Backwoods Blacksmith Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Over the yearsI have finished all of my work either with paint[black] or linseed oil. I have just gotten into the art side and am unhappy with 'paint'. My garden art is painted with bright colors which I don't mind but cannot decied on a satisfactory finish for art work and sculpture. I want to show that the work is metal but needs some type of shading for high lites. Any ideas would be apprecited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 not quite sure what you mean so sorry if this is useless advise but you could try going over it lots with a wire wheel? hope this helps monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Pickled and oiled looks good Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I've had good results with Sculpt Nouveau products. You can apply the colors as thick or thin as you like, then cover with clear Permalac, good stuff.... Metal Coatings - Finishes - Sculpt Nouveau www.sculptnouveau.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=42 - Cached Metal Coatings for metal finishing, sculpture maintenance, and surface ... Sculpt Nouveau 2011; Phone: 1-800-728-5787; Hours: 8am-5pm PST, Mon-Fri ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Now that is what i am talking about. Has anyone one used gilders paste? That also looks intresting. Thank you mcbruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Woolsey Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I use a flap disc to accent the high spots and use patinas from Sur-Fin Chemicals. Heat also works on polished steel.I use a weed burner as it gives off a softer heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 I have just tried Guilders paste on some chilie peppers. After cleaning with a rotery scotch brite in the drill press and washing with mineral spirits, I let them soak in the sun until the ms evaporated. Using just a dap of a coral red and a few drops of mineral spirts to thin, I applied it to the metal. It spreads evenly and quickly. A little goes a long way. It does not seem to like smooth metal. I did not pickle, but should have to rough up the surface. I did go back and apply a second coat, which did "stick" better to the slick steel. It left a very light red translucent finish after polishing with a clean cotten cloth by hand. It has a hard finish that does not rub off and stays in the low areas with good high lites. I then did the stems with a green copper. The stems had been wire brushed and had a rough finish. The thined paste "stuck" better on the rough finish. Tomorrow I will finish some lilies that I acid cleaned. After washing in clear water I left them in the sun to dry. They will rust slightly over night. I will see if the pickle finsh will take the color better. Pictures tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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