Powder coating is a thermo set, polymer paint process. The coated is applied electro-statically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow out into a smooth, durable surface.
Here is a great video Michael has about this topic:
The class was intensive but we all had such a great time. Michael is an incredible artists and a very good teacher, he was always willing to answer all the questions the students had.
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| ©2010 Michael Dale Bernard Wood be Diamonds, brooch series Steel, copper, wood, silver, powder coat, enamel paint |
The first day of the class Michael let us used some of his found metal objects to start playing with powder coating. We were all eager to start adding some colors. Here you can see some examples that I made with the metal objects he let us used.
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| These two pieces are still in progress. I will make some bronze metal clay pieces that will be riveted in the center to attach all the pieces together. |
For the second day I wanted to make something with my own creative style. Of course I had to create a heart and also I decided to powder coat some pieces I had for a necklace I am making.
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| ©2012 Lorena Angulo CORAZON Copper, Bronze, powder coat |
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| I am still working in this piece. I am making a necklace using a beautiful button that was embroidered by Ellen Louwes. (Copper, Embroidered button , powder coat.) |
I am very excited to keep on playing with powder coating, the equipment is not very expensive and I can see myself doing much more of this in the future.
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| Michael photographed this picture of my piece. |
Love your experiments and pieces with powder coating. It's such a great way to introduce color into your work!
ReplyDeleteLorena, Yours look really nice!
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ReplyDeleteI really like this way of adding color. Michael is a great teacher and fantastic artist.
So cool Lorena! This technique really compliments your work and color pallet!
ReplyDeletehey, thanks for the invite... it is lovely, your blog. i cant wait till i get one. and the class, well his work is so fantastic.... so glad i got to see some of it. what a lucky person you are to gat and have fun playing with all those colors.... xoxoxoxshraybronze hey, i cant figure out how to leave a non anonymous comment????
ReplyDeleteLorena, thanks for the video link. I'd love to try powder coating. It looks like great fun and most likely provides a more durable finish and better control than torch firing. Will have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteWow, so cool!
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DeleteWhat an excellent video, Lorena ! Thank you so much for sharing it, the process and your beautiful work! Geee, one more neat technique to look into. Like you, I prefer color on my pieces rather than adding stones and such ... Hmmm, gotta run after all that material here in France at one point ... :-) i really love how the colors on your pieces totally match and add to your style, great fit!
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Thank You, Angela !! ♥
DeleteI really like this technique, it is incredible how fast this powder polymer paint cures.
This is a great tutorial for artist and such. Simple, easy way to paint and powder coat from home.
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