How can you add graphics to your e-cig?

[Archer74]

Originally Posted by PatriciafromCO

It's been a long while .. but it like a powder you put on metal or glass using a stencil and it does all the etching just like a laser would depending on what your stencil is..

something like etch-O-Matic Martronic Corporation

I remember this. i think they have colored version as well. But this thing uses electricity. Dunno how this thing will interact with the battery.

[PatriciafromCO]

Originally Posted by Archer74

I remember this. i think they have colored version as well. But this thing uses electricity. Dunno how this thing will interact with the battery.

I got it as a sample to a home made rubber stamp kit I purchase,, you made stencils using the light source,, then used a powder which didn't use any electricity just a chemical reaction to the glass or metal .. Martronics corporation 360-985-2999 out of WA from my understanding it was just a surface reaction...

[PatriciafromCO]

Now Mark Metal Tools, Parts, Equipment In Seconds With Etch-O-Matic.

I got some samples since the same light source is what I make the negatives for my rubber stamps,, I never tried it,,, maybe it will work without damaging the e cig..????

[dubnluvn]

What you want is a water slide decal. There are places online where you can order a sheet of your custom artwork.

[M4jin]

Im pretty sure you could find a screen printing company that could handle it but if your not setting up a account or doing them in mass youll probably pay around 50-70 bucks initially and probably 10 per item (set up your design in illustrator and they can probably handle it)

[angelique510]

Thanks for posting the nail art video Grandma Cas. Now I have to buy one of those kits.

Another idea: you could get someone at a nail salon to airbrush whatever you want on your e-cig.

~A

[KermieD]

For laser etching, go to your local trophy shop. If they can't do it in house, they will be able to send it in to someone. They should be able to help you with text and/or if you're willing to use a design that they have in stock. If you have a custom design, even if it's in a vectorized format, expect to pay a one time charge of around $20-30 to have that artwork converted into a filetype that the laser uses and also expect that the shop will have to ship it out and get it back. From that point on, you should not have to pay again for that conversion charge unless you change the artwork. If you do change the artwork, even a small bit, it's usually an all-or-nothing charge, so you'll be stuck with the full $20-30 charge again.

[override]

Vinyl Graphics are pretty permanent, heavy duty, inexpensive and you almost always find someone in your area that makes them.

Also I am not sure if this would work with metal or not but glass etching liquid is pretty inexpensive. All you need is a vinyl stencil of whatever design stick it on, add the etching liquid wait like 5 minutes and peel the vinyl off. If it will etch glass I dont see why it wouldnt etch throught he paint and possibly a little into the metal.

[Bruce H]

Yes- I can add graphics to larger mods (*not limited to) with printed adhesive backed vinyl.

I have had many requests (at another site) and I am looking at doing a run of 20 or more. PM me your ideas, let me know what you want to make pretty and I'll do my best to help out.

There will be a charge as the material isn't cheap. I check my messages here everyday and I will return any as soon as I can.

* I work on a 54" printer so I am not limited in size. Video game consoles, video game instruments, electronics, and just about anything with a flat smooth surface.

[MetalPrincess]

Don't forget to check your charger setup before you mod. I have one powder coated battery (bought that way) that won't fit in my universal charger so I have to keep that in mind when I'm on the go.