A little fun with rust

[RobertP]

I created this simple sign for a guy for his man cave, I made one awhile back using this same painting method but added color to subdue the rust effect, this time I got to go full bore with it.


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[zan29]

I so love that finish, can you tell me how you do it please?

[smurfjeep]

Wow nice finish, iron based paints and patina finish? How did you do that?

[CNC Carver]

That looks great. Very nice finish I liked your last one but this one is even better.
Jeff

[Bigtyme]

Great job on this sign, Robert. The rust effect came out just super. From the picture, you could never tell is wasn't metal. I am sure it was a big hit. I suspect a lot of folks here would be interested in learning more about the method you used....

[Dale]

I agree with everyone else great job, now you just have to tell us how you did it.

[DickB]

Super finish!

[Mike1]

Great work, please share. Thanks

[mikemi]

I too am interested in how you did it Robert. Great finish.

Mike

[RobertP]

I agree with everyone else great job, now you just have to tell us how you did it.

The finish on this is so easy to do, I use Metal effects paint by Modern Masters. They have an iron paint that contains iron particles, you put a couple coats on, spray on an activator and wait.....an hour later you have what you see in the picture. I put a coat of sealant on it to protect it.. Thats it, really simple stuff.

[miragese]

My wife has been trying so hard to add patina to some of my carvings. The television shows always distress there projects. My dad just whip his projects with a chain. I will have to purchase the materials and blow her mind. :shock:

[RobertP]

The trick with aging with paint is to try to deconstruct the layers you see in a actual antique object, think of what may have caused the aging on top of the original finish and recreate it. Break down the color layers, etc.... That is how I look at things when I try to recreate aging. If you can train yourself to think like that the process becomes fairly easy.

[ktjwilliams]

Nice ,,, Thx for sharing ...

[Mike1]

Thank you for sharing your tricks. Does the activator come with the paint or is it something else?

[RobertP]

You have to purchase the activator separately Mike.