Dizingof does it again: Coat your prints in beautiful bronze

[626Pilot]

Dizingof, bringer of weird Voronoi-style vases like this, has figured out how to coat a 3D printed object with bronze. It looks pretty good!

The article is here. In his typical style, he has released the process "open source."

1. Clean your model with soap and tap water. Let it dry.
2. Mix 2 parts of Bronze/Copper/Silver powder with 1 part white glue (approximate how much you’ll need). Mix thoroughly for at least 5 minutes – the more the better, for a good powder spread and consistency.
3. Use a simple fine brush to coat your model making sure you don’t leave out holes/crevices etc – let it dry for 4-5 hours then apply a second coat. Allow to dry over night. The longer the coat is hard-cured over time, the better metallic shine.
4. Use only a 0000 Steel Wool, (put on gloves – those microscopic steel struts are nasty to your bare hands, also use a ‪nose mask) now start burnishing with simple swipes from side to side until you begin to see the metallic shine come out – continue till you’re satisfied with the result.
5. You can leave the result as is and spray-coat it with Matt Lacquer to seal the bronze (and prevent oxidization), or you can brush a small amount of green or black Patina (Shoe shine paste will do fine) to define the recessed areas on your model.

I want to try this!

[Glacian22]

Bad. Ass.

[Eaglezsoar]

Bad Ass is correct, those are quite handsome prints and the process seems to be simple.
I will have to try it out.