Ramfins59 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just got the set from EBAY.... should have it Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So glad I could help guys! I think you'll be happy with it. I just started using it myself & I love it! So easy & such nice results. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Rich and I had emailed earlier on the subject. I think we both got the right set. Thank you Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very welcome! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've used the flocking in the past but it always came out clumpy and never cared for the result. I just tried embossing powder for the 1st time a few weeks ago. And am so much happier with the look. My local Micheals has it,,but in limited color choices. So I may try online to see if I can widen my color options,,the multipacks looks promising. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_22?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hampton%20art%20embossing%20powder&sprefix=hampton+art+embossing+%2Carts-crafts%2C981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm going to stick with Ken's Fuzzi Fur since I have every color he has and also sell them through Crazy Scale Auto Parts. I do occasionally use black embossing powder to replicate underhood insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker_tim Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 You could also try masking the area off and shooting it with a coat of paint / primer / dule coat sealer and then put the embossing powder on. The product is actually used with rubber stamp inks you would put the ink down with a stamp and then put the powder into place and shake off the extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I tried using a small kitchen strainer but the powder is so fine it just ran through like water! I found it works just as well to just dump it on, slosh it around & dump off the excess. Make sure you save the "overflow" of course. Steve this is exactly how I applied it .. it's very fine an goes to show how big flocking is for carpet. I used a small camera lens brush/blower to get the loose specks out of the interior .. it is very fine and attracts to everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've used the flocking in the past but it always came out clumpy and never cared for the result. I just tried embossing powder for the 1st time a few weeks ago. And am so much happier with the look. My local Micheals has it,,but in limited color choices. So I may try online to see if I can widen my color options,,the multipacks looks promising. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_22?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hampton%20art%20embossing%20powder&sprefix=hampton+art+embossing+%2Carts-crafts%2C981 You can find the same set of metallic powder on ebay for a few dollars less Bill. At least I think it still is. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 this is exactly how I applied it .. it's very fine an goes to show how big flocking is for carpet. I used a small camera lens brush/blower to get the loose specks out of the interior .. it is very fine and attracts to everything. I just blow it out with the blower that God gave me. A good soft brush will help get all of the leftover bits moved around so you can blow them out too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 really u only need white cause u can paint it any color u want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just got some of the Metallic stuff. -Is using Micro Metal Foil adhesive overkill? I'm looking forward to playing around with this. Just got some of the Metallic stuff. -Is using Micro Metal Foil adhesive overkill? I'm looking forward to playing around with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just got some of the Metallic stuff. -Is using Micro Metal Foil adhesive overkill? I'm looking forward to playing around with this. Just got some of the Metallic stuff. -Is using Micro Metal Foil adhesive overkill? I'm looking forward to playing around with this. I would think you could use whatever adhesive you're comfortable with. Some guys will use paint as an adhesive as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is this embossing powder the same that I used many years ago in printing that after you applied it to your art work on paper you ran it through a heating element and it melted to give a raised effect to the art work or letters? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Same stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Same stuff. We used an ID card laminator to melt it, that's one of my concerns for long term stability, bot I ordered the set and will try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Same stuff. We used an ID card laminator to melt it, that's one of my concerns for long term stability, bot I ordered the set and will try it. I would think if your model gets hot enough to melt the embossing powder.........Well, lets just say you may have other problems as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 i used embossing powder on my last 3 builds....red, beige , black. the first 2 i used matching colored embossing powder.the last one ,still in the build stage, i used white embossing powder and painted it with thinned down flat black paint..to me it looks more like asphalt than carpet. instead of looking like carpet material the beads all matted down and not carpet like at all. i figured i would purchase white powder and paint it to match my needs.... from now on i'm going to use the matching color in embossing powder and stop painting it. i'll point it out when i post my next build photos and you;ll see what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I was in Jo-anns fabrics and crafts today. And they had this stuff on the shelf. Price was $24 ,,but when I went to ck out it was only $14 May go back tomorrow and get a 2nd one just for grins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 That's a very good price Bill! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) If you notice some of the grains don't adhere because the glue dried prematurely in that area, just add some of the EP in the hole, and follow with a little bit of "wetted" glue... This is a model railroad term (used in "wetted water") that means a detergent has been added to the water to break up surface tension. This will allow the glue to flow throughout the damaged area. Also, if you start your project by painting the floor first, you can eliminate some problems with small divots loosening up later - when they do, the paint will show through, and it won't hardly be noticeable. Choose a color of paint that as closely as possible matches the color of the EP. Edited March 18, 2015 by fseva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I was in Jo-anns fabrics and crafts today. And they had this stuff on the shelf. Price was $24 ,,but when I went to ck out it was only $14 They have it on sale for $12.50. http://www.joann.com/search?q=embossing%20powders#prefn1=brand&prefn2=prod_type&q=embossing%20powders&prefv2=Product&prefv1=Hampton%20Art This forum is going to break my wallet. It won't take much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 They have it on sale for $12.50. http://www.joann.com/search?q=embossing%20powders#prefn1=brand&prefn2=prod_type&q=embossing%20powders&prefv2=Product&prefv1=Hampton%20Art This forum is going to break my wallet. It won't take much. I decided long ago to save some green by using EP for only convertibles... otherwise, you'd never see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm sure you know you are required by law to take and post photos of the interior of your model before hiding it under a roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm sure you know you are required by law to take and post photos of the interior of your model before hiding it under a roof. Gawd... I'm ready for the handcuffs, matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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