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Title: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 17, 2011, 06:58:16 PM
Here is a sample of some enclosures I covered with Fabrics. They turned out great and so far very durable. I didn't want to jump right in to painting and I don't have the space.

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 17, 2011, 06:59:27 PM
Some Mo'.

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: k.rock! on March 17, 2011, 07:02:24 PM
Dude!!! I love this! How are you attaching the fabrics to the enclosure?
These look really amazing man, great job!

-Kaleb
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 17, 2011, 07:09:32 PM
Modpodge. Its like white glue that dries clear. If you apply about 5 coats it works like a clear acrylic finish. I am also trying to spray the last coats with clear "spray can" finishing coat to see if thats any stronger.

Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 17, 2011, 08:48:58 PM
Dude this is really creative! I've been pondering about recreating a tone machine and doing this with velvet like the originals! I really like the 'lil plexi. Really cool!
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: night-B on March 17, 2011, 09:39:07 PM
Great idea!  ;)
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 18, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
Quote from: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 17, 2011, 08:48:58 PM
Dude this is really creative! I've been pondering about recreating a tone machine and doing this with velvet like the originals! I really like the 'lil plexi. Really cool!

Just be careful with the velvet because it wont be soft after, it will be hard and a little bit darker. I have found that cotton based fabrics work best, stick easier, and are easier to handle. Good luck man! oh, and you can get ModPodge at like any craft store, I got mine at Michaels.
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 18, 2011, 07:30:37 PM
Thanks for the tips! I'm also thinking a tweed covered pedal ;D
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 19, 2011, 01:31:57 AM
Yeah man they look SWEET. I did a booster in one but dont have a pic yet. You should check out


http://www.mrdwab.com/john/Pedals.html

for some wicked ideas.

Scott
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: night-B on March 19, 2011, 07:27:02 AM
I mixed some ink with some clear coat just for testing, here's the result :
the crime scene pedal  ::)

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 19, 2011, 04:21:00 PM
Yes John from Basic Audio does spectacular work. Insides are also super clean and the outsides look even better! The tweed pedal he has at the bottom of that link is exactly what i'm thinking.
He must have someone making those wood boxes for him or else he's a crafty man!
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: jkokura on March 19, 2011, 04:31:47 PM
Hes a crafty man.

Jacob
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 19, 2011, 04:33:11 PM
Quote from: jkokura on March 19, 2011, 04:31:47 PM
Hes a crafty man.

And a hell of a guitar player!
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 19, 2011, 08:44:57 PM
Quote from: night-butterfly on March 19, 2011, 07:27:02 AM
I mixed some ink with some clear coat just for testing, here's the result :
the crime scene pedal  ::)

Looks cool man, Im just about to start messing with paint in the next few weeks and I like that Idea.
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 19, 2011, 08:47:21 PM
Some Mo'

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: jkokura on March 19, 2011, 08:54:47 PM
Man you're on fire!

Can I commission you to do an enclosure for me?

Jacob
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: Beerdog80 on March 21, 2011, 02:28:35 AM
Quote from: bigmufffuzzwizz on March 18, 2011, 07:30:37 PM
Thanks for the tips! I'm also thinking a tweed covered pedal ;D

I'd love to see that! Go for it bro!
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on March 31, 2011, 03:49:33 PM
More.

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on May 21, 2011, 07:51:26 PM
Some Mo'

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: nzCdog on May 21, 2011, 08:36:29 PM
Far out dude... you're gonna have your hands full building all those pedals!
Lookin awesome  :D
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: jkokura on May 21, 2011, 11:22:07 PM
Dude Scott. I totally gotta follow up with getting some enclosures from you... I shouldn't put stuff on the shelf so long.

Great work man.

jacob
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: jtn191 on May 22, 2011, 01:54:25 AM
I don't know whether to call it upholstery or art, man.

Beautiful
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on May 28, 2011, 01:29:51 AM
I tried clear coating with 4 coats of Krylon clear sealer/protectant. Not too happy with the results as the glossy finish looks so so. It was impossible using the spray can to not get runs. This is an orange squeezer board from GGG which Madbean also offers as the classic Cupcake.


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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on May 28, 2011, 02:10:33 AM
Quote from: sgmezei on May 28, 2011, 01:29:51 AM
I tried clear coating with 4 coats of Krylon clear sealer/protectant. Not too happy with the results as the glossy finish looks so so. It was impossible using the spray can to not get runs. This is an orange squeezer board from GGG which Madbean also offers as the classic Cupcake.


That is TITS!!
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on June 23, 2011, 07:05:10 PM
Mo

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on June 23, 2011, 07:06:25 PM
Mo mo

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Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: nzCdog on June 24, 2011, 07:40:07 PM
Paisley Royal Drive FTW!!! 8)
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on June 24, 2011, 08:57:49 PM
That"s the Aristocrat  ;D
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on June 26, 2011, 06:20:31 PM
I finally understand what your doing with closer inspection. Are you using some sort of glitter paint/glue for the letters?
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on June 27, 2011, 04:29:43 AM
Some of them are stickers and some are paint pens or sparkly gel pens. A lot of it is from the dollar store to tell you the truth. It works really good with the fabric and then its covered with like 6 coats of mod podge type coating.
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: sgmezei on November 14, 2011, 06:05:45 AM
Some mo'
Title: Re: An option instead of Painted Enclosures
Post by: nzCdog on November 14, 2011, 08:35:58 PM
Purty colours!