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    How to make wood look like steel?

    I've made a fairly convincing cast iron by mixing some sand in with the paint, laying it on pretty thick, then wet blending dark greys and reds, and finally dry brushing with silver to pick up the sand. Or... Apply a thin coat of drywall compound, wet a sponge (store bought is fine), and...
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    Paintable scenic rope

    Years and years ago, I had to make a giant cable spool. I found some old manila line and a few cans of spray paint did the job. Of course, It wasn't bearing any load.
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