[cedarshavings]

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?

[mark yundt]

The legs I've used usually have all the detail right on them,,I used to just paint them as they are.

[falconer]

I would "gesso" them first before painting. It creates bite on the metal.

[Nancy-ID]

Originally Posted by falconer

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.

[Paul Adkins]

Use gesso or some kind of primer or paint will peel over time.