very nice creativity there juanitasanch , looks good
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very nice creativity there juanitasanch , looks good
thanks heaps :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Guvna19
That’s looking really cool, very original!
I can see this being a very cool project. Good luck and I hope it works out the way you plan.
Robbo
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Nup! ... Not crazy ....Quote:
Originally Posted by juanitasanch
HI Juanita i really like the concept you're pursuing, but now i begin to wonder if the Dremel is the right tool? I like where this is going but i'm thinking the Dremel doesn't leave a distinct or crisp enough line?
I wonder how that design would look done with small carving chisels or knives? some deeper delineation at the bottom of the lines maybe? Just throwing ideas out there.
I think it's looking good there Juanita
Hi Franken...Thanks for your advice..I've also tried using a wood burner a bit tricky to work with but an interesting effect. I like the idea of craving with chisel...maybe something I need to invest in . :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Hi everyone..Well I have been patiently working through different finishes with the Basswood trying different grain filler, sealers, stains and oils in the end...I found the result not what I had hoped for. Main issue seems grain filler not great as the grain is tight, the stains didn't apply as I hoped.
I do like the blue and dremel..so haven't dismissed that concept yet :)
However today's adventure was veneer...Tasmanian Blackwood.I purchases some samples from the local wood merchant (always fun) and fitted to the body of the guitar that I"m practicing on.
I tried a range of fillers and stains on swatches from acrylic paint mixes with fine plaster board filler to timer mate.
I really liked the oak timber mate, a subtle contrast without making the wood grain look 'dirty/muddy'.
Here are the results from today...oh and a big thanks to my friend who actually cut the 'aluminium pick guard' (very cool)
I'm also seeking any feedback on use of binding as a feature for the guitar body...I'm thinking a wild contrast possibly 'toffee apple red' or maybe even the sky blue..
veneer adhered and trimming to shape
https://i.imgur.com/sE5Ooj5.jpg
All finished :)
https://i.imgur.com/FIazyqJ.jpg
Grain filling with timber mate (oak) diluted with water, massaged by hand, then scrapped with an hotel key card..lol
https://i.imgur.com/yAjSOqz.jpg
Testing with grain fillers and colours
https://i.imgur.com/0sBm3uq.jpg
Sanding down to 240grit
https://i.imgur.com/xMXbIxD.jpg
Ready to stain
https://i.imgur.com/5qIPEcg.jpg
Lint free cloth, long even strokes of Walnut (waterbased) - got a true oil kit from a gun store (that was an experience)
https://i.imgur.com/s1X5uRd.jpg
Two coats of Walnut no oil yet. Did a test on hardware (got to like the aluminium pick guard (too have final polish) Pretty Happy with my effort and what I've learnt today :)
https://i.imgur.com/7h7abCb.jpg
If you are wondering on the other swatch that is Maple, so open to thoughts on each. Like the workbench...I made it :)
This is looking great. The experimentation is half the fun.
Bench is cool as well. Certainly makes life easier having a decent work area.
EDIT: Call me crazy..but that blue colour of the tape looks really nice against the brown. If you were super keen you could two tone it......