On Mon, 05 May 2008 03:01:46 +0100, Bert Morris <bertmorris@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> Ned Sneed wrote:
>
>> I want to have some barndoors that look like they are made of copper.
>> What kind of treatment would work for this?
>> Cheers!
>> ned
>
> Dear Ned,
>
> Don't know the show or size of your barn doors in question, but if they
> are already being/have been built, Krylon spray paint has a full line of
> metallic paints of every kind, including copper, gold, silver, etc. With
> a coating of good metallic copper paint, an added sealant of clear spray
> lacquer, varnish, or polyurethane over the copper paint will give a
> realistic metallic sheen to your finished work. Just be aware that there
> are many paint companies that supply these types of finishes. Go online
> and start searching.
>
> Others on this NG will have good ideas about paints and treatments, so
> consider their ideas as well. There are some very skilled artists and
> scene shop technicians here who will have great suggestions for you.
>
> Reagards,
> Bert
Last time I did it I used roofing copper :-)
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