I've been asked before on how I did this and I finally got around to taking some pics of the tools I used to use. It's pretty simple actually. So if you feel like experimenting then have fun.
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The only hard part is if you are doing spot crackle like the MOS steel shown. For that you take a plastic (hard like) sleeve and use a fine point sharpie and trace out the areas you want to stay like the finish of the steel. You then cut that template out and put the plastic overlay on top of the steel with magnets to hold it on tight. Then do your spraying.
You can use masking tape for small parts, but plastic overlay is better for bigger and difficult areas.
@dfoles I know you were once interested.
Cardboard Template , used to do sides of steel case. Put the steelbook in a display stand so it rests steady and use template on it then spray. (you will make a mess, keep this in mind)
Foam template (could be cardboard too im sure, but i used foam) Made to use for top and bottom.
And this goosebumps spray is what is used. Spray further away for finer spray, multiple pass overs once in between dries can help. Overall, test and practice on steels you dont care about. Experiment.
Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Z1Z3A2/?tag=hidefnin-20
The biggest pain in the ass is that no matter how well I tried cleaning this bottle or spray straw they pretty much always clogged up and became useless. I would constantly be pouring out what's left into a new bottle each time so I would usually have long sessions to accomplish as much as possible before quitting for the day. The sprayer on this is very fine and even buying spray bottles and trying I never found a good one that worked as well... tho if someone really gets into this like I once was I'm sure some better alternatives are out there.
(Mod note: I'll move thread to chat area later this afternoon)
The only hard part is if you are doing spot crackle like the MOS steel shown. For that you take a plastic (hard like) sleeve and use a fine point sharpie and trace out the areas you want to stay like the finish of the steel. You then cut that template out and put the plastic overlay on top of the steel with magnets to hold it on tight. Then do your spraying.
You can use masking tape for small parts, but plastic overlay is better for bigger and difficult areas.
@dfoles I know you were once interested.
Cardboard Template , used to do sides of steel case. Put the steelbook in a display stand so it rests steady and use template on it then spray. (you will make a mess, keep this in mind)
Foam template (could be cardboard too im sure, but i used foam) Made to use for top and bottom.
And this goosebumps spray is what is used. Spray further away for finer spray, multiple pass overs once in between dries can help. Overall, test and practice on steels you dont care about. Experiment.
Enjoy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Z1Z3A2/?tag=hidefnin-20
The biggest pain in the ass is that no matter how well I tried cleaning this bottle or spray straw they pretty much always clogged up and became useless. I would constantly be pouring out what's left into a new bottle each time so I would usually have long sessions to accomplish as much as possible before quitting for the day. The sprayer on this is very fine and even buying spray bottles and trying I never found a good one that worked as well... tho if someone really gets into this like I once was I'm sure some better alternatives are out there.
