Introduction: Ipod Engraving, on the Cheapo...
Disclaimer: This is my very first instructable. It might be crappy and if it is, please bear with me and leave me a wee bit of constructive criticism. Oh yeah i am also not responsible when you screw up your own iPod.
so im jealous of the back of new zunes, right who isnt?
Step 1: Materials!!
Materials:
-A sharp mind and body. ie. dont try this after drinking a whole spike energy drink or after six shots of tequelia maybe
-An iPod with a shiny back, maybe one with a matte back?
-A xacto knife
-Tape, most kinds will do, yep this mandatory
- felt tip pen, but not permanent marker
Step 2: Drawing
Draw directly onto the ipod with your felt tip. try not to make things too complicated
Step 3: Tape
I can hear you say why tape?
well there are two reasons,
-Anti-schmear~
-Stability, No-slip, cause stray X-acto scratches are bad.
-good to know where you already cut
and for the image i am not actually engraving boob! it is just for tutorial purposes.
Step 4: SliceCut
Start cutting. a few tips.
-maintain even pressure through out the word unless using advanced technique
-get it right the first time
-concentrate!
-Paitence is key
one interesting idea is to just remove the letter pecies of tape and use sandpaper, steel wool or scotchbrite pads to brushfinish the letters
Step 5: Results.
Yes! This looks great in person. i think this will be a great anti-theft feature. and it is quite stylish at the same time
I also made that case, but thats another instructable...
23 Comments
8 years ago
I got a iPod 5s
12 years ago on Introduction
You should post an i'ble on how to get your birthmark
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
lol
13 years ago on Introduction
when u buy a ipod they can engrave it for FREE. and u can send ur ipod to them wow life is so hard isnt it?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Wow, you are really, really creative.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Says the person scratching it in with an X-acto
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Just go to the fricken ipod store and get it ingraved its free. and it has all the same sized font
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
hey be quiet why dont you? dont be so hard on people. Why dont you try being more creative and think of some tips to say not mean things
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
right cuz something about scratching and x-acto knives arent creative? jeez give him a break.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
well id rather not have chicken scatch on my ipod when i can have someone do it very nicely.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
agreed
13 years ago on Introduction
They may be cheap but they are as ugly as hell
13 years ago on Introduction
engravers aren't that expensive
13 years ago on Introduction
maybe you should find some sort of stencil because your handwriting isn't really good
14 years ago on Introduction
Cool! I would prefer better pictures, but I get the idea, this is cool! I might try it on my iPod video that is basically broken. ;-( But it turns on and stuff. The battery is screwed up. It only charges, and it won't let me upload songs. Oh well. Nice job!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
hey were are u from, because I been looking to buy an ipod to replace my ipod video screen and hardrive. How much would you sell it for?, just to let you know im 14 and dnt have a credit card
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Thanks. i wish the pictures were better too. i took these con a camera phone, i did the best i could
13 years ago on Introduction
I guess you could do it better if you cut the letters on those sticky papers and stick it to the chrome part of the ipod, then remove the letters (like a stencil)(leaving the name), and then gently sand inside the sticky paper (that's the letters) And there you go, a really cheapo sanded (now with name) Ipod hehe...
13 years ago on Introduction
You've ruined your poor, poor iPod! I wouldn't quit the day job if I were you... A five-year-old could write neater.
13 years ago on Introduction
This would be great if it wasn't permanent.