Modern Masters Metal Effects

[vtgaryw]

Anyone have any experience with these products? They look interesting, definitely for bowls and the like, not sure if they'd work on pens on not?

Gary

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[Cwalker935]

Funny you should ask, I am planning to go by the paint store this afternoon to order some for a project that I am doing for my daughter. I'll let you know in a few weeks. Also check out:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f45/faux-rust-helmet-vase-131298/

 

[Ed McDonnell]

You need to seal the patina or it will rub off with handling (think about what your hand looks like after picking up a rusty iron bar). You also need to use a sealer that won't affect the color of the patina.

I've done a lot of large turned projects using the Sculpt Nouveau type B metal coatings with various patinating agents. Good stuff. I like the bronze the best, but to each their own.

Metal Coatings - Finishes

For pens I patinated the barrels and then cast it in PR to protect it from handling. Worked well, but I think a pen offers too small a canvas for this type of treatment.

Ed