jmb Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 I have procured some special decal paper that is made just for my brand of printer. Initial prints have resulted in excellent crispness but due to the extremely thin film it's somewhat fragile to apply. I made up a dial today after spraying Krylon Crystal Clear Satin over the decals first and that has provided some additional strength. I probably started handling this "prototype" a little to quickly and the edges are a bit messed up but that will be covered by the rehaut. This example is 29mm and was applied to a "recycled" raffles time dial.
woof* Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 They just keep getting better and better! Are you going to lume this dial too?
jmb Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Posted August 31, 2011 No, but I just cut down one of the dial blanks to 26mm just in case somebody I know might want something made out of it...
woof* Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 No, but I just cut down one of the dial blanks to 26mm just in case somebody I know might want something made out of it... I think I know where your going with this....
jmb Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 Today I made an experiment, that woof dubbed the "Liberace Dial", to see just how wild things could go... Other than the questionable background I think this decal is ready! I will start a new post with a completed lumed FLAT BLACK dial and ask for input before I freeze the design and layout.
jmb Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 And I suppose you would rather have a red one?
redwatch Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Only if it's more sparkly and with diamond indices
speedbird100 Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Hey JMB, You have an important pm about this project. I have some info that can help you.
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Have to admit, I rather like it With a blue bezel, and the lume and hands, I think it would look pretty good all cased up, a bit like the Electric Blue Omega Seamaster
jmb Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 T, you want me to stick it in the mail to ya?
woof* Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 I told you they'd be fightin over the Liberace dial!
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 T, you want me to stick it in the mail to ya? Had you said the same about the Rose dial, I'd've definitely said yes, but from when I had an Electric Blue Seamaster, I know I wouldn't be able to give it the wrist time it deserves I do love it, but I know I'm not the rightful owner
jmb Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 It's probably destined for the thinner vat. The can of blue paint I bought today did not indicate it was 'flake and I was wanting to do just a nice blue Snowflake. I'll get some more next week and play around some more...
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 It's probably destined for the thinner vat. The can of blue paint I bought today did not indicate it was 'flake and I was wanting to do just a nice blue Snowflake. I'll get some more next week and play around some more... Don't give up on it just yet, I think it would look good in something like a Yachtmaster case
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