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Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Darrin Dembowski
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Date: July 10, 2005 10:23PM
I just purchased a small caligraphy pen set and some bottles of Testors enamel paint for doing some inscriptions on some graphite rods and a bamboo and was wondering if there was anything I should be aware of with regards to prepping the blank and coating the paint after its dried????
Thanks Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: July 11, 2005 12:23AM
I haven't used Testor's for inscriptions but am very sure it would work fine as long as it was completely cured and dry before applying epoxy.
You might try a test on something that won't make you pull hair if it screws up on you. Maybe put a swing arm lamp down near it and let it help it dry quicker. I'd think 24 hours and you could easily coat it with your favorite 2 part epoxy, but again, I haven't tried this myself. Putter Williston, ND Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
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Date: July 11, 2005 01:56AM
Hi Darren,
Haven't tried that myself either but I recommend applying a coat of color preserver before applying the finnish just to be sure the finnish won't react with the paint. Good Luck, Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Ralph D. Jones
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Date: July 11, 2005 05:15AM
Testors makes both acrylic and enamel, be sure which one you're using. I like the enamel much better for rodbuilding uses. As Putter & Raymond said it should work if you let it cure and apply a coat of CP. Ralph If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again. Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Darrin Dembowski
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Date: July 11, 2005 09:30AM
Thanks alot guys
Cheers Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: July 11, 2005 10:38AM
A hair dryer can also help to dry it. But like Putter said try it first on a scrap piece of blank Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Tim Johnson
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Date: July 11, 2005 12:53PM
I use the gold and silver enamel all the time for blank inscriptions. Use a very fine point on the caligraphy pen, and don't attempt to write the whole inscription with only one dip of the pen. I typically shake the paint real good for a few minutes to get the pigment in solution, then take the cap off, using what is in the cap for my ink well. Slight pressure on the tip will flare the two parts of the pen tip, wicking ink up the point. I typically do about 1/2 a letter per dip. Practice on some paper and other blank material so you get the hang of it. If you mess up, wipe wet paint off with Denatured alcohol and start over. This method works good for students building that first rod because it doesn't dry immediately and you can start over if you mess up.
I wait 24 hrs before coating with epoxy, I typically use LS Supreme. I put plenty of epoxy on the brush and don't brush it real thin over the inscription so I minimize any possible damage to the inscription, which I don't know if it will float it up or not. I've not had any problems with the epoxy disolving the inscription either, just trying to minimize the opportunity I guess by using lots of epoxy and brushing lightly. I think the inscription looks better the thinner you can make the letters, fat letters seem to get real fat after epoxy, (some magnification??) Give it a try, the paint is cheap, I pay 88 cents for a small bottle of Testors at the local hobby store, and a caligraphy pen is only a few bucks. One bottle of paint has lasted me for many years. Good luck, Tim Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Kevin Kresowaty
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Date: July 11, 2005 05:54PM
I have used both the enamel and the acrylic Tesors paints for inscriptions. I find the acrylic paints to be ideal for doing inscriptions in non-metalic colors. I also use the metalic enamels. Both work well. In either case, nothing more is needed once the paint is dry, just apply the epoxy. Simple, easy, and yeilds good results once you get the hang of using the pen.
Kev Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Robert Widmaier
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Date: July 11, 2005 06:24PM
I also have used Testor's paints in the metallic silvers and gold. I have not tried any colors, but have had no problems with the metallics and pretty much do as Tim outlined above. One thing I can add is to put a couple of BBs (beebees) in the paint jar. They help in stirring the paint when you shake the jars. I highly recommend the practice writing on something before writing on the blank. I got an old broken rod piece to practice on. I use lacquer thinner to romove the writing if I am not happy. It will even remove dried printing if you need to. I let it dry overnight before applying epoxy, but in a pinch, I have only let it dry about 4 hours. The metallic paints dry much quicker than the colored paints.
Good luck and practice printing real slow. Bob Widmaier Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Darrin Dembowski
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Date: July 11, 2005 07:06PM
Thanks again. I'm going to get the wife to actually do the writing due to both poor penmanship on my part and an art background on my wifes.
Would a rag soaked in water do to wipe it off or will I need something else in case of any mistakes??? I have acetone but it might prove too harmful,not sure?? Cheers Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
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Date: July 11, 2005 07:32PM
Acetone will not hurt the blank Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: July 11, 2005 08:48PM
I've used acetone to remove inscriptions; you don't want to soak a blank overnight in it or anything like that, cuz acetone CAN break down the epoxies holding the graphite fibers together if abused.
Lightly wiping with an acetone-dampened paper towel won't hurt it. Putter Williston, ND Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Darrin Dembowski
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Date: July 11, 2005 09:28PM
As always thanks guys.
Tightlines Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: July 12, 2005 08:02AM
I would use the alcohol to be on the safe side Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: July 12, 2005 09:12AM
Alcohol won't remove oil base paints, though, Bill. Putter Williston, ND Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: July 12, 2005 09:17AM
Even when it is wet ?? Have not tried it but it should wipe off - when wet
Dry is another thing I'm also thinking it is going on a coat of hardened clear. If not --sorry bout that Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/12/2005 09:21AM by bill boettcher. Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
Darrin Dembowski
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Date: July 12, 2005 10:32AM
One last question.Do you guys do your inscriptions right on the blank or over a coat of epoxy??? I'm going to be using LS Supreme (for the first time) on the graphite rod anyway,if that makes any difference.
Cheers Re: Writing with Testors enamel
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: July 12, 2005 10:42AM
A coat of epoxy is nicer to wright on, makes for a better look it almost floats on the rod. Plus you have some thing under it in case you have to get rid of it Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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