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Personalized watches make a definitive statement. As a gift, they are cherishing as a thoughtful memento from someone special. However, personalizing your own watch is a chic fashion statement. Either way, the watch is useful as a time keeping device as well as a signature wardrobe piece. This article discusses some ways to make a statement with a custom timepiece. Engraving, customized photo watch faces, unique watch bands, embellishments Engraving is often associated as it is the most common method to make a unique piece. The tradition method of creating a custom timepiece is by etching the back with the person's name and a date. However, engraving can be applied at other non-traditional places in the timepiece. A unique twist on engraving is making an etching of a picture into the metal. The photo will appear as a timeless black and white image, instantly making the watch classier. (http://www.google.com/imgres?q=engraved+watch&hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&rlz=1C1SKPC_enUS338&biw=1241&bih=584&tbm=isch&tbnid=fNBqgTerezpbwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.cgegifts.co.uk/engraved-gifts/photo-engraved-pocket-watch.html&docid=tcTF-rjPDD3FzM&imgurl=http://www.cgegifts.co.uk/image/cache/data/104/104-0116-500x500.JPG&w=488&h=500&ei=8YLWUIWyJo3M9ASF-YGIAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=697&vpy=161&dur=1125&hovh=228&hovw=222&tx=111&ty=104&sig=105367272777411834292&page=4&tbnh=135&tbnw=132&start=79&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:90,s:0,i:366) Another non-traditional way to use engraving for a one-of-a-kind watch, is by applying the engraving to the side metal of the watch face. The etched side can be a pattern like skulls for one into goth fashion or a significant word. Most people associated custom watches as being engrave with the wearer's name; however they have come a long way. Watches can actually be personalized in a variety of ways. The face can be modified to bear a picture of just about anything that will fit in the space. Photos of love ones, team logos, beloved pets, or anything else of significance to the wearer can be made into a watch. (http://www.personalizationmall.com/Custom-Personalized-Photo-Watch-Picture-on-Watch-Face-i13707.item?productid=2350&storeid=38&categoryid=1328&DID=233317&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CO_Ix_vRr7QCFQ0GnQodwm8AHQ) It is becoming more common to customize the watch band to produce a unique look. A do-it-yourself way to create a unique watch is by braiding some leather straps with a distinctive pattern or color palette as the watch band. A way to inject some femininity into this project is by using ribbon for the braid. If you are not the crafty type, there are a variety of manufacturers that produce stamped leather bands. (http://www.thestrapsmith.com/) Watch bands can also be made as a do-it-yourself project by using some simple pieces of fabric and looping it through the watch face sides. The edges are then sewn together and a clasp is added to the end. Manufacturers provide this custom look with a variety of choices for consumers to choose from. A mass produced watch can be easily altered into a distinctive time keeper. Adhesive rhinestones of almost every shape and size can be purchased from local craft stores or the internet. Some even come with patterns already laid out so that application is easy. Consumers should read the back of the package to make sure the applique is compatible with the watch band material. Appliques should only be applied to clean surface carefully so that the adhesive does not spread and stain the watch band. Rhinestones in the shape of monograms are shiny fashion statements. A motif of something that represents the wearer is also a different way of customizing the piece. A beloved cat or football team logo can convey the person's interest instantly to all who see it. Less sparkly adhesives in matte finishes are available for purchase for men who want a masculine look. David Sheath is greatly experienced in the photo gifts industry. If you want to design your own watch his store will certainly help you. His website Make Your Own Gift Ideas offers more than 400 fully customizable products that can be easily personalized with your own photos, logos, designs and text.
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