My first attempt at lume.

[Thehitman]

Is there a certain tool other than a flashlight that can charge the lume fully?

UV flashlight! Never mind.

 

[egroegart]

sunlight is the best.

 

[Raddave]

sunlight is the best.

But that only works in the day time, unless you are in Alaska, and then it only works in the summer

I use a 3 dollar UV flashlight i got on ebay, works great for charging the lume mixture before applying it, so i can get consistant coverage

 

[egroegart]

But that only works in the day time, unless you are in Alaska, and then it only works in the summer

I use a 3 dollar UV flashlight i got on ebay, works great for charging the lume mixture before applying it, so i can get consistant coverage

haha. yes, I didn't think about that.

 

[GrapeJam]

This is awesome! I really want to get into reluming, waterproofing and movement servicing/regulating. Will save you a lot of time and money in the end (and could even make you some )


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[Raddave]

This is awesome! I really want to get into reluming, waterproofing and movement servicing/regulating. Will save you a lot of time and money in the end (and could even make you some )


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You forgot the best part GJ, its also fun !

(well in between the hair-pulling-out it is )

 

[Thehitman]

I had a little accident with the black dial... The triangle didn't work out so great... Then the binder took some black paint off the dial.. So I made dots on a new dial! The noctilumina binder and pigment is a world of difference!!! Much easier to apply!!!!

Woops.....









Now I'm hooked!!! I want to lume F***ing everything!!!!!!! Haha damn!!! What a rush. Haha jk but it is very satisfying.

 

[Thehitman]

More pics!



















Black dial problem solved!! It has a nice Beer can finish to it now!



Hahahaha!

 

[Thehitman]

My first complete watch... Haha..


The color looks weird here but it's neon yellow.






With a buddy.

 

[Legger]

You did a cracking job on the one on the right!!

Only joking, I don't know much about applying lume but looks like a decent effort to me.


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[Thehitman]

You did a cracking job on the one on the right!!

Only joking, I don't know much about applying lume but looks like a decent effort to me.


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Haha Noob factory did the lume on that.. Lol mine doesn't compare. Dont worry I don't know much either. I'm learning as I go.

 

[Raddave]

I had a little accident with the black dial... The triangle didn't work out so great... Then the binder took some black paint off the dial.. So I made dots on a new dial! The noctilumina binder and pigment is a world of difference!!! Much easier to apply!!!!

Woops.....

For future ref, they make a masking liquid which i have seen used on painted dials, to prevent such accidents, never used it myself , but i plan to someday.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=rlFzVarJB5KXyASV6YDYBA&ved=0CDMQ8wIwBQ

 

[n8dagr8]

Haha Noob factory did the lume on that.. Lol mine doesn't compare. Dont worry I don't know much either. I'm learning as I go.

At least your hands would match your dial markers. I wear that same watch every day and the grey dial markers is starting to be too much.

Keep up the good work. It's fun watching your progress!

 

[WingNut]

Keep forging ahead hitman...practice makes perfect.

And advice from Strodda is priceless...ever since Cwazy quit the lume biz there has been a void in the community that maybe you can one day fill...good luck!

 

[Strodda]

Keep forging ahead hitman...practice makes perfect.

And advice from Strodda is priceless...ever since Cwazy quit the lume biz there has been a void in the community that maybe you can one day fill...good luck!

Thanks, just doing the best I can and sharing when possible. I definitely wouldnt mind if someone could take on some lume, I prefer movement work now anyways.



Hitman:

Im not sure if you're using the ceramic bowl that NL sells, but I would suggest getting a bag of #9 small tattoo ink cups. Much less wasting during the mixing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-PCS-Tat...13-Medium-16-Large-Plastic-Cups-/261370539058


Also, if you dont already, my personal preference for pigment are the UF whenever possible. Once you've worked with both, the difference in results is night and day. The fine pigment will be a tiny bit brighter, but honestly, the finish of the UF is so far superior, it's worth that slight loss in glow. I've never used both at the same time, so i cant vouch for how much of a difference, but I do up the pigment ratio when using the UF stuff. Here are a couple pics of the standard fine pigment against the ultra fine.


Here are a couple fine pigment shots

ultra fine

 

[Thehitman]

Ohhhh the UF looks soooo much better and not grainy. I am going to try that! Thanks for your info sir. It is greatly appreciated. Maybe I can lume on your level one day. Haha I'm a super noob now. I do have NL ceramic bowl.

 

[Thehitman]

At least your hands would match your dial markers. I wear that same watch every day and the grey dial markers is starting to be too much.

Keep up the good work. It's fun watching your progress!

Lol!!!!!! That is very true.

 

[boostin20]

Looks awesome, keep it up.


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[Thehitman]

For future ref, they make a masking liquid which i have seen used on painted dials, to prevent such accidents, never used it myself , but i plan to someday.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=rlFzVarJB5KXyASV6YDYBA&ved=0CDMQ8wIwBQ

Yes!!!! I need that. Thank you!!! I was using pieces of blue painters tape.

 

[WingNut]

Thanks, just doing the best I can and sharing when possible. I definitely wouldnt mind if someone could take on some lume, I prefer movement work now anyways.

Strodda,

I thought I remember reading that you stopped doing lume awhile back also? No? If not I apologize.

Whitey