Gloss was all that was available. Normally, gloop is made by using a 2:1 ratio of cornstarch to water, but we quickly discovered that it would be too thick to work with. Alum (aluminum sulfate crystals) -a sponge brush-2 Tbs. 1 cups corn starch; 2 cup baking soda; 1 1/4 cups water; Supplies needed. Dissolve 2 tsp alum in 3/4 cup water. 152. Join Date: Dec 2016; Posts: 269; Share Tweet #9. Bring 3-3/4 Cup tap water to a rolling boil. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with an equal amount of water. CPeter Grantham, New Hampshire. You can find specific measurements (and other helpful tips) in the video below. two, they make a industrial enamel paint that will come in a flat semi gloss or gloss version like 90$ a gallon. pastry mat; parchment paper; rolling pin ; cookie cutters – these Christmas ones are great and come with a rolling pin! Eastwood Premium Matte Acrylic Urethane Rat Rod Flat Clear Topcoat Paint 4:1 Quart High UV Chemical Resistant. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any paint and I wasn’t able to go to the store to buy cornstarch or any of those other ingredients commonly used in homemade paint recipes. 5.0 out of 5 stars 7. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and MIX, MIX, MIX! These were multi million dollar cars and I did see some of them. 5. A flat paintbrush will work the best for most surfaces. My husband said that there is a water based polyurethane out on the market, so we were wanting to know if we could just add a little to the paint to get a glossy shine to it . Coarser grit (such as this sand) will show in the paint and make it look crumbly. Avoid bristle and camelhair brushes. You must dissolve the corn starch in a little water (acrylic paint) then mix it in with the regular acrylic. crystelleboutique.com. Advertisement. Homemade DIY chalkboard paint is typically made with flat latex paint and un-sanded tile grout. corn starch-eye dropper-tempura paint (the more colors, the merrier)-newspaper. TSP has been used by painters for many years to "de-gloss" paint. This is water based flat white, and is thin enough to spray, but too thin to cover with a brush or roller. I have used it to both flatten a painted rooms glossy look, as well as to provide a surface that a new top coat can adhere to. Talc will flatten claer but it makes is look muddy. Let it dry. PPG and Sherwin Williams are good to use and both companies sell a flat clear. Comment. Some people swear by confectioners sugar, I have played around with this recipe for years and the cornstarch provides a much brighter color. If you put anything like that on a car it can mess up the paint. 2013-11-11 09:53:19 2013-11-11 09:53:19. You’ll need a container in which to mix your paint (preferably one with a lid if you want to save any extra paint) and a stir stick. Another option would be a foam brush. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. I need a home remedy for thickening Latex or water based paint. $47.99 Acme/sherwin williams finish1 FC750/FH741 2.1 VOC satin finish clearcoat auto body shop restoration car paint supplies. Your Answer. Best Answer. Remove from the heat and let cool. I just want to change the sheen not trying to make any changes to the walls. That seems like the way to do it. Saved by Crystelle Boutique. The bigger the surface you are painting, the wider the brush should be. Let the new finish dry for at least 2 hours. Old time body guys used corn starch as a fine rubbing compound on lacquer paint. Senior Member. Forum discussion: I'm in the process of repainting my front concrete veranda. if you are going to paint the whole car I would personally steer away from rustoleum and use an automotive paint. Mark one side of your watercolor paper with an A and use a sponge brush to apply alum solution evenly to that side of the paper. Cornstarch (I actually used a little more) 1/4 Cup cold water. 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