Caulk or acrylic that looks like metal?

Stormy
by Stormy
I use a technique in my art where I pipe on a thin bead of acrylic and then paint it to look like gold or copper. When I was a girl 100 years ago, there was a product in a tube that actually looked like metal and dried solid.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'd rather not use a caulking gun and prefer to pipe it on like toothpaste, but I'm flexible. Also the bead I want to end up with is about 1/8 inch.
  20 answers
  • Deborah Burkett Deborah Burkett on Mar 28, 2015
    I have no idea what to put in it but for thin beads I would suggest you use a pastry bag. Just snip the pointed end as small as you want it. I use them for all kinds of projects.
  • Theresa Hughes Theresa Hughes on Mar 28, 2015
    How about 3 d paint in a metallic shade silver gold etc
  • Theresa Hughes Theresa Hughes on Mar 28, 2015
    Can get that at michaels or ac moore
  • Theresa Hughes Theresa Hughes on Mar 28, 2015
    And if you prefer to pipe it on you could put the paint in a pastry bag or make your own cone funnel out of paper or soft plastic
  • Hope Williams Hope Williams on Mar 28, 2015
    Also we chefs use ziploc bags to pipe as well.
  • Duv310660 Duv310660 on Mar 28, 2015
    I know at my art store they carry a line of paints called 'Golden' and also a number of mediums that allow for higher relief/stiffer texture. These products have caused a minor revolution in acrylics. I would go down to your local art store and have a chat!
  • Ruth wallace Ruth wallace on Mar 28, 2015
    The pastry bag mentioned earlier can be used with the tips that go with it. These bags are sturdy and can be turned inside out and cleaned.
  • Theresa Hughes Theresa Hughes on Mar 28, 2015
    Also you could pipe on the 3 d paint and then spray paint in a metallic color silver gold etc
  • Kristen Kristen on Mar 28, 2015
    You can use hot glue too
  • MagnoliaMama MagnoliaMama on Mar 28, 2015
    Look in the stained glass section of a large crafts store like Michael's. They sell a product that simulates the leading between panes of glass. It comes in a tube so it can be squeezed along the lines as you wish. Sorry, I don't remember its name.
  • Ray Phillips Ray Phillips on Mar 28, 2015
    Like you a 1000 ago there was a product that was called liquid metal in a tube like tooth paste check with Lowes, Home depot or hardware stare. might still be out there. hope this helps..
  • Jane Jane on Mar 28, 2015
    You can go to Lowe's & get bathroom caulk in a squeeze tube, that you can cut the tip to be as wide as you want. Once it dries you would still have to paint, but you can go as thick or thin as you want.
  • Pat Pat on Mar 28, 2015
    I would think a craft store with stained glass products might have something....something that looks like the leading between the different colors....I think it should come in a tube.
  • Maggie Ann Maggie Ann on Mar 28, 2015
    Since the desired bead is only 1/8", you could try using dimensional fabric paint. I have used Tulip paints on acrylic paintings in much the same way you describe.
  • Dolores DeLuise Dolores DeLuise on Mar 29, 2015
    If you have a steady hand, try a hot glue gun.
  • Stormy Stormy on Mar 29, 2015
    Thanks, everybody! Some new products and techniques to look at. @Mama's Miracle Linen Soak and @Pat , I will definitely look in the stained glass section. @duval.26, I have used Golden gel medium in a squeeze bottle with a needle tip. Right now I'm using the technique @Jane described. Below is one of my paintings.
  • Hope Williams Hope Williams on Mar 30, 2015
    I was going to ask to see some of your work. Thank you for sharing.
  • Jennifer Whitticker Jennifer Whitticker on Mar 30, 2015
    @stormy I think the old product you're looking for is "Rub N Buff". It is a colored wax in a small tube of various colors, cold, copper etc. You can find it @No search results.Hobby Lobby.
  • Kelly S Kelly S on Mar 30, 2015
    Does JB Weld look metallic when dry? It used to be sold in a tube and we used it for minor metal repairs.