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Kavik
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Feb 15, 2019
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With the arrival of my Dao, i decided I needed to do something a little different on the Buc from my original post, since the handles are way too similar. A bit of a reference to it's Buccaneer / pirate-y lineage 😁 I've actually had this idea in mind for a while, but finally had time to sit down and play with the vinyl cutter tonight.
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Looks better in person, a very subtle "ghost" effect Unfortunately, gonna have to redo the whole thing. Had some issues with the vinyl sticking, and a couple uneven spots (the purple highlights were unintentional). Plus there are a couple scuffs and scratches that need covering anyway. But still, thought it was a decent enough first attempt to share 😁 And before it goes back together this time, the hardware is all getting torched. That shiny silver needs to go.
Feb 15, 2019
DougFLA123
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Feb 23, 2019
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KavikWow, that looks fantastic. Part of an angry skull would be cool. Easy peezy... am I right? Lol How did you transfer the skull and bones so perfectly?
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Feb 23, 2019
Kavik
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Feb 23, 2019
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DougFLA123Thanks man Lol it was supposed to be less "generic angry skull", more "angry jolly rogers", for the Buccaneer bit This was my first attempt with a stencil using a vinyl cutter. It was a bit of blind luck with the placement, couldn't see exactly where it was going. I've since bought clear adhesive vinyl that should make it easier the future
Feb 23, 2019
DougFLA123
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Feb 23, 2019
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KavikThat is much crisper and cleaner and more professional than I thought could be achieved at home! Really great! Skulls are a favorite thing of mine. I have several lanyard skull beads. I don’t smoke but am always tempted to buy the zippo skull lighters they sell here from time to time just to display on my bookshelf. Some of my favorite skull beads:
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Feb 23, 2019
Kavik
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Feb 23, 2019
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DougFLA123Nice 👍 A fan of skulls too, but not really into lanyard beads Yeah, it's not too hard with a nice flat knife like this (but you're not seeing the backside where I didn't mask, and the water dripped under, and the anodizing went in random patches of varying voltages lol
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So, yeah, I'll redo it at some point, and do better masking, then it could be sponged or dipped. But this was more of a quick test, knowing it would need redoing eventually anyway I'll try to plan more time for the next one, and take some pics to share along the way. I'm leaning towards some sort of Chinese dragon scales on the Dao, but haven't decided for sure yet
Feb 23, 2019
DougFLA123
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Feb 23, 2019
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KavikThats some good stuff man! They’re called lanyard beads but they’re nice solid chunks of metal.
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Feb 23, 2019
Kavik
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Feb 23, 2019
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DougFLA123Yup, I've looked at been before, some are pretty cool looking, I just don't know what I'd do with them. Maybe jacket zipper pulls? lol
Feb 23, 2019
Omniseed
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Feb 25, 2019
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KavikWhat's hilarious to me about the Buc and Dao is how similar yet individual they are. I saw the Dao and thought, 'dammit, I would have only grabbed one Buc if I had known'. Then I get the Dao and immediately think 'this is exactly what I was expecting, but different. Maybe I need a spare Dao as well...'
Feb 25, 2019
Kavik
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Feb 25, 2019
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OmniseedLol you know, if they'd been released at the same time, I might have only gotten the Dao. I do love the unique looks of the Buc, but I rarely carry/use it. It's a little ridiculous if I need to cut something in public But, I don't regret owning both 😁
Feb 25, 2019
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