Rimu and Rust

Always enjoy looking at your work, Terry. Another beauty.
Don L.

Very unusual looking.....the contrast between the two textures is striking.

ooc

That is just stunning.Been wanting to do a natural edge platter,but might try something like this.

Terry, another great piece. Would you please explain the rust and verdigris process and what you use? I have used a paint kit process but cant get any result close to yours.
Thanks,
Norm

Another beautiful piece Terry. I too would like to know more of your techniques.

Carve or texture the rim before cutting out the inside so a picture frame can be cut around the edge of the texture
Sanding seal with acrylic sanding sealer as the Rust is water based and doesnt like solvent
There are numerous products One I use is made by modern day creations a Us company Most extensive art stores have a similar product .Although you will need to shop around as the price can be very expensive ,
The last lot I got was from the French art shop and cost $384nz for a litre but this will last forever (I hope )I calculated the cost of applying to this platter was about $12
Slap on the base let dry ,apply another coat the more coats you give the richer the effect
Then sponge on the acid with a bit of practice you get a feel for the finished effect and the amount of acid to apply .So easy to do its certainly not Rocket science if I can get it looking right

Thanks Terry,
What is the product called?
Norm

http://www.o-geepaint.com/Faux/metals.shtml
norm see link