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METAL COATINGS

The reason for using the Metal Coatings would be to make something that was not made of metal look as if it were
made of metal. For example, a ceramic or plaster object would appear to be made of bronze if the Bronze Metal
Coating was applied on it. Another application would be to change one metal into a different metal. For example, if
you apply the Copper Metal Coating over steel, the steel will appear to be copper. Another popular use is to apply
the Iron Metal Coating over iron or steel. This allows you to completely rust the Metal Coating surface without
compromising the base metal. Since the coating is an outdoor product, there will be no further disintegration, even
outdoors.

Metal Coatings (wet or dry application)
A light primer for porous material like ceramic or plaster is recommended to keep the first layer of Metal Coating from
being absorbed. If the Metal Coating is going to be applied to a porous material that will be exposed to water, like
concrete, or an outdoor sculpture, we suggest a more aggressive primer, such as a concrete sealer, be applied first. If
moisture is allowed to enter the material it can force the Metal Coating off the surface from the back or underside.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for This QR code shows a
WET and DRY APPILCATIONS: video for spraying Metal
Wet Application on Metal Coatings: Coating Bronze B.
Applying acid patinas (Traditionals, Birchwoods &
Vistas) while the Metal Coating is wet is the preferred
application because this allows time for the patina
to react. You can always burnish the Metal Coating
back after it is fully cured to create highlights.
Applying non acid patinas while the Metal Coating is
damp is also preferable as this allows a better bond © Sculpt Nouveau
of the patina to the Metal Coating.
This QR code shows a video for
Dry Application on Metal Coatings: applying Metal Coating Copper B
When applying acid patinas, (Traditionals, on building materials, in this case a
Birchwoods & Vistas), on dry Metal Coating, it gutter and downspout. © Sculpt Nouveau
MUST BE burnished back after it is fully cured. This
will allow the patinas to react with the metal in
the Metal Coating. If applying non acid patinas
(Universals & Dye-Oxides) to a dry Metal Coating,
you must burnish it back and heat the surface with
PAINT & PATINAS a hair dryer prior to applying the patina. It is not MCB08ZBRA MCB08ZBRO
necessary to warm the Metal Coating if applying
8 oz. Bronze Metal
8 oz. Brass Metal
Solvent Dyes, Patina Stains or Smart Stains, but
the Metal Coatings must be burnished back in any Coating, Class B Coating, Class B
case. Non acid patinas may be a bit chalky. It is MCB32ZBRA MCB32ZBRO
32 oz. Brass Metal
32 oz. Bronze Metal
important to apply a clear top coat. Coating, Class B Coating, Class B
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8 oz. Copper Metal 8 oz. Iron Metal
Coating, Class B Coating, Class B
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32 oz. Copper Metal 32 oz. Iron Metal
Coating, Class B Coating, Class B

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