Author Topic: DIY boards/graphics (Read 147698 times)

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #630 on:** May 07, 2015, 05:10:25 PM »

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.

Rusty_Berrings · « **Reply #631 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:42:23 PM »

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.

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #632 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:08:53 AM »

Thanks Rusty! Your wacky creations always bring light to my day.
Heres another one I did:

Jordick · « **Reply #633 on:** July 26, 2015, 11:31:44 AM »

Quote from: El Chupacabra on July 25, 2015, 09:08:53 AM

Thanks Rusty! Your wacky creations always bring light to my day.
Heres another one I did:

HOLY FUCK THAT IS SO COOL. How'd u make the graphic?

Global Moderator · « **Reply #634 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:44:58 AM »

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:

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #635 on:** July 28, 2015, 03:58:58 AM »

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

Rusty_Berrings · « **Reply #636 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:15:49 PM »

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?

Rusty_Berrings · « **Reply #637 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:56:38 PM »

And here's the paint!

Rusty_Berrings · « **Reply #638 on:** August 09, 2015, 11:04:24 PM »

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.

Jordick · « **Reply #639 on:** August 11, 2015, 12:21:34 AM »

Quote from: Rusty_Berrings on August 09, 2015, 11:04:24 PM

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.

how much is it for an uncut chapman blank? and how do you get them?

Rusty_Berrings · « **Reply #640 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:06:47 AM »

Quote from: Jordick on August 11, 2015, 12:21:34 AM

Quote from: Rusty_Berrings on August 09, 2015, 11:04:24 PM
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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.

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how much is it for an uncut chapman blank? and how do you get them?

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!

wisdom teeth · « **Reply #641 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:12:29 PM »

grip art on a krooked deck

Sk.A.T.A.N · « **Reply #642 on:** November 02, 2015, 01:07:38 PM »

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?

Jordick · « **Reply #643 on:** November 02, 2015, 04:53:03 PM »

Quote from: Sk.A.T.A.N on November 02, 2015, 01:07:38 PM

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

Jake From State Farm · « **Reply #644 on:** November 02, 2015, 05:02:11 PM »

Quote from: Jordick on November 02, 2015, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: Sk.A.T.A.N on November 02, 2015, 01:07:38 PM
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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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Sand it down first

spray over the top.

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #645 on:** November 02, 2015, 05:14:37 PM »

Quote from: Sk.A.T.A.N on November 02, 2015, 01:07:38 PM

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

Sk.A.T.A.N · « **Reply #646 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:17:42 PM »

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!

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #647 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:29:50 PM »

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

Sk.A.T.A.N · « **Reply #648 on:** November 04, 2015, 03:26:47 PM »

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.

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #649 on:** November 04, 2015, 04:37:34 PM »

I'd skate that, and I'd be happy about it. Good job.

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #650 on:** November 04, 2015, 05:40:26 PM »

Quote from: Sk.A.T.A.N on November 04, 2015, 03:26:47 PM

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.

Sick!

smokecrack · « **Reply #651 on:** November 05, 2015, 12:32:11 PM »

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?

Sk.A.T.A.N · « **Reply #652 on:** November 05, 2015, 03:09:05 PM »

Quote from: smokecrack on November 05, 2015, 12:32:11 PM

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?

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #653 on:** November 06, 2015, 06:10:14 AM »

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.

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #654 on:** January 27, 2016, 05:49:50 AM »

So I got my hands on some USA 8.75 samples. What to do with a blank board?
Paint it!

I airbrushed it to get the transparent effect.

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #655 on:** January 27, 2016, 11:41:56 AM »

Really into the racing stripes, that came out looking so good

El Chupacabra · « **Reply #656 on:** January 27, 2016, 04:35:04 PM »

Thanks man! I was thinking old hotrods and old surfboards when I did it. Needs some black though, I feel. Next one!

Lion of Judah · « **Reply #657 on:** February 18, 2016, 10:14:03 PM »

If a deck is stained wood with a minimal graphic, can i remove the paint/clear coat without damaging the colored stain?

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #658 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:57:00 AM »

get a razorblade

.Lain · « **Reply #659 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:25:10 PM »

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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