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Custum Art Work On CIEMs

post #1 of 6
7/21/11 at 5:18pm
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I would like to apply some custom art work on my CIEMs. Beyond the use of a laser machine, does any one have any idea how to do art work on a CIEM? My  CIEMs look rather simple.Picture10.jpg

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post #2 of 6
7/24/11 at 7:53pm
Waterslide decals? Like those used on models. There are places that do custom prints of those. Not all that lasting though. But that's pretty much the safest method.

Really should consider contacting one of those reshelling companies if they are willing to just do the custom artwork for you. Unless you're willing to risk spraying them or applying some kind of etchant to them. blink.gif
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post #3 of 6
7/24/11 at 9:49pm

vinyl sticker + steady hand + exacto. Precut the shape and apply and then you can have ever changing artwork :)

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post #4 of 6
7/24/11 at 10:59pm
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Originally Posted by M3NTAL View Post

vinyl sticker + steady hand + exacto. Precut the shape and apply and then you can have ever changing artwork :)



You would need to have super steady hands to do this, especially for its small size. If you end up going this route I would recommend using a swivel xacto blade for curved lines.

 

An alternative is to design your artwork with a vector program and go to a local graphics shop to have the vinyl cut on their machine. You will find this route would make things much easier and give more accurate lines. It will also cost next to nothing since it will be so tiny.


Edited by zammykoo - 7/24/11 at 11:00pm
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post #5 of 6
7/25/11 at 12:54am
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I was thinking about a silouhette SD vinyl cutter, but they do not print too.

 

I think Roland has a vinyl cutter printer, but they want a lot for it....

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post #6 of 6
7/25/11 at 8:06am

Oh, are you planning on doing long-term graphics production? If not then it is probably not worth getting a vinyl cutter for one-time (or even half dozen) prints for your iem. It will be cheaper to get them done professionally locally. You will get better quality reproduction and most likely shops will offer better selection and better grade vinyl (this matters, trust me).

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