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lorrayne

Joined: 17 Dec 2004
Posts: 239
Location: Hampshire

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 15 2:44 pm Post subject: Paint
I'm looking for a paint that is water based if possible - I'm trying to achieve the mother of pearl effect inside a shell and I hope to paint the inside of a large clam shell I have made from paper mache - can anyone a suggest a supplier/brand/make ?? L

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 15 2:49 pm Post subject:
Well, emulsion paint is essentially water based. Tester pots from B&Q?

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45676
Location: Essex

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 15 3:00 pm Post subject:
It'll need a varnish of some kind to add lustre, easy to blend emulsion colours too.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46249
Location: yes

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 15 4:13 pm Post subject:
making a MOP effect paint is not easy(especially if it must be water based) . as it is a paper based project using layers of thinned pva and fine tissue paper (bleach and brusho can adjust the colors)is a good bet to give a pleasant finish . this might give an effect close to MOP with a bit of practice, it can be quite an adaptable technique.

Mistress Rose

Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15998

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 15 6:43 am Post subject:
I think there is a method of making a sort of marbled effect if that is what you are after using oil based paint floated on water. If you put marbling into a search engine, you should come up with the method.

Shan

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 9075
Location: South Wales

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 15 11:47 am Post subject:
I know this is not water based but as an alternative idea, what about painting it with nail varnish? Loads of different lustre effects!

lorrayne

Joined: 17 Dec 2004
Posts: 239
Location: Hampshire

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 15 10:23 am Post subject:
Thanks for the suggestions. L

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