Swirling and finishing ideas

Thanks to this Forum and its great members for always bringing new ideas to inspire us.

Decided to start a thread rather than Derail Onkes

Here are my first humble attempts at a home marble camo. I hope to do a couple guns with it, if I can get good enough results.

What say you? Looks like crap or not?

Ideas are still brewing on how to make it better with what i got but thought yall could help with stir some more inspiration

Im using a variety of rattle cans and ajax thus far. When I get some repeatable decent results and if there os interest I will post up whatever I find out.

So far, its a process that needs to happen fast before it skims over.

I really like adding clear to the mix, seem to show the bottom layer pf paint on the board and gives it depth;). Imho ymmv

it seems the best paints to do this are from Germany and cost $$ here, I going to try and get ahold of some before attempting to do a gun

Remember before attempting this or any other project. Think of your safety. If unsure do not attempt, Wear proper protection, and work in a ventilated area. This is a messy project, most of mine are;) Gloves are your friend

Thanks Don! That means alot.
You have the title of guru in my book! You were SLAYING them and building stuff before i was even in a twinkle in my mamas eye.

So far lessons learned for me:

Nail art water marbling has a ton of good info on the subject as does guitar swirling.

The back and forth movement while dunking will enhance the effect of the paint on the water as it transfers onto your work piece.

I classify this as art for the unartistic as prep and proper steps can produce a good results with little drawing or panting skill. Its really fun!

Some paints spread and float much better, testing is key.

So far I have just kept dunking the pieces over after they dry, instead of going back to white before testing again and I like the layered effect.

Sanding between coats will probably be in order for a finished piece

This lady has her shit down.
my goal is to reproduce a final layer of blue like this one but more like stripes than a flower with the camo layer bellow peeking through. Not sure if that makes sense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RusAOdq6Wc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Krylon fusion is my favorite so far. But my ratio of ajax has fluctuated so it could be a combination of factors. Far from scientific. Will start measuring ratios and post them up.

If yall experiment please do the same and pics. Even if you not happy as we could all avoid wasting resources on ideas proven not to work.

Thank for the insight! Exactly what this forum is all about.
From my experimenting thus far, seems like the parameters to keep an eye on are:
Prepping and priming work piece
Brand of paint
Size and shape of tank
Ph and temp of water
Swirling tool and method
Additives to water
Dunking motion
And final topcoat used

Next test. I will try and make better notes;)

Select and prep test piece.
Fill bucket partially with water. ( for us in fl room temp seems fine)
Add a half tablespoonish of ajax. Swirl and allow to sit for a few mins.
Dawn, mask.
Spray paint and clear coat into cups.
Now speed is critical.

From close to waters surface begin adding paint or clear coat. Allow it to spread for a bit before adding another color, Then swirl it up and quickly dunk with a back and forth motion as you submerge.
So far have only attempted the test pieces pictured. Far from having it down, yet:).

Dudes are doing amazing stuff with guitars

Will try and do a vid of my Next attempt.