DeLaForce 2 Posted August 13, 2012 Just thought I put a few pics and a brief description of the process and the simple cost effective products used for D.I.Y pearl making, I'm sure there are many ways, but this works best for me This is what you will need - Lume - 2 Part Epoxy - youre choice of waterbased paint (depending on what look you are going for) - toothpick - plastic watch bag As you will see in the final picture of the bottom egi i mixed the products on tin foil which gave it a tin/SS look. Dab out a couple of blobs of colour on to the plastic Mix, add, until desired colour Dab out equal amounts of the two part epoxy, add Lume and mix . Next apply some colour .... But be aware a lot of paint goes along way! Add very small amounts until you get the colour you want Scoop up the mixture onto a toothpick and let the mixture fall into a tear shape Add mixture into bezel Set aside to dry Easy peasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Very impressive. +1 g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Sent u a couple of bezels,,,,,,,,nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 13, 2012 When I saw the name of the thread I though http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/life/zoology/marine-life/question630.htm But after reading it i've gotta say, much more watch related and interesting then I anticipated. I don't know how you do it, but your mod skills are quite refined. I tried to "mod" a watch once. Now it doesn't work :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkal 4 Posted August 14, 2012 When I saw your post I thought it should be in section 8 and was about a neck less.. Nice work all the same, looks awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 14, 2012 NIce - I need to do this myself on the Big EGI - THANK YOU!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 14, 2012 Lol @ semaj, yeah I've busted a few also Nice one D, hope this helps it's surprisingly straight forward, hope the lug bars reach you soon so we can figure that out also ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Lol @ semaj, yeah I've busted a few also Nice one D, hope this helps it's surprisingly straight forward, hope the lug bars reach you soon so we can figure that out also ! Thanks again for that! Much appreciated - the only thing I am hesitant about is doing the new pearl in the remaining hole where the pearl mount/receptacle used to be - I keep thinking it will be to small. This is what I used to have: This is what I have now: Enough still there to waork with? I have been trying to find a replacement mount piece for the pearl like I had before it was lost - but no luck yet.. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 14, 2012 It looks like as far as I can tell that that tube is slightly more narrow, you can still get a decent pearl but It wont be as wide, problem is if you start trying to take some SS away from the inside to make the 'bowl bigger, it's risky, if it doesn't work , kinda buggered. Can dsn get you one? Or maybe buy a new bezel? Might get expensive! You can always try it out ....if you don't like it just cut it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Awesome work! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
