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Old December 30th, 2008, 10:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Now for something completely different
My Dragon-caster....





Work on this one has been slow going. I've been battling gout & being on my feet, for any length of time, is a problem. I've also got another build going at the same time and I'm dividing my time between them.

This will be finished black on the outer edge and have a blue "burst" to transition between the black and the pattern. Black single layer pickguard and maple neck.

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Old December 30th, 2008, 10:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's pretty wild lookin', man.
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Old December 30th, 2008, 10:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
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That looks great.
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Old December 30th, 2008, 11:48 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Hooray!

How did you adhere the graphic? Or are you a brilliant painter as well?
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Old December 30th, 2008, 12:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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How did you adhere the graphic?
It is fabric that was attached with Decoupage glue. I laid down a pretty thick layer of it and put the fabric on. Then I used a plastic card to squeegee the glue smooth and get it to soak into & through the fabric. A couple coats of glue on top and then let it dry. Once dry and hard I used an X-acto to trim the excess off. Superglue gel on the edges to get the transition smooth between the fabric & wood. Lot's of sanding sealer and sanding. It's almost ready to start clear coating.
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Old December 30th, 2008, 01:27 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Very nice,low budget custom!
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Old December 30th, 2008, 01:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Okay, now that I've wiped up the drool, I want one!
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Old December 30th, 2008, 01:38 PM   #8 (permalink)
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My wife and i were out christmas shopping a ways back and she had to stop at some local fabric superstore for something,so i looked around and saw some really cool stuff in there.Ihave a few spare cheapo bodies around and might like to try this on one of them.
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Old December 30th, 2008, 01:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Imagine my surprise when I saw this in a catalog a couple weeks ago:



This guy helped me out with the technique. He has done some awesome work.

http://www.jaiguitars.com/
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Old December 30th, 2008, 03:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
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OMG!!
I thougt you had tatooed that body!!!!
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Old December 30th, 2008, 04:16 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Does the decoupage glue change the color of the fabric much? Where did you source the glue. Thanks, and that looks really cool.
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Does the decoupage glue change the color of the fabric much? Where did you source the glue. Thanks, and that looks really cool.
The glue is made to dry clear. Kinda like Elmer's except it's a lot tougher once dried. Definitely clean up while still wet. You can get it at any craft store.
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Imagine my surprise when I saw this in a catalog a couple weeks ago:



This guy helped me out with the technique. He has done some awesome work.

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That is CRAZEEEEE. You should get the shirt, like every destination needs one.
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Old January 18th, 2009, 01:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I finally got some more done on this project. Now it just needs more clear then wait.



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Lookin' good.
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Old January 18th, 2009, 01:49 PM   #16 (permalink)
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This is great! Well done!
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That's outstanding. I'm speechless.
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If it were MY band...matching shirts and matching guitars!

Way cool!

Thanks for sharing.
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Old January 18th, 2009, 02:07 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I appreciate it when something like this is pulled off well. Too often it's not. I like it!
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Old January 18th, 2009, 02:23 PM   #20 (permalink)
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PLEASE put a maple neck on that monster :)
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