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Nicely done, Todd. I particularly like the area of light blue to the right side of the bowl interior. Your choice of using contrasting dark blue at the edge of that section gives the illusion of shadow. It makes it seem like that section stands proud, in a 3-D effect.
Nicely done, Todd. I particularly like the area of light blue to the right side of the bowl interior. Your choice of using contrasting dark blue at the edge of that section gives the illusion of shadow. It makes it seem like that section stands proud, in a 3-D effect.
Thanks for your observations. I was hoping for a more opaque look to the colors. Do you know what type of paint is used in this situation? wanting the opaque look?
Thanks for your observations. I was hoping for a more opaque look to the colors. Do you know what type of paint is used in this situation? wanting the opaque look?
I don’t know what type of acrylic you used, and there are hundreds of colors and brands. But there are acrylic paints that are labeled opaque. Both Golden and Liquitex make opaque and transparent acrylics. You could start there. You might also try to dilute the pain you have, but if you use just water, you will also dilute the color as well. When you use the term opaque, what are you trying to achieve? Color that still allows the wood grain to show? If yes, try transparent. Wood dye also works, but dye will penetrate the surface, and bleed. It is hard to control and keep it only where you want it to go. If you have a wood burner and a sharp skew tip, burning and outline may help break the ability to bleed. But experiment on small scrap pieces first before attempting a new acrylic/dye/burn line before using it on your nicely turned and sanded piece. Saves aggravation and headaches.
I don’t know what type of acrylic you used, and there are hundreds of colors and brands. But there are acrylic paints that are labeled opaque. Both Golden and Liquitex make opaque and transparent acrylics. You could start there. You might also try to dilute the pain you have, but if you use just water, you will also dilute the color as well. When you use the term opaque, what are you trying to achieve? Color that still allows the wood grain to show? If yes, try transparent. Wood dye also works, but dye will penetrate the surface, and bleed. It is hard to control and keep it only where you want it to go. If you have a wood burner and a sharp skew tip, burning and outline may help break the ability to bleed. But experiment on small scrap pieces first before attempting a new acrylic/dye/burn line before using it on your nicely turned and sanded piece. Saves aggravation and headaches.
Thanks, Donna. Great information here. I used acrylic Sharpie markers. I will be looking for pieces of a similar nature to this one (rare) to see if I can make some opque magic happen!
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