metallic finishes?

[underdog]

Every once in a while I see turnings where someone has used metallic finishes on their turnings. Where do you get these finishes?

The two I'm wondering about most are the verdigree (copper oxide), and rust (iron oxide) finishes.

Others I wonder about are that blackened bronze and copper (Oil rubbed bronze) finishes, and pewter.

And what about gold?

I know I can buy gold, copper, and silver paint at the hardware store, but those finishes always seemed a little cheezy to me. The stuff I've seen used by turners, looks a whole lot better than the stuff I've seen in a spray can...

Any pointers?

 

[jschnell1203]

Check out David Marks at http://www.djmarks.com/ , also he sells a DVD on the process and kits to do it at http://www.djmarks.com/store.asp

 

[Richard Coers]

I've not used this, but looks good on "paper".

http://www.modernmasters.com/product_colors.aspx?pl=ME

 

[Joe Greiner]

Try Rub 'n' Buff - wax base with fine metallic powder and (maybe) pigment. Available at arts and crafts shops such as Michael's, or art supply shops, in many colors. You can apply it on the lathe, and buff like French polishing. If you overdo the buffing and it fades, add more and re-buff. Google [rub n buff] for more. Forum search could (I think) bring up some previous citations.

 

[John Jordan]

The Modern Masters that Dick linked above work well-I have some here and have used them. They offer bronze, copper and iron base paints, and blue/green and rust solutions. These are real metal, so the chemical patinas are real and not paint. Nothing wrong with paint, though.

John

 

[underdog]

John,

You make a hollow form with a black finish that looks metallic. How do you create that effect? It reminds me of Maria Martinez black pottery finish. Mac Ray does a similar finish on a SW style HF.

 

[John Jordan]

I use Feibings leather dye for black pieces. I also use graphite in lacquer, but it is a metallic look, not so much like black/black MM pots.

John

 

[DOCworks]

More info

Andi Wolfe also does some great pieces using acrylic paints that have a metallic look. Her website has her contact information if you are interested. I took a class from her a couple of years ago on pyrography and she covered using paint.
Bill

 

[fgvanatta]

Rustoleum makes a full line of metallic rattle can finishes - available at Lowe's.

 

[Jeff Myroup]

Jim,

Copper leaf is very easy to apply and will give you the best look, since it is actual metal. It can be applied in a variety of ways. It will also conform to any surface detail you have. This includes any sanding defects 🙂 The patinas are simple and pretty safe to apply, but they do stink. If you need help with the steps, send me a PM. I do a lot of gilding, check my album for an example

Jeff