I'm considering one of these as a floating Halloween decoration, since the PVC versions from China are over $300. I'd like to paint it to look like the Moon, but the latex is probably too fragile. I'm wondering about using Hi Float with it, and I've...
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I was going to use as a floating campaign sign. Looked to me like latex paint would work. Did not go forward due to excessive cost to fill with helium.
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I'm curious about this as well. Has anyone found an answer or an alternative? Aluminum might be better for this.EDIT: Retroplanet sells a stoneware TV dinner dish.
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If it is going to be in water or exposed to it a lot I would not use latex paint. I would put an oil based primer and oil based top coat. If it is something for long term use I might even coat that with a clear sealer.
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I've used Mighty Putty for a few years. I love it for the uses it is advertised. I don't know if it would work as you intend, but I would think not. How heavy are the framed pictures? Do they have wire or some kind of hanging device, or would the Mighty Putty bear the full weight of the frames? That I think it would not do. And there is some slight shrinkage when the putty dries. Why not try the yellow Fun Tac? That would defiitely work for your purpose.
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I have used it and, while you could reuse it if you were very, very careful, I don't think it would be worth it. I didn't like this product because of (1) the expense and (2) you can't line things up as easily as I'd like. I tend to buy the Cricut products first to have a baseline, then I start searching for something cheaper that will get the job done. I use Kittrich Rolled Adhesive Bookcover instead. It only costs $5.19 for 9 feet, so the savings are tremendous. It isn't completely clear, but it is easier to see through. Good luck finding what you like!
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I'm not sure if they make one. But if you're a mechanical guy, I think you could invent one. There are three tube like holders that are for fishing poles on all 4 corners of the boat. My boyfriend found PVC pipe that fits in the holes snugly. We were gunna take some 4 foot PVC pipes and tie or glue a lightweight sheet to the end of the 4 pipes. Put the pipes in the fishing pole holes, which would stretch the fabric above your head, and "whalla!"... A home made canopy.
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Of course NOT. its white PVC that you are paying extra for so you never have to paint it. If you wish to paint it, buy cheap treated wood. They do make PVC spray paints for painting plastic, but that would be a waste of money.
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I used pvc and egg crate to raise it. It works great for me, i use this instead of my cad lights skimmer.
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I keep a jar filled with mineral spirits and just spray it through the sprayer when I'm done painting. Probably overkill for latex paint but at least I'm sure there isn't any residue left. When I first got the critter I tried to be sure the whole thing was clean. Now I only ensure the tube, the tip and the hole in the lid are clear. GarryG is right about the cork gasket. I ended up getting some heavy duty gasket sheet from the auto parts store and made my own gaskets. They're not as fragile and I've always got a spare if I need it.
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HAHAHA! I've not seen it, but it's a great idea! One would imagine that the fine folks at Lego would say it's only your time and imagination needed to make it into a chandelier as their kits are modular by nature. And some glue, of course.
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I used the gun for the first time with latex a few days ago. You have to thin the paint a lot, but it flowed on evenly. There is also a learning curve going from poly's to latex, you have to open up the flow quite a bit. One caveat: Buy a second gun because once you load and spray latex you will not get it all out of or off of the gun. This after about a half hour of scrubbing with hot soapy water. Keep one gun for poly only.
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Not sure. We bought one. Its made with PVC. I think the smooth surface would make it challenging to paint unless you roughed it up with glass paper, applied a latex primer and then finished with an acrylic paint. Hope this helps.
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Yes, this has becoming a collector's item now since not many produced. Also because it has the best upscaling on th planet...see last 2 used have been sold on amazon. I think this thing maybe worth a lot of money in 10 years time.
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I bought it to make a mixed media lantern. I bought it because if the smooth surface and sturdiness . I also bought it because I wanted to write on it. I think it would be great for detail work. Not as absorbent as other types of watercolor paper.
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I've got two of these, one supporting a large bobble head figurine, and the other supporting Sorcerer Mickey and Chernabog from "Fantasia" figurines, for however heavy those items might be. Also worth noting that the battery -- which is required for turning and lights -- has lasted for months and months now. If you can get past the solar function not really working, it's actually quite a lovely display piece.
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Good thing that you asked...From personal experience, the Sailor Moon and PreCure bases are made with slightly different holes and pegs. That means that if you try to place some of the hooks from this into your Sailor Moon stand, they won't fit and will fall out. The base of the arm might fit, but then the clamp/hook section that came with Sailor moon won't fit on that, so you'll be forced to use the arm and attachments that came in this set. Hope this helped.If you're buying this in hopes of getting new arm/clamps for your Sailor Moon figuarts, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you just want to put your Sailor Moon on this instead, it's worth it.Hopefully this clarified things for you. Good thing that you asked...From personal experience, the Sailor Moon and PreCure bases are made with slightly different holes and pegs. That means that if you try to place some of the hooks from this into your Sailor Moon stand, they won't fit and will fall out. The base of the arm might fit, but then the clamp/hook section that came with Sailor moon won't fit on that, so you'll be forced to use the arm and attachments that came in this set. Hope this helped.If you're buying this in hopes of getting new arm/clamps for your Sailor Moon figuarts, I... » Read More Good thing that you asked...From personal experience, the Sailor Moon and PreCure bases are made with slightly different holes and pegs. That means that if you try to place some of the hooks from this into your Sailor Moon stand, they won't fit and will fall out. The base of the arm might fit, but then the clamp/hook section that came with Sailor moon won't fit on that, so you'll be forced to use the arm and attachments that came in this set. Hope this helped.If you're buying this in hopes of getting new arm/clamps for your Sailor Moon figuarts, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you just want to put your Sailor Moon on this instead, it's worth it.Hopefully this clarified things for you. « Show Less
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Julie, do you know the ballpark cost of the PE-780D? I'm doing my research on embroidery machines before I make a decision. There's not too many distributors in my area so I wanted to make sure I get a good price.