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  • Jason T December 28, 2016 at 5:58pm

    I'm using old knitting needles.  Search how to make "mosaic knife pins" for the copper tube idea.

    • Kigar > Jason T December 28, 2016 at 11:12pm

      Wow Jason, I went on a two hour worm trail into mosaic pins!  Never seen them before, very cool.

  • Hal Robertson December 26, 2016 at 9:19pm

    Airsoft pellets. Drill a shallow hole about half the thickness of the pellet and a hair smaller in diameter. Superglue and a soft mallet to drive them in. Wait till the glue is fully set and sand away. White or black, just a few $ for hundreds at the sporting goods store.

    • Paul Craig > Hal Robertson December 27, 2016 at 2:41am

      It might be more fun to shoot the fretboard with BB's. LOL

      That is a good idea Hal and they come in lots of colors too.

  • Paul Craig December 25, 2016 at 2:18pm

    Another method I've seen is drill a hole, fill it with glue and whatever color of glitter you want, let it dry and sand flat.

    • Robert Varcoe > Paul Craig December 25, 2016 at 2:26pm

      I found that if you just add it into a hole the surrounding grain picks it up and makes it look blotchy.... I just added my fret markers.... a lot of work but fun..

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  • Titch the Clown December 25, 2016 at 12:26pm

    I use small diamond core drill bits to make cheap traditional mother of pearl markers from oyster and abalone shell. To make all your abalone shell flash at the same time just work out which direction it flashes best in and arrange them all in the same direction.

    I also got the Weller wood burning soldering iron set which has  various branding tips. 

  • David McQueen December 25, 2016 at 11:23am
    I have used brass screws countersunk. You have to be careful. Pre drill. Pre countersink. Then pre fit with steel screws. The brass screws will snap if tightened hard.

    I also use brass rod from a hobby shop. I forget the dimension, but it is the largest that I can cut with my snips. Just drill a hole. Put some glue on the rod. Hammer it in with a soft mallet. Snip off. I then bring it down flush with the surface using a belt sander after the glue sets.
  • Lonman December 25, 2016 at 10:37am

    I have used plastic rods, wood, wood burned, tacks, home made clay dots, I get best results with wood. I am going to use clay dots in the uke I am currently working on. still so many great ideas to try.

  • Bluesheart December 24, 2016 at 9:09am

    Thumbtacks are easy. If you go to a bead shop there will be some interesting options. Temporary tattoos. I like the foil behind pick idea. I have not used it on fret markers but have use it with glass beads for decoration, works well.

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