Metallic Gold Paint using Food Coloring?

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Its a collab without knowing it! Awesome stuff! I love the finish on this, the base looks awesome too!

[@artkaufman595]

Interesting technique. I've got something I need to do in a polished brass/bronze. Some experimenting with food coloring might be in order.

[@VanOaksProps]

Possibly 2 drops of red per 4oz of high gloss acrylic varnish to warm it up a bit more.

[@deborahquidort134]

Excellent job! You always amaze me with what you can do.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you very much!

[@tammerahanes1792]

May The Fourth Be With You.😊❤ Nicely Done

[@VanOaksProps]

Same to you!

[@CGRTist]

Love the finish of this prop! The base is a nice touch as well.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@GCubedProductions]

Great approach. Great creativity on the base. Great result. Great narration. All in all I’d call this one great.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you kindly!

[@jbponzi1]

This was a WHOA video seeing a classic technique. Thank you

[@VanOaksProps]

You are so welcome!

[@HappyHauntsClubhouse]

How very interesting and cool, what a great technique to add to the toolkit! Thanks so much for sharing

[@VanOaksProps]

My pleasure! All credit to Gordon, of course.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Your making me want to finish my C3PO but that's probably not going to happen anytime soon LOL Its been sitting here for years now. It seems like I like to finish the small projects but not the larger ones. The hand came out great and thanks for the video!

[@VanOaksProps]

You can do it!

[@gravemarker]

The only problem with this technique is that yellow food dye is not lightfast. It will start fading especially when exposed to sunlight.

[@VanOaksProps]

Interesting. I’m curious to see how this will play out.

[@arkham67]

Inspirational mate

[@stevestogsdill5791]

I guess you could put a glossy clear coat over the top of the gold for max shine. Nice work!

[@VanOaksProps]

Possibly. Thanks!

[@Hauntcast]

cool technique!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@MROC66]

A hybrid C-3P0/T-2 arm display might be cool..

[@theloststoryteller9288]

Amazing as always! :)

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@HawkWorley]

Thats an interesting technique; I wonder how it will last over time.

[@VanOaksProps]

I have high hopes. It's basically 3-4 coats of varnish over a 3d print that's had months to cure. Plus it'll be displayed indoors and out of direct sunlight. So I'm optimistic.

[@HawkWorley]

@@VanOaksProps it really is just s tint on the base coat. It'll probably be great for static props.

[@emoinuyasha3556]

I would love to figure out what kind of colors are used to make the bronze color tint.

[@VanOaksProps]

It’s all in the video

[@davidsmalley9336]

Wow! Who would have thought of food coloring, great job and video as always. On a different note, I made a purchase from your Etsy shop about a month ago, and still haven't received product, who should I contact about it? Thanks.

[@VanOaksProps]

Contact me via Etsy and we’ll get this figured out.

[@Rogn1]

Thank you for putting the five pieces around the bottom. Four isn’t enough, six is too many.

[@VanOaksProps]

Indeed!

[@susanowen1709]

An unusual technique, but you can't argue with the results. It's a much better gold tone than regular gold spray paint would give you.

[@VanOaksProps]

The fact that there’s no glitter-like flakes in the finish is a huge win.

[@griffinoconnor1523]

I might argue with those results :/ If you have access to an air brush/spraygun, why not just use a chrome gold airbrush paint? You can usually maintain a good mirror chrome effect if you apply it right

[@VanOaksProps]

@@griffinoconnor1523 because I thought it was interesting. Truthfully, Gordon had much better results than I did. I think had I done all of the things I mention at the end of the video I would’ve had better results. But generally speaking I think it looks pretty good for what I needed it for.

[@griffinoconnor1523]

@@VanOaksProps Totally fair

[@JGDeRuvo]

I wonder if that would work goldplating of visor.

[@VanOaksProps]

Not sure how the varnish would handle the flex of the visor.

[@nikonshooter71]

What size gallon Compressor are you using with your spray gun ?

[@VanOaksProps]

I use a 1 gal. compressor. This is the model I use: amzn.to/4b5u3Pa

[@nikonshooter71]

Thank you for taking time to answer me 👍🏼

[@PropGuru702]

Should have reached out! I have the best gold finish available.

[@VanOaksProps]

Next time!

[@DJWildBillSC]

It would of been cool it is lit up through the vent looking holes on the base.

[@VanOaksProps]

Agreed.

[@jrd0414]

I do not want to be rude so please take this seriously. What is the history of your disability??? I too am mentally and physically disabled. Would genuinely like to know your story and what drives you. Been with you a couple years now and just got the courage to ask. I do believe a stand alone video would be encouraging to makers like us. Thanks -Joshua.

[@VanOaksProps]

Hey Joshua, I have a condition known as radial dysplasia. There's no known root cause but basically I was born without the radius bone in my arm. And additional symptom is missing digits/finger. I'm fortunate enough to have all but my thumb. You can read more about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radial_dysplasia As far as what drives me, I really enjoy making props and sharing my knowledge with people. I really enjoy seeing what people have made using the techniques from my videos - which makes me want to make more videos!