Flames on Carbon Sleeve Foam Core

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Jim Hicks Registered: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 135	Diamondite marbelizing pigments, red flames, over Black Carbon Sleeve on Foam Core Grip.
	· Date: Wed April 2, 2008 · Views: 2,996 · Tags: 1 · Filesize: 28.6kb, 92.2kb · Dimensions: 1153 x 997 ·
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	Keywords: Diamondite Marbelizing Foam Core Flames

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Jim Hicks

Registered: May 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 135

Wed April 2, 2008 12:39am

My flaming artwork leaves a lot to be desired but the bright red flames look great against the black carbon sleeve. Between the light refraction from the sleeve and multilayered flames it gets a dramatic 3D effect and beautiful contrast. If any of youz guyz are good at flames you gotta try this.

Jim Hicks

Registered: May 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 135

Wed April 2, 2008 12:47am

Oh... I did cheat a little and used red testors paint as a base for the first layer of flames because I didn't think the pigmented Diamondite would be opaque enough against the black background. I was afraid to mix in too much pigment.

Scott Parsons

Registered: September 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 98

Wed April 2, 2008 7:28am

Jim it really looks cool I like the effect very much. What type of finish do you use over the carbon fiber? Scott

Mike Pedersen

Registered: December 2007
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 304

Wed April 2, 2008 8:28am

Very cool and a great way to overcome a trouble spot when tucking/wrapping the carbon sleeve.

Jorge Pozzobon

Registered: May 2007
Location: Passo Fundo - RS - Brasil
Posts: 1,147

Wed April 2, 2008 1:17pm

Nice look Jim

Jim Hicks

Registered: May 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 135

Thu April 3, 2008 6:58pm

Thanks guys. The wet out is West systems 207 and then I roughed it up and used Diamondite for the flames and finish. And yes Mike, I colored the whole end with opaque pigmented Diamondite rather than bothering with a button or cap. That's when I got the idea to try flames. I'd like to see one of the pros do one of these because if my poor attempt looks this neat I imagine a professional job would look really awsome.

russell cook

Registered: May 2007
Posts: 127

Fri April 4, 2008 2:32pm

That is really sweet. Nice flames.

Jim Hicks

Registered: May 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 135

Sat April 5, 2008 12:13pm

Thanks Russell. The photo doesn't do the effects justice but it sure does make my amaturish flames look nicer Smile

Bill Lane

Registered: May 2007
Location: San Diego
Posts: 26

Mon April 7, 2008 12:10pm

Very nice. Your flames look awesome to me!

Jim Hicks

Registered: May 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 135

Tue April 8, 2008 12:02am

Thanks Bill. I gotta try this again and see if adding some orange and yellow might kick it up a few degrees. Another rod! Goody, goody:)