repmaster1234 49 Posted February 27, 2018 Hey again all, Rich and I were having a conversation the other day about luming technique, when he suggested that I try using Elmers glue mixed with watercolors and water to thin it. I had previously been using nail polish (oil based), which was much more finicky. I tried his method and found the water based solution difficult to apply with an oiler. I was thinking about it as I was falling asleep, usually when I come up with my best ideas, and I thought why not create "stamps" that are the exact size and shape of the lume plots and just stamp the solution on? So I dug around in my art supplies and found these toothpick sized wooden sticks with a square base I used a pocket knife to carve these into my stamps - from left to right: 12 o'clock triangle marker, 3/6/9 rectangle, and circle for the rest And the rest of my supplies Not awful for a first try. I think this technique might have potential. Plus no shaking in your damn boots trying to apply the shit with a tiny point. One dial took about 30 seconds too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryaku 3 Posted February 27, 2018 Not awful?! You gotta be kidding me, it's impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 27, 2018 That's really feckin clever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted February 27, 2018 Having tried the oiler technique which is a right bugger, I can see how this is a great idea. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted February 28, 2018 Thanks all! Now if only I knew how to make dial plates we'd be in business... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 28, 2018 Very nice results ! Enlighten me with your knowledge Rolex boys : Does the lume is supposed to get to the white line delimiting each dot or the triangle or is a gap supposed to be present between the lume and said line ? This method is very clean, but seeing the work of Rich, does this defeat the look of a vintage or is this perfectly compatible with a credible vintage work ? I could have a technique to produce on the cheap exact shape and size of the lume marker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted February 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Glaude said: Very nice results ! Enlighten me with your knowledge Rolex boys : Does the lume is supposed to get to the white line delimiting each dot or the triangle or is a gap supposed to be present between the lume and said line ? This method is very clean, but seeing the work of Rich, does this defeat the look of a vintage or is this perfectly compatible with a credible vintage work ? I could have a technique to produce on the cheap exact shape and size of the lume marker. No gap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: No gap. And with that technique you do it in one go or several "stamping" ? (several I imagine) Would a rubbery surface be better for applying it or a spongy surface even ? (with the right shape I mean) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted February 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Glaude said: And with that technique you do it in one go or several "stamping" ? (several I imagine) Would a rubbery surface be better for applying it or a spongy surface even ? (with the right shape I mean) Several would be best. And yes, I was actually thinking today that there might be some sort of rubber aerosol spray that I could use on the wooden sticks... but I'm assuming you have a better idea in mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 28, 2018 My mini laser cnc can cut easily through rubber, wood, etc., so given the right measurement I can cut the precise shape in any of this material, after that you can glue the shape to any stick or handy object you like to work with, even using a screwdriver with removable tip and use broken or worn out screwdriver heads to glue the shape to it. I'll try tomorrow to cut a shape in multiple material and later if you gave me measurement I can send you the shapes. You can also do that with simply printing a pattern and use a xacto knife to cut some rubber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted February 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, Glaude said: My mini laser cnc can cut easily through rubber, wood, etc., so given the right measurement I can cut the precise shape in any of this material, after that you can glue the shape to any stick or handy object you like to work with, even using a screwdriver with removable tip and use broken or worn out screwdriver heads to glue the shape to it. I'll try tomorrow to cut a shape in multiple material and later if you gave me measurement I can send you the shapes. You can also do that with simply printing a pattern and use a xacto knife to cut some rubber. Nice! I'll try the xacto knife and shoot you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted February 28, 2018 Well as for defeating work. I'd love to have a goof proof way to do this. I'm all about improving the method of everydamnthing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, NCRich said: Well as for defeating work. I'd love to have a goof proof way to do this. I'm all about improving the method of everydamnthing. Yes but I really like your "not perfect" way of the lume application, I think it gives a nice vintage touch to the dial, my question was mostly aimed at this, I wasn't sure if your method was on purpose or if applying it more precisely is too difficult to do without a specific tool. I'll work with repmaster and if I can produce some nice result, I'll send you whatever you need ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted February 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Glaude said: Yes but I really like your "not perfect" way of the lume application, I think it gives a nice vintage touch to the dial, my question was mostly aimed at this, I wasn't sure if your method was on purpose or if applying it more precisely is too difficult to do without a specific tool. I'll work with repmaster and if I can produce some nice result, I'll send you whatever you need ! Yes it is still the vintage look . But always nice to get techniques. Reppy has warped us into a different galaxy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryaku 3 Posted March 4, 2018 No update? This thread is super beneficial for all of us, let's keep it alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted March 5, 2018 I have advanced on the subject with repmaster, I'll do some test in the week on some idea we had together, I'll let him update this post when there's something really interesting to add Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryaku 3 Posted March 5, 2018 That would be great, thanks Glaude and repmaster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) On 27/02/2018 at 23:29, ryaku said: Not awful?! You gotta be kidding me, it's impressive. @OP Awesome!!!! Truly great idea!! Wouldn't be surprised if GEN was produced this way. Kudos for idea P.s. I have observed hunderds of 6538 dial photos - your result is impressive! Edited March 12, 2018 by Haltec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
