[TheForge] preserving heat colors

[Aaron Stavens]

Thanks to everyone for all the info. Looks like I have some
experimenting to do. The art piece wasn't accepted into the initial
target show so it looks like I'll have some time to work on the
coloring.

Aaron Stavens

-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hochewa at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 4:50 AM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TheForge] preserving heat colors

To All,
My attempts at heat tinting were done on a relatively well polished
surface 
that was "clean" before I started the heat tinting.  The acrylic was
applied 
after the piece cooled with no other treatment.
There is the possibility of highlighting the heat tint by hitting the
high 
spots with 600 or better sand paper before applying the acrylic but
usually I do 
the tint, then spray.

Hochewa

In a message dated 3/14/2005 6:45:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
brhlbsmt at mcttelecom.com writes:
Hochewa, Are you saying to do something like sand with 400 -600 grit and
then apply finish as the oxides would thin and the finish then would
bring
the thickness back and come to a gloss finish similar to a paint that is
wet
sanded - then rubbed with compound or cleared over?  Is this what your
saying when you said you've attempted this...........So you'll really be
trying to dull the finish before bringing it to life again with a gloss
coat?  Did you use a chemical or abrasive in your attempts?
_______________________________________________
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
___________