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Hi Thad:
you asked:
Have you looked into clear spray-on fixatives that would seal and prolong
wear? I've only used the inside "artists" fixatives so I'm not
sure what is out there for outside use.
No, I haven't investigated any spray-on fixatives. But in past
discussions on painted sundials, some people mentioned using a product
called "Clear Coat". Apparently it is used on top of automobile
paint. But I'm scared to use anything like that without more
knowledge about it. Does anybody else have experience using it I
wonder?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: Your beautiful painted
dial
John,
Have you looked into clear spray-on fixatives that would seal and prolong
wear? I've only used the inside "artists" fixitives so I'm not
sure what is out there for outside use.
Repainting is something I always think about when I see detailed work
like yours, what a chore it would be, and how to best prolong it.
Best,
Thad
John Carmichael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Hello
Frederick:
You asked:
What type of paints did you use and how long
to you expect them to
last?
Good question! I have always been a
big fan of oil-based enamels for
exterior painting, but after consulting
with several sundial artists in
Europe and the paint guys at Lowes and
Home Depot, they all convinced me to
use high grade elastomeric acrylic
house paint, matte finish. I used a
brand from Lowes called "American
Tradition".
I have no idea how long the paint will last. I hope it
will last a long time
because I pity the guy who will have to repaint it
if ever needs it! This
organic paint will certainly not last as long as
kiln-fired ceramic or
vitreous glass paints like
porcelain.
John
----- Original Message -----
From:
"Frederick Jaggi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "John Carmichael"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 7:00
AM
Subject: Your beautiful painted dial
> Hi John:
>
I enjoyed seeing your new dial. I'm e mailing this question to you
>
directly because I'm not sure how to mail to the list.
> My question
is:
> what type of paints did you use and how long to you expect them
to last.
> I see many pictures of European painted dials, many of
them very old, and
> I wonder what type of paints they use on, I
guess, plaster or stone.
> Please send any reply to the list as I'm
sure others have the same
> question.
>
> Thanks
>
Fred Jaggi
> Cranston RI
>
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