Liquid Metal

Liquid Metal Training Class

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 1,2 & 3 day training courses introduces you to liquid metal products. We will focus on mixing, applying and finishing the coating. Participants will learn some easy techniques and time will be spent on how to market and sell liquid metal finishes.

Some of the benefits of a liquid metal.

  • Affordable

  • Seamless

  • Matte, rusty, shiny, dull, textured

  • Can be rolled, sprayed, brushed, troweled, poured

  • Can be applied on virtually any surface, including fabric.

  • Lightweight, strong, durable

  • Interior or exterior

  • No waste

  • Real metal coating



Provided to participants for in-person classes

Beverages and snacks

Lunch

Mixing bowls

Marketing

Boards for your own creations (4 - 6 depending on size.)

Certificate from LiquidMETL upon successful completion

Periodic Zoom update sessions

Tentative schedule for either water-based or solvent binder

Day 1

  • Introduction to liquid metals (history, uses)

  • Discussion on priming options

  • Discussion on application methods

  • Demonstrations

  • Discussion on sanders, sanding and polishing methods and sanding disc types

  • Execute your own samples

Day 2

  • Discussion on various special effects and mixtures

  • Discussion and hands on using various sealers

  • We will create a finish on an actual surface. Past projects have included an elevator door, countertop, door, and sink.

  • Marketing and pricing liquid metal

  • Every effort is made to bring in a representative from Mirka, Festool or SurfPrep so you can get a feel for an extraction system, if you choose to use one.



Recommended supplies for in person class.

I suggest you do not purchase any major tools prior to class. There will be a lot of instruction in class on various tool options and possible hands-on use of some.

Required tools

  • Respirator mask (for blocking dust)

  • Protective gloves

  • Application trowel and application scrapers

  • Polishing cloth (look in the store section where they sell car washing supplies)

Optional

Orbital sander with dust collector. OnIy bring your own if you don’t want to share. Recommended sanding discs in 240, 600, 1000 on up. They do not have to be exact. Available individually at Auto Paint and Body stores. Mirka or SurfPrep is the recommended brand.

There will be a variety of stencils, decorative rollers and tools to make decorative effects, however you are welcome to bring your own.



Kathy Boyd