Dizingof does it again: Coat your prints in beautiful bronze
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:43 am
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."
- Clean your model with soap and tap water. Let it dry.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.