paulh
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Jan 27, 2012 17:31:08 GMT -5
Post by paulh on Jan 27, 2012 17:31:08 GMT -5
I know there are a multitude of ways of making tarps, Milliput, A&B, Tissue & white glue, latex gloves etc., but the truth is, it’s been a bit hit and miss for me. Now it needs to be said from the outset- this is NOT my original idea! I found it somewhere on the net, but can not remember where, so if this is yours- apologies ;-) Here’s what’s needed: PVA glue, Acrylic paint, paintbrush, and most importantly a glossy, non-absorbent surface. In this instance I’ve used a piece of an evergreen styrene packet, but you could also use kitchen foil.- or even the glossy side of styrene sheet. For this example I’ve made some folds and some crumples- these will all be present in the finished item. Step one: Mix even amounts of glue and paint, in this instance about a tea spoon of each, which is more than enough for what I’m going to produce Step two: Paint the mix onto your non-absorbent surface. No need to be to exact it can be trimmed up la ter. Leave it aside to dry- may take up to 24 hours. This can often be enough, but it may take a second coat. Step three: Once dry, peel it and use it! I’ve tried this a few times now and it has worked everytime -well almost- tonight as I peeled the tarp off it fell to pieces- most likely because I painted on to the suide of the plastic with writting on it! acted as a key that gripped the tarp and would'n't allow it to come away cleanly- and also because I took it off to soon Obviuosly more layers of “paint” will give a thicker/heavier tarp, the choice is. Try it with orange paint instead to create air ID panels etc. Here's a version of it on my leo range target, just to show how it can look. ACSW P
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paulh
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Jan 27, 2012 17:41:47 GMT -5
Post by paulh on Jan 27, 2012 17:41:47 GMT -5
Sorry about the problem with the pics- sorted now.
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johnt
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Jan 27, 2012 17:55:36 GMT -5
Post by johnt on Jan 27, 2012 17:55:36 GMT -5
Hi Paul, genius mate! I'll definitely have to try this, thanks for this great tip!
Cheers JT
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Tarps
Jan 27, 2012 21:37:21 GMT -5
Post by spud on Jan 27, 2012 21:37:21 GMT -5
ok now thats bloody cool,
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Tarps
Jan 28, 2012 10:51:03 GMT -5
Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 28, 2012 10:51:03 GMT -5
yep, very cool idea. Thanks Paul for posting the SBS, will give it a go sometime. This will be perfect for my rustbuckets.
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paulh
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Jan 28, 2012 10:51:09 GMT -5
Post by paulh on Jan 28, 2012 10:51:09 GMT -5
Good point Chris - thanks for the heads up Haven't been doing this long enough for it to be a problem
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jackh
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Dec 15, 2011 2:51:27 GMT -5
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Jan 28, 2012 13:15:30 GMT -5
Post by jackh on Jan 28, 2012 13:15:30 GMT -5
Haven't seen that before, will have to try it in the near future. Good one Paul
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Jan 28, 2012 15:24:16 GMT -5
Post by legend on Jan 28, 2012 15:24:16 GMT -5
I've made tarps for a few years using pva and acrylic paint. Mix approx 70% pva to 30% acrylic paint. Tape some 240 grit wet or dry paper to a flat board and paint the mix on as evenly as possible. Don't worry if there are brush marks, they will flatten as it dries.The grit gives the correct texture. Once dry use a sharp blade to trim the sides so no mix is over the edges. Tease up a corner and peel back at a sharp angle. The tarp will stretch quite a bit but will regain its shape. Avoid fisheyes in the mix and holes in the paper or it will tear when attempting to remove. The paint used in the mix can be used to self-colour the tarp or Enamel/oil paint can be used to colour when dry. Using the MIG washers/rivets etch set reinforcing eyelets are easily fixed with superglue. Bill
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paulh
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Jan 28, 2012 18:23:07 GMT -5
Post by paulh on Jan 28, 2012 18:23:07 GMT -5
Bill, I believe it was that very build where I picked upo the idea! Thank you and apologies for not remembering where I got it from. Paul
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Jan 29, 2012 10:08:17 GMT -5
Post by Mence on Jan 29, 2012 10:08:17 GMT -5
Very useful thread this, I'm going to try it as well.
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Jan 31, 2012 10:29:12 GMT -5
Post by edi on Jan 31, 2012 10:29:12 GMT -5
fantastic idea.....
thanks for sharing
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