Custom head badges

[velomentary]

Hello

Do people have any recommendations for UK custom bicycle head badge makers ? I'm creating a personal build with it's own bicycle make/logis etc. Has anyone used any custom badge makers ??

I'll just be looking to create a vintage looking head badge with my own artwork

Thanks

 

[pete_mcc]

UK no, but I’ve used Jen Green in the US, she’s amazing. This is the one she did for my other half’s bike. It’s her cat:

Now that it’s weathered in, the colours now all match the cat’s colours perfectly

 

[slimjoe]

I can vouch for Jen’s work too. I’ve bought off the website and had custom ones done

 

[velomentary]

Thanks guys - I'll check out the website

 

[KayOs]

Those are awesome, a lot of talent and work involved! Mine never looked that cool.

 

[bold stelvis]

I'm tempted to have a go at this myself
get some blanks of amazon, then some DIY electrolysis etching with salty water or bicarb

I mean - doesn't look that hard?

https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Electro-Etch-a-Solid-Metal-Plaque/

 

[KayOs]

I'm tempted to have a go at this myself
get some blanks of amazon, then some DIY electrolysis etching with salty water or bicarb

I mean - doesn't look that hard?

https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Electro-Etch-a-Solid-Metal-Plaque/

It's not hard but like everything takes time to get some good results yet alone awesome ones.
There are many little things that can have a negative impact on the result.
I would definitely start with aluminium and simple motifs.
Once you have optimised all the parameters, you can really get started.
Custom badges are a really nice touch on every bike.

 

[donk]

I know they are not UK based, but depending on what you want and your budget, try velocolour in Toronto.

https://www.velocolour.com/headbadgeinfo
I'd also suggest trying a local small scale jeweler, they may be up for the task.