Red Imp scale logo transfer?

**Munxcub** · 04-10-2011, 07:41 AM

Hey all! So I am trying to transfer the logo from my old shrunken scales to new ones. I scanned it into the computer, cleaned it up, enlarged it to the new size I need, but now am stuck on how to actually transfer that to the scales.

My original plan was to cut out a stencil with my moms cricut (for scrapbook stuff) but the graphic is too small so it didn't work. Tried printing onto a transparent laminating film, but am unsure if the print is crisp enough...

Now I am wondering if I should try making my own micarta with the top layer of paper having a nice print out of the logo on it, and thus would protect it inside the resin.

Just wondering what other have done, or might suggest. I might just try printing onto this transparency again but with the nice photo inkjet I have at work.

**DavyRay** · 04-10-2011, 07:45 AM

What are the relative colors on the scales?

The transparent laminate will effectively be a decal. Not the best choice for long-term durability. Any method of embedding it in epoxy or lacquer would be superior. A dry ink transfer would work, if the colors are reasonable.

**Munxcub** · 04-10-2011, 08:05 AM

Yeah I was going to trim around the decal as close as I could and then go over it with a few layers of CA to seal it in. Just did a test but it's not dark enough. The colour on it is kind of transparent as well, and also rubs off a bit. No bueno.

Red scales, and was thinking of the gold/yellow ochre type colour that I see on red imps in better shape than mine.

I'm thinking now if I want to do it like I want it'll have to be inside homemade micarta, or free handed etching filled with paint, covered in CA. (which I am not skilled enough for... lol)

**luvmysuper** · 04-10-2011, 08:18 AM

Wht about printing the logo, taping it to the scales.
Then use a push pin to make a lot of pin pricks into the scale material, through the printed logo.
If enough pin pricks are made, it should be easy enough to either fill them with gold paint or to have a pattern for removing more scale material so as to accomplish the same thing.

**Munxcub** · 04-10-2011, 08:39 AM

Well hey there's an idea... that might be worth a shot too.

I was thinking of silk screening or getting a stamp made. Might have to try the little holes idea tho.

**Slash McCoy** · 04-10-2011, 09:18 AM

The silk screen sounds interesting. But I think I would take the jpg image to one of those computerized engraving kiosks in most large shopping malls. Maybe they could engrave the design into your scale. Then paint over it, sand and polish so that the surface of the scales is re-exposed but the paint remains in the engraving. Buy some polyester or epoxy resin and hardener, (fiberglass resin) mix a test batch and brush it on to a spare bit of scale material to test for adhesion, gloss, etc. A resin sold as an actual gel-coat type resin will be best. When you are satisfied you can get good results, apply a coat of resin to your scales and let it cure in a dust-free area. This gelcoat will protect your design and add a depth to the luster of the scales. Polish with a cloth buffing wheel at low speed, and you will have scales to be proud of. JM2C

**Munxcub** · 04-10-2011, 09:29 AM

Unfortunately we don't have an engraving place like that in our dinky mall... and I kinda want to get it done this weekend. I think I'll try the hole poking idea, basically the same idea except I do the engraving instead of a pro.

I like the cost of this way too. heh.

**rambus007** · 04-15-2011, 01:38 AM

I just read that the 2011 LE B&B brushes have a laser engraving of the logo and number on the bottom. May I suggest that you contact Rudy Vey to see how he gets his brushes laser engraved. Here's the thread for your convenience.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=200477

**amcardon** · 04-18-2011, 03:13 PM

Have you talked with Nerdman about it? Check out some of the logo work he's done...

**Munxcub** · 04-18-2011, 03:22 PM

Yeah, I've seen his stuff, it's what inspired me to try heh. I haven't asked him to give me his secrets, nor do I expect him to.

I have some other ideas, they're just more labour intensive than I felt like putting into this "quick" clean and rescale job... lol.

**amcardon** · 04-18-2011, 03:24 PM

Any chance of cutting it out in vinyl, applying it to a liner and using transparent scales?
*EDIT* - cutting the logo out that is, on the cricut...

**Munxcub** · 04-19-2011, 08:22 AM

I don't think so, the graphic was too small for the cricut to cut out cleanly... I could probably print it on a transparency of some kind and apply it. How to laminate it on and seal it up seamlessly and without buggering up the ink on the print I have no idea...

Perhaps using something on the last layer of home made micarta, but again, that was way more work than I was prepared to do on this particular razor. heh