After I have the shell cut to shape, I use a thick velour or satin material that has some stretch to it. I like thicker material to prevent adhesive bleed though. The stretch is important to mold the fabtic and keep it as smooth as possible. Elmers all purpose spray adhesive is ideal for this. I prime the shell once or twice with the adhesive and let it dry 15 minutes or so, then apply a heavy coat before pressing the fabric into place. Porous polyurethane and foams require a pretty wet coat.
In the 2nd picture above, I've just pressed the fabric into place and I am using the gun and other items to help mold it to the shell.
Next it's a matter of trimming the sides of the fabric. I then place the glued fabric and shell face down and apply more adhesive to the sides of the shell and fabric. Then fold it up and pinch the corners together. then simply cut the pinched fabric with scissors to form a corner joint.
For the top piece, a simple 1" spongy foam is used. You want a soft foam because it will gently press against the parts and hold everything into place. In this case I embedded a magnet into the foam liner in order to mount a name plaque. You recall I made a compartment for the .22 inserts - here's the lid. It's abalone shell veneer on a brass plate. I used a Smith and Wesson logo button form another case and an exposed piano hinge.
Next up - the finished product.
In the 2nd picture above, I've just pressed the fabric into place and I am using the gun and other items to help mold it to the shell.
Next it's a matter of trimming the sides of the fabric. I then place the glued fabric and shell face down and apply more adhesive to the sides of the shell and fabric. Then fold it up and pinch the corners together. then simply cut the pinched fabric with scissors to form a corner joint.
For the top piece, a simple 1" spongy foam is used. You want a soft foam because it will gently press against the parts and hold everything into place. In this case I embedded a magnet into the foam liner in order to mount a name plaque. You recall I made a compartment for the .22 inserts - here's the lid. It's abalone shell veneer on a brass plate. I used a Smith and Wesson logo button form another case and an exposed piano hinge.
Next up - the finished product.
