Brizio Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 That's a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I have tried embossing powder over a similar color flat paint and it looks good. I didn't get the fiber-all-over-the-completed-model results like I do with flock, which seems to shed forever and gets everywhere. IIRC, the other magazine ran an article about using embossing powder with good results within the past year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I use embossing powder all the time. I use a white or creme color that is easy to find. Once it's applied and set I paint over it with the color of my choice. I've been using white glue with good results but Im definitely going to try the spray adhesive on my current project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looks like it worked really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I was at Michael's last week looking for embossing powder and was very dissapointed at the color selection. Almost all of them that I could find were more like glitter. That was the issue which prevented me from getting any, too. The colors were all too metallic looking, and the texture too coarse. The only color which looked realistic was the black, which wasn't called black specifically, but "carbon gray" or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I'm gonna hafta try some of that embossing powder myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Bryan, thanks for letting us know about the spray adhesive method. My attempts at using paint or white glue haven't been satisfactory. Edited October 22, 2012 by Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Can you spray matt clear over it to seal it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sounds good do you have to scrape it off again to glue parts like the seats or do you just glue the parts strait on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I was at Michael's last week looking for embossing powder and was very dissapointed at the color selection. Maybe your Michaels store has a bad selection....I snagged 3 or 4 different colors when I went looking. I've only used it once so far, but I can see it replacing flocking for good - I really like the 'no shedding' part. I used flat black spray enamel to secure my black embossing powder, and I'm quite pleased with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I just used the Michaels powder for the first time and it looks very scale for 1/16 and 1/12. I used a mix of Carpenters yellow glue and 25% water, brushed on. It's hard to mask some interior areas so brushing was better for me. Waited until it turned opaque and applied powder. After an hour, I did a second coat and application. Very flat, secure to the surface and neat on the edges. I'll try painting over in different colors on spoons. I like it but I never used 'real' flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 cool! im glad i could help cheers! bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 If you're using a tub interior brush painting with acrylic provides enough "stick" and can give a little more control around molded in details like this console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 that looks nice chris someone mentioned it here, and i tried it............hit this stuff with a hair drier! it definetely locks it all in place. i added a second coat of it, and hit it with some heat and man does it look even better now! thanks guys bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Use some in another place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks Bryan, good photos too!! Now I'm really gonna get me some!!! I've got the adhesive already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's a great idea for underhood insulating mats-I'd just paint them dull black... Jus' sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker_tim Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Guys you can also look for the powders at rubber stamp stores or scrapbooking stores. The rubber stamp stores are the ones that sell all te card stock and the inks and stuff. A friend of mine used to own a store and she carried all kinds. They may even sell the proper heat gun if you want to really emboss things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 that looks great Pat! roger, you have to be careful with bakin soda, i use it to add texture to rust when im weathering. if you dont seal it well with something it will turn white again in 6 months..... cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Models by Bear Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tried it today stuff works great Flocking powder is a thing of the past for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 that looks great Pat! roger, you have to be careful with bakin soda, i use it to add texture to rust when im weathering. if you dont seal it well with something it will turn white again in 6 months..... cheers bryan Thanks Bryan! YES NO BACKING SODA ,NOT GOOD!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yeah I've tried flocking a couple of times now and I haven't been that thrilled with the results. What section in Michael's has this embossing powder? I'm going to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 The rubber stamping section has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 When using embossing powder, after it is applied, and dried, I go over it and coat the powder with clear flat or semi gloss acrylic clear. It will not change the appearance whatsoever, but greatly enhances it'd durability factor, and insures that none will 'float' around your interior, after you have finished assembly...Embossing powder, while much less apt to become dislodged (like flocking)...on occasion, it WILL....'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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