Full Version: Color Filling
From: joepafan (GPERZEL) [#26]
30 Nov 2005
To: ALL
Hi All;
Whenever filling anything laser engraved other than wood, I use acrylic based craft paints which are very inexpensive and come in a ziilion colors-yeah, really. They work great on plex and other plastics and clean up with water.
For wood plaques, etc with finished surface I also use the acrylic. For unfinished wood, mix a little Elmer's paste wood filler (in a tube, not can) with whatever color acrylic paint you want, flood it on, let it dry and sand it flush.
George
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27]
30 Nov 2005
To: joepafan (GPERZEL) [#26] 3 Dec 2005
I hadn't heard of the "wood filler" trick.
Very nice! Thank you.
From: aallen [#28]
1 Dec 2005
To: joepafan (GPERZEL) [#26] 3 Dec 2005
I am doing some paint filling now, on plastic objects. Does anyone seal over the paint fill when done, something to protect the paint fill? Wanting to make sure the paint fill stays in place and lasts well. Maybe it does without any sealer? I have not done much paint fill, so not sure if it is everlasting!
Also, thanks for the paint flood filling method, I had not thought or tried that! :-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#29]
1 Dec 2005
To: aallen [#28] 1 Dec 2005
The paint-fill doesn't require a top coat.
A good enamel or acrylic paint is very durable and won't come out of the image area, unless exposed to heavy solvents or abrasion.
From: aallen [#30]
1 Dec 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#29] 1 Dec 2005
Thank you,
I figured that, but was not sure. Thanks for the reply so quickly! :-)
I was always hesitant about doing paint fill, but this method seems to be so much easier then I thought. Thanks again,
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#31]
1 Dec 2005
To: aallen [#30] 1 Dec 2005
You're not alone. When people see paint-filled items, visions of surgical application come to mind.
That's why I posted the most common (flood) method, which, as you witnessed, is anything but exacting. :-)