How to Make a Mandalorian Helmet | EASY Trick for a Metal Finish On Your 3D Prints!

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Welcome everyone to the long anticipated Mandalorian Helmet Tutorial!
Now some of you may already recall I made a short 2 part build series 2+ years ago about making a Mando Helmet. But it's a little dated at this point and my post-processing method has gotten significantly better!
Not only that but I've discovered an awesome way to get a BEAUTIFUL Metallic finish on props and cosplay using Graphite powder! No, I absolutely did NOT invent this method, it's just something that's been around in the community for a while now. And today I'd like to show you how I apply a "Graphite Rub" onto a Mando helmet!
Also, 95% of this video can be utilized even if you plan to paint your helmet an alternative way! Alumaluster, Duralumen, Spray Paint, etc! All these methods STILL require a smooth finish and a Glossy Black Base coat! Plus How to make a Visor, Printing Tips, etc! ALL included here!
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@l3xther3x86 Год назад

The process of the graphite rub was absolutely mesmerizing to watch. So satisfying to see the silver just appear

@Thatbrandonguy Год назад

"Sand paper is cheaper than primer" - I actually hadn't thought about it that way, but that's a solid thought process! Love it

@Aaron-sj4go Год назад

I use both😂

@persenaamarini 10 месяцев назад

But how much you put value on your personal time.

@jakeMTSU 9 месяцев назад

my time is worth more than making this thing... I had no idea the time it takes... I 3d print all the time but never post process..

@GP3D-g4q 6 месяцев назад

sand paper won't fill lines

@idkwhatnonamemyself1951 Месяц назад

@@GP3D-g4qsandpaper is still useful to knock down the lines before going in with a filler.

@lactatinglobstr 11 месяцев назад

One thing for spray cans we do in the scale modeling world is heat up a pot of water (not boiling but hot to the point you don't want your hand in it) take the pot off the stove and let the can sit in the hot water for a minute or two. Then shake it up for a good min or 2 and you should have everything mixed properly and less prone to strange paint reactions and a much finer mist of spray coming out of your spray can.

@twotruckslyrics 3 месяца назад

saving this

@radish6691 Год назад

Most concise, clear zero-to-finished tutorial I’ve seen!

@slickweng Год назад

"Don't turn this into a contest. I printed mine in 20 hours. Shut up." So glad you said it. It seems like every community has that dynamic going on. Love your work Frank, but I stay for the attitude and acceptance that you display. For orange peel, depending on your timeline, I've been able to layer just about every type of paint after giving sufficient cure time. When I say "cure" I mean CURE. Rule of thumb is to smell the piece and if it smells like paint it's not cured. If you've got the time, let it sit for a week or two before throwing another coat down and it's nearly 100% successful.

@ChozoSR388 Год назад

Either that, or you have those gatekeeping pricks who will swat you down after finishing your first 4.5 hour print with a smug, "Four and half hours? That's NOTHING! Comeback and talk to us when you get done with a twenty-four hour print." Like, I just got this thing. Let me have my small victory!

@1937Brett Год назад

What if you used a chrome spray??

@truantray Год назад

99% of 3D printers are old fat guys in sheds that print stuff with no practical use.

@dibeme8583 Год назад

@@truantray You been spying on me,,,🤔😀

@Froestenpust Год назад

@@truantray Maybe a Mandalorian helmet is practical in a shopping center during the wars at sommer sales 😁, but otherwise...

@statesrights01 9 месяцев назад

Had worked in a body shop years ago, Yeah.. your right about the paint and sanding part and yep, it takes time. What impressed me about this vid (other than the fact that the helmet looks absolutely awesome) is how you keep it simple. You give your thoughts and instructions and your too the point. Thanks so much. Just seen for the first time and I'll be looking forward to watching more.

@batinthearmoury Год назад

This is truly the way. This video came out right when I am finished posting my mando suit and I can say that the graphite powder is so good at making stuff turn into metal just MAKE SURE to clean the helmet through before applying it. I have done all the steps Frankly Built mentions in the video and it worked great for the suit. Thanks for sharing the way.

@nixqik Год назад

Can I ask, do you rub it into the paint once it dries? Like very light pressure and keep going until it shines? I've been testing aluminum powder on a t800 print, I just can't get it to work at all. Slightly tacky paint doesn't work and it just send to dull the drier paint.

@batinthearmoury Год назад

@@nixqik Yes, you rub it once the paint is dry and as you said, light pressure and use circular motion. Haven't used aluminium powder, but if you are going for a metallic look, graphite powder is the way to go.

@96rincon 11 месяцев назад

Do you have a link to the graphite powder? Or where they'd have it locally? Walmart? Hobby Lobby? Harbor freight?

@whytdizzle5376 Год назад

I was brand new to printing last fall. I used your videos to print and paint two approved mando kits since then. Thanks for all the tutorials-including the pitfalls. 🤛

@Kyl0_ben Год назад

Have to say, your videos have been the most helpful for me when it comes to printing and finishing armor, and you’ve been a really big inspiration for me to keep getting better in this hobby!

@davedennis6042 Год назад

If anyone I know gets a 3D printer and asks me for tutorials, I will send them to your channel, Frank. You are an amazing teacher.

@OrwinSantaCruz Год назад

Great video! I need to get around to making one. Just one thing I thought might be worth mentioning, when spray painting I somehow still get some paint on my hands and I hate the waste of disposable gloves. I found the nitrile dipped gloves work really well and can be reused many times (also pretty useful for doing resin print handling)

@quintunesp Год назад

Thanks Frank, I think this is the first video I see about grapjite powder that explains about the right order of the primer, paints, clear coats and if it is needed or not something over the powder after rub, it will help me a lot

@Coolfwip Год назад

I have a frostmourne replica sword that ive been dreading the idea of using a metallic paint on for the blade, this made my life so much easier. Just ordered some of this powder lol

@Ivan27a6 10 месяцев назад

It's great that you like these, you're so passionate and joyful about it

@coregeek Год назад

Great work man. I shot my version of this video 4 years ago but never got around to editing it together! 😊 Thanks for getting it done. 👍🏻👍🏻

@buckaroosan5571 Год назад

I always credit you for really bringing graphite to the cosplay community. Thank you forever greatful.

@coregeek Год назад

@@buckaroosan5571 That’s kind of you to say, thank you! I just love how much the community is willing to create and share. People like Frank have really brought cosplay/printing and such to the masses.

@danielshovelheader9415 Год назад

@@coregeek I'm curious about the graphite powder, does it need the black paint as a base or can it be other colors or finishes? thanks for any help!!

@coregeek Год назад

@@danielshovelheader9415 It works best with black because of the refraction being better. But white and grey sometimes works too. Results vary greatly tho.

@JohnMunsch Год назад

Really cool, but wear a mask. You’re spray painting and sanding a lot of plastic. Your lungs are not g going to be in good shape if you do this all the time.

@NateThurlow 9 месяцев назад

He's too alpha male for one

@YellowMustard_ Месяц назад

I say it builds character💯💯💯

@twotruckslyrics Месяц назад

@@YellowMustard_builds up toxins in your lungs 🥶

@brett9382 25 дней назад

Masks do very little due to the poor seal if makes with your face (I researched this before the whole covid mask controversy for knife making). If you're doing something you think a mask would be good for, you really should be wearing a respirator. Eyes and lungs are two things I never mess with

@twotruckslyrics 25 дней назад

@@brett9382 ohh i didnt know this,, what do you do if you cant get a respirator?

@wonderboyrox Год назад

I ordered the graphite powder and sound proof panels today. I was sitting here wondering what else I might use that graphite powder for though… and then it dawned on me. That would be perfect to use for an Iron Man Mk 2 suit! Which I have plans to make someday. Thanks for the vid, Frank. Your content is always spot on. Hope you enjoy your vacation!

@PadawanPrinter 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, the sound proof foam looks like a game-changer for me. To the Amazon!

@christophervaughn3834 Год назад

Your videos are always so entertaining and informative, but this one in particular, i feel like your production quality has even improved as well. Great work as always

@BioshadowX Год назад

Turned out great! Also love seeing how far the quality of your videos has some, the transition at 6:13 was sick

@ALL_OUT_NERDDOM Год назад

Huge thank you for all your videos and recent twitch streams! Each cosplay video always has info that assists with a wide spectrum of possible projects people work on.

@GreaseLightin-hr7mq Год назад

this has promoted me to make my helmet better then ive ever made it thank you brother keep up the great work you do much love

@natehansen9650 Год назад

Ive been fighting with settings for weeks, Im using your videos to help me do a dead space helmet, Its no where near the same simple shape but your videos took me from using 4 spools and a 26 day print time down to 5 days and 1.5 spools. (theres a lot of overhand layers and unavoiadable supports) Than you so much! Everything from what printer to buy (Cr10s ProV2) to how to inspect the print process before firing up the printer to how to change filament mid print.

@camtron1967 Год назад

That thumbnail looks great. Probably because I helped yesterday. But seriously that helmet looks absolutely amazing

@aniluvsw16 10 дней назад

Thank you soo much. Im doing the Naboo N1 star fighter. I'm soo glad you also covered some basic issues if spray painting like orange pal. Because I've used spray paint before and it used to drive be crazy. Cheers !!

@squirralien1863 8 месяцев назад

That doesn't appear to be orange peel, Orange peel is from the spraying process and looks more like as it sounds the peel of an orange, that appears to be crazing or an evaporation issue, hard to tell in the video, it could be from some coats going on before previous coats have dried enough, when paint dries the thinner product in the paint evaporates out of the paint, if you put on a coat or two before drying properly the evaporation causes problems in the layers on top, often like pin holes bubbles or random dimples. Crazing is likely from the paint getting too thick and not dried enough between coats, Crazing looks more like cracks under the top surface sort of like a honeycomb but more random pattern.

@jaredmattson 26 дней назад

That all in one dupli paint probably needs extra cure time for sure

@nwilkins4758 21 час назад

I agree I have that same look when I have conditions that dry the paint TOO fast. It sucks cause I want it to stay fast😂

@coffeebreakvfx 11 месяцев назад

This worked so well, I highly recommend it for a metal look! I did the black gloss underneath. But I have been told a white gloss can create a bright chrome look as well.

@shanepye7078 Год назад

This is the best thing for a metallic look, besides electroplating. Definitely cheaper. I might try this on my extra T-800 bust.

@danbasile1653 Месяц назад

So glad I found this technique. I ran my own Mando helmet as a test run, but will be using the process again to finish a Rocketeer pack that I’ve failed (on multiple occasions) to be happy with the paint scheme on. Thank you!

@High_Caliber Год назад

This video was better and more interesting than the entire 3rd season of the mandalorian.

@FranklyBuilt Год назад

Agreed

@IceStayne 7 дней назад

Awesome process of getting a nice smooth finish I will be stealing that technique of getting rid of the layer lines, The part where you say your glad that it happen with the orange peeling, although is a good teachable moment I did learn from what you said having it happen myself and not knowing why, but I could tell that was painful to say lol. But I did also learn from that speed bump along the way to perfection awesome finish good job!

@arnithepanda Год назад

I was just planning on making this! I saw your mandalorian helmet and I decided to make one too! thanks for the tutorial

@kellyjean4981 Год назад

Incredible job! I made a skulldog mask for my daughter and now making a Sogeking mask for my son. I’m pretty new to 3d printing and your videos are super helpful and encouraging. Thanks for all that you do!

@watsonstudios Год назад

I think the term that describes the paint failure is called "checking," not orange peel. Orange peel happens when the paint goes on too dry and does not flow out causing a small bumpy texture that looks like orange peel. What you have is the paint lifting and not adhering well with the primer underneath which causes cracks or "crows feet" in the top coat.

@Alexlemay17200 Год назад

how can i prevent this?

@clintweston6272 Год назад

Glad you mentioned this, otherwise I would of. I'm an Automotive spray painter by trade and this crackle reaction normally occurs when (especially aerosol) the solvents in the aerosol "reactivates" the primer layer underneath the black. To solve this, I recommend using an Automotive 2 pack primer through a spray gun at the very start. You'll only need 2 wet coats of 2k and would fill all imperfections, being actual high build content, unlike the "high build" areosols. The 2 pack being a catalyst, has a less solvent content when dry than aerosol thus lowering the risk of solvent reaction.

@jaredmattson 26 дней назад

One thing I'd love to learn more is how after you printed the helmet. How you peeled off the layers. The support layers straight off the printer. Great video thank you Helmet looks 💯

@justlx 7 месяцев назад

/!\ To everyone where the graphite finish came out too dark also: I tested it again with the base coats of black, anthracite and light gray. - the black became too dark and the graphite only covered after several layers - the light gray actually became a bit too light and the graphite didn't cover well even after several coats - The graphite covered excellently on anthracite and the result was slightly brighter than with the black base coat. So for me the graphite on anthracite delivered a great result.

@redcars72 11 месяцев назад

really like that metal look at the end.

@carlpetitt2241 10 месяцев назад

Great video! As you finished with the graphite rub and the final silver look was achieved, you mentioned that there was no need for a final top coat /sealer coat. While that's clearly true, I was wondering how the look would change if you gave it a final top coat of high gloss clear. Maybe too glossy for the mandalorian look you're going for? I'm about to 3d print some small items where I want the gloss to be very high, so that the silver looks like chrome if possible. just a thought. Thanks and all the best!

@caustictea1918 11 месяцев назад

Looks great! Really like that model too! I want to try this method of visor making on my next helmet. But side note, you actually had mentioned alternating between different paint colors while sanding before some years ago. Your the person I learned it from and it helped alot.

@BLISSZONE Год назад

As soon as I clicked on the video, I got a 3-D printer ad

@Grillbysans248 11 месяцев назад

LOL! same😂😂

@yobtnirp3D 11 месяцев назад

That’s cookies for ya

@EdPalmatier 11 месяцев назад

Good

@mythicul 10 месяцев назад

I wonder why, it's not like RU-vid knows what type of video this is 🙄

@BLISSZONE 10 месяцев назад

@@mythicul dude did I ask 🙄

@mikedoingmikethings702 11 месяцев назад

Awesome!!! I am on the next stage of getting my armor to the next level and this is exactly the tutorial I need! THANK YOU!!!

@eaman11 8 месяцев назад

Print the thing, brush some UV resin on it, let it settle and cure in the sun, light wet sanding, done. Wet gloss.

@vaultfox Год назад

count me as one of those people who was terrified of fingerprints and how to seal this stuff hence why I never gave it a go ... but this video just gave me the guts to try this method out on my new Bo-Katan shoulder piece! can't believe I never thought to just ... reapply the powder if the finish gets gunked up and that I can *gasp* wipe finger prints away lol appreciate your candidness about the whole process!

@FranklyBuilt Год назад

I do what I can haha 😂

@dekopuma Год назад

That graphite rub turned out amazing. I'm printing out my first helmet right now, and if it turns out well I might have to try that method.

@AllocDK Год назад

Awesome video - I also made my entire Mandalorian cosplay with graphite powder - The finish just look fantastic

@candyfsshh Год назад

This is the best 3d printing channel. ever.

@anchalsurja Год назад

I thought next video will be on Blue Beetle Helmet

@FranklyBuilt Год назад

Next Saturday

@masonl87 Год назад

Next week

@anchalsurja Год назад

@@FranklyBuilt awesome, waiting for it

@TLMPictures101 7 месяцев назад

I gotta admit you sir are a natural.

@anmmcintyr Год назад

Man, I just printed a Master Sword and was going to start figuring out how to make the blade look like metal and you graced me with your wisdom 😂 thanks man

@Sasq23 Год назад

Dude! Perfect timing. My supervisor wants me to make his son a Mando helmet, and I just bought Graphite powder for coloring the Mando pistol. And here I was worried about affording an airbrush. 😅

@dianawolftorres8594 Год назад

I'm currently working on a Bo-Katan build and you popped up in my feed. (I was watching videos as I was mindlessly sanding for hours.) I'll admit I was blown away by how easy it was to apply that silver chrome finish. Great video. I noticed you also did all of your finishing just by sanding and didn't need any Bondo (or resin or Xtc-3D) to finish your print. Nicely done.

@FranklyBuilt Год назад

Yep! Sometimes people just over complicate projects haha 😆 I get it

@dianawolftorres8594 Год назад

@@FranklyBuilt Thanks for teaching me a lot today. I appreciate it. Looking forward to trying your processes in the future.

@odinactuall Год назад

did this same technique on a thor love and thunder helmet and it turned out amazing!

@CONFUCIUS-f2x 8 месяцев назад

From a 97% model size to a full 100% with all that paint , primers and fillers. The guy is a genius.

@squirralien1863 8 месяцев назад

love the Graphite technique, very impressive, Thanks for the video, very nice effect.

@The.3P.Studio 4 месяца назад

So AWESOME! Hopefully I can use some of these techniques on my WW84 gold armor helmet!

@winiatacherrington6835 11 месяцев назад

i absolutly love your videos, thankyou. Only just brought 3D printer a creality and that has been a journey on its own. Love love your set up and your content. :)

@jasonkaeding35 Год назад

I use pledge floor gloss in a air sprayer to seal and clear coat on Graphite powder.

@stricklander Год назад

My p1p shows up Tuesday. My first FDM 3dp! This is the FIRST thing I’m doing (after benchy of course)! Thank you for this video!!!!

@KyleAndersonSkates Год назад

that graphite rub is amazing! that blew my mind watching you buff it in! I've really wanted to buy a 3D printer and start making some random props ever since I subbed to your channel lol

@danielstone7707 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I have no idea how many cans of “silver” spray paint I’ve looked at over the last week but nothing matches the mando look now I’ve ordered some graphite rub and I’m good to go. You sir are a hero and should wear a cape 😜🤣🤣

@sinformant Год назад

That graphite rub turned out perfect! They make chrome powders for nail polish that you rub in with an applicator that creates an almost perfect mirror chrome finish. Id love to see that tried on something like this.

@slickweng Год назад

Any links to this stuff? I'm going to be redoing my Mando helmet so it'd be a good opportunity to test it

@dennismcclain1290 10 месяцев назад

I used spray tint for tail lights on my visor. Turnout looking pretty good. We will see how it holds up

@EvilMP5 Год назад

You could recovery the mistake with wet sanding. It always works, I use to work in an exotic car autobody shop, you would not believe how many mistakes happen etc. Unless you have a zero dust paint room you will always get something.

@Levkin Год назад

Great build, amazing to see the graphite powder technique out there!

@simplybabette 11 месяцев назад

WAIT!! SHIBA!!!! I have 2 of them haha love the whole effect of this helmet I am doing helmets now and low and behold out pops a shiba!! love them! thanks for the helpful hints!

@le_rob_1 Год назад

Great video ! I'm happy to know that if the graphite fades away, it's normal. I thought I was doing it wrong 😁

@Christopher19990 7 месяцев назад

THIS IS THE WAY! Great video. Thanks!

@MrUniq 9 месяцев назад

I have a chrome lacquer which works great but I think that graphite rub is a great everyman solution.

@doctormox93 11 месяцев назад

the "orange peel" looks like solvent pop..or not letting the coats dry enough inbetween each other. Or, in other words...too heavy of a coat ontop of itself by doing multiple passes instead of 50/50 fan pattern on each pass and not immediately spraying the same area in the same pass. Kind of like our instinct to is fully cover with color instead of doing medium or light color coats. Ive been in a rush too and been guilty of this. Patience is key!

@kevinbell1138 Год назад

I find not shaking the paint can thoroughly enough to be major cause of peeling and scaling. Not shaking enough results in more volatile chemicals than paint being ejected, which will eat up previous layer(s). Also helps to soak the SPRAY PAINT cans in a bucket of hot water, helps dissolve the paint so when shaken it will mix much better.

@Colin-i2o Месяц назад

This is incredible thanks!

@LucentNova92 Год назад

I have a Halo spartan helmet that is just sitting in my closet in pieces that I tried sanding and didn't know what I was doing because I am a beginner....so back in the closet it went. The guy who printed it, printed it flat😔, so I did ALOT of sanding but it never seemed to do much good. Didn't realize what kind of project I got myself into. After watching this, its going to come back out and I am determined to finish it now! LOL Thank you for this!🙌

@LucentNova92 Год назад

Oh and that graphite powder...that is some cool stuff!

@GhostPants8012 7 месяцев назад

Great job explaining everything. You earned a sub! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@keith5031 Год назад

Love your content and also the pic with Odin Abbott and the end, so cool.

@WernerKaffl Год назад

I love that video!!! Re paint, I ran into the same issues re peeling. Most of the time it's simply the new layer attacking the older layer (solvent dissolves part of the prior layer). That does happen a lot with spraypaint. Since I'm doing a lot of "making", I decided at one point to get a decent compressor and spraygun (both together was some 250 NZ Dollar). And lo and behold, never had this issue again (my thinner of choice being acetone which also reduces curing time by up to 50%). Nice side effect, paint comes considerably cheaper than spraycans in the long run. I also used graphite for my prop swords, prop guns etc. You can get some pretty good finish, close to chrome, depending how good the underlaying paint job is.

@AcheronKeres Год назад

Truly amazing! That is the way!

@jaypcreations Год назад

This helped so much thank you now I can make visors for days 👏🏾🎉

@josiah2357 Месяц назад

12:56 When I saw this now I want him to make a black mando helmet

@checker747474 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the tutorial. I did the same but for some reason my graphite rub looks so dark. Do you know why? It seems just a bit lighter than gloss black.

@justlx 7 месяцев назад

Did you find a solution already? I have exactly the same issue. Still looks kind black only with a bit more metal shine :(

@checker747474 7 месяцев назад

@@justlx Not in regard with the grafite. For me it made no difference when first applying black gloss than grafite than clear coat. Or black gloss, clearcoat and then grafite it looked the same. There is a guy on RU-vid doing it without blackgloss but when I tried it the grafite was not attatching at all. It looks minimal better if you try to rub more in but I was still not happy so I was doing the following: I tried polishing even further but it did not help. Then I was trying it with white paint and it did not look good at all. So I went to the next store and I bought a Chrome high gloss spray paint and now its a bit lighter but unfortunatley it has not that typical metal shine but rather a bit plastic look (Looks now like the Habsbro Mando helmet) If you manage it somehow please let me know. Another posibillity is to use another black gloss maybe this is the reason . I really have no idea.

@alexrobles7744 Год назад

thanks for the end to end. Very interesting and learned stuff regarding my bambu lab printer. Hints and tricks.. Thanks for always show us how to do it.

@mikemccabe2758 Год назад

That is a great Mando helmet,thanks again

@gqueirogabr Год назад

(Tearing up) God bless you frankly built...God bless your heart 😢

@trooper-talk 6 дней назад

Awesome! Thanks for the tutorial!

@AndyDeMeyer Год назад

Love the no-nonsense approach, subbed!

@morrisonbar 2 месяца назад

love your work

@agentarson1 10 месяцев назад

I am just curious about what job industry you are in to fund this great hobby! I can only imagine to have all these to work with!

@ForemanForce2001 Год назад

This is the way!

@kylejobs-yr1df Год назад

This video. This is the way. Awesome job love the video. Keep it up.

@ramim.5856 4 месяца назад

Such a great job for 2023 let's see in 2024 after a better printing machines like bambu lab !

@walley2637 Год назад

could you make a follow up video showing how to install the electronics for the heads up display, and how we can make it into a diving helmet to breathe underwater?

@FranklyBuilt Год назад

Uhhhh that’s not something I make so probably not lol

@chino1moreno Год назад

Awesome video man! Love the process

@Dhanur6 6 месяцев назад

that was a true example of creative process ,how long does it takes you to print this helmet in the machine?

@joeytpants2506 Год назад

That is a sick beat you have going there

@anthonypoole4025 9 месяцев назад

I've had good success using liquid car wax on top of the graphite rub for protection of the surface

@Zuul47 Год назад

the powder graphite method is genius

@MarcSpelmann Год назад

Subscribed, fantastic video and details.. Bravo..

@jaredmattson 26 дней назад

Have you tried to use a buffer wheel? Like a car buffer with the graphite rub?

@A2112rush Год назад

Thanks Frank for the awesome video! The helmet looks amazing I can’t wait to try that out!

@alcovitch Год назад

The biggest thing missing, as you said, is the weathering, it doesn't look used. It looks like it came off an assembly line. Dirty it up with paint and weathering powders. Adam Savage has a good video on doing exactly that with a Mando helmet. It will look way better after.

@frankiepace2998 Год назад

Awesome stuff! Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Really appreciate it 👍🏼

@SECTION5120 7 месяцев назад

Hi, amazing work. Thank you for your help. When you apply graphite powder, do you directly apply the dry powder ? or do you mix it with some paint or water before in order to have a liquid solution ? At the end, don't you need to apply some vernish in order to make it more durable ?