Turning a 1930s timber wardrobe into something I hope you will find a little special. The process includes, sanding, painting, plaster of Paris moulding, silver leaf and then detail painting and varnishing. This took a week and I am still working on the inside.
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Rub a touch of raw umber oil paint at the end for a gorgeous ivory look.. I’ve used this finish multiple times as a lovely wood finish too!.
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So you've finally finished your plaster of paris masterpiece and would like to give it more of a finishing touch... If you like, you can give it a nice finish and a little protection with this simple turp + wax solution.... Final result of this finish : a solidifying more durable waterproof finish that when buffed produces a smooth waxy sheen that can be further enhanced with oil based paints after...
When coming up with imaginary creations to paint, it helps to create a version of it in solid form.. This particular model sculpture was created as reference for my 'Dragon Eye Reflection of Creation Painting'
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When coming up with imaginary creations of the mind for a painting, it helps to create a version of it in solid form, especially if you’re planing to paint it somewhat realistically. Depicting fantasy creatures realistically has a lot to do with light. A vivid imagination and a full understanding of the nature of light helps a lot in recreating the modulations of light and shadow that give form and substance to an imaginary subject and setting. A model of the subject is invaluable in helping with this aspect of the painting. ( See the final painting I did referencing this model at ‘
Tried my hand at plaster casting today. Not bad for a first time, yes? I wasn't planning on painting them, but I think they turned out better this way. May have to touch up a bit though.
3D Printed Forge For Recycling
If you own a CNC and have kept tabs on metal prices these past few years (honestly months), you might shed a small tear as you watch chips fly off your work and into the trash. With a sigh, these flecks and pieces are consigned to be the cost of machining a part. Thankfully, the fine folks at [ActionBox] have been working on a 3d printed plaster forge for recycling their metal scraps.
The team ordered some graphite crucibles of a few sizes from everyone's favorite online bookstore and started 3D printing some molds for crucible holders. They started with a smaller version to try the method. While the walls were too thin in that initial version, the approach was proven. With slightly thicker walls, the medium-sized version worked much better. The goal of the forge was to smelt copper as they had a lot of thick copper wire lying around. Armed with several propane torches, they started melting aluminum and brass, which worked reasonably well. However, the melting point of copper continued to elude them (1984°F or 1085°C). To counter this, the [ActionBox] team bought some new torches that provided significantly higher BTU output, while still fitting the holes in the mold. This did the trick!
The mold to accommodate the large crucible was massive and printed in four sections. The team did melt copper successfully and had four ingots to show off. We want to stress how dangerous molten copper and other metals are, particularly regarding things you might not realize have moisture soaked up inside. Proper PPE is essential to use these things without getting hurt. [ActionBox] has some helpful pointers in that area, but they admit they are relatively new to forging and casting themselves. Perhaps version two can incorporate a flip lid for added safety.
Video after the break.
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