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karvis Regular user spain 141 Posts |
Hi,
I would like to make my own special deck, and I need to treat it with the "thing" that is used for the Mirage, Brainwave, and Invisible Decks. Do you know if I can make this product? Or is it better to buy it? Do you know the components? I prefer to make my own, although I have to waste some cards to improve it. Thanks, karvis |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Buy roughing fluid from a magic dealer, or buy Testors' Dull Coat Lacquer in a spray can if you can find it in your country. Unfortunately, it cannot be ordered direct for shipment outside the US.
http://testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=1382 Check with hobby shops for a comparable product, and test it. ~michael
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
Pretty much any flat or matte lacquer will do the job for you.
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
Karvis,
Go to a supply house dealing in artist supplies. Find a spray matte finish that is intended for use on pencil, charcoal, watercolors, pastel chalk. It should also be able to be used on paper (playing cards, "Duh!") and dried or silk flowers. It should contain ketones, toluene, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and hydrocarbon propellants. Hopefully, what you will have in your hand is a can of Krylon Matte Finish #1311. If not...? FWIW Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
Charlie the Tuna Regular user Baltimore Maryland 111 Posts |
Be very conservative in using it; a very light coating or, even better, a few extremely light coats.
Charlie
Charlie,
A Magician with Good Taste. Only perform an illusion once. The first time is magical, the second is an education. |
karvis Regular user spain 141 Posts |
Thanks for the ideas... You think it is better to apply with the spray, or maybe better with a fine brush?
With spray, it can be more difficult to control the coat. |
silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
It is easier to control the amount with spray, and the amount (along with where you apply it on the card) is what makes the difference between a "good" ID and a "great" ID.
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karvis Regular user spain 141 Posts |
Thanks, I will go for it.
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Robert Apodaca Special user 504 Posts |
Does anyone know if Michaels would have this?
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-05-08 01:59, Robert Apodaca wrote: They should. Look in the paint and finishes section. Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
AaronTheMagician Loyal user 291 Posts |
Also...
obey the warning on the can that speaks as such: "Use in a well-ventilated area far away from smoke or flame. Do not inhale fumes." Don't ask why. Just obey it. ;) |
ChristopherM Special user UK 844 Posts |
Another tip is to use fanning powder on the smooth sides, to ensure even greater ease-of-use.
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jaylynch68 New user Orlando, Florida 57 Posts |
I found the Testors Dullcote at Michaels in the model kit (planes, cars, etc) section.
Jaylynch |
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