Cool Tools | Intro To Powder Coating Metal by Cindy Pope | Add vibrant color to your jewelry pieces

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Watch how easy it is to add color to any metal with powder coats! In this video, Cindy Pope shows how to dip metal into powder coats and cure the color with a toaster oven or heat gun. This technique is an accessible, easy and fun way to add color to your jewelry.

[@BEEtheJOY]

Thank you Cool Tools! Excellent introduction to using powder coatings! I will continue to learn from other videos you post on working with this product. I love that when I read through the comments , someone from Cool Tools responds and answers the questions. SO helpful!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Thanks so much for the kind words Sharon!

[@jklubnik]

Oh, I was hoping to see how the alcohol ink with clear coat was done... hope that's in the next video

[@lesliespiers8407]

Wow, just found this site, & love everything.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Thanks so much! So happy you found us, please feel free to reach out with any questions. We're always happy to help!

[@amybeth8829]

Wow! I thought I would need a kiln for this!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

No kiln needed! Just a toaster oven or heat gun :)

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Looks like fun😊😊😊😊

[@Jillbles]

Hi, Cindy! This looks awesome! Can you tell me, are there MSDSs available for the product(s), to assist with identifying sensitivities? Also, would this be a viable coating to prevent nickel contact for people with that issue? Thanks, cannot wait to try this out!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, yes, if you'd like a SDS feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to send them over. Yes, this would work to prevent nickel contact. You could coat the nickel with a clear coat, or any color. Thanks for watching!

[@judycraik2820]

Wow

[@rileylehman3225]

Will this work with other brands of powder coat?

[@kellykaye7406]

Hi! What exactly does the powder coating feel like once it's fully finished? Is it hard or does it have some give to it?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Kelly, cured powder coating is smooth and hard. Hope this helps!

[@margaretmcdowell934]

Does the gauge of the metal make any difference? I know that when I’ve used 24-26g enameling the metal was too thin and the enamel cracked.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Margaret, the gauge of the metal should not matter as powder coatings bake at such low temperatures. Hope this helps!

[@monicaschut282]

Very interesting Cindy, thank you for sharing. I have a lot of questions...ie: Are base metals 'better'...? Copper? Does it require a sealer coat? How durable is the powder coating? Can you mix the powder colours to create a new one? Can you repeat application with a different colour? Thanks for considering...

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, no metal is better than the other. The only time the metal would matter is if you are working with a transparent powder coating. Powder coating is very durable, and was originally intended for use on cars. You could mix colors, but the particles tend to stay separate. We would recommend testing this on a case to case basis. If you'd like to mix colors, Cindy recommends sifting them on with a sifter. You could also repeat application with a different color, yes but again we would recommend testing this as every color is different. Hope this helps!

[@jennyfriske-baer7446]

Can you powder coat bronze metal clay pieces?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, you can powder coat any metal clay after fired! Powder coat any metal, wood, plastic, glass, etc.

[@jennyfriske-baer7446]

@@cooltoolsvideos Wow! So cool! Thanks for your quick reply :)

[@kaylamiller3522]

Why might my powder coating be dripping off my copper blanks? I’ve followed the process of the video but I’m having pooling/dripping on the bottom of the piece as it hangs.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Kayla, are you heating the metal to the proper temperature prior to powder coating? You always want to make sure the metal is heated for 3 to 4 minutes before dipping into the powder coating. Make sure the metal is cleaned with alcohol as well before dipping. It's always a good idea to shake the piece after dipping to shake off any extra powder. I hope this helps!

[@minoco2253]

I’m experimenting with the powder coat on pieces of silver clay metal recently but the color can’t stick to the surface even though it was cleaned with alcohol, heated for a couple minutes then dip in the powder. It doesn’t look like it in your video, almost all of the powder just slide and come off the pieces. After baked 10min with 400F, the pieces had some colored only the bottom like a puddle. Only gold color looks good without any irregularities.

[@minoco2253]

I also want to know how to use it as like painting. I actually wanted to use as partial painting, such as lines and dots on the pieces.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

@@minoco2253 Hi, we would recommend heating the metal for longer than a couple minutes if you are having issues with the powder sticking. Try baking the metal before the application for at least 5 minutes, closer to 10. If you would like to paint, you can use Liquid 2 Powder which you can find here: cooltools.us/products/powder-coating-liquid-to-powder

[@minoco2253]

Thank you for your advice!! I’ll try heating longer!

[@user-nl7cy6cm8b]

Can you powder coat on Aluminum?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, you can powder coat any metal. Thanks for watching!

[@mylaschorsch7516]

Can this work on any metals?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Myla, yes. Powder coating can be done on any metal.

[@darlenedugan5122]

How would you do the inside of a ring?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Darlene, Cindy covers how to do this in her powder coating class through Craftcast here: www.craftcast.com/product/the-magic-of-powder-coating-on-metal/ Hope this helps!

[@Trimere]

What size mesh would be recommended to sift this product?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, Cindy likes to use 80 mesh when sifting powder coatings. Hope this helps!

[@Trimere]

@@cooltoolsvideos Thanks!

[@laurar8486]

@@cooltoolsvideos I didn't even see her use a sifter, just the whisk! Why would you want to sift these?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

@@laurar8486 We will be releasing a video by Cindy on sifting powder coatings. You would want to sift them on for a speckled or mixed color look. Hope this helps clarify!

[@debterilli1380]

Is this a glass coating??

[@cooltoolsvideos]

It is not glass. Powder coatings are made of polymer resins. Hope this helps!