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wayne(mj) · 06-29-2012, 03:26 AM

Hi all-- I was wondering if anyone can tell me where to get a hi gloss ( non toxic ) paint if such a thing is around. Reason I ask is, on the puzzle page I have read where the person says to use non toxic paint , and they say they use high gloss as it saves them a step ( no varathane ). I went to our paint dealer and they said no chance . Then told me to try a hobby store. All I have found in the hobby store and the dollar store are acrylics. Thanks. Wayne.

JohnB · 06-29-2012, 04:58 AM

G'day Wayne,
I use semi gloss acrylic, two coats, cut back with 320 paper between coats, then spray a high gloss lacquer over the whole puzzle. It gives a great gloss finish and also adds an extra coat of protection.
Some my puzzles have been in use by a local kindergarten for over 10 years and still look almost as good as the day they were made.

wayne(mj) · 06-29-2012, 07:25 PM

Thank you John.-- Now I know there is something out there , other than the flat colours I use. Now all I have to do is find them . Thanks again.

JohnB · 06-30-2012, 11:39 AM

G'day Wayne,
I use acrylic household paints, I do use a lot. You may be able to obtain small sample pots of whatever colour you like if you only need a small amount.

06-29-2012, 03:26 AM	#1
wayne(mj) Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 46 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	puzzle painting Hi all-- I was wondering if anyone can tell me where to get a hi gloss ( non toxic ) paint if such a thing is around. Reason I ask is, on the puzzle page I have read where the person says to use non toxic paint , and they say they use high gloss as it saves them a step ( no varathane ). I went to our paint dealer and they said no chance . Then told me to try a hobby store. All I have found in the hobby store and the dollar store are acrylics. Thanks. Wayne.

06-29-2012, 04:58 AM	#2
JohnB Cabinet Maker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 6,534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	G'day Wayne, I use semi gloss acrylic, two coats, cut back with 320 paper between coats, then spray a high gloss lacquer over the whole puzzle. It gives a great gloss finish and also adds an extra coat of protection. Some my puzzles have been in use by a local kindergarten for over 10 years and still look almost as good as the day they were made. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right—that’s me. Simple themes. Save me from the nuances. All I do is sincerity, and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started. —John Wayne Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit Police Officers Ass.

06-30-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
JohnB Cabinet Maker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 6,534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	G'day Wayne, I use acrylic household paints, I do use a lot. You may be able to obtain small sample pots of whatever colour you like if you only need a small amount. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right—that’s me. Simple themes. Save me from the nuances. All I do is sincerity, and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started. —John Wayne Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit Police Officers Ass.

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06-29-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
wayne(mj) Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 46 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you John.-- Now I know there is something out there , other than the flat colours I use. Now all I have to do is find them . Thanks again.