I have an idea for my iPhone

"Hermann" (hermann)
03/20/2014 at 12:51 • Filed to: iPhone, Gulf

I just don't know how to execute it

Here's the idea, as you can see. Yes, I have an iPhone 5C. Yes, it's a cheaply built iPhone 5. But I got it for free by my insurance company, so I can't complain (it was either this or an 8GB 4S). And yes, It's a 5 minute Photoshop and the whole concept needs developing.

Since I got the phone I have this idea of making a Gulf livery for it, but I can't find a way to make it fit right because of the rounded corners. So, it wouldn't be just print out a sticker, it'd need to fit around the phone.

Any ideas?

DISCUSSION (10)

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 12:55

You can have this made at Vistaprint. They do custom cases for the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3/4/5 (presumably)

Hermann > Where have all the lightweights gone?
03/20/2014 at 13:00

I've found quite a few companies that do personalised cases and stickers. But I'd prefer it to be a sticker because I don't want a case.

Also, when I find custom stickers, they only cover the flat surface. Never over the rounded corners. Is there even a way to make a sticker for this? Maybe with heat...

Mercedes Streeter > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 13:01

Find a place that makes custom decals?

Hermann > Mercedes Streeter
03/20/2014 at 13:02

I think that's the way. But could I make it fit around the corners?

It's a "Porch-uh" > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 13:04

The only way I can think to do this would be a vinyl wrap, just like they do on cars. It would be heat shrunk onto the phone.

Hermann > It's a "Porch-uh"
03/20/2014 at 13:17

Yeah, I think that'll be the way.

A friend suggested orange Plasti Dip, but I think the rubbing against my pocket would ruin it in less than a week.

Mercedes Streeter > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 13:18

It would take incredible patience, but it should be possible. I'm incredibly overprotective and anal with my iPhones, so even things like tiny air bubbles make me unhappy.

The World of Vee > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 13:28

make a decal in photoshop that is to scale and then have a local printer make a window cling style decal it'll last longer, won't rub and will feel nicer in your hand

Hermann > Mercedes Streeter
03/20/2014 at 13:58

Yeah, I know that feeling.

I think I'll try the wrap and make it fit with heat. Should prevent bubbles and make it fit tightly around the corners.

Mercedes Streeter > Hermann
03/20/2014 at 14:23

A wrap would be better than a decal. Be careful with the heat, iPhones typically don't like heat, and I'm sure the 5C is no stranger!