John B Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 This is the method I use to paint my Stand up Puzzle pieces. It may come in handy to somebody sometime. I have lengths of 4mm steel rod, cut at about 100mm (4"). I drill a hole into the puzzle piece where it wont be seen, insert the rod and by holding it, I can easily paint all around the piece. Then place it in a hole on a board to dry. If I'm doing a lot my hand get a bit tired holding onto the thin rod, so I use Vice grips. Makes it easy. I also use this method when spraying small items. Charlie E, kmmcrafts, Wilson142 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Interesting! Now I guess if I ever paint puzzles I'll need some metal rod. Do you cut with a larger blade than for puzzles that are not painted? Seems like paint would fill in the tiny already tight slot that the puzzles fit into.. I've only recently started "painting" wood things.. its been a learning experience from painting cars going to wood crafts.. LOL John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: Interesting! Now I guess if I ever paint puzzles I'll need some metal rod. Do you cut with a larger blade than for puzzles that are not painted? Seems like paint would fill in the tiny already tight slot that the puzzles fit into.. I've only recently started "painting" wood things.. its been a learning experience from painting cars going to wood crafts.. LOL I've wondered the same thing. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I have been doing something similar for years with dowels. I started using pointed dowels to finish wheels and soon discovered many uses for these. I have been doing something similar for years with dowels. I started using pointed dowels to finish wheels and soon discovered many uses for these. Gene Howe, Lucky2, kmmcrafts and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 John, do you then put a dab of paint in the hole to hide it a bit? Lucky2 and John B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said: Do you cut with a larger blade than for puzzles that are not painted? Seems like paint would fill in the tiny already tight slot that the puzzles fit into.. Kevin, I cut these with a #5 as they are kiddies puzzles so need to fit easily. The trick with painting the surfaces that come together is not to apply the paint thickly and to ensure that there is no build up on the edges. I did run into that problem once when cutting a rather intricate design and used a #3, it made some bits a little tight, but working them in and out a few times loosened everything up. Another factor is the bloom, I knock this back with 220 paper and only second coat the exterior. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, BadBob said: I have been doing something similar for years with dowels. I started using pointed dowels to finish wheels and soon discovered many uses for these I also use dowels Bob,, When I mad name trains I would place all of the letters on dowels to spray. I have boards piled up with holes for various sizes I must post a pic of my wheel painting machine one day. Gene Howe and BadBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, John B said: I must post a pic of my wheel painting machine one day. PLEASE! And, thank you!!!!! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I am just beginning to cut some the small 3-D reindeer. Been wondering how to apply finish. You have given me an idea. Will probably drill a small hole in the bottom of the deer. If anybody out there has other ideas I'm open to other ideas. Thanks for sharing Jwee John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Name is Jerry, not Jwee Gene Howe, Lucky2 and John B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Good ideas I have painted puzzle pieces and diluted the first coat to help with the fitting proble, of paint build up. second coat is limited to the surface John B, Gene Howe and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: John, do you then put a dab of paint in the hole to hide it a bit? No Barb, It is hidden until the puzzle is taken apart. I also try and put the hole in the thickest, unseen place so as not to weaken the puzzle. Edited November 5, 2022 by John B Lucky2 and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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