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Yeah, originally that would definitely be a lot of work. I would like to keep the label on it, but the label is kind of coming off anyway. So I'll probably go with what JUJU suggested. That would be a lot easier. Or maybe I'll…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Izaguirre Nov 16, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
So I bought this cigar box (this is my first attempt at a CGB guitar by the way), and it has this sticker on it. It cover pretty much the entire top, and I wanted to keep the design that's on the…Continue
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MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Andrew Izaguirre's discussion Finish questions"That sounds like a lot of work, why not leave the 'real' label on it? It is part of a cigar box after all."
JUJU replied to Andrew Izaguirre's discussion Finish questions"do you have a scanner and printer ? - if so you can scan the box to get a exact copy of the design then print off the design on some paper - next is to coat the paper with danish oil - put it on with a cloth let it soak in then wipe off any excess…"
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So I bought this cigar box (this is my first attempt at a CGB guitar by the way), and it has this sticker on it. It cover pretty much the entire top, and I wanted to keep the design that's on the sticker. I am thinking about tracing it on the box so I could later paint it on, I also want to stain the box. So my question is do I stain first then paint or paint then stain? Also what paint should I use?See More
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