I am getting ready to fill a carved foamboard for the first time and I read a recent/yesterday message about getting it smooth enough for finish. As this sign will be gilded, I am needing the proceedure to get to that point. I have the carving sanded to 220 now but not the face of the flat sign, as I thought that it might to be left grainy for the first coat of filler. I have ordered Foam Board filler/primer in water based. up to point? Thanks for any insight here. Bronzeo.......
[This message has been edited by bronzeo (edited August 10, 2000).]
Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on August 10, 2000 10:54 AM:
Hi, Jack........the filler you ordered should do it. I'm able to get a glass like finish using th PB filler.
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Posted by Jack Davis (Member # 1408) on August 10, 2000 12:53 PM:
Pierre or other, Would you sand the foamboard first on prime fill with the more open pores before sanding? Thanx, Bronzeo
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Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on August 10, 2000 12:57 PM:
Not necessary with Precision Board, Jack. It won't be appreciably smoother anyway. Just apply the filler coat and sand gently, not aggressively. Also, if you sand first, the dust tends to fill the pores. It's better that they're open when you apply the filler.
------------------ St.Marie Graphics & Makin' Tracks Sound Studio Kalispell, Montana stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com 800 735-8026 We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)
