minigrandma10 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This is such a cool idea. Maybe I should get back to my Steampunk house..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooder85 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 I definitely moulded it first, it's squished over a silicone frame - there actually a bio-mechanical stag in there, i'm still futzing trying to figure out how to make the raised lines more visible. i've given it a couple of good rubs and the stain seems fairly well stuck, it's not really flaking off at all, and dried remarkably quickly, I thought for sure I was in for a good three day drying period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I definitely moulded it first, it's squished over a silicone frame - there actually a bio-mechanical stag in there, i'm still futzing trying to figure out how to make the raised lines more visible. i've given it a couple of good rubs and the stain seems fairly well stuck, it's not really flaking off at all, and dried remarkably quickly, I thought for sure I was in for a good three day drying period. Now that you've mentioned it, I can see the stag; what a noble head. Maybe some of the raised lines would be more visible if you rub some dark paint in one direction to make a faux shadow on one side of the ridges. Rub it on, wipe it off sort of thing. Maybe verdigris for shading? Sort of like this example, but maybe not so heavy on the verdigris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I think I'll try this method for a statement framed art piece for the Pool House project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 and dried remarkably quickly, I thought for sure I was in for a good three day drying period. Good to know! I was wondering if it would dry or stay a bit tacky. This really intrigues me, especially with a new steampunk project coming up. (And yes Gail, you most certainly should get back to your steampunk house! It misses you!) I need to look for a piece of textured leather with a tall enough grain to slightly emboss the foil and then experiment with some of the Bombay Mahogany stain I love so much. Your discovery has given me a lot of things to contemplate Aaron and I can't thank you enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 this is a super idea, thanks for sharing, Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooder85 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 lol i knew you all would love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 So have you figured out a way to get bronze or brass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 How about going over it with a dry paint roller (one of the small ones or a sponge roller) to get the deer to stand out more. It would give you pressure, but it wouldn't tear the foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I love the copper look. I'm so glad you discovered it and posted a picture. A few years ago I was toying with a fairy tale princess room idea and tried some blue paint on a bit of foil to see how it looked. I was thinking of papering the walls with it, it was quite pretty. I wasn't able to continue with the room box at the time and forgot all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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