gqp/A9-E4-E162-BDC6-434-E-82-F5-3-F1-F67-AC0-DA7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5F9Lp3s)
(https://i.ibb.co/7Nnj1YN/2-EDD3-F31-860-A-47-EF-A219-980079-FF1-DFF.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WpkG2xp)
(https://i.ibb.co/426B6zq/1-DA100-EB-7-B63-4-F35-A1-B3-1-E0-D60-D4632-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gd5s5N2)
These are just extra urethanes I had on hand. I’m still tinkering with the formulas to dial it in.
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cool i looked around. digging the world tree logo. might get one in 8.5
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I am by no means a screen print expert.
(https://i.imgur.com/yoxz6QHl.jpg)
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OK, not an average DIY, but i cut down another old Powell Flight deck and made my daughter a board for her birthday.
She said she wanted a ‘rainbow’ skateboard, but the closest thing to rainbow grip i could find at my local shop was some horrendous tie-die with a huge Grizzly logo. I tried to deconstruct it best i could.
As for the graphics, a homage to cheesy 80’s graphics; colors and shapes from every bad advertising design i could remember, font al la Santa Cruz, and Ankylosaurus skull (her favorite dinosaur) as a homage to VCJ’s Hawk.
Shape loosely inspired by Old Santa Cruzes and a Jesse Martinez i have on my wall. 8 x 25, 11.4 WB
Trucks are original Indy 101’s salvaged from a Kevin Harris freestyle deck from the 80s. They turned like shit, intel some people have me advice about how freestylers had their bushings inverted. Tossed in some Bones mediums, and they TURN.
Wheels are Satori P-Town, and generic bearings. Hope she likes it when i give it to her tonight. And if she doesn't, this will be my new shopping cruiser.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5lhtAMmIA/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Sick
Good dad right there!
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OK, not an average DIY, but i cut down another old Powell Flight deck and made my daughter a board for her birthday.
She said she wanted a ‘rainbow’ skateboard, but the closest thing to rainbow grip i could find at my local shop was some horrendous tie-die with a huge Grizzly logo. I tried to deconstruct it best i could.
As for the graphics, a homage to cheesy 80’s graphics; colors and shapes from every bad advertising design i could remember, font al la Santa Cruz, and Ankylosaurus skull (her favorite dinosaur) as a homage to VCJ’s Hawk.
Shape loosely inspired by Old Santa Cruzes and a Jesse Martinez i have on my wall. 8 x 25, 11.4 WB
Trucks are original Indy 101’s salvaged from a Kevin Harris freestyle deck from the 80s. They turned like shit, intel some people have me advice about how freestylers had their bushings inverted. Tossed in some Bones mediums, and they TURN.
Wheels are Satori P-Town, and generic bearings. Hope she likes it when i give it to her tonight. And if she doesn't, this will be my new shopping cruiser.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5lhtAMmIA/?utm_medium=copy_link
The graphic looks so rad man. I love dinosaurs. Awesome you did that for your little one.
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OK, not an average DIY, but i cut down another old Powell Flight deck and made my daughter a board for her birthday.
She said she wanted a ‘rainbow’ skateboard, but the closest thing to rainbow grip i could find at my local shop was some horrendous tie-die with a huge Grizzly logo. I tried to deconstruct it best i could.
As for the graphics, a homage to cheesy 80’s graphics; colors and shapes from every bad advertising design i could remember, font al la Santa Cruz, and Ankylosaurus skull (her favorite dinosaur) as a homage to VCJ’s Hawk.
Shape loosely inspired by Old Santa Cruzes and a Jesse Martinez i have on my wall. 8 x 25, 11.4 WB
Trucks are original Indy 101’s salvaged from a Kevin Harris freestyle deck from the 80s. They turned like shit, intel some people have me advice about how freestylers had their bushings inverted. Tossed in some Bones mediums, and they TURN.
Wheels are Satori P-Town, and generic bearings. Hope she likes it when i give it to her tonight. And if she doesn't, this will be my new shopping cruiser.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5lhtAMmIA/?utm_medium=copy_link
this is so great. i'm a huge fan of 80s patterns with triangles/random shapes and this is a stellar execution of that
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Finally got these finished.
(https://i.imgur.com/hdNrcL2.jpg)
Very tempted to set up the middle one, but I don't need a new deck yet.
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@iw0 Nice. So much better than a lot of the neo 80s stuff out.
@yourbreakfsat What are the numbers on that blue one?
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Finally got these finished.
(https://i.imgur.com/hdNrcL2.jpg)
Very tempted to set up the middle one, but I don't need a new deck yet.
Those are sick!
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@iw0 Nice. So much better than a lot of the neo 80s stuff out.
@yourbreakfsat What are the numbers on that blue one?
8.75" x 31.5" with 14" wb
This was a custom order, but I still have the template that I plan to continue using.
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Finally got these finished.
(https://i.imgur.com/hdNrcL2.jpg)
Very tempted to set up the middle one, but I don't need a new deck yet.
These are really nice! 👍 I especially love the first one. Great graphic and shape. So much better than what’s available commercially.
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OK, not an average DIY, but i cut down another old Powell Flight deck and made my daughter a board for her birthday.
She said she wanted a ‘rainbow’ skateboard, but the closest thing to rainbow grip i could find at my local shop was some horrendous tie-die with a huge Grizzly logo. I tried to deconstruct it best i could.
As for the graphics, a homage to cheesy 80’s graphics; colors and shapes from every bad advertising design i could remember, font al la Santa Cruz, and Ankylosaurus skull (her favorite dinosaur) as a homage to VCJ’s Hawk.
Shape loosely inspired by Old Santa Cruzes and a Jesse Martinez i have on my wall. 8 x 25, 11.4 WB
Trucks are original Indy 101’s salvaged from a Kevin Harris freestyle deck from the 80s. They turned like shit, intel some people have me advice about how freestylers had their bushings inverted. Tossed in some Bones mediums, and they TURN.
Wheels are Satori P-Town, and generic bearings. Hope she likes it when i give it to her tonight. And if she doesn't, this will be my new shopping cruiser.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5lhtAMmIA/?utm_medium=copy_link
This is some Top-Shelf “dadding” right here.
Very nicely done.
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pardon my dumb question, I couldn't find it in a search
What is the best place to get good quality blanks to paint?
I want them to be stateable and not birch or some crap. Doesn't have to be USA made but it is preferred.
I don't want to order a large amount. Less than 12.
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pardon my dumb question, I couldn't find it in a search
What is the best place to get good quality blanks to paint?
I want them to be stateable and not birch or some crap. Doesn't have to be USA made but it is preferred.
I don't want to order a large amount. Less than 12.
Blankdecks.com
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Appreciate it!
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Found this, might be of interest to the DIY homies. I know a little about metal casting, but I make jewelry with investment, wouldnt work on this scale but I do wanna mess around with sand casting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRpTEKeylbY
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(https://i.ibb.co/N98cxYd/4630-F8-CE-667-F-4-E46-B571-9-B07017-A7-ADE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N98cxYd)
Trying to figure out how to make this work as a top graphic. Wheatpaste or glue it and clear coat over it? Or recreate it with paint pens and clear coat? I think it needs to be brush on lacquer cuz the spray can make things bleed and peel paint. It’s kinda big so I could just do spray adhesive and clear grip tape over it
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Thank you! I did an actual run of the Zodiacs (and DB Cooper too, I swear it’s not jus killers) on bbs. Handful still available on my page in scattered sizes (http://www.Brujariaskateboards.com)
I made some castings from the prints. Been working day job like mad lately so not much time for skate stuff.
(https://i.ibb.co/wsL4Gqp/A9-E4-E162-BDC6-434-E-82-F5-3-F1-F67-AC0-DA7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5F9Lp3s)
(https://i.ibb.co/7Nnj1YN/2-EDD3-F31-860-A-47-EF-A219-980079-FF1-DFF.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WpkG2xp)
(https://i.ibb.co/426B6zq/1-DA100-EB-7-B63-4-F35-A1-B3-1-E0-D60-D4632-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gd5s5N2)
These are just extra urethanes I had on hand. I’m still tinkering with the formulas to dial it in.
Those are sick, I'd buy that. Are you gonna re-run the world tree decks? I'd love one of those too, ideally in a wider size like 8.75 or 9"
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Got a bunch of my boards on sale at https://www.etsy.com/shop/workinhardhardware, or check out my insta @workinhardhardware, all boards hand glued and pressed in Tempe, AZ
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(https://i.ibb.co/N98cxYd/4630-F8-CE-667-F-4-E46-B571-9-B07017-A7-ADE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N98cxYd)
Trying to figure out how to make this work as a top graphic. Wheatpaste or glue it and clear coat over it? Or recreate it with paint pens and clear coat? I think it needs to be brush on lacquer cuz the spray can make things bleed and peel paint. It’s kinda big so I could just do spray adhesive and clear grip tape over it
lol this rules. short term, i'm with you and spray adhesive/clear grip it. but maybe long term....stencil???
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(https://i.ibb.co/N98cxYd/4630-F8-CE-667-F-4-E46-B571-9-B07017-A7-ADE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N98cxYd)
Trying to figure out how to make this work as a top graphic. Wheatpaste or glue it and clear coat over it? Or recreate it with paint pens and clear coat? I think it needs to be brush on lacquer cuz the spray can make things bleed and peel paint. It’s kinda big so I could just do spray adhesive and clear grip tape over it
lol this rules. short term, i'm with you and spray adhesive/clear grip it. but maybe long term....stencil???
Spray adhesive and paper don’t work well on boards in my experience. Mod podge would be the way to go in my mind. Super easy to use and the paper will be hardened and sealed flush with the board
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(https://i.ibb.co/RcXQM7K/2-C263560-E8-E9-443-F-8-FE1-A8-F1-BC57-EAF4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RcXQM7K)
get it straight, ride Shrimple. Plan B was the Recktango (olé!). Went with a low odor Krylon spray adhesive that was great for paper. No bleeding like the other stuff. Clear mob over it.
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figured id post this here and not make a new thread
this is the second time i made custom truck graphics or whatever. first time was for myself and this time for my homie. he wanted trucks to match his winkowski deck. i did the best i could to match the colors with what i had. it was fun. 2 different paint methods. 3 colors. i had fun with this!!
(https://i.ibb.co/wBszgSR/DSC07652.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2jJpNds/tmpsanta-cruz-winkowski-aquatic-night-shaped-skateboard-deck-10.jpg)
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Very nice !
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Very nice !
thanks!! im hoping to grind my aces down quick so i can have a new project!
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What’s the consensus on painting over graphics?
Got an Enjoi with a terrible graphic, I can’t really be fucked sanding the whole bitch down, I was just gonna rough it up with a sanding block and go over with a couple coats of 2X
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What’s the consensus on painting over graphics?
Got an Enjoi with a terrible graphic, I can’t really be fucked sanding the whole bitch down, I was just gonna rough it up with a sanding block and go over with a couple coats of 2X
I have no idea what the consensus is, but I’ve sanded off and over painted the terrible graphics on my SCRAM deck. Beautiful shape, terrible graphics.
I’ll put up a pic when I’m done painting it.
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Here's one I'm working on right now
(https://i.imgur.com/STdQBZR.jpg)
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Here are a few boards I have pressed and screen printed. Working on getting 2-3+ color screen prints
(https://i.ibb.co/X8KYBCJ/D4-D5-E139-E2-B6-4932-AD3-E-F0-DDD6-B8089-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X8KYBCJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/fkFMxgS/D18-D24-DB-00-F3-469-B-894-D-79256-EFF6-D87.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fkFMxgS)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vvwd0PQ/44-FA55-D7-2-D7-F-458-C-8-A54-AF11-ABF617-BC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Vvwd0PQ)
(https://i.ibb.co/4dnhLjQ/B4-E96-E0-C-0-EA4-4-AE7-AA28-3-F2238-F98862.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4dnhLjQ)
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What’s the consensus on painting over graphics?
Got an Enjoi with a terrible graphic, I can’t really be fucked sanding the whole bitch down, I was just gonna rough it up with a sanding block and go over with a couple coats of 2X
It often depends on the colours of the graphic, but matt black will often take nicely and cover everything easily enough, then just add wax if you want to slide without a whole lot of the graphic showing through.
Been experimenting with scraping graphics off with a razor blade, rather than sanding and that works really well, but takes a bit of effort if you are not so used to it. At least the under coat of clear is often still there and I just scrape off the paint on top, not cut into the wood at all and they come up nicely.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2I8GlpVGm/
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I thought this would be good here too, from someone who makes their own boards, along with the other posts below that I put up in the woodshop thread.
https://www.instagram.com/boarderwerk/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccdt40jr_uD/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXWR0-IscxX/
skatewood.eu
Skatewood.eu was founded recently to support the DIY szene !! We offer high qualitiy canadian maple veneer, and handmade products made out of it.
https://www.skatewood.eu/
https://www.instagram.com/skatewood.eu/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CftnmdtsbIy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MtT3foRrr/
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Another one I came across, from UK making boards.
https://www.instagram.com/gabba_gabba_skates/
GABBA GABBA SKATES
Artist
Individually pressed hand shaped decks. Long glue and cure time. Steep n deep profile. Any shape upto 12x35" Max WB 16.25" Message me for prices.
gabbagabbaskates.teemill.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLjZ_gMF4x/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9a3oHMf2c/
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Another one I came across, from UK making boards.
https://www.instagram.com/gabba_gabba_skates/
GABBA GABBA SKATES
Artist
Individually pressed hand shaped decks. Long glue and cure time. Steep n deep profile. Any shape upto 12x35" Max WB 16.25" Message me for prices.
gabbagabbaskates.teemill.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLjZ_gMF4x/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9a3oHMf2c/
Whoa that’s cool! Really interesting shape. Square-ish boards look so good.
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Here's my page. I press and cut boards at home.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-z9j5sTzu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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I made this cruiser board for my wife to ride.
The original deck was a Krooked 'el camino' shape which I cut down by about 2 inches, using the nose of a fresh deck with the same shape as a guide. Then I made the tail slightly shorter by about 3/16 of an inch, to take off the razor tail. I sanded all the edges and then moved the trucks about 1.5" back.
The original deck was 32.15 inches but the new shape is 30.
My wife painted the graphic on the bottom.
I had some indy 144s lying around from when I used to ride 8" decks so I put those and some new OJ 55mm super juice wheels on it. Super fun. I'll probably end up using it more than my wife but that's the way it goes...
(https://i.ibb.co/Vp8SGYj/skate-decks.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xS0cbhT/IMG-20230126-104807-2-compress2.jpg)
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I made dis
(https://i.ibb.co/Qr41ZZN/DSC03668.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1qXvDdT/DSC03669.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/F8m4TKX/DSC03673.jpg)
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I can't remember if I had posted this before, but I think I had maybe in another thread:
https://www.instagram.com/the_shred_sled_skateboard_co/
Makeboarder
Denver, CO. Middle aged skateboarder making custom 🛹 by 🖐, one at a time. Skateboards made your way. Follow my journey
shredsledskateboards.etsy.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNX1l2JnFJ/
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Another one:
https://www.instagram.com/mixedlandbirds/
MIXED LAND BIRDS
mixed skateboards
Handmade cut/shaped/painted - Northern CA
youtu.be/yG-lqyVDGyI
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8dh-LPnyq/
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(https://i.imgur.com/7t71hAzl.jpg)
SlamDunk - Left
Hajime Ippo - Right
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A mini for my son Seb:
(https://i.ibb.co/b6H38gC/IMG-1595.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rQbt1Gz)
And not a mini for myself:
(https://i.ibb.co/z86gc07/IMG-1564.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rbdhP1c)
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Where'd the full size shape come from?
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Where'd the full size shape come from?
it's a crail loveseat
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
I round the rails by hand with a sanding block.
Rough out with 40/80/180 then finish with 320 with a scuff pad as a block. Start at the top sand to the center an equal number of times, flip, repeat and make sure you use cross strokes(ie X) and you’ll see when it’s time to start rolling the edges.
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
I round the rails by hand with a sanding block.
Rough out with 40/80/180 then finish with 320 with a scuff pad as a block. Start at the top sand to the center an equal number of times, flip, repeat and make sure you use cross strokes(ie X) and you’ll see when it’s time to start rolling the edges.
I have been thinking of taking some corners off square tails (and some noses) on boards, so this will help there too, in particular the Grosso 9.25 shape was on a crazy special recently so I picked up a few of them and was planning to make them a bit more "Huffer" shaped in the nose and tail.
More than anything, I have a lot of scraps of Mob and other grip which I am thinking should help in that regard too.
One guy I know has it down to a fine art, even using clear coat on the finished board to seal it when done and his boards turn out so well, you would not even know that he hand shaped them from other boards.
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
I round the rails by hand with a sanding block.
Rough out with 40/80/180 then finish with 320 with a scuff pad as a block. Start at the top sand to the center an equal number of times, flip, repeat and make sure you use cross strokes(ie X) and you’ll see when it’s time to start rolling the edges.
Thanks! I was thinking of maybe using a rasp or a file to get the biggest chunks on off. My sawing wasn’t exactly stellar. It was my first time cutting a board. Would you advise against that and just sand it by hand instead?
How about the round off center sander? Would it be a bad idea? I might also get access to a handheld belt sander if needed but that’s still quite uncertain.
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Honestly couldn’t say about a rasp. No idea how close to where you want it it is. If they’re huge, probably. If it’s fairly close, probably not.
No idea what the sander you’re talking about is. I work with steel most of the time but do some woodworking for forms/bucks but basically all by hand(slower so more precise for me).
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
I round the rails by hand with a sanding block.
Rough out with 40/80/180 then finish with 320 with a scuff pad as a block. Start at the top sand to the center an equal number of times, flip, repeat and make sure you use cross strokes(ie X) and you’ll see when it’s time to start rolling the edges.
Thanks! I was thinking of maybe using a rasp or a file to get the biggest chunks on off. My sawing wasn’t exactly stellar. It was my first time cutting a board. Would you advise against that and just sand it by hand instead?
How about the round off center sander? Would it be a bad idea? I might also get access to a handheld belt sander if needed but that’s still quite uncertain.
Epäkeskohiomakone toimii ihan hyvin tohon, vähän aikaa se saattaa viedä ja reunat kannattaa hioa pienes kulmas ettei lähe viilut irti mut täysin mahdollista, oon aikoinani itekin jonkun sheipin tollasella hionut. Alkuun vaan karkee paperi/hiomapala ja loppua kohden hienompaa, tyyliin p120.
Sorry guys about lil Finnish here but I found it easier to talk about tools in our native language ;D
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What’s a decent enough way to finish off a cut down deck without having access to a belt sander? I cut off one deck with one of those electric handheld saws (dunno what it’s called in English) but it’s quite sloppy. There’s still a bunch of material to be taken off but I haven’t got access to every sort of a tool. My apartment complex has this woodworking room with all sorts of stuff but for sanding they only have a handheld battery powered off centered round sander (sorry, I dunno the name of that in English either). What sort of tools would be good for the job? Manual handheld or something powered? :)
I round the rails by hand with a sanding block.
Rough out with 40/80/180 then finish with 320 with a scuff pad as a block. Start at the top sand to the center an equal number of times, flip, repeat and make sure you use cross strokes(ie X) and you’ll see when it’s time to start rolling the edges.
Thanks! I was thinking of maybe using a rasp or a file to get the biggest chunks on off. My sawing wasn’t exactly stellar. It was my first time cutting a board. Would you advise against that and just sand it by hand instead?
How about the round off center sander? Would it be a bad idea? I might also get access to a handheld belt sander if needed but that’s still quite uncertain.
Sorry guys about lil Finnish here but I found it easier to talk about tools in our native language ;D
Kiitos! Pitää ostaa vähän hiomapapereita ja ryhtyä hommiin. Eiköhän se siinä sitten selviä, mikä työkalu/työstötapa toimii parhaiten. :)
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what lacquer has the best slide for blank/sprayed boards?
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I use rustoleum 2X gloss, works well, but leave it to go off for a couple days after
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Some recent screen prints on some new shapes
(https://i.ibb.co/Sy3NNq9/IMG-2013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Sy3NNq9)(https://i.ibb.co/gDNZPZG/IMG-2305.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gDNZPZG)(https://i.ibb.co/rpWFdPS/IMG-2351.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rpWFdPS)(https://i.ibb.co/Sw85Wcx/BEBAFBD6-56-DC-4-E45-BC5-A-C9-EBC78-D6-F0-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Sw85Wcx)
https://www.instagram.com/workinhardhardware/