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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5957969)
Hi Vintagemotif,
I used alcohol soluble aniline dye in black from http://leevalley.com/ but you can order it from any woodworkers cat.(no specific brand) The gold paint is testors in high gloss that you can find in any hobby store. I used a small artist brush to paint the decals. You may need to thin paint out a bit to make it flow easy just don't make it to thin so it runs. You may want to get a light brown for the shading if needed. Skip The paint is thinned with what? IF needed. Thanks!!! Big Bear HUG!:) |
I think a little turps is all you need to thin and you can get in small bottles at the same place you get the paint. No need to buy a big can of thinner it just takes a very small amount. After mixing the dye with the alcohol use shellac as the binder to make a black paint so to speak so you can apply it. If you have any questions during the process just ask away. I am glad to help anytime.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5958000)
I think a little turps is all you need to thin and you can get in small bottles at the same place you get the paint. No need to buy a big can of thinner it just takes a very small amount. After mixing the dye with the alcohol use shellac as the binder to make a black paint so to speak so you can apply it. If you have any questions during the process just ask away. I am glad to help anytime.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
(Post 5958052)
Thanks!!!!The weather is great for working outdoors now; so, this project is ideal to work on now. This has been on my to do list. At first, I didn't want to deal with the decals, but I'll be brave.:o
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
(Post 5958052)
Thanks!!!!The weather is great for working outdoors now; so, this project is ideal to work on now. This has been on my to do list. At first, I didn't want to deal with the decals, but I'll be brave.:o
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Sorry for the double post did not think the first one went thru
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Originally Posted by blueheavenfla
(Post 5957791)
Dano and Mom3, I think we have triplets as I have one also but the slide plates are both there and it sews beautifully. I refurbished it and the cabinet and my DH painted the irons. It sits proudly where it can be seen by all who enter my home and always gets exclamations of its beauty. Aren't we lucky?
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Originally Posted by Mom3
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It would be sweet if Steve could copy your front slide plate and make replacements for us. :)
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
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That could be a cottage industry making those slideplates. Someone could make a small fortune given how many of them are missing. ... WORLDWIDE!!!
Just saying ... ~G~ |
I would be first in line for the side plate...but I'll get one eventually.
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