Hi guys
I had the opportunity of working with my graphic designer Lance Barnett from Signs To The Max, so it was a good opportunity to show you the full process and steps that goes into designing our digital deck prints.
Sorry for the extended time frame of this full process. If anybody wants to see more board building videos feel free to check out our YouTube channel ThePjross
Cheers Pete
Well done Lance, and thanks for sharing Pete.
As a Graphic Designer I've always wanted to design my own graphics for a custom made board, this has inspired me to get off my arse and try to do it.
A couple of Technical Qs:
What media is best to print onto? (is any cast vinyl self adhesive ok? ...or does it need to be a really specific vinyl/adhesive combination - so as not to react with board or top coats?)
What about printing inks? (are Solvent Based UV curing ok?)
Pete - it would be good to see a video of how you apply the large sticker - positioning, trimming, dealing with curves, avoiding bubbles and creases, coating etc.
Cheers
Q]What media is best to print onto? (is any cast vinyl self adhesive ok? ...or does it need to be a really specific vinyl/adhesive combination - so as not to react with board or top coats?)
Q]What about printing inks? (are Solvent Based UV curing ok?)
A]While I am no expert on digital printing, I understand that the Clear vinyl is the higher quality grade of adesive vinyls. Regarding the printing Ink, I know this ink is solvent base, but you would have contact Lance lance@signstothemax.com.au direct to find out the true properties of these inks. I just know that we have no problems with them being effected from our spray paint solvent and any UV fading
I will post a video on applying this deck print after i edit it up later today /tomorrow
Applying the Digital deck Print
Select to expand quoteOESaustralia said..
Hi guys
I had the opportunity of working with my graphic designer Lance Barnett from Signs To The Max, so it was a good opportunity to show you the full process and steps that goes into designing our digital deck prints.
Sorry for the extended time frame of this full process. If anybody wants to see more board building videos feel free to check out our YouTube channel ThePjross
Cheers Pete
it is great to see a video of how you apply the substantial sticker - situating, trimming, managing bends, maintaining a strategic distance from air pockets and wrinkles, covering and so forth.
Thanks for posting the procedure.
I feel compelled to convey that a thug pointing a pistol , wont be on any purchase of mine.
Thanks Forceten, for your feedback that you don't like the Gangster artwork, This is the exactly the reason why we are a Custom board builder for the last 30 years, to make sure that the customer gets what he likes and wants for their new board. Each board is only built to best suit each customer, there is no forcing anything including board sizing , constructions and artwork onto customer . So if you don't like the artwork you can have it changed to better suit you. This is why we have an artwork / airbrush page on our website showing different artwork options
Posted this same photo on our Facebook page and got pretty good reviews, but knowledge, everybody have different tastes.
Select to expand quoteforceten said..
Thanks for posting the procedure.
I feel compelled to convey that a thug pointing a pistol , wont be on any purchase of mine.
Ned Kelly isnt a thug.
Select to expand quoteR1DER said..forceten said..
Thanks for posting the procedure.
I feel compelled to convey that a thug pointing a pistol , wont be on any purchase of mine.
Ned Kelly isnt a thug.
Your short response leaves me confused of your intent
According to the internet, his gang killed 3 policemen, he was a outlaw, and hanged. Thug it seems is a compliment.
OESaustralia :
Thanks for your details. I was not aware that the designs are optional.
I made a conscious decision to make a point , about guns
I wanted Ned Kelly's famous quote tattoo, I took this photo in for reference, but mine didn't turn out so well........
Select to expand quoteforceten said..R1DER said..forceten said..
Thanks for posting the procedure.
I feel compelled to convey that a thug pointing a pistol , wont be on any purchase of mine.
Ned Kelly isnt a thug.
Your short response leaves me confused of your intent
According to the internet, his gang killed 3 policemen, he was a outlaw, and hanged. Thug it seems is a compliment.
Ned Kelly is an Aussie idol, I don't quite understand why. I am with you forceten. And what about the jolly swagman in waltzing Matilda, isn't he stuffing someone else's sheep into his Tucker bag? Not the best role models......
Select to expand quoteSparky said..
I wanted Ned Kelly's famous quote tattoo, I took this photo in for reference, but mine didn't turn out so well........
Apparently he never said that quote , bloody Hollywood !
He was a murderous psychopath , not a hero ,
look it up.
I wonder if they have a Jack the Ripper fun park 
Select to expand quoteR1DER said..forceten said..
Thanks for posting the procedure.
I feel compelled to convey that a thug pointing a pistol , wont be on any purchase of mine.
Ned Kelly isnt a thug.
Beg to differ.......Horse thief, stand-over man, bank robber and murderer.......don't believe the folklore, he was not some sort of Robin Hood, a thug with a pistol is a good description.
