Struggling with an effect? Any tips (without giving too much away!) you'd like to share?
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by Chris Black » Aug 30th, '11, 19:39
Does anyone make their own ID, if so what do you use to, well, you know...?
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by jon_kent » Aug 30th, '11, 19:43
From threads about the same sort of thing that ive seen most people say there cheap enough to just buy a new deck and not go through the hassle of re doing certain things yourself

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by Chris Black » Aug 30th, '11, 19:47
Hmmm, I think I might have a go anyway as I've dozens of bicycles. If it doesn't work I'll bite the bullet and spend £6!
PS - I like your avatar - is that a design you came up with yourself or is it from somewhere else?
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by me_simon » Aug 30th, '11, 20:08
I made my own. Just need some roughing spray (I got Testors dullcote from here
http://www.firestormgames.co.uk/3302?keyword=testors&category_id=0 for £6.11 delivered), put all 52 cards out on some newspaper near a massive window along with a fan blowing towards the window (but not at the cards directly for obvious reasons) and gave them a spray (not too much and not too little), left it to dry and within a few hours I had my own ID. £8 with loads of dullcote left to make more.

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by jon_kent » Aug 30th, '11, 20:10
No mate i just googled ace of spades i think lol
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by Chris Black » Aug 30th, '11, 20:47
jon_kent wrote:No mate i just googled ace of spades i think lol
Ah, I run a T Shirt designing/printing business called ACE Tees - a slightly modified version of that logo would be ideal on one of our shirts...
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by Chris Black » Aug 30th, '11, 20:49
me_simon wrote:I made my own. Just need some roughing spray (I got Testors dullcote from here
http://www.firestormgames.co.uk/3302?keyword=testors&category_id=0 for £6.11 delivered), put all 52 cards out on some newspaper near a massive window along with a fan blowing towards the window (but not at the cards directly for obvious reasons) and gave them a spray (not too much and not too little), left it to dry and within a few hours I had my own ID. £8 with loads of dullcote left to make more.

Sounds good!
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by jon_kent » Aug 30th, '11, 21:03
ACE T wrote:Ah, I run a T Shirt designing/printing business called ACE Tees - a slightly modified version of that logo would be ideal on one of our shirts...
Ah cool, well remember who showed you the logo when you make them

lol
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by Lawrence » Aug 30th, '11, 21:07
OK OK I'm here I'm here.
You want this boy

Since import laws changed and it began stupidly difficult to get "roughing spray" in this country any more!
I R&S all the time. drop me a PM if you want details
Custom R&S decks made to specification - PM me for details
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by mdawg » Aug 30th, '11, 21:10
I had trouble finding testors but use an all purpose craft varnish (matt)
Best to leave overnight ( at least) to dry before assembling the deck
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by Lawrence » Aug 30th, '11, 21:58
mdawg wrote:I had trouble finding testors but use an all purpose craft varnish (matt)
Best to leave overnight ( at least) to dry before assembling the deck
May I ask what you're using if you have this result?
I use the Testors and 1 or 2 hours is fine
Custom R&S decks made to specification - PM me for details
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by Mandrake » Aug 30th, '11, 22:00
Humbrol Matt Spray Varnish used to be recommended - dunno if it's still available.
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by mdawg » Aug 30th, '11, 22:35
Yupp I am using the humbrol matt spray. I don't mind the drying time but will hunt down testors once this runs out
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by Tomo » Aug 31st, '11, 09:54
Mandrake wrote:Humbrol Matt Spray Varnish used to be recommended - dunno if it's still available.
It certainly is. Very hard wearing stuff.
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by Chris Black » Aug 31st, '11, 10:06
I'm working near a retail park and can't find any shops that would stock this...
There's a b&q up the road, would this work?
http://bit.ly/oLueRu
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