Finally, my first completed arrows! I used a lot of the technics in these posts, and finally got around to making my own crresting machine using a sewing machine motor. As i said before, i use rustoleum lacquer for the white base, and then i just used testors model paint from wal-mart for the color bands. If you decide to make your own cresting machine, it is imperative that you use a rheostat to control the speed of the rotation. if it is to fast then your paint splatters and you are left with a less than smooth finish. The entire process is so fun and easy i am not sure why i didn't start this sooner!