[TheForge] gilders paste

[debmiller at fuse.net]

Not in my experience. It's a matter of method of application...

Ray
> 
> From: "Fiorini & Skiles" <bkmetal at mwt.net>
> Date: 2005/04/27 Wed PM 03:17:39 EDT
> To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [TheForge] gilders paste
> 
> Ralph & Ray,
> Thanks for the help.
> I may be using it on steel and copper.  Do I need to sandblast the surface
> of the copper, or of any steel that hasn't been forged?   Does the surface
> need a little roughening in order to hold the paste?
> -Kirsten
>  Message: 7
> > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:43:32 -0400
> > From: <debmiller at fuse.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TheForge] gilderspaste?
> > To: Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <20050427144016.VYTX21147.gx6.fuse.net at smtp.fuse.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> >
> > Kirsten,
> > I have used it on many projects, from interior home railings to dining
> room table bases and sculpture.
> >
> > It is essentially a tinted polishing wax, and once dired is fairly
> durable. I have only been using it for a couple of years so I don't have
> extensive history of it's durability. I do know that as a was based product
> clear coating might be a little tricky, and therefore I have not tried it.
> >
> > Ray
> > Cincinnati
> >
> >
> > >
> > > From: "Fiorini & Skiles" <bkmetal at mwt.net>
> > > Date: 2005/04/27 Wed AM 10:22:34 EDT
> > > To: <thebellows at metalsmith.org>,  <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> > > Subject: [TheForge] gilderspaste?
> 
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:58:58 EDT
> > From: Mlforge at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [TheForge] gilderspaste?
> > To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> > Message-ID: <20.43bdde7e.2fa102b2 at aol.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >
> > I have used clear coat over this product and also ceramic chrome wax and
> > glow, with good results. I did some cabinet hard wear several years ago
> and they
> > are holding up well. Once the product is put on only heat or a wire brush
> can
> >  remove it. By mixing colors I am able to obtain fall colors on leaves.
> > Gilders  paste offers a larger assortment of colors than the ceramic
> chrome (they
> > have  7). Ceramic chrome is available at most ceramic supply stores for
> about
> > $3.50 a  jar. You must remember that a little goes a long way, too much
> and
> > your project  becomes painted garbage. It is easily removed, so try some.
> I apply
> > with my  finger or a soft brush is fine also. Ralph Neumeister  WRABA
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> >
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
>