Marko Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Hello! I'm new here and I'm really sorry if this topic has already been covered, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Actually, I need some help with finishing headstock on my first homebuilt guitar. It's a Les Paul. I would like to create a headstock logo that would be similar to the factory one on a les paul standard. I know that some custom logos can be made using some transparent mylar, and then print an outlined text on it and then paint the letters, but how can I apply it to the headstock, and does the mylar line really dissapear under few coats of lacquer? I would like my logo to be silver. I've read those articles about headstock finishing, but it 's still a bit strange to me. Thanks. Quote
JohnJohn Posted April 12, 2004 Report Posted April 12, 2004 Welcome to the forum Marko.I think someone mentioned a program that lets you print off logosin another thread recently. Quote
croaticum Posted April 17, 2004 Report Posted April 17, 2004 I have done that and results were awsome!!! Allso i have Gibson logo in vectors so i can send it to ur mail. Just figur out the size, aply it on your mylar, just outlines, print it on mylar, fill the logo with silver and aply it. Best program for doing that is corel draw. You have full tutorial in tutorial section. Quote
Marko Posted April 17, 2004 Author Report Posted April 17, 2004 Thanks croaticum! I appreciate that! Are you maybe from Croatia? And how could I apply the mylar if I don't heve that 3M Photomount? Quote
croaticum Posted April 17, 2004 Report Posted April 17, 2004 well yes i am from croatia! heres link: http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/logo.htm If you are somewhere near croatia then transperency film is paus paper, and it really disapears when you do clear coat! hope i helped!!! Quote
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