Posted By: Boss Hog
Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 12:43 AM
I've started engraving wood 1911 grips and need some good ideas for images/patterns/designs that will sell. Throw some ideas at me.
Here's my first set...
Posted By: ralph
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 02:21 AM
Very nice !
What about a Texas theme? Lone Star, State Flag, Alamo, longhorn, armadillo etc. Looks like you have the skills.
Posted By: Blackout Bill
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 03:37 AM
Just a thought.
Brands would be cool. I think Colt made a Texas branding iron model. I would also look at a tooled leather pattern. Something that resembles nice belts or wallets.
https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/a-special-pistol-tyler-gun-works-branded-1911/https://www.pinterest.com/beckyrapoport/leather-tooling-patterns/
Posted By: kry226
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 04:38 AM
U.S. Army patches (82nd, 101st, 1st Cav, etc).
Posted By: redhaze
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 10:55 AM
Predator faces, images, bird scenes
Posted By: GasGuzzler
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 11:46 AM
If you don't mind the cheese factor, do college football logos if you can get away with it. People spend stupid money on logo'd items.
Posted By: RiverRider
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 05:47 PM
I've seen some stuff that commemorates notorious political events here and there...things like "let's go Brandon" and stuff like that. Maybe a heatseeking missile taking out a $1.75 party balloon. Daily events should provide plenty of inspiration.
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 01:47 AM
Thanks fellas! These are some great ideas. I ran out of blanks today, but I've ordered some more. Hopefully I'll be able to make some of these soon!
Posted By: Boss Hog
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 01:50 AM
I made these for a customer this weekend with his brand on them. He also had me make some others for his neighbor with another brand on them. Turned out pretty well!
Posted By: Blackout Bill
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 06:27 PM
Maybe the Yellowstone and 6666 need some. Hah! That example is really nice.
Posted By: jrfan
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/21/23 01:37 PM
I made these for a customer this weekend with his brand on them. He also had me make some others for his neighbor with another brand on them. Turned out pretty well!
I'd be interested in a set with my personal brand!
Posted By: jgconst
Re: Need some ideas... - 02/25/23 04:45 AM
Hard to go wrong with oak leaves and acorns. You have done excellent work on an original pattern.