Custom stipple job

[Scratch]

I want to do a stipple job on my G17. But I want to put a design into it. I know many people have put a design into the grips and from what I understand, they grind off the old factory texture, sand it smooth, then apply a stencil with adhesive, made from thin steel or wood or something that won't melt, then stipple away. Something like this:



I don't want a specific design, but I want smooth curving stripes like the S&W M&P pistols. Something similar to this:


I know, I know... Why don't you just get an M&P instead of destroying a perfectly good Glock. Well it's my gun so lay off.

Anyways, does anyone have any ideas on how I can get real thin strips of metal to curve and stick to smooth plastic?

[Ghost]

I always thought they melted the plastic like this kid.

[Scratch]

Yes, that's exactly how they do it. He stuck a cross on his grip to cover an area where not to stipple. That's what I want to do, but instead of a cross, I want thin curvy lines to use as a cover up.

[Ghost]

Yes, that's exactly how they do it. He stuck a cross on his grip to cover an area where not to stipple. That's what I want to do, but instead of a cross, I want thin curvy lines to use as a cover up.

All I can think of is wire.

[armedwalleye]

Sand it smooth and use a glue stick to stick tin foil to it. Use an exacto to cut out the design, stipple away.

Other idea is to use carbon paper. Lay out the design on typing paper, put carbon paper under it, trace the design into the grip and stipple right up to the lines.

Never done it, but if I did that's how is approach it.
Otherwise, stipple the whole thing and use woodcarving tools to cut a design into the stipple. THAT I could help you with. Woodcarver in another life.

[centermass40]

I stippled my Glock 26 and refinished the slide last year. I think it turned out great !!
If you like the look and want help doing yours just let me know.

[Bearcatrp]

Holly crapolla. Is this real or did you find this pic on the net? If its really yours, well, at least you don't have to worry about someone taking that POS from you. Dam, thats FUBAR at its best.

[Kelor]

Hahaha. It's rare I laugh loudly. That one got me.

[MXGreg]

You could try using that aluminum tape you can get at most hardware stores. It has a peel-off backing so you could cut your design first and then stick it on your gun.