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09-17-2012, 01:25 AM #1
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algreye (09-18-2012)
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09-17-2012, 01:31 PM #2
G'Day Aldo.
I first tried my hand at scalemaking using acrylic.
I got it for free at a local signwriters - out of their scrap bin.
You don't have anything to loose by trying.
Hope this helpsHang on and enjoy the ride...
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09-18-2012, 03:19 PM #3
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Thanked: 2That is agreat idea!!
I did not even think about that.
We have a Michael's art and craft store near me and they have inexpensive materials.
I'll take a look at their bins behind the store.
Cheers.
Aldo
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09-18-2012, 07:27 PM #4
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Thanked: 30When in doubt, you can use anything that is hard enough and cut thin enough. I am working on a pair of scales using an old vinyl LP record.Records are dirt cheap and they are already thin enough, you can smooth out the recording ridges or leave them for a textured look.
Wood is great practice also, but if the wood is not stablized then itcan and likely will warp. Still good practice if you get some thin cuts.
I made my own micarta before, and although it can be messy, its a fun experiment. I managed to get a few nice pairs of scales from the mess I made. All it took was some two part epoxy and some construction paper, a few clamps, some wax paper, and a couple large sections of lumber.