Re: [piecepack] Materials

["David Fair" <dafair@...>]

On 10/16/06, M. Hale-Evans <marty@...> wrote:
> > Has anyone else ever made a piecepack of 1/4" hardwood and used
> > adhesive vinyl for the symbols? How did it work? Would it help to
> > put some kind finish over the vinyl? What kind of finish should I
> > use? Any advice would be much appreciated.
>
> I haven't made a set like this, but I would think the vinyl might make
> a difference in the "slidyness" of the pieces.

It definitely does. The vinyl is slightly "grabby", especially when it
contacts other vinyl.

> I'm guessing a finish
> would help, as well as keeping the vinyl stuck to the wood.  I would
> advise you (and anyone who wants to stick or paint things on wood or
> cardboard surfaces and use a protective finish) to go to a craft store
> and find Royal Coat.  It's a paint-on sealant that comes in plastic
> jars.  It dries to a nice, very clear satin finish, and it's the ONLY
> thing I've found that doesn't stay slightly sticky for a really long
> time.  If you put on 2 or 3 coats, it holds up really well, too.

I'll make some test pieces and give that a try.

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Thanks,
Dave
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