Monday, November 17, 2014

Antique Ivory Polymer Grips

Capitalization a paintbrush to utilize burnt umber emulsion to the surface of the ivory polymer obtain.


There is naught allying the delicacy of valid senile ivory. You can applicability acrylic burnt umber emulsion to ancient ivory polymer grips on pistols or other objects for a realistic inspect that Testament idiot all on the contrary the experts. The ivory polymer used in pistol grips is perfect homogenous to ivory polymer clay used for crafts.


Instructions


1. Exercise a humble V-gouge and carve lines in the ivory polymer grips to imitate the constant striations in ivory or bone. Deposit in mind that the deeper the gouge, the darker the antiquing. Vary the depth and width of the gouges. Note: It is possible to carve designs in the same fashion. Be careful so the V-gouge does not slip and make unwanted marks.


2. Use a soft cloth to wipe off the grips to remove any loose particles from the carvings.


3. Use a paintbrush and cover the entire grip with a thin coat of acrylic burnt umber paint.


Reapply the burnt umber paint and wipe off.6. Let the piece dry for one hour. Apply three coats of acrylic spray sealer, letting each coat dry 10 minutes before applying the next.


5. Stare at the surface of the grip. Add gouges if the antiquing is not sufficient.4. Using a soft cloth, immediately wipe off the paint from the surface. The paint will wipe off the surface easily and remain in the gouges.