First attempt hydro-dipping ply

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karaolos

Discussion Starter · Oct 10, 2021

I wanted to try this kind of finish for a while. This is my first attempt... It didn't come out as nice as I imagined it - I need more practice. It's easy to get the paint too thick on some spots. It creates some surface texture that I may have to embrace. Colour separation is not great either. I finished with two coats of varnish which makes for a thicker finish than I would like ideally. I'll go into more detail if someone is interested, but I'm definitely a beginner in hydro-dipping...

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Tobor8Man

· #2 · Oct 10, 2021

Well done!'

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Hoss

· #3 · Oct 10, 2021

Looks good, I've been wanting to try it out to.

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vince4242

· #4 · Oct 10, 2021

Looks awesome! A little texture never hurt.

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cromag

· #5 · Oct 10, 2021

Sorry man , ugly as sh1t.

Just my honest opinion , no offense intended

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SLING-N-SHOT

· #6 · Oct 11, 2021

Definitely like the look of it, with the color variation and all, but could be smoother as I personally like a more polished, smoother finish…….but I do think you should continue to refine the technique as it’s very cool.

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skarrd

· #7 · Oct 11, 2021

good start ,it is a process to get it just right-part of the beauty of the process- practice on simple things that wont be used-old lightbulbs,lighters,scrap wood,its a fun artistic enterprise

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Valery

· #8 · Oct 11, 2021

It seems, but the water was poured too thick a layer of paint, hence the swells. But the painting technique is interesting, I have to try it.

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karaolos

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 11, 2021

Appreciate your comments guys... Maybe I should have practised first, but I took the plunge. Worst case - I can sand it back. I'll keep it until I can do better and I won't be able to stand it... I haven't seen many slingshots finished like this - I guess it might be because it's a tricky thing to get just right. Onwards!

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cromag

· #10 · Oct 11, 2021

Like Valery says , it's an interesting technique. looked it up and I have a frame that was a prototype for a narrow gapped goblet that's made from a couple HDPE cutting boards that will be a perfect subject to try it on. Appreciate the inspiration!

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skarrd

· #11 · Oct 12, 2021

gonna have to try a sling frame now,lol

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Talaman

· #12 · Oct 12, 2021

Nice idea -" practise makes perfect"

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KX4SAM

· #13 · Oct 12, 2021

Looks great to me. Little texture not a bad thing.

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devils son in law

· #14 · Oct 12, 2021

It may have well come out ugly, but I bet she will shoot as well as any other. Plus, you don't learn it you don't try!!

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skarrd

· #15 · Oct 13, 2021

texture adds to the character and overall artistc aspect as well

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