Bob in SF
Member
I've been lucky (as have been many forum members) to follow the race for space starting in the early days - rocket planes, sputnik, Apollo 11 moon landing 50 years ago as of this past weekend, mars rover, etc. - and carried the inspiration into a set of abstract bolo ties.
Steps:
Abstract rendering in my PC using Flame Painter 4 software (really fun & inexpensive software).
Little digital paintings then color laser printed onto decal (water transfer) paper.
2" copper circles cut out and domed on a hardwood dapping block, cleaned with acetone.
Circular decals soaked 15 seconds in warm water, then carefully stretched onto the domed copper discs, dried x 2 days.
Sealed with 2 coats of brushed-on ArtResin epoxy resin, 3 days between coats.
Bolo findings, leather cords, and tips applied.
I'm not going up there any time soon, but can dream.
Warm regards to all forum members - Bob
Steps:
Abstract rendering in my PC using Flame Painter 4 software (really fun & inexpensive software).
Little digital paintings then color laser printed onto decal (water transfer) paper.
2" copper circles cut out and domed on a hardwood dapping block, cleaned with acetone.
Circular decals soaked 15 seconds in warm water, then carefully stretched onto the domed copper discs, dried x 2 days.
Sealed with 2 coats of brushed-on ArtResin epoxy resin, 3 days between coats.
Bolo findings, leather cords, and tips applied.
I'm not going up there any time soon, but can dream.
Warm regards to all forum members - Bob