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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 0:42:26 GMT
What is hands down th best paint to use on a Saya?
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Sept 22, 2008 1:00:17 GMT
cashew lacquer
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 2:07:18 GMT
Where would I buy that? I am thinking I cant drop into Lowes or the Home depot and pick up a pint.
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Sept 22, 2008 2:19:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 2:20:56 GMT
Where would I buy that? I am thinking I cant drop into Lowes or the Home depot and pick up a pint. One source that I know of is Shadow of Leaves. www.shadowofleaves.com/Lacquering_finishes.htmI've never used this finish, I have been doing research for a project I have in mind. Vernon Edit: It looks like Marc beat me to it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 4:47:09 GMT
Iv'e used cashew on 2 of my saya and I stand by it 100% If applied properly ,it will look as if it was wet ink and you could dip your finger in it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 15:56:44 GMT
Would there be a cheaper alternative? I can buy a Saya from Cheness for half what that paint costs. I was just going to sand down and paint my Shirasaya that my 9260 came in, but the paint cost way to much.
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Post by slav on Sept 22, 2008 20:23:38 GMT
It depends on what finish you are going for. If you are good with spray-paint, you can get pretty good results using a high quality spray. I also use stain and acrylic paints when I am going for a more natural look, with a brushed-lacquer finish going over top.
It's a blank canvas that is all up to you and your own ingenuity.
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