Hobbit Sword

JosephKerr

New Member

• Oct 29, 2014

• #1

Hello all,

I'm making a hobbit outfit for myself, my wife, and our 7 mo. son. We bought a wooden sword and I'm painting it but I could use a little help.

I painted the hilt a hammered copper and plan on wrapping black faux leather around the handle.

I'm a little stuck on how to paint the blade to appear more like metal.

My brother, a professional house painter, said he wouldn't recommend a chrome metallic I bought. Any help or suggestions on this front would be awesome!

Thanks for your time,

- Joseph.


Edited: Made some changes to my text.

 

Last edited: Oct 29, 2014

JosephKerr

New Member

• Oct 29, 2014

• #2

Bumping.

I'm also interested in applying some elvish text to the blade.

Please help?

 

Sean

Sr Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #3

chrome spray paint's have never worked well for me. I get a better result with metallic silver. but there are far more experienced people here that have achieved much better results. I just can't remember any of the threads at the moment that would help. look around a bit for gun builds and stuff and that may help.

 

JosephKerr

New Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #4

Would you happen to have any examples of projects that didn't pan out with the chrome?

I also got a clear satin that I thought I could apply over the chrome to "dull" it. What are your thoughts on that?

Thanks for your help, btw.

 

Sean

Sr Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #5

Sorry no examples of bad chrome job's. but no body like's the rattle can chrome paint's.they just don't work well. and you can not handle them at all. they streak and leave finger print's etc. and I'm not sure what your clear coat would do for It. I would suggest you do a test piece and see how It works for you.

 

Sean

Sr Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #6

Here's one thread that may help a bit..

http://www.therpf.com/f9/chrome-gold-chrome-spray-paint-223055/#post3413435

 

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NothingCreative

New Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #7

I've used aluminum foil tape for swords (in place of painting). With a little care, they come out looking good

 

N2darkness

Sr Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #8

Silver Rub'n'buff would work rather well and hold up to the handling.

 

JosephKerr

New Member

• Oct 30, 2014

• #9

Alright, thanks everyone for your replies. Armed with a little bit of knowledge we'll see what I can make of this!

 

Sean

Sr Member

• Nov 1, 2014

• #10

JosephKerr said:

Alright, thanks everyone for your replies. Armed with a little bit of knowledge we'll see what I can make of this!

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Found this while researching something. will be on my experimenting list.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/hyperSilver/