Finish suggestions
"Ba r r y" wrote in message ... I need finish suggestions for a useful project I completed today. Should I allow it to build a patina with use, or stain and age it from the get go? I don't want to mess it up, as the project was completed entirely with hand tools on locally grown wood. They don't just hand these things out at paint stores! http://www.bburke.com/wood/project.jpg Nice work! Did you make it from plans? The wrong finish can diminish the value also. I'd go natural and let it build a patina. Anything else is too risky IMO. |
I think I would like to have a little of the time that you obviously have an
abundance of grin Rob When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. ~Ronald Reagan "Ba r r y" wrote in message ... I need finish suggestions for a useful project I completed today. Should I allow it to build a patina with use, or stain and age it from the get go? I don't want to mess it up, as the project was completed entirely with hand tools on locally grown wood. They don't just hand these things out at paint stores! http://www.bburke.com/wood/project.jpg Thanks! Barry |
"Ba r r y" wrote in message ... http://www.bburke.com/wood/project.jpg Thanks! Barry I'd put some paint on it! -- ******** Bill Pounds http://www.billpounds.com |
I see this as a perfect candidate for a premium David Marks finish. As
I recall, he starts with a sealer, then a few partially overlapping color coats, than some textured gilding, followed by application of caustic agents, then brushing and scraping, and finally a couple clear top coats for protection. I understand a complete finish can take weeks or months to complete... -- JeffB remove no.spam. to email |
JeffB wrote:
I see this as a perfect candidate for a premium David Marks finish. As I recall, he starts with a sealer, then a few partially overlapping color coats, than some textured gilding, followed by application of caustic agents, then brushing and scraping, and finally a couple clear top coats for protection. I understand a complete finish can take weeks or months to complete... Gilding... I never thought of that. Barry |
B a r r y says...
Gilding... I never thought of that. Barry But to protect the beauty of the gilding, you will want to cover it with a thick coat of flat white latex. Don't use the eggshell colors as it will dissolve the gold. |
B a r r y wrote:
JeffB wrote: I see this as a perfect candidate for a premium David Marks finish. As I recall, he starts with a sealer, then a few partially overlapping color coats, than some textured gilding, followed by application of caustic agents, then brushing and scraping, and finally a couple clear top coats for protection. I understand a complete finish can take weeks or months to complete... Gilding... I never thought of that. Barry I was gonna suggest chrome plating but gilding might be even classier. j4 |
jo4hn wrote:
B a r r y wrote: JeffB wrote: I see this as a perfect candidate for a premium David Marks finish. As I recall, he starts with a sealer, then a few partially overlapping color coats, than some textured gilding, followed by application of caustic agents, then brushing and scraping, and finally a couple clear top coats for protection. I understand a complete finish can take weeks or months to complete... Gilding... I never thought of that. Barry I was gonna suggest chrome plating but gilding might be even classier. j4 Yeah... I think we've got a winner! |
Gilding may be a little classier, but if you go with chrome, you could wire
that sumbitch for 220. Anyone have an opinion on that? "B a r r y" wrote in message .. . jo4hn wrote: B a r r y wrote: JeffB wrote: I see this as a perfect candidate for a premium David Marks finish. As I recall, he starts with a sealer, then a few partially overlapping color coats, than some textured gilding, followed by application of caustic agents, then brushing and scraping, and finally a couple clear top coats for protection. I understand a complete finish can take weeks or months to complete... Gilding... I never thought of that. Barry I was gonna suggest chrome plating but gilding might be even classier. j4 Yeah... I think we've got a winner! |
Ba r r y wrote:
I need finish suggestions for a useful project I completed today. Should I allow it to build a patina with use, or stain and age it from the get go? I don't want to mess it up, as the project was completed entirely with hand tools on locally grown wood. They don't just hand these things out at paint stores! http://www.bburke.com/wood/project.jpg I can't believe some of the cretins who've given you advice on this. Anything less than a coat of BLO followed by French polishing with the finest Paddylac Superblonde would be an insult to a piece like that. I'm surprised they didn't just tell you to slather some fruitwood stain on it and cover it in poly or even *gasp* PAINT the thing. Chuck Vance (oh the humanity) |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:00 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2014 DIYbanter