08-09-2005, 11:18 AM
[cool][#0000ff]There are two things that will help you get a thick but even topcoat. First, let the mixed up epoxy set for a half hour or so before using it. Second, unless you are in a really big hurry, apply two thin coats and allow the first to cure completely before applying the second.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are using glitter, mixed into clear vinyl jig paint, let the glitter coat dry and then add one or two top coats of plain clear vinyl. It adds both strength and depth to the glitter coat...looking good.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh, and I almost never mix the glitter in with the epoxy paint any more. If the epoxy does run, during the curing process, it makes the glitter job look bad. That's why I use clear vinyl paint to mix the glitter in. It sets up much faster. The same principle holds true as with the epoxy though. Applying two thin coats of glitter will give you better results than one thick one. Keep the thinner handy and put a couple of eyedroppers full of thinner in your mix as needed to keep it workable and so that it does not gob on.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]By the way, I do not put hooks on my spoons until after they are all painted and epoxied. Too much potential for hooking myself. I use little wire Christmas ornament hangers to hang them on racks while drying between coats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the attached pics, one rack is an office organizer. I now use some white vinyl coated kitchen racks (second pic) that I bought for a dollar in a thrift store.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are using glitter, mixed into clear vinyl jig paint, let the glitter coat dry and then add one or two top coats of plain clear vinyl. It adds both strength and depth to the glitter coat...looking good.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh, and I almost never mix the glitter in with the epoxy paint any more. If the epoxy does run, during the curing process, it makes the glitter job look bad. That's why I use clear vinyl paint to mix the glitter in. It sets up much faster. The same principle holds true as with the epoxy though. Applying two thin coats of glitter will give you better results than one thick one. Keep the thinner handy and put a couple of eyedroppers full of thinner in your mix as needed to keep it workable and so that it does not gob on.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]By the way, I do not put hooks on my spoons until after they are all painted and epoxied. Too much potential for hooking myself. I use little wire Christmas ornament hangers to hang them on racks while drying between coats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the attached pics, one rack is an office organizer. I now use some white vinyl coated kitchen racks (second pic) that I bought for a dollar in a thrift store.[/#0000ff]
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