The first tentative brush strokes ...

[StevieG]

I did a one day striping basics course with Kris Johnson of Pinstriping UK in October 2007. I thought I would post some pictures of my pinstriping progress so far .....

This is the lid of my pinstriping equipment box .....

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This is one of several practice designs I made on a bowling pin. The pin is lovely and curvy and great for practicing brush control. When the pin is covered I clean it off and start again ...

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OK. My first attempt at striping in anger. This is on the fuel tank of a dragster owned by a friend of mine ......

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And finally, some work I did on a ladies bicycle. The owner is the mother-in-law of my dragster-owning friend .....

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I am planning to pinstripe my own car this year so I'm busy with the practice, practice, and more practice.
I've got a long, long way to go but pinstriping is great fun and I love it !

[sharonsstudio]

nice work there stevieG.. I think you have quite an original style..

[moose]

Stevie,
Looks like you have good line width and even design spacing. Pins are fun to paint. I made a stand using a bolt welded to a steel plate at a comfortable angle. Made it easier to maintain good control with-out the pin wandering. I ended up trading it to a friend for a striped pin he did so I cannot post a pic. (note to self need to make another)
I do not understand the comment about striping in anger? Is that a UK slang term or were you mad? Either way the tank looks good also. Keep practicing and working on line control.

Keep the brush wet!

Tim

[prtchevy]

I think they all look great, already top notch in my opinion!

[StevieG]

Thanks very much for all your comments and encouragement, It's much appreciated.

Tim.... I like the idea of the pin holder. My designs are usually striped with the brush in one hand and the pin in the other. Awkward to say the least !
As for "striping in anger", it's a figure of speech and doesn't mean I was angry at the time. It pretty much means that this was the first striping I did that was for real and will be seen by others.
Actually, I have got angry while striping a few times but that is another story !!

[mob33]

Pretty awesome already!!

[XZOTIC INK]

FLAWLESS I HATE TO PINSTRIP SO GOD DAM HARD!!!

[el kolorante]

looking real good,I can't stripe even if my life depended on it.

[Cowboy]

Very nice Lines Stevie . Great Control for just starting .

[Strictly Attitude]

sweet work man lovin it all

[flat screwd]

Nice job! Glad to know I am not the only one to get frustrated , isnt it funny that when striping you get three or four lines into a project and you know right then if its gonna be a good day

[Norm]

Sweet lines for sure! Keep up the good work!

[533Clive]

Awesome work buddy!! Sent you a PM!

Clive

[purplemyth]

wow! Nice lines for firsts!

[AndyW]

Very nice lines indeed, impressed.