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stormynights · 05-16-2009, 01:21 AM

Check out the nail art supplies at Sally beauty supply. Those stores are everywhere. That is pretty durable.

ViciousCircle · 05-23-2009, 04:31 AM

Since the atomizer can get quite warm on some PV's, I wonder if that would cause problems when using nail polish type things...

Liberate_Yourself · 05-23-2009, 04:39 AM

We have a laser-marking service that will become available very soon. If you would like some info on what the possibilities are, let me know.

RazorNribbonz · 05-27-2009, 03:53 PM

I mostly paint walls and furniture for a living but, I totally agree with Vandal when he advices > " If you are going to paint you will need to scuff the surface with at least 1000 grit sand paper. ".. How you prime the surface before any design work will determine its durablility...Any paint will peel right off of a slick surface... They do also have liquid sandpaper, you can brush on before any high detailed work (stenciling etc..) Paint, then follow with a spray of sealer ( I'd tape over holes etc really well) I'd probably use a water based sealer since oil based sealers tend to turn yellow over time.. However, no longer then the battery would last this might not be an issue... Again, with as short as the battery life is the fingernail polish or basic acrylic paint would probably hold up just fine with the heat and good prep work..But If you wanted to take extra precaution, they also make heat resistant paints...

I could so get into the elaborate designs lol.. But, the short battery life keeps me from playing too much with it... Heck, I can barely stand to sell something I paint after spending hrs on it.. To have to throw a way a gorgeous battery would kill me lmao..I would like to try something like glass etching on one...Just to check it out..Or embossing one with a lil raised design then hologram or gold leaf it...There again, Id have a box of batts I just couldn't bare to throw a way..Hmm maybe I could incorporate them all on a canvas for e-cig art ( that only I would understand and love. ha!) ...
Sure would love to see pics if anyone does some fun stuff

Hope you share your lazer-marking info Liberate..Sounds like that could be pretty kewl..

Bee · 06-04-2009, 12:05 AM

I have been using Swarovski Crystal beads. The small 2mm or the 4mm work very nice I use gorilla glue to keep them on yes it takes a steady hand to get the glue just right but in the end well worth it. Other glues have not held up like the gorilla glue. I have blue, red, and orange crystals. I have placed the 2mm around the end near the light so that it sparkles when I take a puff.

willsgirlie · 06-07-2009, 01:31 PM

I wanna see some animal prints

I would so pay more for that

I love being creative, but I suck at it.. so a DIY thing would fail for me. haha

Edited: I just clicked the link to the skins... I love them! does anybody know how well they stick?

imsewsure · 06-07-2009, 08:33 PM

I love the con-tac paper idea for ease of use, quick change outs, etc. I also love the crystal idea except that I'd worry my battery or atty would go out as soon as I finished the design. If someone comes up with a good sleeve idea I hope you share it with us. I have a pen-style PV so I will be checking out real pens, straws, etc. to find something that can be used as a sleeve that would stay on with an o-ring or some other form of rubbery friction, maybe the inside of a bigger straw could even be coated with a liquid rubber or silicone. Cardboard is another option but I'd be worried that it'll wear over time.

A third option for designs is, as mentioned earlier, the decal option. I bought one of those nail polish/stamp kits for my fingernails but they don't come with very many stamp options. For example, sports team logos could very easily be created on a computer and printed out on decal paper while you don't even have that option with the stamp set. They sell decal paper for your computer...it's just like decals you'd use for your fingernails or toy car models (water, soak, put in place, clear coat).

imsewsure · 06-07-2009, 08:34 PM

P.S. I had some black marble con-tac paper lying around and have already covered one of my PVs. Can't wait to check out the craft store for more designs.

Bee · 06-07-2009, 11:08 PM

I like the decal and the con-tac paper ideas I will have to try those. When a battery or atty dies I pop off the crystal and reuse it. I usually only use one nice crystal on each battery or atty so that I can tell them apart. Helps when I grab one to know if it is one that is having issues.

WiiD · 06-08-2009, 01:06 AM

if any of you live in the bay area, go to the good guys show in pleasantan. its a giant car show, but the have building you can go into with people that do pinstriping. they'll do it for pretty much everything you have. ive seen them do i pods and cell phones, and i dont think they charge. if they do, its very minimal. im going to try it next time i go.

05-23-2009, 04:31 AM	#22
ViciousCircle Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: near Columbus, OH - USA Posts: 174	Since the atomizer can get quite warm on some PV's, I wonder if that would cause problems when using nail polish type things... __________________

05-23-2009, 04:39 AM	#23
Liberate_Yourself Supplier Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 510	We have a laser-marking service that will become available very soon. If you would like some info on what the possibilities are, let me know. __________________ http://www.smokeliberation.com/webimages/ATOM.jpg

06-07-2009, 08:33 PM	#27
imsewsure Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Florida, USA Posts: 86	I love the con-tac paper idea for ease of use, quick change outs, etc. I also love the crystal idea except that I'd worry my battery or atty would go out as soon as I finished the design. If someone comes up with a good sleeve idea I hope you share it with us. I have a pen-style PV so I will be checking out real pens, straws, etc. to find something that can be used as a sleeve that would stay on with an o-ring or some other form of rubbery friction, maybe the inside of a bigger straw could even be coated with a liquid rubber or silicone. Cardboard is another option but I'd be worried that it'll wear over time. A third option for designs is, as mentioned earlier, the decal option. I bought one of those nail polish/stamp kits for my fingernails but they don't come with very many stamp options. For example, sports team logos could very easily be created on a computer and printed out on decal paper while you don't even have that option with the stamp set. They sell decal paper for your computer...it's just like decals you'd use for your fingernails or toy car models (water, soak, put in place, clear coat). __________________

06-07-2009, 08:34 PM	#28
imsewsure Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Florida, USA Posts: 86	P.S. I had some black marble con-tac paper lying around and have already covered one of my PVs. Can't wait to check out the craft store for more designs. __________________

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05-16-2009, 01:21 AM	#21
stormynights The Vapor Cloud Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristow, Ok. Posts: 1,287	Check out the nail art supplies at Sally beauty supply. Those stores are everywhere. That is pretty durable.

05-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#24
RazorNribbonz Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 849	I mostly paint walls and furniture for a living but, I totally agree with Vandal when he advices > " If you are going to paint you will need to scuff the surface with at least 1000 grit sand paper. ".. How you prime the surface before any design work will determine its durablility...Any paint will peel right off of a slick surface... They do also have liquid sandpaper, you can brush on before any high detailed work (stenciling etc..) Paint, then follow with a spray of sealer ( I'd tape over holes etc really well) I'd probably use a water based sealer since oil based sealers tend to turn yellow over time.. However, no longer then the battery would last this might not be an issue... Again, with as short as the battery life is the fingernail polish or basic acrylic paint would probably hold up just fine with the heat and good prep work..But If you wanted to take extra precaution, they also make heat resistant paints... I could so get into the elaborate designs lol.. But, the short battery life keeps me from playing too much with it... Heck, I can barely stand to sell something I paint after spending hrs on it.. To have to throw a way a gorgeous battery would kill me lmao..I would like to try something like glass etching on one...Just to check it out..Or embossing one with a lil raised design then hologram or gold leaf it...There again, Id have a box of batts I just couldn't bare to throw a way..Hmm maybe I could incorporate them all on a canvas for e-cig art ( that only I would understand and love. ha!) ... Sure would love to see pics if anyone does some fun stuff Hope you share your lazer-marking info Liberate..Sounds like that could be pretty kewl..

06-04-2009, 12:05 AM	#25
Bee Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 29	I have been using Swarovski Crystal beads. The small 2mm or the 4mm work very nice I use gorilla glue to keep them on yes it takes a steady hand to get the glue just right but in the end well worth it. Other glues have not held up like the gorilla glue. I have blue, red, and orange crystals. I have placed the 2mm around the end near the light so that it sparkles when I take a puff.

06-07-2009, 01:31 PM	#26
willsgirlie Super Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Posts: 468	I wanna see some animal prints I would so pay more for that I love being creative, but I suck at it.. so a DIY thing would fail for me. haha Edited: I just clicked the link to the skins... I love them! does anybody know how well they stick?

06-07-2009, 11:08 PM	#29
Bee Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 29	I like the decal and the con-tac paper ideas I will have to try those. When a battery or atty dies I pop off the crystal and reuse it. I usually only use one nice crystal on each battery or atty so that I can tell them apart. Helps when I grab one to know if it is one that is having issues.

06-08-2009, 01:06 AM	#30
WiiD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	if any of you live in the bay area, go to the good guys show in pleasantan. its a giant car show, but the have building you can go into with people that do pinstriping. they'll do it for pretty much everything you have. ive seen them do i pods and cell phones, and i dont think they charge. if they do, its very minimal. im going to try it next time i go.