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GOLD SPARKLE PAINT FULL SIZE

You can shoot metallic with any good lacquer gun, it helps if you have an agitator cup to keep the metal powder stirred up, although you can swirl it by hand. You can spray this with a can, but its REALLY hard to get good results, its difficult to lay it on evenly enough, and the edges of each spray pass seem to show.

The occasional guitar, if the guy wanted something like candy flames.Ī metallic gold, like you see on a Les Paul, is metal dust suspended in clear, maybe a tinted, clear. Allow 1-2 hours drying time between coats.Qualifier: I used to paint custom motorcycles, so I did a lot of this kind of thing.

Paint will dry to the touch in 1 hour and fully dry in 2-4 hours.

You’ll also notice its white “glue-like” nature, but don’t worry.

The paint itself is quite thin, so be careful of runs and drips.

Use thin, even coats to build the glitter film.

Stir thoroughly to start, and every couple of minutes during application.

Go as close to the edge as possible with the roller, then fill any gaps by applying paint with the brush, then rolling the paint out immediately. When cutting in, use a combination of brush and roller.

RECOMMENDED: Silks Nylyn Oval Handled Brush, pictured. Use light, even strokes to ensure the smoothest finish. Alternating brushing directions with successive coats greatly increases coverage. For example: first coat vertical, second coat horizontal and repeat. Apply each coat of paint in a different direction, alternating each coat for best results. If using a brush, be sure it’s a good quality synthetic (polynylon) brush. RECOMMENDED: SupremeCoat Roller in 10mm, pictured. Roll up and down as well as side-to-side to blend glitter evenly on the wall. A 10mm roller (vs 13mm or 15mm) has a thinner nap (or “fluffiness”) and will layer the film in optimal thin coats.

GOLD SPARKLE PAINT FULL SIZE

If rolling, use a full size (9 ½”) 10mm lint-free roller (not a foam roller). Paint over an existing colour, or get creative with a new one! Iridescent: Because this is a bit more like a glaze, it will add a shimmer to any accent colour you want to use underneath.Gold glitter: Apply over deep yellow or gold walls.Silver glitter: Apply over a dried coat of grey or silver paint.Make sure your undercoat is fully dry before layering on the glitter paint. It will be more difficult to make a white or coloured background disappear between the glitter, so this will give a head start to your desired final effect. For example, pre-paint the surface in a silver or grey, if you plan to use the silver glitter. Start by painting the wall/surface with a corresponding colour for a “fuller” effect. Glitter paint is a specialty paint, so special attention to detail is a must.

You’ll want at least 3-4 coats for maximum sparkle – and since we know there’s no such thing as too much glitter, you might want a few extra coats to really fill out the spaces in between. While you certainly can complete a wall, be prepared for plenty of coats for fuller glitter finish. Therefore it helps to consider this glitter paint as an accessorizing top coat, rather than a full wall finish. For a dramatic effect in your home or business, choose from three finishes – silver, gold and iridescent glitter paint – and let your sparkle shine!Įach quart contains just enough to cover 30-50 square feet (or an 8’ x 6’ -ish space). Rustoleum’s popular glitter paint has finally made it to Canada, and to your local Paint Shop.