Luster Dust Or Something Else To Get Shiny Metal Look?

Decorating By jenbug1 Updated 19 Sep 2012 , 9:41pm by jenbug1

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jenbug1 Posted 25 Aug 2012 , 5:30am
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What works best? When I visit our local decorating supplier I'm always so confused on what the different types of dusts are best used for and how to use them (dry, vodka mixed)... Does anyone have a guide/cheat sheet maybe? icon_smile.gif

Thanks!

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cookiemonster025 Posted 25 Aug 2012 , 5:47am
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Great video outlining the difference between all the dusts:




Personally, if its for small details, I prefer to just paint on a metallic gel color

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AnnieCahill Posted 25 Aug 2012 , 10:12am
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I use Americolor silver airbrush color. I use it straight from the bottle, no vodka.

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Dani1081 Posted 25 Aug 2012 , 10:29am
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I agree with AnnieCahill - Americolor airbrush color straight out of the bottle. I use the silver and the gold both this way. It's awesome! Just brush it on with a paint brush and it's great! if I want it even shinier, I will mix it with some silver or gold dust and it's even better.

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jenbug1 Posted 25 Aug 2012 , 1:14pm
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Thanks for the video! It's perfect! Also using the airbrush color painted on, I'm definitely going to try that.
Thanks for the help!

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jenbug1 Posted 19 Sep 2012 , 9:41pm
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I used the americolor airbrush color and painted on straight from the bottle. It was perfect! Thank you guys for all the help![/img]

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