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Metal Coating and Patina Workshop

Peggy — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:25:51 +0000

The Metal Coating and Patina Workshop that we hosted June 19-21 was a great success. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting new artists as well as seeing some old friends. California-based artist and instructor, Ron Young, who founded the patina and metal finishing company, Sculpt Nouveau, led the two day workshop. Over 20 students from all over the Southeast attended. The weekend was jam packed with valuable technical information from Ron’s lectures and demos and lots of hands-on experimentation with metal coatings, patinas, molding making and casting materials. Townsend Atelier hopes to host many more workshops in the future. If there is a particular type of workshop you would like to see us do, please email us and let us know!

BRONZING AND PATINATING A PLASTER BUST

A few students brought their own pieces to work on at the workshop. Chattanooga sculptor, Roses Taylor, metal coated her plaster bust in bronze and applied tiffany green patina. First, the plaster bust was sprayed with BRONZE METAL C Coating. The first coat is applied and allowed to dry. Then a second coat is applied. While the second coat of metal coating is still wet, Liver of Sulfur is sprayed on to give the bronze a rich golden hue. Finally, Traditional Tiffany Green Patina was sprayed on while surface was still wet. The patina developed a gorgeous blue-green color in a very short amount of time. More patinas or waxes can be applied to achieve different patination. Or Permalac lacquer can be applied to stop the patina development process and to protect the surface when desired coloration is achieved.

How to Create Textures with Bondo

Peggy — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:45:30 +0000

This video demonstrates some great techniques for using Bondo on metal (in this case steel) to create textures. Application of patinas, waxes and Permalac Lacquer are also shown.
For more information on any of these products and to purchase, visit our on-line store www.townsendatelier.com

How to Apply “Metal C Coating”

Townsend — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:32:03 +0000

This video demonstrates techniques for applying our Sculpt Nouveau Metal C coating. The C Coating is different from the B coating in that it contains a higher amount of metal in it and has a three part formlua: 1) body, 2) hardener, 3) and a catalyst. This three-part mix allows the fully cured metal coating to be so hard that it can be polished with a buffing wheel , just like you would with real metal.

For more information, products and to purchase, click here

How to Apply "Bronze Metal B Coating" and Multiple Patinas

Peggy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:21:22 +0000

PART 1:
Our metal coatings and patinas from Sculpt Nouveau create beautiful finishes on just about any surface giving them the appearance of metal. This video demonstrates how to apply bronze metal coating to a concrete sculpture (but you can apply metals coatings on resins, wood, paper, metal, plastic etc.)

Part 2 video demonstrates how to apply multiple patinas to the same sculpture. To learn more and to purchase these products, return to our on-line store by clicking here.

PART 2:

Applying different patinas to metal coating on concrete sculpture:

Copper Metal Coating “B” Techniques

Townsend — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:17:09 +0000

With our metal coatings by Sculpt Nouveau, a metal finish can be created on virtually any surface. The metal coatings are versatile and easy to apply and are available in bronze, brass, silver, iron, and copper (shown in video). Metal coatings can be applied and left alone, or can be finished with waxes and patinas.

To see more about our metal coatings and to purchase, visit our on-line store www.townsendatelier.com.

Figurative Cast Reliefs with Metal Powders and Slate Black

Townsend — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:42:01 +0000

Nude Study #1: casting resin, brass powder, slate black patina
Nude Study #2: casting resin, copper powder, slate black patina, 5.5″ x 12.5″
Nude Study with Camera: casting resin, bronze powder, slate black patina, 11″ x 6.5″

Our resident sculptor at Townsend Atelier sculpted these small figurative reliefs in clay from a live model. After the sculpting was completed, a simple mold was made out of Townsend Atelier’s Pourable Silicone. Once the mold was fully cured, metal powders were dusted into the surface of the mold (either bronze , copper, or brass powders) and then Townsend Casting Resin was poured into the metal coated mold. In just a few minutes, the casting was ready to be de-molded and finished with a Sculpt Nouveau Slate Black Patina. Below are a few more examples in this series of beautiful cold cast metal reliefs.

Applying Metal Coating & Patinas on Porous Surfaces

Townsend — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:40:10 +0000

Sculpt Nouveau’s Ron Young, demonstrates application of metal coatings and patinas on surfaces like concrete, clay, stone, and gypsum. To see a full range of products and to purchase visit our on-line store by clicking here.