Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Metal Effects
Dick Hines
I bought some of the Modern Masters Metal Effects at the AAW Symposium.I am working on a box with a handle that I have used the rust metallic on. Since it will be handled I wanted to spray the handle with mat lacquer.
Just wanted to know if anyone has done this. It would save me some time.
Re: Metal Effects
jim breeden
The rusty metal finish will disappear, and all you will get is the black metalized finish, when spray lacquer is applied. Don't ask me how I know this 
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Re: Metal Effects
john lucas
Definitely do a test. I have not used that stuff but tried to make a large sewing needle once. I sprayed it with Chrome paint. It was for a hand mirror handle and when I handled it the fingerprints showed. So I sprayed it with clear lacquer and it made it look satin instead of Chrome. In fact I tried every clear spray and finish I could find from Krylon Fixatif to wipe on poly etc. Nothing would leave it looking like Chrome.
I did find a company that makes a spray on Chrome that will work but it was expensive and I haven't tried it yet.
Re: Metal Effects
Dick Hines
I did a test of spraying matte finish on the handle I used the rust metal effects on. It turned black at first but after it dried it went back to the rust color.
I will spray the real thing today and post a picture...... If it does well.
Re: Metal Effects
Alan Zenreich
Instead of lacquer, you might want to try a spray coat or two of a workable fixative (available at art supply stores). It flashes to dry very very quickly.
Then you can try to put other finishes on top of the dried fixative.
I use this technique to protect the detailed inkwork on our shaving brushes from the final CA finish. It might not work with your final finish, but it's worth a try.
