Hydrographics Dipping ??

[Hagwood]

So my 9 yo Grandson is finally showing an interest in guitars (his dad plays in a band), and wants me to build him a 'Star Guitar with Flames".......

I imagine that could be done with an airbrush, but I'm afraid that's a little beyond my painting/finishing ability, so I was researching the Hydrographic Film Dipping options. I thought I would just get the cheapest body with maybe basswood for it, don't want to spend a ton on his first guitar.

I know @Spud is the Dipping expert, but has anyone tried the Hydrographic Film Dipping ? I have seen a few examples on guitars that look pretty nice, and I'm looking at these kits on amazon that include the film, activator, correct primer and clearcoat.

Amazon.com: Hydrographics Film Kit - MyDipKit - Water Transfer Printing –True Flames LL-135

Shop MyDipKit at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.

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[Spud]

So my 9 yo Grandson is finally showing an interest in guitars (his dad plays in a band), and wants me to build him a 'Star Guitar with Flames".......

I imagine that could be done with an airbrush, but I'm afraid that's a little beyond my painting/finishing ability, so I was researching the Hydrographic Film Dipping options. I thought I would just get the cheapest body with maybe basswood for it, don't want to spend a ton on his first guitar.

I know @Spud is the Dipping expert, but has anyone tried the Hydrographic Film Dipping ? I have seen a few examples on guitars that look pretty nice, and I'm looking at these kits on amazon that include the film, activator, correct primer and clearcoat.

Amazon.com: Hydrographics Film Kit - MyDipKit - Water Transfer Printing –True Flames LL-135

Shop MyDipKit at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.

a.co

Try it! alternatively stencils? Or stickers as stencils, then peel off, or even glue colth on body and clear over..

 

[Tretgeraet]

wants me to build him a 'Star Guitar with Flames"...

A Star Guitar with Flames... Man, this boy 's got imagination, who would play something like that?

I'm kidding, I would:



Bought one of these two years ago. Those are ghost flames, so prolly not what he wants, but it kinda shows he's already got great taste!

 

[Hagwood]

Try it! alternatively stencils? Or stickers as stencils, then peel off, or even glue colth on body and clear over..View attachment 67843View attachment 67845

Thanks, I did think about the cloth. Those are cool.

 

[Hagwood]

A Star Guitar with Flames... Man, this boy 's got imagination, who would play something like that?

I'm kidding, I would:

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Bought one of these two years ago. Those are ghost flames, so prolly not what he wants, but it kinda shows he's already got great taste!

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There ya go, love it !! Maybe I should just buy one, but he did say "Papa, can you build me my own custom guitar'....... LOL.
And he wants red.

He is pretty demanding, he's the same one that wanted the 'custom' Hugger Orange e-bike for Christmas.....

 

[Tretgeraet]

And he wants red.

See, he's got taste! Red is way better! I mean, it's flames, right?

 

[Hagwood]

See, he's got taste! Red is way better! I mean, it's flames, right?

Exactly !

This is a mockup with the kit from Amazon. I'm thinking single Humbucker and hipshot hardtail to keep it simple.
Maybe dip the headstock on an Arcade neck to match.

 

[Tretgeraet]

And what about hot rod flames? Like those on my Kramer but in yellow and orange? I imagine that would look crazy good on red.

But I totally admit, I have no idea how that's done!

 

[Hagwood]

 

[Spud]

There ya go, love it !! Maybe I should just buy one, but he did say "Papa, can you build me my own custom guitar'....... LOL.
And he wants red.

He is pretty demanding, he's the same one that wanted the 'custom' Hugger Orange e-bike for Christmas.....

Is he old enough to mow the lawn and rake leaves?