Micro mesh screen

I like the micro mesh.  I don't see any damage on it, but even if it does get a bit damaged, as you said, that will add to the realism.  (I forget.  Will there be a cat in your post office? )  I really like the green color, too.

What Debra said. Will you age the micro screen?

50 minutes ago, Debsrand56 said:

I like the micro mesh.  I don't see any damage on it, but even if it does get a bit damaged, as you said, that will add to the realism.  (I forget.  Will there be a cat in your post office? )  I really like the green color, too.

There might be a cat at the post office, which means I'll need MORE damage to the screen.  

 

48 minutes ago, KathieB said:

What Debra said. Will you age the micro screen?

I tried the Aluminum Black, but it devoured the mesh. It doesn't take spray paint at all.  I will try a few more tests, but also - this is a "new" post office set in c. 1915.

1 hour ago, otterine said:

There might be a cat at the post office, which means I'll need MORE damage to the screen.  

 

I tried the Aluminum Black, but it devoured the mesh. It doesn't take spray paint at all.  I will try a few more tests, but also - this is a "new" post office set in c. 1915.

You're clever with finishes. You'll think of something.   Maybe try a wash of India ink? That won't dissolve the mesh and could knock down the too-new shininess. 

32 minutes ago, KathieB said:

You're clever with finishes. You'll think of something.   Maybe try a wash of India ink? That won't dissolve the mesh and could knock down the too-new shininess. 

You know me - I will tape a bunch of samples to some boards and have at it. Something will work! 

I actually really like this one - it looks more natural and personally I think it gives you the look you're after.  I'm not sure if it's the size or colour that puts me off the other....

3 hours ago, Shareb said:

I actually really like this one - it looks more natural and personally I think it gives you the look you're after.  I'm not sure if it's the size or colour that puts me off the other....

Yes, I was already leaning toward it, but the overwhelming agreement has sealed the deal!

Funny I was dealing with this very issue this past weekend! Looking for mesh to make a screen door for the trailer. No one local had the mesh you are using Brae so I was stuck. An employee at Michael's showed me Tulle. I was a bit skeptical but gave it a shot. Misted aluminum paint on it and by golly it looks pretty good! Still have to paint the door before I update my gallery photos. Nobody believes me when I tell people the screen is made out of the same stuff as tutu's  

Awesome work! 

On 7/30/2019, 8:14:31, WBrownIV said:

Funny I was dealing with this very issue this past weekend! Looking for mesh to make a screen door for the trailer. No one local had the mesh you are using Brae so I was stuck. An employee at Michael's showed me Tulle. I was a bit skeptical but gave it a shot. Misted aluminum paint on it and by golly it looks pretty good! Still have to paint the door before I update my gallery photos. Nobody believes me when I tell people the screen is made out of the same stuff as tutu's  

Awesome work! 

Thanks so much!  I've worked with tulle, and it would drive me batty trying to get it to work over a large patch like the screen door.