help on getting a textured matte silver finish on 3D printed mask

[wicked tusk]

Hey y’all! I printed this mask and I was wondering if you guys knew how to get this kind of metallic finish I was thinking about using a variety of silver acrylic paints like in this video: https://youtu.be/TiyDzoFtFJk?si=l3Qk7Rkd9E51gCoX but I feel like the texture isn’t as “porous” as the one in the image. I already sanded down my print with 80 grit sandpaper and up to 600 grit.

[stiff kraken]

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[wicked tusk]

This is how I got the print looking right now

I was also thinking about putting a base coat of flex seal for the texture then doing the same process as in the video

[lunar swallow]

Getting a real metal looking finish from paint usually requires airbrushing. Acrylics can be effective and a lot cheaper or you can look at rub n buff or similar.
I would prime it as normal and then add a stone effect paint for the texture, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rust-Oleum-400ml-Stone-Spray-Paint/dp/B001W03PUE/ref=asc_df_B001W03PUE/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696352102725&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15122635283947891928&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006992&hvtargid=pla-420503491186&mcid=27b61a4a11c136e28015aa3a310ce976&th=1&gad_source=1
Something like this, and then add a gloss black over that to add more pop to your final metal coat which ever final coat method you chose.

[wicked tusk]

Doesn’t rub n buff make things shiny?

[lunar swallow]

Yes, use it after the texture to make it look like metal then add a wash and make it look more realistic.

[wicked tusk]

Idk.. i'm not really looking for a shiny look

[lunar swallow]

TBH it’s probably easier to go shiny and dull it down than searching for the perfect paint.
But you can just use whatever you feel like, I and just suggesting something that would work, don’t have to go with my suggestion 😀

[jade aurora]

i cant quite tell what the texture of the original picture is supposed to be, but maybe look into hammered metal spray paint?

[wicked tusk]

Here's another pic for ya.

I didn't even know that hammered metal spray paint was a thing but it looks like it would do the job!

[jade aurora]

sweet!

[fathom mirage]

if you use something like graphite powder and then clear-coat, it will take away the shiny-ness

[bronze aurora]

If that works it would be cool. I had a similar one that was labeld to be marble. Results where rather disappointing because it made everything look like the fake marble for kitchentops.

[bronze aurora]

Next time you could try baking a texture onto the mask thr next time. So basicly that there are real dents already in the file.

https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/10pl2z2/add_surface_imperfections_on_any_object_in/ this should be tge guide for blender to do thar 🙂