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by TomS
Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork

I forgot to attach the artwork, and relooking at the helmet, there is no handle and the decal starts at the hilt, so I’ve attached the corrected artwork
by TomS
Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork (St Louis Battlehawks)

I wanted to try a St Louis Battlehawks based on the Birmingham Bolts pic in this thread. The labels were too thick and I could not apply the decal without serious creasing and serious folds. So I printed it on paper and used glue on the back to make the paper more ‘pliable’ and gooey to be able to c...
by TomS
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork

I just saw your eBay listing for these :lol:
by TomS
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork

Right on!
by TomS
Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork

The 3D aspect of the logos is very unique and gives a fresh look on these old V1-2 helmets. Do you have any pics of completed sets with these logos?
by TomS
Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Sticker Artwork
Replies: 35
Views: 152890

Re: Sticker Artwork

Just finished up the European League of Football decals. The league obtained permission from the NFL to use the old WLAF/NFLE names and colors of their choosing. The games summaries are all uploaded on YouTube
by TomS
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Tips for a stuck factory sticker
Replies: 1
Views: 8798

Re: Tips for a stuck factory sticker

Forgot one
by TomS
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Tips for a stuck factory sticker
Replies: 1
Views: 8798

Tips for a stuck factory sticker

If you’ve ever had a factory sticker set where the glue has bonded to the wax paper and you cannot remove it, here is a tip. The biggest offenders I’ve had were the A&A midnight green Eagles and the Panthers. This weekend I had an OPI Bills. Microwave some water until it is piping hot. Use a qtip to...
by TomS
Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Tips to avoid breaking V2 masks
Replies: 2
Views: 9856

Re: Tips to avoid breaking V2 masks

Nice!
by TomS
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Creating Gumball Helmets
Topic: Tips to avoid breaking V2 masks
Replies: 2
Views: 9856

Tips to avoid breaking V2 masks

If you’re like me, you’ve probably broken hundreds of V2 masks while applying them to V2 helmets. Aggravating especially if they’ve been painted and then break during application. Here’s a trick to keep from breaking these masks: The V2 ear post is in the shape of a wedge that flares out at the top....