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| JackSnake |
Posted - 29/12/2011 : 20:31:01
Hello all, long time since ive been on here but need some help/advice.
After finishing my custom viv with cabinet i would like to add a bit of decor. Ive been researching on how to make certain items but i need pointing in direction..
I would like to seal a combined rockface and removable bowl (which would be his drinking bowl.
Ive read up on using water based paints etc but what sealer would i use? A spray sealer would be best if possible?
Thanks for any help... |
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| Sta~ple |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 22:33:45
But that paint is water proof :P Just a bit confused weather he meant sealant as in sticking one thing to another or sealing joints or to cover a large area. Think I probably read wrong *_* |
| eeji |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 20:03:30
not paint, this stuff: http://www.wickes.co.uk/frame-acrylic-sealant/invt/156708/ |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 08:52:20
I am a little lost, acrylic paint when dry is waterproof. I think your own about varnish, I know some people use yacht varnish but it is probably worth a gander at the dark side as lots of people make custom backgrounds and waterbowls there and get asked many questions. |
| eeji |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 00:47:16
acrylic sealant is safe once dried (hardly any fumes whilst curing too) and it can be painted and varnished without the paint pooling (water based floor varnish is good) |
| JackSnake |
Posted - 29/12/2011 : 21:48:05
I wasn't sure if you covered the drinking dish with silicone it would be safe for the snake to drink out of? I know to use the aqua silicone for vivs but didn't know if could be used for drinking/intake purposes?
With reguards to the paint, once painted then seal it so water couldnt get to the paint if you get that? What paint would you think i could use otherwise? |
| Spreebok |
Posted - 29/12/2011 : 21:36:21
By seal, is it something silicone could do? If so, aquarium silicone is good I think, no anti-fungals and stuff. I would have thought waterbased paint would have reduced to a sticky mess the minute water touches it, but I could be wrong :> |
