I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
epoxy.
Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
finish?
Thanks for all your help.
trvlnmny wrote:
> I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
> covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
> the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
> epoxy.
> Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
> tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
> Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
> finish?
> Thanks for all your help.
Since you've attempted to use epoxy I'm guessing you're looking for a
thicker coating over the photos than what a conventional finish would
provide. If this be the case take a look at "KraftKote Clear Polymer
Finish" at:
http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-94__sku-GGGEE.html
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The process is called decoupage.
Start here: http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/decoupage/a/012201a.htm
It's very easy, and you'll get no yellowing.
"trvlnmny" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
> covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
> the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
> epoxy.
> Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
> tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
> Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
> finish?
> Thanks for all your help.
Yes decopauge. If I recall you can use elmers white glue.
On Nov 23, 6:22=A0pm, trvlnmny <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
> covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
> the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
> epoxy.
> Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
> tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
> Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
> finish?
> Thanks for all your help.
"SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Yes decopauge. If I recall you can use elmers white glue.
>
> On Nov 23, 6:22 pm, trvlnmny <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and
>> then
>> covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other
>> day but
>> the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West
>> System
>> epoxy.
>> Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I
>> also
>> tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar
>> results.
>> Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a
>> clear
>> finish?
>> Thanks for all your help.
>
I'd float on casting resin if you want a thicker coat. Stores
like Michael's Arts and Crafts sell many different options for
decoupage, including finishes and resins.
--
Nonny
What does it mean when drool runs
out of both sides of a drunken
Congressman's mouth?
The floor is level.
On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:32 -0800 (PST), the infamous trvlnmny
<[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
>covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
>the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
>epoxy.
>Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
>tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
>Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
>finish?
>Thanks for all your help.
Here's a bar top finishing video with suggestions for casting resins.
http://fwd4.me/5dc
I would have suggested Build 50 but it's no longer made.
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it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
-- Seneca
trvlnmny wrote:
> I have seen instances where photos were mounted on wood and then
> covered with what appears to be epoxy. I tried this the other day but
> the epoxy developed a yellow tint as it cured. I am using West System
> epoxy.
> Does anyone know what is usually used to get a clear finish. I also
> tried using Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane but got similar results.
> Does anyone know what product I can use that will give me a clear
> finish?
> Thanks for all your help.
Thick coat, polyester casting resin
Thin coat, lacquer or water base poly, lacquer is usual.
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