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MarathonKnitter
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paint question - silver
can i realistically expect something that's papier mache to have a glossy finish if i buy a gloss paint? or is the fact that it's porous negate the type of paint i use?
i want to paint something silver and have it reflect SOME light.
or should i cover the surface with glitter?
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Posted 7/11/18 1:10 PM  |
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b2b777
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Re: paint question - silver
This doesnt work well. Can you wrap it in silver metallic wrapping paper and then put whatever you need to on top of that?
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| Posted 7/11/18 1:24 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: paint question - silver
Posted by b2b777
This doesnt work well. Can you wrap it in silver metallic wrapping paper and then put whatever you need to on top of that?
yeah, i thought so.
i'll have to experiment. maybe paint it with flat paint and then put on a high gloss sealant over it.
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| Posted 7/11/18 1:41 PM |
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tourist
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Re: paint question - silver
You probably need to apply gesso first, to make it less porous.
Then probably a silver metallic paint-probabaly spray paint- (and/or silver leaf, but that could be tedious), and maybe a clear gloss over it.
Or you could apply glitter - if you want it sparkly, not just shiny.
Message edited 7/11/2018 2:03:42 PM.
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| Posted 7/11/18 1:59 PM |
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