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Old 03-26-2007, 09:22 PM
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When using the pewter cast feet, do any of you add putty or filler to the legs for texture or do you just paint right on the pewter?
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The legs I've used usually have all the detail right on them,,I used to just paint them as they are.
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Old 03-27-2007, 06:32 PM
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I would "gesso" them first before painting. It creates bite on the metal.
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Old 03-28-2007, 09:10 PM
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I would "gesso" them first before painting. It creates bite on the metal.
I did a bird once, haha, such as it was. (haven't done one since) but I did do the gesso on the pewter legs, worked great. I've used it on other metals too. The way to go.
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Use gesso or some kind of primer or paint will peel over time.
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