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[chief2007]

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Latest work I just completed. This is 2 of a set of 4 badges I finished for them.
Badge numbers blurred intentionally

Each badge is 10.5 wide by about 16.5 tall.

Re-affirms why I don't like to paint, lol.

[eelamb]

WOW chief, those are fantastic.

[henry1]

Man some project and nice painting you have to be an artist wow

[olsenla]

Beautiful job Chief. Maybe you don't like painting, but you did a great job!!

Larry

[lawrence]

wow... I mean WOW!!!

Outstanding job indeed

Lawrence

[ladjr]

Wow is a under statement. I thought they were real badges until I read the size. Chief you can paint that is great.

[badbert]

What a humble man! Those are incredible! I have to clean my screen now... They look so real I felt like I could touch them!

[easybuilt]

Thoses are simply beautiful! Great job!

[chief2007]

Here is a shot of all 4 badges together. Delivering them tomorrow to the client.

Thanks for all the kind words

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[tierman]

Terrific job Chief, beautiful detail and finish work!

[kennelmaster]

Chief,

What GREAT work and detail. I am sure they will be prominently displayed and enjoyed by thousands.
Would you mind advising you choice of gold and silver paint?

Thx de PJS

[chebytrk]

Those came out great Chief. The paint job came out just fine and looks really good. I made one for a friend (edited out name) as a 2 sided plaque that he has at his desk. He was a volunteer Fireman as well as in Dallas PD. I just used different stains. I'm going to try my next one using paints as you have.

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[radman5506]

Chief those really look good and I totally agreed with the painting sentiment. From the looks of it though you definitely have the talent if not the "Want Too". Thanks for sharing.

[chief2007]

Chief,

What GREAT work and detail. I am sure they will be prominently displayed and enjoyed by thousands.
Would you mind advising you choice of gold and silver paint?

Thx de PJS

Here is the gold and silver I use when doing this type of detail work. I sealant is with rust-oleum painters touch satin clear. It seems to be paint friendly and not harsh like lacquers.

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[chief2007]

Those came out great Chief. The paint job came out just fine and looks really good. I made one for a friend (edited out name) as a 2 sided plaque that he has at his desk. He was a volunteer Fireman as well as in Dallas PD. I just used different stains. I'm going to try my next one using paints as you have.

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That came out really good, love that it is double sided.

[easybuilt]

I love the painters pens, I think they are the best.

[CNC Carver]

Great work. You paint wonderful for someone who doesn't like to do it. I'm amazed.

[fwharris]

Steve,

Great job all of the way!!!

[ridgecrest]

They are amazing. . . .Great job Chief!

I am still learning the basics of carving and my finishes have just been simple stains and clear gloss. If I had to finish your carving, I wouldn't know where to begin. Would you mind sharing how you approached finishing the badges?

Thanks

[chief2007]

They are amazing. . . .Great job Chief!

I am still learning the basics of carving and my finishes have just been simple stains and clear gloss. If I had to finish your carving, I wouldn't know where to begin. Would you mind sharing how you approached finishing the badges?

Thanks

First I pick the stain color to use for the background.

The rest comes from the badge color itself.

Start working from the inner most part of the carving and work my way out. Stop for each color to dry before beginning the next.

When done I prefer the satin finish over a gloss.

I am just an upstart when it comes to painting. There are several very talented painters on the forum that make me look silly, lol.

[dvel56]

Those are truly nice what bit did you use to get that fine of detail and what setting
What machine did you use??

Dvel56

[chief2007]

Those are truly nice what bit did you use to get that fine of detail and what setting
What machine did you use??

Dvel56

1/16 carving bit, optimization: best, optimal carving setting. Each badge took 51/2 hours to carve

[ridgecrest]

Thanks for sharing how you painted it Chief.

[kennelmaster]

A Thank you to Chief2007. You advised me about paint pens. I bought a few for a project and I LOVE them.
Wow, what a great forum. And again Chief, thanks for sharing. I will always be looking here for ideas and solutions!

de PJS