Opinions wanted on stippling attempt

[HuttArmouries]

Decided to practice my stippling on the frame of a £30 glock I picked up. I still need to neaten up around the edges and Im not sure I like the overall shape. Any ideas on how to make it a bit neater?

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[E21A]

Looks good for a first attempt. Neatness is over rated! However if that’s what you want for the edges I’d suggest lining up a piece of tape and using it as a guide. 

My forst attempts a few a few months back below. 

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[Enid_Puceflange]

Gents,

what tip are you using on your soldering iron?

I have been tempted for a while to do my tan coloured WE G17 ,  but a bit concerned of possible colour change when the heat gets to it ?

 

[E21A]

I used a normal round one that I ground into a sharp point. Top tip, high heat and don’t press too hard or too long. I’ve found WE plastic is a bit more forgiving and nicer to work with than TM style hard plastic. 

Oh oh and make sure you prep the surface first. 

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

By prepping,

do you mean getting rid of the waffle style pattern on the grip?

 

[E21A]

By prepping,

do you mean getting rid of the waffle style pattern on the grip?

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Indeed. You want to sand it nice and flat. See below. Make sure to sand only the parts you plan to stipple though. 

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[Enid_Puceflange]

I had better get the dremmel and soldering iron dug out ?

cheers

 

[HuttArmouries]

im using a wood burner with a pointed tip