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Jammo
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« on: December 10, 2011, 06:54:38 PM »
Anybody know anything about sand carving? I talked to a guy at a trophy shop that recommended it for my Aeon that I want some Aurebesh lettering added to. He showed me a sample and said they take a thin layer of metal off to achieve the effect. He also told me it may darken a tick over time, which could only increase the contrast (an effect I find positive). He told me I can get it done for somewhere between $25 and $40. Thoughts?
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Vex
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2011, 07:03:34 PM »
That sounds awesome ! And the color change will add a killer weathering effect!!
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Jammo
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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2011, 07:32:13 PM »
I'll make sure to post pics if (more like when) I get it done.
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Qui-Tom Helms
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2011, 09:57:36 PM »
This sounds interesting!  Is there any more info you can provide, or possibly a hyperlink.  I would be interested in what it looks like, colors available (if any), Is it like metal engraving on plaques?

Edit...I found a site that explains  http://sandcarving.net/
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dreaming0616
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 05:04:32 PM »
I think you have me convinced to do this to mine too....

Just have no idea what I would put on it yet....
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grave13
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 05:28:42 PM »
What type of place offers this type of service?
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Jammo
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 06:38:14 PM »
Quote from: grave13 on December 12, 2011, 05:28:42 PM
What type of place offers this type of service?

I just walked in to a local trophy shop. I imagine that any such place in your locality might offer similar services, plus is cool to support local businesses.
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Mitth_Fisto
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 08:03:59 PM »
This is so cooool! I had asked a person about getting an etching or carving or whatever to put my desired images and aurebesh words into a lightsaber hilt permanently and got told that it couldn't be done on a curved surface. This proves that it can, and hopefully once I can get a saber I will start at the local trophy shops.

Thanks a ton for the knowledge! You get a point Wink
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Cool Chaos, it's good for business.

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