GeoLes
07-18-2013, 12:05 PM
From EHow.com:
I stumbled upon this while surfing today. Try this with your new DV8 and tell me how it works for you and then maybe I will try it. (very big maybe)
How to Monogram Bowling Balls
Audrey Farley
Audrey Farley began writing professionally in 2007. She has been featured in various issues of "The Mountain Echo" and "The Messenger." Farley has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Richmond and a Master of Arts in English literature from Virginia Commonwealth University. She teaches English composition at a community college.
By Audrey Farley, eHow Contributor Share
Monogrammed bowling balls add a personal touch. A monogrammed bowling ball is specially customized with the name or initials of a bowler or team. Monogrammed bowling balls distinguish your ball from others, making it less likely for someone to inadvertently take your ball. Monogrammed bowling balls are appropriate souvenirs for retiring bowlers or tournament winners. To properly monogram a bowling ball, follow certain steps to prime, paint and seal the ball.
Things You'll Need:
Tub of sand
Word processor
Scissors
Pencil
Adhesive-backed paper
X-Acto knife
Rubbing alcohol
Sandpaper
Cloths and towels
Latex primer
Paintbrushes
Latex paint
Polyurethane
1. Place the ball in a tub of sand or coffee grinds so that it won't roll as you work.
2. Create stencils of the letters that you want to monogram on the ball. Print block letters from a word processor. Cut the letters out of paper and place on adhesive-backed paper. Trace the letters with a pencil and use an X-Acto knife to cut out the letters. Make a separate stencil for each letter to be used.
3. Place the stencils (with block letters removed) on the bowling ball. Remove adhesive backing so the stencils stick. Position the stencils so the letters are arranged exactly where you want them on the ball.
4. Rub alcohol on the bowling ball inside the letters to remove the wax finish. Work the alcohol into the paint inside the letter shapes. If you don't remove the wax finish, paint won't stick to the surface. Use a cloth or rag to apply the alcohol.
5. Rub sandpaper on the ball inside the letters. Sanding, like alcohol, will remove the wax finish. Remove debris and powder from the ball; dab with a wet towel and then pat dry with a clean towel.
6. Prime the bowling ball by painting inside the letters with white latex primer. Apply two layers of primer and allow the primer to dry for 24 hours before applying paint.
7. Paint inside the letters to monogram the ball. Ideally, choose a color paint that contrasts with the color of the bowling ball. Otherwise, monogrammed letters won't be visible. Let the paint dry for 24 hours.
8. Seal the bowling ball. Paint polyurethane inside the letters to protect the paint from chipping or peeling. If the ball is to be used for decorative purposes, apply one layer of polyurethane. If the ball is to be used in play, apply two to three layers of polyurethane.
I hear the Martha Stwart also give bowling tips. :)
I stumbled upon this while surfing today. Try this with your new DV8 and tell me how it works for you and then maybe I will try it. (very big maybe)
How to Monogram Bowling Balls
Audrey Farley
Audrey Farley began writing professionally in 2007. She has been featured in various issues of "The Mountain Echo" and "The Messenger." Farley has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Richmond and a Master of Arts in English literature from Virginia Commonwealth University. She teaches English composition at a community college.
By Audrey Farley, eHow Contributor Share
Monogrammed bowling balls add a personal touch. A monogrammed bowling ball is specially customized with the name or initials of a bowler or team. Monogrammed bowling balls distinguish your ball from others, making it less likely for someone to inadvertently take your ball. Monogrammed bowling balls are appropriate souvenirs for retiring bowlers or tournament winners. To properly monogram a bowling ball, follow certain steps to prime, paint and seal the ball.
Things You'll Need:
Tub of sand
Word processor
Scissors
Pencil
Adhesive-backed paper
X-Acto knife
Rubbing alcohol
Sandpaper
Cloths and towels
Latex primer
Paintbrushes
Latex paint
Polyurethane
1. Place the ball in a tub of sand or coffee grinds so that it won't roll as you work.
2. Create stencils of the letters that you want to monogram on the ball. Print block letters from a word processor. Cut the letters out of paper and place on adhesive-backed paper. Trace the letters with a pencil and use an X-Acto knife to cut out the letters. Make a separate stencil for each letter to be used.
3. Place the stencils (with block letters removed) on the bowling ball. Remove adhesive backing so the stencils stick. Position the stencils so the letters are arranged exactly where you want them on the ball.
4. Rub alcohol on the bowling ball inside the letters to remove the wax finish. Work the alcohol into the paint inside the letter shapes. If you don't remove the wax finish, paint won't stick to the surface. Use a cloth or rag to apply the alcohol.
5. Rub sandpaper on the ball inside the letters. Sanding, like alcohol, will remove the wax finish. Remove debris and powder from the ball; dab with a wet towel and then pat dry with a clean towel.
6. Prime the bowling ball by painting inside the letters with white latex primer. Apply two layers of primer and allow the primer to dry for 24 hours before applying paint.
7. Paint inside the letters to monogram the ball. Ideally, choose a color paint that contrasts with the color of the bowling ball. Otherwise, monogrammed letters won't be visible. Let the paint dry for 24 hours.
8. Seal the bowling ball. Paint polyurethane inside the letters to protect the paint from chipping or peeling. If the ball is to be used for decorative purposes, apply one layer of polyurethane. If the ball is to be used in play, apply two to three layers of polyurethane.
I hear the Martha Stwart also give bowling tips. :)