It's a EUREKA moment!!!!!!
After a little experimentation in the kitchen I solve a Metal Stamping dilemma.....
How do you darken the letters in aluminum metal stamped jewelry???
After a little experimentation in the kitchen I solve a Metal Stamping dilemma.....
How do you darken the letters in aluminum metal stamped jewelry???
You can create PERMANENT contrast
using a Regular or Industrial Sharpie
BY BAKING YOUR PIECES!!!!
Bake your pieces after adding the contrast for 1 hour at 260 Degrees.
*****Hotter than 260 Degrees seems to Cause Flaking of the marker!!!
*****Hotter than 260 Degrees seems to Cause Flaking of the marker!!!
Then finish your piece
BUFF with a Sunshine Cloth
or
or
Tumble
Yahoo!!!! The color is permanent!!!!
(This does not work with the Oil Sharpie)
*******
Aluminum does not react well with products to create patinas.
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To create a contrast I currently use
Sharpie Marker
Industrial Sharpie Marker
to darken the recessed areas of the metal stamped design.
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Let the marker dry.
Use an alcohol wipe to take the marker off the upper area.
It is best to fold the wipe like a pillow to prevent taking the marker off the recessed areas.
I like to add the darkening after the ring or cuff has been curved.
******NOW BAKE YOUR PIECE IN A REGULAR OVEN AT 260 DEGREES FOR ONE HOUR.
Finish by buffing or tumbling.
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Beautiful!!!
The darkened areas are SET and very Permanent!!!
The darkened areas are SET and very Permanent!!!
Enjoy creating!!!
Liz :-)
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