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Trying to make this crown a bit more metallic/realistic. I used rustoleum metallic gold, and it's not quite the effect I was looking for. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by ChamrsDeluxe@lemmy.world to c/cosplay@lemmy.world

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What can I do for a more realistic metal finish?

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[–] ChamrsDeluxe@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, I'll definitely look into that. I might try rub n buff as well as I've heard that could be good.

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks really good, BTW.

The funny thing is, gold doesn't tarnish or oxidize. But, it would probably look a lot more convincing with a layer of grime on it anyway. It will make the shiny parts look more like metal by contrasting them with the grotty bits.

Using test pieces will help you find the results you want. Good luck.

[–] ChamrsDeluxe@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I like the idea that the gold is a ruse. It's all icing on a shit cake.