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Decal printed dial

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[MENTION=108254]Bart Cordell[/MENTION] looking forward mate :)
 

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Bart any reason you're using photoshop in particular? Wouldn't a vector version of this print better?

P.S. I use photoshop and illustrator professionally. If you guys want me to contribute, happy to. :)
 

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Bart any reason you're using photoshop in particular? Wouldn't a vector version of this print better?

P.S. I use photoshop and illustrator professionally. If you guys want me to contribute, happy to. :)

Photoshop is easiest for me, I'm not a graphic designer. Tried wih illustrator, but can't achieved to draw what I want, and the printed result was not sharp enough. But I know it's because of me and my lack of knowledge...


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Erm there's no difference. At 300DPI, there will be literally no/near zero pixelation. I prefer photoshop to illustrator as well.


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Erm there's no difference. At 300DPI, there will be literally no/near zero pixelation. I prefer photoshop to illustrator as well.


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I am totally ignorant on the subject. I create my template until it looks good printed. I imagine there better way to do it, I don't know how to. But it works !
many members ask for informations about resolutions, size, tools I use. Sorry I can't explain ;)


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I am totally ignorant on the subject. I create my template until it looks good printed. I imagine there better way to do it, I don't know how to. But it works !
many members ask for informations about resolutions, size, tools I use. Sorry I can't explain ;)


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It looks good enough :) I wouldn't change a thing! :notworthy:


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1675 test print
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[MENTION=81487]Nicola[/MENTION]as J'espère cette semaine si je trouve le temps nécessaire.
Je m'interroge sur la manière de découper la fenêtre. Pour le trou central ce n'est pas difficile car les aiguilles cachent les défauts ensuite. Mais cette fenêtre doit être impeccable.


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Can't wait to see the 1675 finished. Beautiful work!
 

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i will be trying my hand on printing dials ;) [MENTION=108254]Bart Cordell[/MENTION] just ordered a printer, some clear decals and dials, i expect it will take me awhile before I get to your level though :rofl:
 

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i will be trying my hand on printing dials ;) [MENTION=108254]Bart Cordell[/MENTION] just ordered a printer, some clear decals and dials, i expect it will take me awhile before I get to your level though :rofl:

You gonna get better without a doubt.
Waiting for my gold leaf order.


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@Nicolaas J'espère cette semaine si je trouve le temps nécessaire.
Je m'interroge sur la manière de découper la fenêtre. Pour le trou central ce n'est pas difficile car les aiguilles cachent les défauts ensuite. Mais cette fenêtre doit être impeccable.


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Une croix découpée au millieux de la fenetre - avec beaucoup de precision d'un coin à l'autre, les 'triangles' du décal repliés, une lichette de colle ( à base d'eau ) sur le pourtour de la fenetre pour les maintenir en place.
 

Bart Cordell

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Une croix découpée au millieux de la fenetre - avec beaucoup de precision d'un coin à l'autre, les 'triangles' du décal repliés, une lichette de colle ( à base d'eau ) sur le pourtour de la fenetre pour les maintenir en place.

C'est bien ce que je compte faire. Le decalco est assez difficile à couper net, même avec un cutter de precision.


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