
Finishing Material List:
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Threaded rod, washers, nuts (make sure it fits existing holes in legs)
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Mixing container
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Two component polyurethane resin
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Small funnel that fits into holes in piece.
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Glues (two component epoxy and supper glue)
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Gesso to seal ceramic piece
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Faux metal paints and cold patinas solution
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Acrylic paints
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Oil paints
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Metal paints
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Clear coat for finishing and protecting metal effects
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Newspaper, masking tape (3/4" to 1" wide)
Recommended Material/Tools list
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Regular brushes
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Stipple brushes
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Airbrush
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5 gallon bucket to hold piece upside down while pouring resin
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Rags, foam
See below for examples and details (hover over pictures)
Two component resin: best refrigerated before use for slower cure times.
For mixing polyurethane. Yogurt contains work as well
Small funnel to poor resin into small holes in sculpture.
Use threaded rod for easy mounting of piece onto base.
For repairs
For minor add on repairs
For Major add on repairs
For first coat of sculpture (instead of using faux metal specific primer)
There are many brands with different looks. Also get regular metal paints for touch up and other effets.
Helps protect paint and arrests cold patina effects.
for various color and paint applications
For applying paint or pigment to sculpture
mixed with water or clear coat to add more metalic effects.
For layered paint effects. (bring turpentine and linseed oil, pallet and pallet knife)
For more opaque color applications (bring mixing tray)
For bottom of base (to avoid scratches)