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Old 04-07-2012, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by KCStephens View Post
How about laminating a bit of aluminum foil onto some card stock?
Perhaps that will give you the effect that you are trying to achieve.
well i tried that didn't look good as our aluminum foil here is not even close to good looking

but i'll give it another shot and see what comes out

thnx for the tip

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Originally Posted by JohnO View Post
Bare Metal Foil is available in several metallic finishes, has adhesive on it, is ultra thin and available in most good hobby shops or online. I use it a lot for plastic car models but have yet to use on cardstock but have a couple in the to do list.
well i've tried to find it in here but in vain

thnx
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Originally Posted by murphyaa View Post
I'd start off with the black base coat, then a metallic silver spray paint. Then put on the clear plastic coat last.
hmm that sounds good i'll give it a try if the laminating fails

thnx for your help

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Originally Posted by mbauer View Post
Here is a link that Gil worked on to do a metal skin....
Natural Aluminum Finish

Hope this helps!

Mike
okay this is going to take some time to read

but thnx for the hint

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