02-20-2009, 12:50 AM
Hi Harlan,
Sounds like you did ok.
I agree with Syl about flocking. While it would look nice, it takes a while to get it done right.For a turntable platter it would be worth the time and effort.
A piece of felt or fine velvet cloth from your local JoAnn's will work just fine. Painting with the flat "camo" brown is good too. You aren't going to really see much of the backing plate anyhow when you're done.
The advantage of using the colored cloth is you don't get cracks when you shape it around the raised edges. There are so many fabrics you can pick from at a place like a yardage store or JoAnn's. Check out the home dec department.They might even give you a "Sample" long and wide enough to cover the plate next time
Take care,
Gary.
Sounds like you did ok.
I agree with Syl about flocking. While it would look nice, it takes a while to get it done right.For a turntable platter it would be worth the time and effort.
A piece of felt or fine velvet cloth from your local JoAnn's will work just fine. Painting with the flat "camo" brown is good too. You aren't going to really see much of the backing plate anyhow when you're done.
The advantage of using the colored cloth is you don't get cracks when you shape it around the raised edges. There are so many fabrics you can pick from at a place like a yardage store or JoAnn's. Check out the home dec department.They might even give you a "Sample" long and wide enough to cover the plate next time
Take care,
Gary.
