Paints/Tubes

[Irish Pat]

What is the best way of painting the tubes with different colours.I intend using acrylic craft paint.What is the best process for suggest?When should I ruff down tube,put paint on and CA on,in what order is best.I see many also paint the inside of the blank.Some of my pens are ok,others are not.

 

[Sataro]

I like to ruff my tube down & then apply my acrylic paint. I just use q-tips to rub paint on. I can also use the q-tips to paint the inside of my blanks.

 

[walshjp17]

I use model paint (Testor's) and just paint the drilled out holes and then I mix a few drops of the paint into the epoxy when I glue the tubes in.

 

[longbeard]

I use testors paints. When i paint the tubes, ruff them up then i put the tubes on an old mandrel, lathe on lowest speed and brush on an even coat let set til next day. I ise q-tip to paint the inside of the blank. Just my way of doing it. Hope it helps.

 

[Irish Pat]

Do I need acrylic based paint or acrylic water based paint?Where can I get it in the Ireland,UK or the USA?

 

[longbeard]

Do I need acrylic based paint or acrylic water based paint?Where can I get it in the Ireland,UK or the USA?

Here is thier link, look at the bottom of the box, "International Customers Where To Buy". Hope it helps
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[ugrad]

Do I need acrylic based paint or acrylic water based paint?Where can I get it in the Ireland,UK or the USA?

I'm sure you can search where to get acrylic paint in Ireland. Water based is fine, I have even used the Poundland acrylic paint without any problems. But there are plenty of more expensive outlets for you to try. Have a look on ebay.

Regards
Peter

 

[Irish Pat]

Thanks Peter heading to Poundland on Friday.