Protect this painted box ? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T20:14:29Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/protect-this-painted-box?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3336977&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat does work great. But, if…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-07-02:2592684:Comment:33494642019-07-02T15:36:03.386ZVicki Gibsonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/VickiGibson
<p>That does work great. But, if you can only spray a couple of times, you can also brush on the rest of the coats. Gives it an artists look too as well as going on a bit thicker, but be careful not to create runs. . Also, you can also use gun stock oil to do the instruments:) That is an original finish for many instruments even today. I have had much success with using that process too:) However with cardboard projects, not wood, the poly does tend to allow for more flex. Just my…</p>
<p>That does work great. But, if you can only spray a couple of times, you can also brush on the rest of the coats. Gives it an artists look too as well as going on a bit thicker, but be careful not to create runs. . Also, you can also use gun stock oil to do the instruments:) That is an original finish for many instruments even today. I have had much success with using that process too:) However with cardboard projects, not wood, the poly does tend to allow for more flex. Just my experiances...:)</p>
<p>Cheers!:) </p> During the build I put blue t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-07-02:2592684:Comment:33493352019-07-02T03:57:50.886ZScott Schoepfhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ScottSchoepf
<p>During the build I put blue tape on the areas I’ll be cutting and mask the rest of the box with some heavy weight paper to protect it. For finish I use Minwax fast drying Polyurethane on most of my cigar boxes. It goes well over everything. Spray the first coat light, then recoat within an hour and walk away. Hit it lightly with 320 the next day and spray a third coat nice and thick then walk away. Let it cure for a couple days and repeat the process. </p>
<p>During the build I put blue tape on the areas I’ll be cutting and mask the rest of the box with some heavy weight paper to protect it. For finish I use Minwax fast drying Polyurethane on most of my cigar boxes. It goes well over everything. Spray the first coat light, then recoat within an hour and walk away. Hit it lightly with 320 the next day and spray a third coat nice and thick then walk away. Let it cure for a couple days and repeat the process. </p> I used clear Rust-Oleum on th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-07-01:2592684:Comment:33490312019-07-01T14:16:08.530ZMichael Poundshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MichaelPounds
<p>I used clear Rust-Oleum on this one.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3177404062?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3177404062?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>I used clear Rust-Oleum on this one.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3177404062?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3177404062?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I sprayed some water-based Va…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-07-01:2592684:Comment:33490292019-07-01T13:23:22.302ZMichael Poundshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MichaelPounds
<p>I sprayed some water-based Varathane on this box. Worked pretty well. I’m sure it will eventually get some natural wear, assuming the guitar ends up being a good one...it will just take a little more time.</p>
<p>I sprayed some water-based Varathane on this box. Worked pretty well. I’m sure it will eventually get some natural wear, assuming the guitar ends up being a good one...it will just take a little more time.</p> I do a lot of artwork for a N…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-11:2592684:Comment:33424612019-06-11T15:47:15.712ZVicki Gibsonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/VickiGibson
<p>I do a lot of artwork for a Nature Centre. One thing I do use is the clear coat exterior Varithane to coat projects. The SPRAY version which is also water based. This can seal the paint and the box. Since you used a marker, I would not use anything with a thinner base in it that is for oils or laquers etc. Water based products will not run the paint or the pen marks. Always test something similar that you don't want to use or is scrap. I have found this process to work very well! I have…</p>
<p>I do a lot of artwork for a Nature Centre. One thing I do use is the clear coat exterior Varithane to coat projects. The SPRAY version which is also water based. This can seal the paint and the box. Since you used a marker, I would not use anything with a thinner base in it that is for oils or laquers etc. Water based products will not run the paint or the pen marks. Always test something similar that you don't want to use or is scrap. I have found this process to work very well! I have even made play cameras with paints and insulation foams, and finished coated with this method. The new exterior products are plastics, and they hold up much better than they used to do! If kid proof, it should also be instrument proof. I have also built , carved and created many different instruments, and used the spray methods for some of the finishes. On wood boxes, don't forget to try out the old fashioned gun stock oil! That simply is the best oil out there and instruments can have anything from soft satin to high polish look when using gun stock oil. Hope this helps:) Cheers!</p> I use Modge-Podge. You'd be s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-11:2592684:Comment:33424082019-06-11T13:45:54.057ZGerald Smithhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/GeraldSmith
I use Modge-Podge. You'd be surprised how useful that stuff is for protecting box art. No problems with tone. Cheap, easy, and easy clean up.
I use Modge-Podge. You'd be surprised how useful that stuff is for protecting box art. No problems with tone. Cheap, easy, and easy clean up. Right, it looks like unintent…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-09:2592684:Comment:33413192019-06-09T01:23:02.970ZTim Pannabeckerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimPannabecker
<p>Right, it looks like unintentional ware, that’s the art</p>
<p>Right, it looks like unintentional ware, that’s the art</p> To be clear , the wear in the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-09:2592684:Comment:33414132019-06-09T00:58:59.912Zthe anonymous pickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick
<p>To be clear , the wear in the photo above is not "natural " . just made to look that way ./( sand paper , and instant coffee stain in appropriate areas ) ;-)</p>
<p>To be clear , the wear in the photo above is not "natural " . just made to look that way ./( sand paper , and instant coffee stain in appropriate areas ) ;-)</p> I like the well-worn look. I…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-08:2592684:Comment:33412922019-06-08T21:52:00.326ZTim Pannabeckerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimPannabecker
<p>I like the well-worn look. It is in keeping with the roots and philosophy of use what ya got, and you don’t got much. Someday I’d like to make a CBG with just a pocketknife or nail</p>
<p>I like the well-worn look. It is in keeping with the roots and philosophy of use what ya got, and you don’t got much. Someday I’d like to make a CBG with just a pocketknife or nail</p> Hey Dan, would that be a half…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-08:2592684:Comment:33411352019-06-08T21:45:46.271ZTim Pannabeckerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimPannabecker
<p>Hey Dan, would that be a half gallon of HARD cider?</p>
<p>jus kiddin Brother.</p>
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<p>Dan is my mentor in many builds and he has a crazy amount of knowledge. </p>
<p>Hey Dan, would that be a half gallon of HARD cider?</p>
<p>jus kiddin Brother.</p>
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<p>Dan is my mentor in many builds and he has a crazy amount of knowledge. </p>