Painting tubes for clear casting

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SDB777

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I've searched and looked throught the library....didn't quite see answers to the question.

#1: For those casting flies(fly fishing bugs), feathers, or what have you. Are you painting the tubes at all? If so...what type for paint are you using?

#2: Is it best to use multiple layers of sprayed? Or just paint with a brush and allow to dry?
Will either method be smoother then the other?

#3: Is it necessary to 'prime' the sanded tubes prior to painting?



Scott (gonna break in that RS mold soon) B
 
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I brush on Testors, or any other oil based enamel unless I don't have a color I want then I use water based latex. I have sprayed on enamels. Normally I don't prime or even rough up the blank. All of them work just fine. If you want to make double, double sure you have it right, try using a primer then spray on a couple coats of enamel.
 
PTownSubbie said:
Powder coating.....

If you need a few, let me know. I may be able to make them up for you.
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Got the extra tubes, the ResinSaver mold from Charlie, some PR.....
Just need to get the correct paint to be able to produce the best results the first time.

Chasper,
Thanks for the tip!



Scott (ultra smooth under the PR) B
 
I NEVER paint the tubes when working with clear resin. I will ONLY paint the inside of the hole in the resin.

The reason being that the glue *will* be visible. Mostly it looks like water swirls or drops. The only way to be sure of the look is to paint the hole so it hides the glue and the tube.
 
Don, I think these guys are talking about casting around the tube (not drilling and tubing the finished blank).
 
turbowagon said:
Don, I think these guys are talking about casting around the tube (not drilling and tubing the finished blank).
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Correct.
The tube being the foundation of the blank, not the tube being an extra piece inserted into the blank.



Scott (sleeping dogs....they fart) B
 
I haven't glued flies or feathers to a painted tube, but I did once get a commission to make a pen to match a car. I used factory touch-up paint to match the body color, and glued some black nylon taffeta (that looked like the convertable top) on one end. Then I cast the tubes in clear PR. The customer was pleased with the result, and when she held it up to her husband's S2000, he liked it too.

Anyway - yes, I did use automotive primer on the brass tubes before painting.

Regards,
Eric
 
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