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  1. 31st May 2014, 03:43 PM #1
    toddbron
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    Default Painted tube acrylic

    Hi,

    It was suggested by Dorno and LRG that I should paint the brass tubes of my acrylic pens. So I bought some nail polish and gave it a try. The pen is a Baron 2 rollerball and it is for a graduation present.

    Thanks the tip guys, it is much appreciated.

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    Sorry - that should have been LRP not LRG. Thinking too much of work.

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    There is a great depth of colour in that Todd. I think the painting has done the trick!!!
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    You can also paint the inside of the blank. On really clear blanks, that works better because sometimes you can see the glue. What color did you paint the tubes?
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    Nice work Todd. Lovely pen. The painted tube makes the colours stand out. Experiment with different colours on the tubes to get different effects
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    I used purple on the tube.


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