HauteHippie Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I personally don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I don´t know " Cape cod " but I saw a lot of "vintage" inserts on ebay and in several forums on which you could see scratches to make it look vintage. In the end the just look like someone treaded them bad but not vintage. Also the uneven bites of acid or bleach are more realistic IMO... BTW: Cape cod, the island??? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Cape_Cod.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Are we going to have to hook up the car battery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Are you going to be the first to test that idea, TeeJay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I don´t know " Cape cod " but I saw a lot of "vintage" inserts on ebay and in several forums on which you could see scratches to make it look vintage. In the end the just look like someone treaded them bad but not vintage. Also the uneven bites of acid or bleach are more realistic IMO... You do see this from time to time on gen vintage pieces, and some might prefer this look: But, a lot of the nice vintage pieces are scratchless and have the very nice and evenly faded look that Ubi is doing so well at achieving. Examples..... PS - Cape Cod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Are you going to be the first to test that idea, TeeJay? Well, just to make sure it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Well, just to make sure it works And if it doesn't, fill up the bath tub. Place Rolex insert in the tub. Plug in toaster. Turn on toaster. Stand back. Toss toaster in bathtub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 And if it doesn't, fill up the bath tub. Place Rolex insert in the tub. Plug in toaster. Turn on toaster. Stand back. Toss toaster in bathtub. While wearing the watch to make sure it's readable under water, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 just curious did the cadbury secret surface ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 It's 6:02am as I type this, and I'm already munching down Cadbury Mini Eggs from Easter So nummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 P.S. Kent2- If you're willing to pay for postage, I'd be more than happy to age your insert for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 P.S. Kent2- If you're willing to pay for postage, I'd be more than happy to age your insert for you That is an offer i would certainly welcome for my incoming 5513 project! Did i mention that your work amaze me as all the participations and suggestions such as Teejays, Chieftangs, Gorilladames! I get so much inspired from your posts to build the perfect project for me! Thanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Still dying to know the techniques used to achieve these effects... I don't want to have to break out the sodium pentathol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 One from my latest batch. This one turned out a little too grey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Slightly darker result on the bottom insert... I really need to start writing down what I do on these to achieve the different tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I really need to start writing down what I do on these to achieve the different tones. Yes please :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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