Has anyone tried painting on the clay? If so, what type of paint works well?
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Yes!!!! any kind I am sure will work... You just have to be careful the project is completely dry... And you dont want to work the paint to much. My kids kept re painting the same area and the clay started to absorb the liquid again.
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I have not. The paint looks like enamel...which is really glass powder that is baked on at really high temperatures. Mine has a finish that still looks brand-new. L~
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I used plasticine to sculpt a mask, then used the silicone to make a mold from it. It works fine, the smooth-on is a liquid so you pour it over the clay and let it dry. I had no problems with the 4 masks I did with it.
636694
have used on ceramic pots, concrete, painted metal, but never tried it on fabric. REMEMBER this paint NEEDS black base color under it. Or it will not do anything but be clear-ish... sorry can't help more.
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Definately, that's the only type paint I've used it for so far. I used the gloss finish and it turned out like a fine grand piano finish! I was in a hurry to get it done so I didn't take the time to do much adjustment to the amount of paint it was spraying, just tested it on a large piece of cardboard and it was O.K. but a bit heavy. I went ahead and used it that way and it worked fine but I used a lot of paint, in fact I ran out of the quart I had bought for my small chain link fence project and bought another quart. I now have a grand piano finish on a chain link fence, kind of overkill for the first project with this paint sprayer. I will attempt to paint a house next so I will definately try to adjust the paint volume I spray for that and not overdo it and be wasteful.
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I have not painted it & personally like the clay pot look in the area that I have my litter box. Everyone so far has believed that it is a potted plant off in the corner! You would be able to paint it. You would need to sand it a bit and I would suggest using an oil based paint as well. Hope this was helpful. Again, we are very happy with this litter box as is!
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There is a great page with instructions on this blog I found on pinterest. http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2011/09/painting-on-ceramics.html
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Acrylic artist paint works well for painting wood. I base coated with Tamiya deck tan then after dry used a brush to paint the wood various shades to look more realistic. Here is the link to my build. http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/misc/sail/Viking-50-am/index.htm
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I've only ever mixed it with resin which turn out quite well, i do have a paint product as well which i discovered is simply the powder in a translucent once dry paint but the powder was gritty not dissolved in the paint which is how I found out, so I'm not sure if it would actually disolve, though you have my interest, I make fairies that glow and a snow globe type of trinket would be very interesting, I believe I will do some mixing this afternoon and relate my findings
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yes, I paint in acrylics and it works very well. I also found putting glass in the bottom helps.
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Not sure what you consider ideal, but I think it would work much better than the kits that are sold specifically for that. I have tried those in the past and wasn't too happy with them. This is just clay so you can work with it to get the impression the way you want. Hope all that answers your question.
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This sort of clay body should be fired to cone 06 (bisque) before glazing or painting. When you say oven I suspect you do not mean kiln. Conventional ovens will not get to adequate temperatures to fire this clay. If you simply want to dry it and accept that it will remain forever incredibly fragile and water soluble then I would just slowly air dry it. Rapid drying in the oven or in the sun will dry it unevenly and cause cracks. Let it dry with a sheet of plastic loosely over it. A better solution would be to put it in a kiln and fire it up to 06 or 04 (1830-1940 degrees F). Then seal before painting. Good luck!
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Don't know if it will work on painted clay, but it is truly matte. It is not shiny like gloss or satin.
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I haven't tried but I bet you can. Not sure about pencil but if its just guide lines to paint/draw over I think it would work but I bet it would rub right off it you try. As far as pens I think you would need something like a sharpie because once the clay is dry its kind of like hard plastic and the ones that aren't indelible may rub off. I have tried non permanent ink pads and they rub right off leaving just a hint of color and I'm sure if I wash it all of it will come off. You will need to seal it with something. I use Apoxie Sculpt in my jewelry making for beads and the like and adhering pieces together. I paint it with inexpensive craft store acrylic paint then seal it with Delta Creamcoat Varnish found in the same aisle as the craft paints. I use 2 - 3 coats. I'm sure any varnish will work. I love this stuff!
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It is made from PVC material, but it has a very smooth surface. So yes, I would think you could paint it but be deliberate about it. If it were me, I would use an oil based primer and a high quality outdoor paint. Benjamin Moore has a waterborne alkyd paint called "Advance" that I think would be good, if they can provide it in a color you like. Anyway, when I say good quality paint I'm not talking about stuff you can buy at Home Depot. All this might be overkill, but I think it is worth being deliberate on surfaces like this outdoors.
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Yes buying the paint would be cheaper cause there are not many stones n they dont go far. You can buying some stone at the $store if you don't have them n some walmarts carry the paint or you can get it at Lowes hardware stores or online at amazon. Hope this helpful enjoy your project . once you do it n see the results you'll think its cool. I like mine
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Mike. I used this product. It is some great paInt. Make sure you acid wash first and prepare the surface or it will peel.