Actually, I suppose my idea is a no-paint. I would like to cover a frame and fenders with the pages of a book, with fine print. I'm wondering what to use to stick the paper pages to the frame and what kind of clear to topcoat with? Anybody ever try something like this?
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hmmm...a lot of crafters use Mod Podge.....
sounds like your talking about kindof a decoupage project
they make an exterior product...it's water based, and you can get a clear water based sealer for it.
http://www.michaels.com/mod-podge-outdoor/M10262768.html
sounds like your talking about kindof a decoupage project
they make an exterior product...it's water based, and you can get a clear water based sealer for it.
http://www.michaels.com/mod-podge-outdoor/M10262768.html
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Have you thought about using adhesive vinyl instead of struggling with actual paper pages? Contact paper/shelf liner/wallpaper comes in plenty of prints and I've seen masterful examples of it used to "sticker bomb" even complex shapes, like rims. The material has the additional benefit of being pretty much weatherproof, too.
Unless you have your heart set on a specific tome, check out some of the available prints before you go down a path you might regret.
Unless you have your heart set on a specific tome, check out some of the available prints before you go down a path you might regret.
HotRodJen did a bike with newspaper clippings or comic book pages I can't remember which, but it came out great.
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/old-news-done-with-pics.36594/
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/old-news-done-with-pics.36594/
Actually, what I want to use is pages out of a Bible. Specifically the book of Psalms. I have an old Bible that has come "unbound" . I guess I will have to experiment with some materials on a scrap piece or two. What to paint the frame with first? White?
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Try Googling decoupage and then experiment on something else first until you're confident that it will work.
I'm wondering if the print from the back side of the page will show through. Bibles are usually printed on very thin paper.
I'm wondering if the print from the back side of the page will show through. Bibles are usually printed on very thin paper.
I know the Subway and Wendys chains used to have tabletops in the dine area laminated with this kind of design - very fun to read the old ads !Have you thought about using adhesive vinyl instead of struggling with actual paper pages? Contact paper/shelf liner/wallpaper comes in plenty of prints and I've seen masterful examples of it used to "sticker bomb" even complex shapes, like rims. The material has the additional benefit of being pretty much weatherproof, too.
Unless you have your heart set on a specific tome, check out some of the available prints before you go down a path you might regret.
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I agree with testing on something else first, as TRM said the pages are thin and the back side words could come through. Also the vinyl isn't a bad option either, but may not be cost effective to have it made with bible verses. Some of those books have a lot of pages.
I have something something similar going on.
I recomend painting the frame in black first to avoid the backside shining through to mutch. As finish I'm using clear boat paint.
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I recomend painting the frame in black first to avoid the backside shining through to mutch. As finish I'm using clear boat paint.
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And another advice (I learned it the hard way) do the difficult spots first (like tube joints, curbs, brackets, etc) and then the easy stuff (straight tubes) It is much easier like this to cover up all the f##k ups you most certainly will make... [emoji6]
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I would try to wet the fender a little and use a water based glue. You might be able to slide it around slightly if you need to correct it. Two part rattle can clear coat is rock hard and water proof but any clear coat could I guess smear the print. You could even coat it in Gorilla long acting epoxy glue which is water proof and clear, not yellow. I think you would have to use a single stage clear coat under the epoxy as it is gooey and tenacious and would rip the paper when you applied it unless it had a coat on top. Sounds like a little experimenting is in order. Good project though. Let us know of your success.
Awesome idea. My advice would be to practice on a junk frame or other steel bits before trying on the bike itself. Also, i found this info directly from modgepodge's site:
It'd be a shame to go thru all that trouble, just to have your hard work and bible passages ruined by a single wet ride.... for a few bucks, you could seal it up good....
It'd be a shame to go thru all that trouble, just to have your hard work and bible passages ruined by a single wet ride.... for a few bucks, you could seal it up good....
Finished my instructable about the comic bike just yesterday. Just head over there, if you need any info about how I did it and what I would do different next time.
At the moment I'm working on another comic themed frame. While at it, I came up with this little trick (sorry for the bad pic. Had just my phone on me):
Use magnets to check on the coverage and positioning of your paper scraps...
Use magnets to check on the coverage and positioning of your paper scraps...
I did something like this about 30 years ago and it worked out fine. Here´s how.
Find a pic / text / page on a magazine you like and spray some lacquer on it. Maybe 3 to 5 coats. Let it cure. Place the lacguered page on water and let the water melt the paper. Clean cautiously and let dry.
When dry, spray some of the same lacguer on the surface where you want the pic and place it. Spray some more lacquer on top. Voila!
May take some practice!!
Find a pic / text / page on a magazine you like and spray some lacquer on it. Maybe 3 to 5 coats. Let it cure. Place the lacguered page on water and let the water melt the paper. Clean cautiously and let dry.
When dry, spray some of the same lacguer on the surface where you want the pic and place it. Spray some more lacquer on top. Voila!
May take some practice!!
Electrical conduit would be perfect to practice on.
You can buy automotive lacquer, enamel, urethane clear coat from TCP GLOBAL restoration shop. There's always rattle can too. You'll need a decent build of clear, shooting from a paint gun would give you that. Not sure how the solvents will react with the paper.
Does kinkos print on vinyl? Wonder if vinyl will go thru a home use photo printer? Shutterfly and snapfish is online picture printing and offer a lot of services.
You can buy automotive lacquer, enamel, urethane clear coat from TCP GLOBAL restoration shop. There's always rattle can too. You'll need a decent build of clear, shooting from a paint gun would give you that. Not sure how the solvents will react with the paper.
Does kinkos print on vinyl? Wonder if vinyl will go thru a home use photo printer? Shutterfly and snapfish is online picture printing and offer a lot of services.
