How To Make Plastic Matte

The exact same gloss varnish used for both sides of this cedar board will make gloss when brushed and matte when wiped.

How to make plastic matte.

Tun off the heat gun and inspect the plastic s new color. By contrast wipe on finishes stay thin and don t develop a lot of gloss. You can draw very precise patterns on your mold using laser or chemicals. I recommend everyone use urban art resin.

See step 1 for more. Most brushable finishes are made to go on thick and flow out shiny. Rhonda the silver fox from rk3 designs teaches how to matte finish your epoxy finish to get that realistic look. When you ve covered the entire surface turn the heat gun off and check the plastic.

Making plastic glossy is done by using a process called buffing to remove a dull finish and scratches that appear on a surface. Using micro paterns you can give various. Incidentally i prefer to call them wipe off finishes since how you wipe them off. Making industrial plastic requires a degree in chemistry and access to heavy machinery.

Materials you need can be found at your local hardware automotive or home improvement store. Buffing involves using a polishing compound and elbow grease to restore a glossy finish. When combined with proper sanding and painting primer plastic spray paints can last for years after application. Test the heat gun on an inconspicuous area first to make sure you like the treated plastic s color.

With induction heating of the mold you can even have enough precision to get thin enough structures to make interferential effects. As you move the heat gun around the plastic it should change to a darker richer color. Learning how to paint plastic with spray paint helps you to get started with this project.