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[Hodgo]

Legend has it Steve Vai mixed his own blood into the DNA dipped guitars

 

[Spud]

First test dip with black cardboard. Just random colors I probably wont use so I don't waste em.

 

[Spud]

Already learned you gotta haul ass and not dilly dally about. I probably will do 5 more testers to get my footing. This could be very cool, or a total disaster.

 

[Spud]

Uh, ya so far not getting results that I would like to see. I was hoping to get a subtle pattern, but everything looks like the usual bowling ball thing. I may switch to something else to compliment the black sparkle finish instead.

 

[Rick]

Nothing wrong with bowling ball patterns, if they are a little sparkly. I salute your bravery with this finishing method.

 

[Hodgo]

I liked the scrap, maybe if there was a way to just get a little less coverage from the dip it could really look like a nebula over a starry background.

My other thought was what about some thin metal foil patterns. I’ve used this stuff called Bare-Metal for scale modeling that is great for adding shiny bits. Some mock silver engraving or filigree type stuff floating over a sparkly field could be cool.

 

[Spud]

I was hoping for sort of selective coverage instead of a cover up of everything. My thinking cap is on, though old Spud's brain ain't too gude.

 

[Heavy Rock]

Legend has it Steve Vai mixed his own blood into the DNA dipped guitars

Haha, yep, he said that in an interview at his house.

 

[Heavy Rock]

First test dip with black cardboard. Just random colors I probably wont use so I don't waste em. View attachment 64735

Here it comes! Love swirls!

 

[Hagwood]

I think once you add your blood in it the pattern will totally change. May even see an obscure devil figure in it.....

 

[Spud]

I think once you add your blood in it the pattern will totally change. May even see an obscure devil figure in it..... View attachment 64742

I tried that first!

 

[Spud]

Well making progress enough to now try on spray painted wood next. I decided to add some rubbing alcohol to the top of the water to retard the dry time. (no offense intended Hagwood). Maybe

 

[Hagwood]

Well making progress enough to now try on spray painted wood next. I decided to add some rubbing alcohol to the top of the water to retard the dry time. (no offense intended Hagwood). MaybeView attachment 64743View attachment 64744View attachment 64746

I really like that bottom one.

 

[Hodgo]

Oooh see now I want the green fretboard back so this can be a purple/green/starry Northern Lights themed build… mix some pale greens into that dip, mmmmm

 

[Spud]

 

[Hagwood]

I was hoping for sort of selective coverage instead of a cover up of everything. My thinking cap is on, though old Spud's brain ain't too gude.

I wonder if you can use vinyl tape to tape off what you don't want covered ?

 

[Hodgo]

Mmmmmmmmmm Aurora borealis… and @aarontunes is that finish ever coming back? Maybe on a Meadohwhawk???!!

 

[aarontunes]

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Mmmmmmmmmm Aurora borealis… and @aarontunes is that finish ever coming back? Maybe on a Meadohwhawk???!!

We can do any of those limited dye finishes at any time if you call in.

Pele Fade was my favorite.

You can see them all here: https://www.pinterest.com/warmothguitars/pins/

 

[Spud]

Final swirl update. I dipped the guitar body. The bottom half was pretty cool. The top half was absolute cloudy crap. I looked at it for 5 min and was in shock and unhappy. Wasn't time for photo, I grabbed the mineral spirits and hauled ass and wiped it all off. I had let the sparkle and clear coats cure so luckily I am just back to black sparkle again no damage. I went back and looked and dumb Spud purchased "Marble Magic Easy Marble" brand paint instead of " Magic Marble " brand paint. I am now over it and am going another direction when I figure it out. This brand paint might be ok for small stuff, but beware for anything like a guitar body. Lesson learned. Good grief!!

Thanks for looking and your suggestions all.




Marble finishes are dumb!

 

[Spud]

I am now considering glitter with a unicorn.