How to silkscreen a guitar headstock- Les Paul style!

voices · 02-08-2010, 10:51 PM

After talking about this in another thread, I decided to make some screens and a short "how to" video for those who wish to see how this is done.

Hope you like it.

You Tube

You Tube

Now....how many of you need one of these screens?

j.six · 02-08-2010, 10:59 PM

I probably wouldn't mind having one of my own logo, if you're offering.

SiriusAbbott · 02-08-2010, 11:09 PM

I could use one to restore my 5? Gibson LP Jr.s headstock

Dr.Distortion · 02-08-2010, 11:58 PM

Nice work sir... Thank you

HCB 06 · 02-09-2010, 12:19 AM

I could really use one. How much we talkin?
Cheers.

The Thruth · 02-09-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiriusAbbott

I could use one to restore my 5? Gibson LP Jr.s headstock

why would you do that?

it looks fine to me

scaremy · 02-09-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Thruth

why would you do that?

it looks fine to me

QFT! thats REAL relicing. leave it alone sir its gorgeous LOL

dougk · 02-09-2010, 11:28 AM

What # mesh are you using?

I really enjoy silk screening but finding the right # mesh for the metallics to get through is tricky. Do you have a metallic ink/paint you'd recommend?

btw I found 2 buisness cards bent in half for shims works great too. It puts a little bit of upward spring into the screen to help it pull cleanly off the thicker paints.

Agave_Blue · 02-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Instead of cardboard for a squegee, what about an old credit-type plastic card or a peice of palstic cut from a plastic jug?

OR maybe a small plastic plaster "trowel" from Home Depot/Lowes?

voices · 02-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougk

What # mesh are you using?

I really enjoy silk screening but finding the right # mesh for the metallics to get through is tricky. Do you have a metallic ink/paint you'd recommend?

btw I found 2 buisness cards bent in half for shims works great too. It puts a little bit of upward spring into the screen to help it pull cleanly off the thicker paints.

the screen i used in the video was 110 mesh. Plastisol went through no problem so I would assume that when using the proper ink, higher meshes could be used.

Tom recommended using Charbonnel etching ink. its about $12 here in the USA. I have a few links where to get it.

As far a what to use for the squeege, i guess anything semi stiff would work. I only used cardboard because I left the rest of the stuff I had for the project at home. I would prefer to use a rubber squeege as it get a cleaner deposit on the substrate.

dougk · 02-09-2010, 01:36 PM

If you wouldn't mind pm'ing me those links that would be fantastic. The stuff we used was REALLY thick.

crushmorgan · 02-09-2010, 04:15 PM

how much you want for a screen

hotrockr1 · 02-09-2010, 05:43 PM

I'm interested in one as well. How much?

73Custom · 02-09-2010, 07:26 PM

i also am interested in purchasing...

let us know what you want for one

voices · 02-09-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougk

If you wouldn't mind pm'ing me those links that would be fantastic. The stuff we used was REALLY thick.

Charbonnel Etching Ink, Carbon, 60ml - Etching & Lithography Materials - Etching & Litho Ink at Utrecht

Charbonnel Etching Inks - BLICK art materials

You can also do an online search for "Charbonnel etching ink"

I believe the color that Tom used was "Gold"

voices · 02-09-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushmorgan

how much you want for a screen

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrockr1

I'm interested in one as well. How much?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73Custom

i also am interested in purchasing...

let us know what you want for one

I still have a couple of bugs to work out but if you send me a PM, I'll let you know the details.

voices · 02-09-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.six

I probably wouldn't mind having one of my own logo, if you're offering.

I'll need some camera ready art from you.

storngk at gmail dot com

hotrockr1 · 02-09-2010, 08:38 PM

OK guys! I am not that computer literate. What does PM mean?

Indyclone · 02-09-2010, 08:42 PM

private message... but you can't use it until you have 50 posts... I'm almost there.

hotrockr1 · 02-09-2010, 08:45 PM

Okay, so what can I do if I want to purchase one of these screens since he is asking for a PM?

crushmorgan · 02-09-2010, 08:55 PM

he posted an e-mail storngk at gmail dot com

73Custom · 02-09-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushmorgan

he posted an e-mail storngk@gmail.com

you need to put in spaces and remove the dot so bots don't pick up on this and start spamming him

hotrockr1 · 02-09-2010, 10:07 PM

So, in the Charbonnel ink just plain gold?

73Custom · 02-09-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voices

I still have a couple of bugs to work out but if you send me a PM, I'll let you know the details.

pm sent brother

expo · 02-09-2010, 10:39 PM

PM sent

George "M" · 02-11-2010, 11:37 AM

PM sent.

Master Guitars

pinefd · 02-11-2010, 12:32 PM

PM sent.

monsterwalley · 02-11-2010, 05:57 PM

pm sent

hotrockr1 · 02-11-2010, 07:55 PM

I can't send you a PM so I e-mailed you instead.

HCB 06 · 02-12-2010, 12:11 AM

Has anyone received a reply as to price yet? I've PM,d as well.

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