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Customized gift – for a special occasion


Yesterday was Michelle and I’s 2.5 years, I made this for the occasion.  Grabbed the tech-decks from a close by Toys-R-Us.


↑Carefully stripped away the cover.

Content:

Note: I really dig these lined up shots recently.


↑2 major components for customization: 1. The decks and 2. the back cover.


↑I lose these miniature screws all the time. Work on the project on light color surface and keep the screws together with tape.


↑The boards came polished. I used a fine grain sand paper to dull it down for primer.


↑Wrapped the edges with masking tape before applying primer. Must keep the wooden beige around the rim to preserve the skateboard look.


↑I bought this from a hobby shop. Used it all the time when I make custom Gundams. The matte primer finish actually look really good just by itself.


↑Used sand paper again to clean the edges.

Then, sketches for the deck itself.


↑I use acrylic for most of my project, since they’re water resistant. I also have a set of thin fine bushes(some from Kevin) for detail art works.


↑First coat.


↑7th coat: the result of black background and bad quality acrylic paint.

Rough finish.


↑Most boards(slightly more expensive ones) seem to have a clear glossy finish nowadays. I use wood varnish to protect the design as well as giving that final touch at the end.


↑Reassemble the board.

Next, the back cover.

Spray paint – white flat.


↑Design and print out the cover on a heavier weight paper.


↑Trimmed the edges along the original cover.

BAM. The final product:

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