Has any one tried useing these paints on copper crafting foil? I'm attempting to branch into mix media, and am looking for personal reviews
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I didn't try using on foil, but I was using on glass (which is what they were for). I used them on custom made hummingbird feeders and within days of being outdoors they entirely faded to nothing. I was so disappointed. Having said that, though I was very happy with the translucent quality of the paints and their ability to spread, mix and look entirely enchanting after first application. I'd say probably would work fine on foil or any other surface, just don't put them out in the sun unless you plan to add some protective coating. When I tried some coatings though the colors ran. Hope this helps. Not a really negative review, they just didn't do what I wanted them to do.
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Copper can be used, but I prefer using Daisy BBs. They are zinc-plated and ultra smooth. Hope this helps.
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If you want to cover grey, I would suggest doing a darker color (try to match your original color), and mix in the copper. I use a whole bottle of golden brown and about 1/3 to half a bottle of copper.
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I have used Prismacolor Watercolor pencils and Derwent with paint brushes loaded with water. It works beautifully. I have not done a lot of layering of colors w/water or scrubbing. I'm not sure how they would hold up, although they are thick. It's worth a try, these are inexpensive and can be used for many art projects.
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I always mix copper and chocolate to get the color I want, never have any problem. Been doing it for 2 years... should be fine.
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Ive never used these for stamping but if I describe them to you, maybe it will help with your decision a bit.The colors are vibrant, theyre highly metallic, and they arent super runny or transparent but they also arent incredibly tacky in texture like how older nail polish gets. And if you do regular polish, you still would do 2 coats to get the optimal color. Same as most polish.(I like to do a white base coat with them as well.)
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You should use plastic or glassware to mix and use....never anything metallic as it interferes with the product....use plastic or glass..wood...only...NO METALS.
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I used it on some interior detailed brass statues They look great, and I expect the Brass Lacquer will preserve there brilliance for many years. I have a Copula on top of my Garage with a copper roof an a copper flying Goose weather vein on top. I haven't properly lacquered the roof yet but I did bring in the Goose & cleaned it very good & applied 2 coats of the Lacquer in October 2013 an it still looks great. It was the first time I had even thought about a protective coating to show off the copper finish. It seems a shame people purchase cooper or brass decorative outside attachments for their homes, as myself, and feel it the norm to let them fade to Patina (oxidation). When you can coat it and keep the cooper or brass luster you bought it for. I can't wait to Lacquer the Cupola roof. Longevity is a question an abuse from the elements, but for as good as it looks, it seems worth putting on the Spring Clean-up list. Hope this helps. Ya can't loose by trying. A proper cleaning & prep is the key before applying.
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In the past I have tried that and the plastic from model became soft...like the paint was too strong. To be safe I would stick with paint made for models.
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Yes! A lot of people do! They work fine, pressure sensitivity and all. I do gimp and UFRaw tutorials and would be happy to help you out more. Feel free to find me on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/GimpTutorials/258785994164787 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alexstandiford Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115462925579015280773/posts
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As a metals specalist, enamel is not in the realm of my expertise, but I believe on the tube it does not reccomend using on painted surfaces. Enamel is a baked on finish, so if you purchase the polish, I would suggest trying it on a small section of a generally unseen area to test the effectivness. But I can tell you that you will find many more uses as this is a fine polish that requires very little effort.
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I've only used it on metal and plastic. I did not sand... I did clean the surfaces quite well though... ;-) This paint has a metal fleck appearance though is more flat than glossy and not as reflective as one might think. It's a very cool looking paint.
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Thank you so much for answering my question. I'm just begenning and the only backdrop I have is a blue one and I want to try this digital backgrounds collection to see how it works out for me. How has it worked for you?
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The first time I bought these, it was to use on rough dark brown cover stock. I experimented a little bit because one layer right out of the packaging wasn't quite bright enough. It'll work very well if you shake (mix) it very vigorously before hand to distribute the paint in the solvent and get the paint flowing and check the opacity on a scrap piece beforehand. At that point, one layer should have like 75-80% opacity, which is okay. If you want it to be 100%, let the first layer dry completely before going over it again delicately. If you push down too hard on the second pass it'll dig into the first layer and the solvent will redissolve it a little bit and gunk it up. If you want the absolute best results, and ANY results with several colors, especially dark colors over light colors, you'll need to fix each layer between coats with some sort of clear-coat. I use Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel... I've also used Painter's Touch Satin Clear when I didn't want too much gloss. Use a medium clear-coat for each overlap and it'll both darken the background and make the colors pop more. Good luck.
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I happen to LOVE these paints, NO MATTER WHAT i use them on or with! But I may be biased cuz i've used them so often. These colors are vivid, just as you see them, last, and cover very well, better than some other paints. This color combination would make a great rainbow, especially if for an adult or teenager. If you plan to TEACH the colors of the rainbow to children, however, I'd say not.
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I love this palette! I don't have the UD Naked palettes, but the colors look very similar. They're very pigmented. I always use a primer, so I'm not sure how they'd be without one. You definitely can't go wrong for the price! I just received the Revealed 2 palette in the mail today. I'm excited to try it out! They were just released. Hope this helps! :)
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Yes, if you're adding them to a medium. They're very beautiful to work with. I've blended some in my acrylic paints for varying effects!