Print on a guitar finish

MrBump · January 2018

Without being a talented artist, does anyone know how you might get a print effect like this on a guitar, if you had a source (like the newspaper or some-such)?

Image: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b2/89/ef/b289eff64606a42b3995510b809a9123.jpg

poopot · January 2018

You could try glueing the newspaper to the guitar and then lacquering over the top... you will probably have to seal the print on the newspaper before hand tho’.

WezV · January 2018

to actually cover in paper you need something like mod podge (where is @JookyChap ; when you need him)

You can also do it by printing the design onto waterslide or rub on decals which will give a thinner finish and a more professional look, once under lacquer

timbuk02 · January 2018

You could try a printer that specialises in large format printing? They use 'flatbed printing' - essentially a massive inkjet printer that works on all sorts of surfaces. They can print on palettes and doors, so a guitar might be do-able. Example here says max thickness of 48mm...