So please show some swirl pedals or enclosures. Inspire us!!! :D :D
All are Luci Boxes....
Rick's C4 Phaser:
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/c401.jpg)
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/c402.jpg)
my first rehoused Chicken Salad from like 2 or 3 years ago:
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/salad12.jpg)
Another CS from last year:
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/customvibe1.jpg)
I have 3 more at home not drilled yet - I'll post up later.
Dan
3 more Luci's waiting for a suitable circuit.
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/swirls1.jpg)
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/swirls2.jpg)
Looks great!!!
I like that Blue silver unit - it would be suited for an LTD silver if you wanted...
Jacob
Quote from: danielzink on February 11, 2010, 05:23:27 PM
3 more Luci's waiting for a suitable circuit.
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/swirls1.jpg)
(http://pws.cablespeed.com/danielzink/musical/swirls2.jpg)
How do you drill them without damaging the finnish
tape over where the hole will be drilled and you should be fine. Always always always use a starter bit.
Fuzz Factory
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/rousejeremy/FuzzFactoryFront.jpg)
Green Ringer
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/rousejeremy/100_1879.jpg)
Maestro FSH 1
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/rousejeremy/100_2065.jpg)
Jeremy - brilliant to finish the enclosure but leave the 'bottom' unfinished. That Fuzz looks great in the dark.
Jacob
Quote from: jkokura on February 15, 2010, 12:49:16 AM
Jeremy - brilliant to finish the enclosure but leave the 'bottom' unfinished. That Fuzz looks great in the dark.
Jacob
Thanks Jacob. The Maestro is in an old EHX Doctor Q that I hated and couldn't even give away. It's a great looking enclosure. Wish I knew where I could buy some like that. Any tips?
I think http://www.pedalenclosures.com/ (http://www.pedalenclosures.com/) have some similar style enclosures.
Those are well done swirls. I don't think I'll ever try to do swirls personally, but I do like looking at them.
Jacob
Quote from: jkokura on February 15, 2010, 07:45:37 PM
Those are well done swirls.
+1
Congrats, Jeremy!
I tried doing a swirl once and it was a total Fatality and Brutality, really bad... Better I keep on with my etchings...
I have used the YY enclosures from pedalenclosures, they're great. I have one of my pedals in the Builders menu of the website ;D
Swirly True Bypass Box - from a while back
(http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo252/mikemaddux/SwirlyTrueBypassBox.jpg)
These are Dragonfly's latest boxes posted on another board........ f'in amazing:
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/0821_1.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/05-601225500-153-1.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/1copperblack.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/1cosmic.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/1flour.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/1yellcopper.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/3113844.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/3113935.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP298.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP325.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP418.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP420.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP459.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP484.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP486.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP487.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP489.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/BP542.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/StreamImageaspx.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/a702f58604ca4acd5944f056a435e4b2ima.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/Andrew_Carrell/BOILING%20POINT/rockbox-boiling-point-600.jpg)
It's like artwork. Truly amazing.
Dragonflys work is inspiring. I Wish he sold these boxes......
Can you post the link to whatever forum those Dragonfly pics were on?
Curious since they are all the same looking circuit/ layout confuguration.
Quote from: John Lyons on March 13, 2010, 08:01:55 PM
Can you post the link to whatever forum those Dragonfly pics were on?
Curious since they are all the same looking circuit/ layout confuguration.
They were posted over at B Y O C - but I think Andy supplies the boxes for the fellas over at Rockbox: http://www.rockbox.com/effects.htm
I'm pretty sure the dupicates you see are all "Boiling Point" (s)
Dan
Still drying
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/rousejeremy/100_2249.jpg)
Finished. GGG Boutique '70s Fuzz.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/rousejeremy/100_2258.jpg)
Quote from: danielzink on March 14, 2010, 12:31:57 AM
Quote from: John Lyons on March 13, 2010, 08:01:55 PM
Can you post the link to whatever forum those Dragonfly pics were on?
Curious since they are all the same looking circuit/ layout confuguration.
They were posted over at B Y O C - but I think Andy supplies the boxes for the fellas over at Rockbox: http://www.rockbox.com/effects.htm
I'm pretty sure the dupicates you see are all "Boiling Point" (s)
Dan
they do look nice, but $389 for a toobscreamer! ::) ouchtown.
Quote from: caress on July 01, 2010, 08:24:26 PM
Quote from: danielzink on March 14, 2010, 12:31:57 AM
Quote from: John Lyons on March 13, 2010, 08:01:55 PM
Can you post the link to whatever forum those Dragonfly pics were on?
Curious since they are all the same looking circuit/ layout confuguration.
They were posted over at B Y O C - but I think Andy supplies the boxes for the fellas over at Rockbox: http://www.rockbox.com/effects.htm
I'm pretty sure the dupicates you see are all "Boiling Point" (s)
Dan
they do look nice, but $389 for a toobscreamer! ::) ouchtown.
Quote1% audiophile metal film resistors in most locations
(with vintage carbon composition in signal path)
What the...
High tolerance, quality resistors - with bad tolerance, low quality resistors interspersed? For added perfection? Maybe i'm just not ignorant enough to get the appeal or logic in that??
It seems I can NEVER read a pedal-for-sale description without frying some brain cells trying to understand some of the gibberish they tout. :icon_eek:
heres a pedal i did.
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt246/andrewsfury/SANY0005a.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt246/andrewsfury/SANY0019a.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt246/andrewsfury/SANY0070a.jpg)
you can buy one here if you want.
http://myworld.ebay.com/andrewsfury
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7091.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7088.jpg)
Now THAT is point to point
^ the funnest way to build!
I have only tried two of these so far but I might try a couple more. While I was quite happy with the actual swirl result I seem to have a problem with extra paint collecting around the bottom of the enclosure. Perhaps I am using too much paint or a poor mix? I used Dragonfly's technique but I might try a dip next time around.
Anyway, I tried two similar colour patterns:
Dried and dressed - not a fan of the knob on the blue swirl:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Troublestarter/SHOs2.jpg)
Here is a better shot of the blue pedal with a white chicken head:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Troublestarter/SHOBlueSwirl.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7264.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7265.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7267.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7767-crop.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/426145_10151265042930601_696330600_23055237_456683634_n.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/418084_10151296705150601_696330600_23152641_918566296_n.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/417993_10151296701215601_696330600_23152623_1643623224_n.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/250317_10150759780575601_696330600_20290856_5010963_n.jpg)
A not quite finished GGG Brassmaster for a friend. Not really a traditional swirl but a mokume gane technique made with polymer clay that my loving wife did for me.
(http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383663_2914350173922_1115710661_33128598_607683533_n.jpg)
(http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388585_2914348173872_1115710661_33128593_1049826302_n.jpg)
(http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402511_2909182764740_1115710661_33126541_37255637_n.jpg)
Just wondering how you guys get those coming out so smooth? Is it because of the clear coats?
Curtis
You have to mix your acrylics with water. It takes some experimenting to find out exactly how much.
After a bunch of clear coats, sand with 600 or 800 gril to get rid of the bumps that might be left over from the paint an then spray some more clear on.
I've been meaning to try epoxy resin finishing like cloudscapes uses. Real thick and dries like a mirror.
Thanks. This is something I've been wanting to do with my daughter for a while.
Curtis
Quote from: CurtisWCole on February 23, 2012, 02:50:09 PM
Thanks. This is something I've been wanting to do with my daughter for a while.
Curtis
http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/DRAGONFLY-LAYOUTS_0/TUTORIALS/HOWTO/
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/20120229_124518.jpg)
First attempt.
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/19/IMAG0038b.jpg)
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/19/IMAG0040b.jpg)
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/19/IMAG0042_b.jpg)
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/19/IMAG0037b.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/430223_10151392830610601_696330600_23473463_1323373885_n.jpg)
My first attempt at it. They're clearly not as good as other people's, but I had fun with my kids doing it.
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47283&g2_serialNumber=2)
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47279&g2_serialNumber=2)
Curtis
Quote from: CurtisWCole on March 23, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
My first attempt at it. They're clearly not as good as other people's, but I had fun with my kids doing it.
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47283&g2_serialNumber=2)
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47279&g2_serialNumber=2)
Curtis
Tell me you got a picture of your kids hands when you finished!
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/306585_10151449195250601_696330600_23686597_158408995_n.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/523936_10151449196505601_696330600_23686605_1974603890_n.jpg)
No I didn't! I can't believe I didn't think to do that. Clearly we have some parents in this forum who are more suited for the job than I am. Next time...I promise. I'm still cleaning that mess up.
Curtis
Quote from: CurtisWCole on March 23, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
My first attempt at it. They're clearly not as good as other people's, but I had fun with my kids doing it.
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47283&g2_serialNumber=2)
(http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=47279&g2_serialNumber=2)
Curtis
Nothing wrong with those, they turned out really good! Don't know why but the black/white one made me think of 'The Scream'.
dave
You know, you're right. I can totally see that. Thanks for the kind words.
Curtis
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/24/P1030003b.jpg)
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/24/P1030007b.jpg)
(http://noob.hu/2012/03/24/P1030002b.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7836.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7833.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7822.jpg)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv31/greendogs23/IMG_7826.jpg)
is this how you guys are doing your swirls?....looks @#$%ing cool....and easy...i have an sh*t copy i might do this on.....and try a matching pedal too... :icon_cool: :icon_cool: :icon_cool:
nice n easy for small stuff too........ :icon_cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpX1NWY29vs (pedals)
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/9334/swirlpedal.jpg)
Does the dip method work on pedals like it does for guitars?
I'm not sure if it does...I'm working on them now - just acrylic paint over the top of the box and swirl right on the box. I'll clearcoat when dry. How are you guys swirling the boxes?
Quote from: timd on August 10, 2012, 01:05:53 AM
I'm not sure if it does...I'm working on them now - just acrylic paint over the top of the box and swirl right on the box. I'll clearcoat when dry. How are you guys swirling the boxes?
look on my youtube channel. theres a few vids of me doing pedal swirls
That's cool - subbed your channel. Are you doing a clearcoat spray after it dries? If so what kind?
I use polyurethane clear coat.
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj545/haveyouseenhim/1330667240092.jpg)
Here's a great resource to learn how to swirl
http://theswirling.com/Tutorials/BoraxMethod.aspx
LPB, first dip swirl. I really like it.
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/483366_467311756627291_1459469167_n.jpg)
Echo Base (Ian M. design) for my buddy. Another dip swirl. It was supposed to be swirly like above... didn't turn out that way. I do like the "water drop" paint style though. Not sure if I used enough/too much borax. The swirl/drop style fits this beautiful delay I think quite nicely.
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/255326_370577763012016_1612408852_n.jpg)
My experience...
The dip swirl works like in the above videos, but you can't use acrylic paint. You must use ENAMEL paint. Enamel is sticky, but fluid and it floats on top of the water. I've been using the cheap way (enamel spray paint sprayed into the cap to collect, then poured into the water and borax mixture). I've yet to use proper liquid enamel, which is what is used in the above videos. Try it with spray paint over a white primed enclosure. It's fun!
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w429/timd33/DSC05610.jpg)
Diederich Electronics Damn Telemarketer Trem/Rind Modulator
What do you dippers use to dip the pedal with? The drip method works fine, but those big swirls you get with the dip method, I want.
Scratch that, coat hanger.
Here's one of mine.
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/206058_4573054573812_2094360811_n.jpg)
Cool designs there! Is there any alternative to borax? Borax is not sold freely in my country as it is considered a poison :icon_biggrin:
There's a method that uses carrageenan (a food thickener)and acrylic paint, but I have yet to come across a good tutorial. Pro swirlers are very secretive of their methods.
Is there an alternative to the testors paint? Something that isn't as goopy/dries just a little slower? Maybe my water temperature is off, or something...
model master or humbrol..... ive heard of magic marble, but i think the process is different
testors should flow for a 2 to 2 1/2 mins on the water and dries instantly dry when it is pulled out of the water
Maybe I just need to get used to it, I'll try the model master stuff though.
here's some swirly goodness for your eyes
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63361.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63353.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63351.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63337.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63332.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63211.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63184.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63155.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63109.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63017.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP63038.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP62960.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP62881.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP62281.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/MALICIOUS_DAMAGE/STP62099.jpg)
lovely...thats laser printed stuff wrapped on like a parcel, isn't it?...or are my eyes worse than i thought.. :)
I got my hands on some Marabu Easy Marble.. anyone tried that? Easy enough to use, dont need borax. But now the question is how do you guys apply finish onto the pedals? I tried Envirotex lite but the paint seems to rub off during application. Clear coat spray (I use Krylon arcrylic clear coat) doesnt bond well with the swirl paint either. Just some FYI for those who are thinking of trying, and hopefully get some answers ;D
Tony Those are GLORIOUS! All of em!
I dont know the swirl method you used but its just spectacular! Is that pour-on clear coat ?
Its great stuff I love it.
^ it must be a laser print for those images...especially the faces!!!..and labels..
i remember seeing others tony did, and the ends looked like they were wrapped like a parcel...
you can't really see the ends in those pics though!!!!!...
i'd be interested in the process too....looks like a nice thick clear!!!! :icon_cool:
Quote from: tyzjames on October 06, 2012, 01:14:11 AM
I got my hands on some Marabu Easy Marble.. anyone tried that? Easy enough to use, dont need borax. But now the question is how do you guys apply finish onto the pedals? I tried Envirotex lite but the paint seems to rub off during application. Clear coat spray (I use Krylon arcrylic clear coat) doesnt bond well with the swirl paint either. Just some FYI for those who are thinking of trying, and hopefully get some answers ;D
Borax is being used with blowtorch repair jobs in my country and it is good for killing roaches. Plus in small quantities it's used as conjunctivitis medicine. Hence you can get it in pharmacy. The question is are they willing to sell it to you? Marabu Easy Marble are nice, but they do tend to dry fast. You need to work quick with them, and results are decent but not as good as those with enamel paints. I use acrylic clear coat and it's a killer for swirls. Nitro and Polyurethane just eat through the swirl. HB body is the name of the company, they are from Greece. But i guess you can get better solutions if you just try harder.
Tony s beautiful enclosures remind me somehow of this:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_EU/3MGraphics/GraphicSolutions/Applications/CarWrapping/
But I'm not aware 3m sells those printable.
Thanks for the tip, JebemMajke :)
Just tried another technique called marbling. Still waiting for it to dry but this is the result.
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306535_410326339022812_354799999_n.jpg)
One more:
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47177_410370769018369_638611259_n.jpg)
Awesome. Check out ebru videos on youtube.
PS here's a carrageenan method tutorial. I can't try it as it is hard to find carrageenan in my country, no one wants to bother with it.
Those ones by Tony are definitely printed - you can see the join on one or two pics right at the edge of the short side. That's the way i'm going to be doing mine with high build top coat on it to smooth it out.
Looks great.
My fuzz factory clone. It has a buttery yellow LED and the swirl was ice cream inspired so i call it "Butter Candy Fuzz".
(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh505/JebemMajke/DSC_0149.jpg)
(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh505/JebemMajke/DSC_0150.jpg)
(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh505/JebemMajke/DSC_0148.jpg)
Rockbox Boiling Point in a swirl enclosure
sure why not ;D
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20272266/20121031_163350.jpg)
I used to wait until the bubbles were out of the paint after mixing the acrylics with water but I thought I'd give it a god with all the bubbles in the paint.
It turned out well. When the bubbles pop while moving the paint around it produced the effect seen here on the base.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/232F7038-3EB6-4014-B012-D1DF8FE23CD1-32053-00001949F22B86D7.jpg)
Fender Blender
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/29544_221289511336448_1906587203_n.jpg)
^^^ Looks like ice cream with way too much raspberry sauce. Which is a good thing. :icon_wink: Nice build, Jeremy.
raspberry lightning... :icon_cool:
Thanks guys. I like the way this turned out, but have no idea how it turned out that way. Swirl painting is random at best.
first attempt, orange one not so good, still needs clear coat
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Quote from: rice37 on February 19, 2013, 08:59:04 AM
first attempt, orange one not so good, still needs clear coat
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(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y370/rouejeremy/404790_262559073876158_750092230_n_zpsabf8880f.jpg)
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Scrambler
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That is some inspiring work!
I tried swirling last night following Dragonfly's tutorial. It turned out pretty well. I left it to dry overnight and it looked awful in the morning, with chunks of paint everywhere.
Can somebody tell me how long does it need to dry before you apply clear coat?
OK, after several failed attempts, this my first (more or less) successful one.
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/derin_robin/DSCF1164.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/derin_robin/media/DSCF1164.jpg.html)
Looks pretty nice to me! I have been getting some paint together to try some of these, myself...got some perfs that are just waiting to be boxed up.
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Quote from: Focalized on April 22, 2013, 01:03:12 AM
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Awesome. That one looks like a skull.
Yeah it was weird that it came out like that. Along with a one eyed ghoul on the right, an animal skull bottom left and and creepy spider on the upper left.
Quote from: Focalized on April 23, 2013, 05:12:05 AM
Yeah it was weird that it came out like that. Along with a one eyed ghoul on the right, an animal skull bottom left and and creepy spider on the upper left.
Aaaaah!! :icon_eek:
A swirled crybaby.
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj545/haveyouseenhim/DSC08402_zps73f6afe3.jpg)
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And the video of the dip:
Very Good! I can't get into a dip. Chemicals and buckets. Ugh.
Quote from: Focalized on May 13, 2013, 05:06:02 AM
Very Good! I can't get into a dip. Chemicals and buckets. Ugh.
Borax and water? Borax is just sodium tetraborate found in mineral deposits in death valley. It's used as laundry soap.
I have no time to travel to Death Valley!? And I hate doing laundry.
Quote from: Focalized on May 13, 2013, 05:37:56 AM
I have no time to travel to Death Valley!? And I hate doing laundry.
I hate laundry too! That's why I use all my soap to swirl :icon_mrgreen:
A good friend of mine, Chris Bean did this enclosure for me. This one is called Mini Magic Boost, a clean mosfet boost.
(http://moweryelectronics.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/wpid-cam01391.jpg?w=500)
www.moweryelectronics.com (http://www.moweryelectronics.com)
www.facebook.com/moweryelectronics (http://www.facebook.com/moweryelectronics)
Another from Chris Bean, soon to be home to a Chameleon envelope filter
http://moweryelectronics.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/cam01136.jpg?w=600 (http://moweryelectronics.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/cam01136.jpg?w=600)
Fuzz Face low gain silicon with bass cut.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/34887.jpg)
Nice mojo parts on that one. What are the yellow caps?
Input on the left is an ERD 0.033uf for the bass cut. The output is Callins? Maybe Calling. Letter rubbed off a bit. I always like buying axial caps. Ebay or some online electronics.
I think I got them at www.westfloridacomponents.com. Lots of good stuff. They seem to specialize in radios and such. They have a big selection of high end capacitors, lots of WIMA boxes. And resistors. Carbon composition. Those Dale resistors. If you're the spending type. Not a huge selection of resistor values, though. Not much to buy for your standard pots and hardware for pedals.
I any of you are using the acrylic paint method for swirling, avoid this brand. It has chunks in it that cause imperfections when dried and they won't even mix with water. I tried painting a box today and the paint slip around the primered enclosure like it was covered in oil.
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Sound clip for shoctave:
https://soundcloud.com/focalized/shocktave/s-o2pmV
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And a Germanium Fuzz Face with those Beavis mods. I sold one long ago and tried another. Did not think much about wiring you see. Really the only thing worth adding is a bass cut and the feedback. I can just make noise, might sample and use in some electronic tracks. Or set just right the note sustain lightly oscillates then drops out. Hard to set but add a nice noise to the fuzz.
I set the feedback on a momentary stomp switch. Though I'd like to use a smoother actioned one. Not easy on the bare feet. But also wanted to add the LED for it just because. Didn't think about the wiring as it turn the normal LED indicator off when on. Didn't wire them separate. I don't know if there's a soft touch stomp switch that can also use an LED.
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Wampler Ecstasy
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I really like that Wampler - it turned out great.
Love that orange one.
Here's a Lunar Module. Clearcoat bubbled up and I couldn't really get them out. So mad.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35036.jpg)
I'm the only one left doing these things. Not crazy about this one. Liked the colors and the way it swirled, but it just looks rough. Not enough water in the paint.
DAM Greasebox. Sounds really good.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35160.jpg)
Quote from: Focalized on August 10, 2013, 02:23:02 PM
. . . it just looks rough.
Looks like dessert! Mmmm... ice cream! :icon_biggrin:
Zendrive and One Knob Fuzz variant.
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Fuzz Face with extra stuff and some old capacitors I got in a huge vintage lot (cheap). Bias, input gain and 5 way in. Two Russian transistors and it really sounds good. The one inbetween cap setting has a great low mid grind that;s emphasized.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35497.jpg)
Clark Gainster. A very good overdrive. Beats many tubescreamer likes. Though I guess it is one itself. I wish more blue came out in the paint. Mixed too much water with the other colors so they spread out too much.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35490.jpg)
Phase 45. Sound pretty good, not too swooshy. The trim pot needs to be turned full counter-clockwise to work, I wonder if a bit more would make a difference in phase.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35489.jpg)
Nice wiring! Mine usually look like a Chinese noodle swamp... :icon_mrgreen:
I'm the only guy doing these I think.
I attempted using Envirotex on some swirled boxes. Pretty much all I make as it's been in the single digits in temperature most of this winter when ever I have time. My printer is very poor at printing on thick photo paper (mechanically) and I just like doing it most of all.
So excited after pouring this stuff as it seem to be perfect. The top is the sides and corners aren't.
The problem with the sides is that even with a smooth finish the bottom needs to be sealed so it doesn't peel off along with the undercoat. I can work to reduce the drips but it still easily peels off from the bottom. And you have to sand and cut the excess to allow the bottom plate to fit.
Next is that at the edges, the near 90* angle, the Envirotex does not stick. It runs over the edge and leaves the undercoat bare. So these pedals have a bit of scratch off the edges. Maybe a second coat might adhere with care but trying that once left too many uneven runs and waves. I won't mess with them any more for now.
The Red Llama build was a bit better as I had clear coated it a bit first. I hoped to eliminate that altogether, but might have to use it. But wait till warmer weather. Might use a mix of the two as the Envirotex gives such a satisfying coat on the top.
I need some experimenting but don't want to ruin nice looking boxes.
I totally messed up the Bosstone with the sides but tried to see if just keeping the top would look ok.
These look great at these angles but the sides are pretty messed up with paint peels and rough spots. I used some crazy glue to seal down some peeled areas.
Good job for any of you guys using this stuff properly.
Red Llama
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/35852.jpg)
Tone Machine
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Bosstone
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Another idea for getting the swirl look.
Looks like you want more control on how it comes out. I stopped that and like to let it do what it wants with a couple tricks. I found blowing on the paint makes it blend in cool ways. Helps it over the sides without having to tilt the box like I used to. I also use a lot less paint. Like two tablespoons of say three colors each. Less colors, more paint. With about 15% water added. It covers it and will usually be paper smooth. I'm always going for a natural look like exotic stone or nebulae and such.
I might go back to some labeling if I ever get a better printer.
I made this without an LED with a side project trying out a DIY light plate. Never again with my resources. To much sawing and sanding. I'll just a buy a few from smallbear.
(http://files.artistserver.com/m1/89/76/media/36000.jpg)
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Here are a few that I recently did.
(https://i.imgur.com/cORF5K7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W2Uq2we.jpg)
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A timely resurrection. Nice swirls.
my first attempt at swirling with acrylic paints.
(https://s13.postimg.org/x8et1lfir/Russian_muff_swirled.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/x8et1lfir/)
I'm looking at that stomp switch and having pinkjimiphoton flashbacks!
I hope people are still making swirly fuzzes.
This is a Prescription Electronics Experience pedal made using Justin Philpotts PCB with an added ground plane.
I was hoping for more yellow to match the knobs, but too much water in the paints made them bleed a bit.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/dyz1ep3zv/unname2d.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dyz1ep3zv/)
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I picked a BYOC TS style pedal on Kijiji for $20, so I gave it a spiffier paint job. First time using envirotex lite and it's worth every penny.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/eeab7iv0b/unnamed_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/eeab7iv0b/)
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I like to bring such old topics back to life... :icon_mrgreen:
Anyway, here's my first attempt to do some "dragonfly style" swirl!
RouseJeremy, your green and white gave me inspiration!
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/16/15/40/29/20211111.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/16154029/416)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/16/15/40/29/20211110.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/16154029/415)
Not exactly what I had in my mind (It was better to my taste before tilting the box), but I'm quite happy with it.
I made it with the help of my 5 yo daughter, and she was happy too!
I must just say I cheated with the gold : it was disapearing in the other colors, so I put some some minutes after, undiluted, so it could stand out.
To sum up, nice experience, I'll swirl again in the future!
One of the hardest things is making sure the colours only blend a tiny bit into each other or not at all. Dragonflys boxes still look like magic to me after all these years.