Really neat project, cool to see the evolution of the hobby with crossover skills from other crafts!
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Decal printed dial
- Thread starter Bart Cordell
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I'm not a graphic designer, I choose Photoshop because I found it easiest to use. I don't know how to explain it in english, I take high res pics and I draw above with photoshop tools and layers.
Yes its possible to reduce opacity, black print opacity is not totally opaque on transparent decals, I can see some tropical effect under some light.
Sorry for my poor english
I'm not a graphic designer, I choose Photoshop because I found it easiest to use. I don't know how to explain it in english, I take high res pics and I draw above with photoshop tools and layers.
Yes its possible to reduce opacity, black print opacity is not totally opaque on transparent decals, I can see some tropical effect under some light.
Sorry for my poor english
By launching this topic in February 2016 I was far from imagining that I could achieve these results. I spent long hours retouching my Photoshop files, testing all kinds of varnishes, printing configurations, I went from raw brass dial to gold plating through the use of gold leaf, etc. I have tried to respond as well as possible to your requests for information, I have sometimes agreed to make dials, and I also know that it has allowed some of you to realize yours. I am satisfied because behind my moderate price collection project, I was able to show the potential of this technique and allowed some others to do the same.
I do not have time to access all your requests for dials and I do not want to make a business, so I decided to share my files. I am not a graphic designer, my use of photoshop is pretty basic, so they are far from perfect and can certainly be improved by more experienced users. These dials and roulette were made for my projects, their dimensions may not be suitable for yours. Note that the 6538, 5512, 6542 and 1675 dials have been designed respecting the gen chapter ring 26mm diameter.
I only want one thing in exchange, keep sharing your progress on this topic.
Thank you for reading me gentlemen!
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I do not have time to access all your requests for dials and I do not want to make a business, so I decided to share my files. I am not a graphic designer, my use of photoshop is pretty basic, so they are far from perfect and can certainly be improved by more experienced users. These dials and roulette were made for my projects, their dimensions may not be suitable for yours. Note that the 6538, 5512, 6542 and 1675 dials have been designed respecting the gen chapter ring 26mm diameter.
I only want one thing in exchange, keep sharing your progress on this topic.
Thank you for reading me gentlemen!
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I don't think there's a rating big enough for what you did Bart. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for sharing these files, I can only imagine the amount of work that's behind them.
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Thanks for sharing Bart, you're the man !
Because of you, I've been able to made my own dial, thanks again for your precious help and support in my 7928 Dial project.
Because of you, I've been able to made my own dial, thanks again for your precious help and support in my 7928 Dial project.
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Bart you are THE MAN! I can not thank you enough for the work you did for me and for you to make these files open source for others to use is a huge act of kindness on your part my friend.
I hope that others will take these files and create some incredible dials and whenever they look down at their watch for the time, they will think of you and be thankful for your contribution to this hobby like I am !
You have hit legend status my friend
Cheers Mate!
Bart you are THE MAN! I can not thank you enough for the work you did for me and for you to make these files open source for others to use is a huge act of kindness on your part my friend.
I hope that others will take these files and create some incredible dials and whenever they look down at their watch for the time, they will think of you and be thankful for your contribution to this hobby like I am !
You have hit legend status my friend
Cheers Mate!
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Hi Burt...I add my thanks to you with others member...I'm following this thread from the beginning...I 've Tried many times to print some dial but without success...I hope now, with your files, to get more luck and stamp something special...what you did is the bigger support thank a member can do here...thanks mister Burt!!
Thanks friends ! The community brought me more knowledge and help than I can offer
C’est un plaisir mon cher FF
I totally forgot this one, I’ll make some adjustments before sharing.
Thanks for sharing Bart, you're the man !
Because of you, I've been able to made my own dial, thanks again for your precious help and support in my 7928 Dial project.
C’est un plaisir mon cher FF
I totally forgot this one, I’ll make some adjustments before sharing.
François.Fillon
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Thanks friends ! The community brought me more knowledge and help than I can offer
C’est un plaisir mon cher FF
I totally forgot this one, I’ll make some adjustments before sharing.
Bart Président !
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François.Fillon
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François.Fillon
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Yes, Chapter ring, and resizing the Rose and Text.
Really beautiful with the naked eye !
Next step... Lume Work...
Really beautiful with the naked eye !
Next step... Lume Work...
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Masterpiece!
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Masterpiece!
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