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Post by keitsi on Feb 13, 2006 10:37:06 GMT
What is the best method to achieve an antique looking (metallic) finish?
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Post by Prince August on Feb 13, 2006 12:40:01 GMT
What is the best method to achieve an antique looking (metallic) finish? We create the antique finish for our ranges on the www.edmancollection.com by first polishing the cast figure, then dipping it or painting it with black enamel paint, let it soak in for 5 minutes then remove it and carefully wipe the enamel off with a soft cloth dampened with thinners. Just remove it from the raised areas and leave it in the recessed areas of the figure. When finished let dry overnight and then polish again with a wire brush. |
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Post by keitsi on Feb 15, 2006 8:07:03 GMT
We create the antique finish for our ranges on the www.edmancollection.com by first polishing the cast figure, then dipping it or painting it with black enamel paint, let it soak in for 5 minutes then remove it and carefully wipe the enamel off with a soft cloth dampened with thinners. Just remove it from the raised areas and leave it in the recessed areas of the figure. When finished let dry overnight and then polish again with a wire brush. Thank you. This was most helpfull. And if I understood right, after wirebrushing you just leave it there and don't use any varnish? |
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Post by Prince August on Feb 15, 2006 14:02:19 GMT
And if I understood right, after wirebrushing you just leave it there and don't use any varnish? Our Edman Collection pieces are all pewter so there is no risk of lead poisoning from handling unvarnished pieces. If you cast in model metal then you need to varnish them. There is no harm in varnishing pewter anyway. It will protect the finish. |
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