How to Use Nelson Hobby Paint
Using Nelson Hobby Paint can make the difference between a well-coated project or a paint job that will come off over time. Hobby paint should be used only on hobby projects, such as model cars, airplanes, boats or other objects that are created with the same kind of plastic. According to the Nelson Painting website, Nelson Hobby Paint is the safest paint to work with, because it can be cleaned from any surface that it accidentally touches.
Things You'll Need
- 2 medium bowls
- Drinking water
- Foam painting brush
- Paper towel
- Fan
- Washcloth
Instructions
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Pour the Nelson Hobby Paint into a medium-sized bowl, then add normal drinking water to thin the paint, if needed. A thinner paint will reduce the risk of clumped application. To thin the paint, use a paint-to-water ratio of 2 tablespoons to 1 teaspoon, respectively.
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Wet your foam painting brush, then begin to paint the hobby project. Stick to a specific motion to ensure that the paint job is constent. For example, if you want to paint vertically, paint the whole project vertically. If you thinned your paint, make sure all of the painted areas are covered.
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When you want to change colors or you have finished the project, clean the brush by rinsing it with warm water. Run your fingers through the foam to completely rid the brush of color. Repeat Step 1 if you want to paint with a different color. Otherwise, dry the brush with a paper towel.
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Place the painted hobby project in front of a fan to dry. Turn the project every 15-20 minutes to guarantee that all of the sides have dried.
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Inspect the finished project thoroughly. If the paint is not even in some areas, reapply paint to these areas, until you are satisfied with the end result.
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Pour water onto a washcloth and wipe the project down -- in case there are any areas that you accidentally painted or decided to change after the paint was applied or dried.
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References
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