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The Transmogrified Victorian Reporter's Notepad

Step 6Painting the Parts

Painting the Parts
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Next, I covered the hinges with painter's tape and applied numerous heavy coats of spray paint. I used Krylon Fusion "Hammered Finish" which gives it a nice finished texture and dries fairly fast.

Note: Some of you may wonder about applying this type of paint to aluminum, but trust me - The Krylon Fusion stuff works great. I didn't even have to scratch up the surfaces or use any kind of etching bath (such as vinegar) to get the paint to adhere.

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