Floating Paint

[Dalboy]

OK don't laugh.

I want to try floating paint on water to create an effect on a bowl rim has anyone tried this if so what is the best paint to use.

I have tried artist paint straight from the tube despite being oil paint it sank, thinking that it was too thick I thinned it with the correct thinners for that type of paint with mixed result I ended up with a weak layer on the surface of the water.

Any suggestions gratefully received

 

[wm460]

DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE? Sorry bout the caps.

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...Zpfqp35eY5VROxW2w&sig2=VcEUr09_iqvSOESpxojdsA

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...jMGSuOxQCvBHQPmvA&sig2=wBPY07lLK7G1a0ZHX4fT3A

 

[Penpal]

Full of promise for a great result or painted fingers I remember Georges forest like effects on his small objects using a straw.

Peter.

 

[Terry]

Are you thinking of Marbling Inks which you can get from Snainton woodturning Derek ?

 

[Phil Dart]

I'm pretty certain there was an article on the subject in woodturning magazine a few months back. I have a feeling though that Terry has it right- it's perhaps marbling inks you need to be investigating rather than paints. I may be wrong but an oil based paint will sink, a water based paint will dissipate, so you need to be looking at spirit based products which are generally stains and inks.

The only paints that float that I've ever come across are attached to the side of a ship

 

[Woody]

I have done it using the small pots of hobby oil based paint also you can use nail varnish float your colours and create a pattern by stirring it gently with a toothpick

 

[TK woodman]

If you want to do it correctly ( and i know you would ) Derek you will need to buy two products Alum to size the wood and Carrageenan a seaweed extract to float the paint on that will let you float acrylics as well as ink they are both available online but are pricey

 

[Penpal]

Love your samples Vic.

Peter.

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you all for all of the information.

DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE? Sorry bout the caps.

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...Zpfqp35eY5VROxW2w&sig2=VcEUr09_iqvSOESpxojdsA

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...jMGSuOxQCvBHQPmvA&sig2=wBPY07lLK7G1a0ZHX4fT3A

Thank you for the links Mark

Are you thinking of Marbling Inks which you can get from Snainton woodturning Derek ?

You are the second person to mention inks Terry will look into them

I'm pretty certain there was an article on the subject in woodturning magazine a few months back. I have a feeling though that Terry has it right- it's perhaps marbling inks you need to be investigating rather than paints. I may be wrong but an oil based paint will sink, a water based paint will dissipate, so you need to be looking at spirit based products which are generally stains and inks.

The only paints that float that I've ever come across are attached to the side of a ship

Will have to take a look at some of my mags to see if I can see the article.

If you want to do it correctly ( and i know you would ) Derek you will need to buy two products Alum to size the wood and Carrageenan a seaweed extract to float the paint on that will let you float acrylics as well as ink they are both available online but are pricey

I have had a few mention the seaweed extract and the alum. So that is may be what I am missing in the equation.

Nice pair of pendants Woody

 

[21William]

I wonder if you could use ordinary gelatin instead of vegetarian (carrageenan) gelatin?! :wink: I expect Alum is on the list of chemicals of mass destruction not commonly available on the high street these days? Perhaps Dylon has something suitable though. Let us know how you get on.

 

[Buckeye]

I wonder if you could use ordinary gelatin instead of vegetarian (carrageenan) gelatin?! :wink: I expect Alum is on the list of chemicals of mass destruction not commonly available on the high street these days? Perhaps Dylon has something suitable though. Let us know how you get on.

You can get Alum in the supermarket, it's used a lot in cooking.

Peter

 

[21William]

I've heard Asian shops sell it but never seen it in Waitrose.

 

[Buckeye]

I've heard Asian shops sell it but never seen it in Waitrose.

Try waitrose in an Asian area or just sainsburys, tesco etc. Lots on eBay.

Peter

 

[TK woodman]

I wonder if you could use ordinary gelatin instead of vegetarian (carrageenan) gelatin?! :wink: I expect Alum is on the list of chemicals of mass destruction not commonly available on the high street these days? Perhaps Dylon has something suitable though. Let us know how you get on.

Best tell E-Bay they're selling chemicals of mass destruction then? and i think the question was what to use not what to experiment with?

 

[wm460]

Very interesting look on your pendants Woody.

 

[Penpal]

When you resolve this show and tell mate.

Peter.