Making windows

[Talisman]

Hi All,
A question -
Does anybody have any tips on making brass look like wood. I have tried wood stain only problem is every time i apply a new coat it lifts the previous coat.

Many thanks,
Kim

[Eddy Matthews]

Kim,

I can't really think of any method to simulate wood on a brass frame. But what about getting them laser cut from thin ply?

I would imagine they would be cheaper to produce, and purchasers could then stain/paint them to give any desired finish....

Regards
Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Hi PD's ......Talisman....brass being a 'noble' metal will tarnish.........with age & oxidation.....a solution of nitric acid 25% WW will promote darkening but not simulate wood  ..... Derek

[Stuart Badger]

One method you can try is to glue the frame face down onto a good cartrige paper (a SPRAY contact adhesive used according to the instructions regarding tack time or very thin superglue is fine.) Trim the paper around the frame using a scalpal (you will be amazed at how easy it is to get a crisp, sharp edge just by running the blade around the frame (always use a NEW blade). Then use stain or watercolour paint to get the finish you want on the paper and finally varnish. This is a standard technique used in the architectural model making business.

Hope this helps

stuart

[Eddy Matthews]

Stuarts posting (above) made me wonder, would it be possible to scale a photograph of the REAL window, and then use that as the paper covering for the brass frame?

I doubt you could get more realistic than a perfect scale replica of the real thing!

Regards
Eddy