"Spinning" out in the high country.

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[cool][#0000ff]I do not use the powder paints (oven dried). Some of them result in great finishes but do not offer the range of color options I get with my "system".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The one in question starts with painting the lead with brown vinyl jig enamel. Then I mix bronze and green glitter in clear vinyl jig enamel and apply two thin coats...to get the desired degree of glitter over the base coat. Thinner coats dry quickly and do not run.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After the glitter coat dries, I add the eyes. After that, I paint one coat of clear vinyl over the whole head. This helps add extra protection against the eye chipping off and adds "depth" to the glitter effect. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The last step is to apply a coat of clear two part epoxy and to allow it to dry for 24 hours before touching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A couple of keys are the proper mix of glitter to the clear vinyl and keeping it properly thinned while working. Otherwise it will clump up and turn rough and ugly. Do it right and you end up with a glasslike finish that holds up well and really reflects the light well from the glitter.[/#0000ff]
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