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Best way to produce this?
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michsanford
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We don't have that option here, sadly..
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Sandblasting it.....will eliminate the lettering which goes down first.
If given all of these restrictions, I would print the copy on the clear and then mask off the outside border and rattlecan a coat of matte clear, but evenly.
It's quite entertaining to have customers who don't know any better tell us how to do our job.
Printing to this and then putting an etch piece down on the back side would be the most cost effective method and the best looking method.
If given all of these restrictions, I would print the copy on the clear and then mask off the outside border and rattlecan a coat of matte clear, but evenly.
It's quite entertaining to have customers who don't know any better tell us how to do our job.
Printing to this and then putting an etch piece down on the back side would be the most cost effective method and the best looking method.
michsanford
New Member
They want it ONLY printed. ugh...
Should I tell them to go elsewhere??? haha
Should I tell them to go elsewhere??? haha
I usually try everything to keep the customer, small job from him now large job later it depends how much time I have. You can always outsource these jobs.
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Is there a good reason, why they don't want it produced the same way this one was furnished ??
It appears to be die-cut vinyl front side with etch on the backside, as you can see a slight shadowing effect caused by the vinyl casting it on the etch from the lights above..... or so it appears.
It appears to be die-cut vinyl front side with etch on the backside, as you can see a slight shadowing effect caused by the vinyl casting it on the etch from the lights above..... or so it appears.
michsanford
New Member
I agree, it should be produced the same as the picture. It will be on a vacation home in Cancun, and want it second surfaced, only ink, for fear of people picking at it.
michsanford
New Member
That's exactly what I did on a sample piece for them..They didn't want it.
thank you!
thank you!
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Then send them off to someone who can do it the way they want.
michsanford
New Member
exactly!!!!
What about acid? they make a glass etching acid that you can apply to the glass to create a frosted look. When I was messing around with it, it did't affect the vinyl either so in theory you could apply the letters, than apply the acid wait 5-10 minutes rinse off acid and you have your finished product. when dealing with the acid be careful and wear thick gloves and eye/face protection.
Billct2
Active Member
Yea you could spend the time to do all the research on acid etching or find someone to sandblast frost it for you...hell why not have the glass custom blown...after all it's for a vacation home in Cancun, so if they're willing to spend the money sure it'd possible, but the original question was how to do it on a FB70 which it isn't and all other suggestions aren't acceptable for one reason or another so if you really want the job that bad see if they are willing to give you a blank check first.
SightLine
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I'd also agree. The example shown is not all second surface. You can see the lettering is on the front.
One way though..... cut the lettering in vinyl as a stencil. Apply it, paint the lettering in. Wait for the paint to dry, cut the lettering again this time using the vinyl letters as a mask and apply it perfectly on the painted letters. Then sandblast or acid etch the rest, peel the mask back off.
One way though..... cut the lettering in vinyl as a stencil. Apply it, paint the lettering in. Wait for the paint to dry, cut the lettering again this time using the vinyl letters as a mask and apply it perfectly on the painted letters. Then sandblast or acid etch the rest, peel the mask back off.
MikePro
New Member
if 2nd surface, should be acceptable to use vinyl. I would print on clear, laminate with etched vinyl, apply 2nd surface.
IF they're hellbent on spending more $$$, then paintmask 2nd surface, black painted lettering, mask again, paint with etched/frosted clear. can get cans of it at any hardware/craft store.
IF they're hellbent on spending more $$$, then paintmask 2nd surface, black painted lettering, mask again, paint with etched/frosted clear. can get cans of it at any hardware/craft store.
