Painting plastic to look like brass (aged) ??

[TylerHam]

Hi All,

I tried search but came up empty..

Was wondering if any of you have a technique for painting plastic to resemble old brass? I want to make some fake brass "portholes" and would love some advise!

Thanks guys!

Tyler

 

[Wes R]

Other than maybe antique brass craft paint I have no clue. Not sure how real it looks as i haven't tried it.

 

[NWagstaff]

I know Volpin did a great job on his Big Daddy costume that included portholes, it might help you to take a look at his build. Volpin Props: Big Daddy (Bioshock)

 

[irishamericanlad]

i used hammered brass paint and then non shine clear coat, then used shoe polish to age it...

 

[Sundowner]

For my Mal pistol, I painted it gloss black and rub 'n buffed the entire pistol. This was more of a worn brass look.

 

[Finhead]

It's pretty easy actually. Really brite gold with a few washs of raw umber thinned with water to get depth. Scrub off with steel wool, back and forth a few times with those steps. That's how I do it anyway.

 

[ShenLun]

I am wanting to delve into steampunk and start with my cane. It has a black rubber handle and I was wondering if the techniques would work because the base material is black plastic? ( not meaning to hijack thread,and will start a new one if necessary)

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