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  1. 05-18-2009, 11:10 PM #1
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    Default beautiful scales

    the more i look at it, the more i love these scales. anyone have any idea how to make a set similar?
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    Make a set of light colored scales with embossing, glaze/paint the surface (red in this case), smudge with dark stain and wipe lightly to deposit it near the embossing, then knock the paint off the high spots with sandpaper. Clearcoat when you're done to preserve the look.

    It's quite involved and requires a little practice. This technique is used a lot in funiture finishing.
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    The scales look like an imitation of coromandel or bantam, Chinese lacquer, where the lacquer is carved and shaped. You can use layers of shellac or acrylic molding paste to get the same effects. Golden has a great line of paints, glazes and molding paste.

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    how much do you think it would cost to commission a set...
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    I would not be the one to commision, I can not even get my own rat killing done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spazola View Post
    I would not be the one to commision, I can not even get my own rat killing done.

    Charlie
    that's b/c you're supposed to be making pretty scales and pay for someone else to do your rat killing for you! eyes on the prize, champ. eyes on the prize.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ichinichi View Post
    how much do you think it would cost to commission a set...
    No respectable restorist/craftsman would give you a quote or even ballpark in a public thread like this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by floppyshoes View Post
    No respectable restorist/craftsman would give you a quote or even ballpark in a public thread like this.
    whoa! cool down, fella.

    no one's asking for a public quote; the PM button is right over there.
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    Beautiful scales! That is my kind of art work. I wish I had the skills set to make that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ichinichi View Post
    how much do you think it would cost to commission a set...
    Quote Originally Posted by Ichiminichi
    whoa! cool down, fella.

    no one's asking for a public quote; the PM button is right over there.
    Sorry, I guess I didn't understand.
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