Adirondacker Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I haven't been here in quite awhile, but still remain interested in this art . I have been working on the forge and will send pictures of progress, I work at it when I can, but must admit it has been more off than on, I walk by it everyday so the next rainy day will do some more. I have to my credit began sawing out the timbers for the blacksmith shop, and hope to have it at least enclosed by snow? I have a question and need help with this. I have cut out a silhouette of grandson on mild steel plate 3/8" thick and polished down with 400 grit paper. This I mounted onto a pine slab so that it stands away from wood background. I used a clear spray on finish, but when dried left a funny looking pattern? I'm wondering if just plain old car wax would serve better, I like the looks of the raw steel and am please with the finish I got. An thoughts on what to do? Adirondacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 A picture, your desired end result and whether it will be displayed indoors or outdoors would be of assistance. Either the temperature, thickness of the coating while wet and/or the surface could result in a crinkle pattern. Your finish would depend on whether the item will be displayed indoors or out and what you wish the end result to look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 also the base and the top coat may not be the same type. thats always asking for a bad Finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondacker Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Steve, Thanks for replying, these keepsakes are hung on the wall indoors, they are cut from mild steel plate (3/8" thickness) and polished down with 400 grit paper. I will post a picture at first opportunity . Adirondacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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