How can I replicate suede?

[cjsbosox]

Any how-to on this? Tips? It would be much appreciated.

Thank you

[CFarias]

What I do works real well, but tends to hide details in the plastic. I cover the part in embossing powder. Then I spray on some relatively thick coats of the paint I'm using to simulate the color of the suede. A very light dusting of semi-gloss to give it a some sheen and your done. Practice this first before you try it on the model part.

[cjsbosox]

Pic?

[countach79]

Hey

I use a spay called make it suede by a company called krylon

im pretty sure you have it in the USA

i just spray it on then spray my new colour over it

if i want i bright colour like in the pic i will spray white primer then the new colour

[CFarias]

Originally Posted by cjsbosox

Pic?

Sorry, I don't have a pic.

[robertgreen94]

The krylon "suede" works really well, just make sure you keep the item away from the can. It can go down heavy but drys very different. Use a scrap piece of plastic to try it out. I have been told you can use flour through a fine mesh.

[Wolf95]

how would you stick the "embossing powder" or flour to the surface? elmers glue?

[CFarias]

Originally Posted by Wolf95

how would you stick the "embossing powder" or flour to the surface? elmers glue?

Yes, diluted Elmers (white) glue is what I use. I coat the part with it, let it set up a bit to get tacky, then completely immerse the part into the embossing powder. After a few minutes have passed, I remove the part and gently blow off any excess.

At this point the embossing powder look very convincing if you were simulating carpet, but after a few coats of paint it will look more like suede.

[Wolf95]

where could I get embossing powder? I still can't find flocking either... >_<

[racer917]

Originally Posted by CFarias

Yes, diluted Elmers (white) glue is what I use. I coat the part with it, let it set up a bit to get tacky, then completely immerse the part into the embossing powder. After a few minutes have passed, I remove the part and gently blow off any excess.

At this point the embossing powder look very convincing if you were simulating carpet, but after a few coats of paint it will look more like suede.

I have used fluor/baking soda. As for making it stick I, no Elmers required. I simply paint the part the correct color and use that to stick the powder. After a few minutes dust off the excess, re-spray. May have to repeat 2-4 times but this can only take a few minutes. Looks good.

[Wolf95]

interesting concept... I should try this out sometime..

[cjsbosox]

Ay regular hobby store like Michael's or Hobby Lobby should have it. I found some there but figured I could use powder instead.

[CFarias]

As mentioned above the embossing powder can be found at the large hobby chain stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels. It will be where the stamp making and scrap booking items will be. They usually sell it in small plastic jars.

Interesting idea about the flour/baking soda. I'll give it a try.