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"Scenic
Paint - FAQ"
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General
Iddings Deep
colors
Supersaturated
Off Broadway
Fluorescent / VividFx
GENERAL PAINT QUESTIONS
Q.
What is the coverage per gallon of Rosco
paint?
Under ideal conditions coverage is as follows:
1 Gallon
@ 200-300 square feet
1 Quart
@ 75-80 square feet
Q.
What is the shelf life of each line of Rosco
paint?
- Off Broadway: Shelf life @ 3-5 years.
- Supersaturated: Shelf life @ 3-5 years
- Deep Colors: Shelf life (unopened) @ 2 years
(See the Using
Iddings Deep Colors Technote for more info)
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Q. Can
I intermix Supersaturated, Off Broadway
and Deep colors?
- Yes. They may be intermixed freely.
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Q. Why
does Rosco have so many lines of paint?
- Because we know from painters that no one line of paint is appropriate
for every project. When used in conjunction with one another the
Rosco paint lines solve most scenic problems.
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Q. Which
Rosco paint should I use for:
FABRIC?
You can use any Rosco paint on fabric. All have good adhesion
and stay supple on soft goods.
- METAL?
Supersaturated
and Off Broadway have the best adhesion to clean
metal. If the metal has been primed with Tough Prime you may also
use Deep Colors
- WOOD?
You can use any Rosco paint on wood.
- PLASTICS?
Supersaturated
has superior adhesion to most types of plastic. Off Broadway may be used on many types, also, but we suggest you
do a test first. Priming plastics with Tough Prime will assure
a terrific result.
Q.
What is the most effective use for
each line?
Deep Colors is an excellent choice for painting soft goods. It
has a completely matte finish and allows drops to stay supple.
It also has excellent opacity due to the high pigment load. For
additional adhesion add Rosco Clear Acrylic to Deep Colors.
Supersaturated
is the paint of choice for hard to paint surfaces
such as plastic, foam and metal. Due to the exceptionally strong
binder Supersaturated can be let down with large amounts of water
for glazing and painting translucencies.
Off Broadway
is an easy-to-use, economical vinyl acrylic which
adheres to most scenic surfaces. It was designed to be used right
out of the bucket but may be diluted if so desired.
Q. Why
should I use Rosco paint rather than house paint?
- All of Rosco's paints are manufactured with a high volume of finely
ground artists pigments. They are designed to give an artist clean,
bright colors that can be mixed without greying. Rosco's paint
lines where designed with scenic art in mind, they stay supple
and have good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces. Rosco paints
have a matte finish which will not reflect stage light--even house
paints that are labeled "flat" have a sheen which can be distracting
on stage.
IDDINGS
DEEP COLORS QUESTIONS
Q. What
is casein paint?
- Deep colors is a casein paint. It has a base which is made of
soy protein. Because it is a natural substance, casein acts differently
than vinyl acrylic based paints. One of the advantages of casein
paint is its rewettability. It is often helpful, when painting
drops, to be able to reactivate the paint you layed down earlier.
Deep Colors also has an absolutely matte finish due to the casein
base making it the first choice of scenic artists for more than
50 years.
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Q. How
can I maximize the shelf life of Deep
colors?
- Deep Colors begins to degrade when water is added. To maximize
shelf life scoop out only as much paint as is needed and reseal
the can immediately (you may also cover the surface of the remaining
paint with a thin layer of liquid Lysol™). Adding 4 ounces of
liquid Lysol per gallon of mixed color will help retard the growth
of bacteria.
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Q. Can
I used Deep colors once it has spoiled?
- NO! Many believe that once spoiled Deep Colors dries the smell
vanishes. It does not. The smell will stay forever.
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Q. Can
I use Deep colors if it has frozen?
- Yes. Allow the paint to return to room temperature and use it
as you normally would. You may find that the product needs less
thinning, however.
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SUPERSATURATED
ROSCOPAINT QUESTIONS
Q.
What is Supersaturated made of?
- Rosco Supersaturated
is made of a vinyl acrylic binder, finely
ground artist pigment and water.
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Q. Why
is Supersaturated only sold in quarts?
- Rosco Supersaturated
is a very concentrated paint. We recommend
thinning at least 1:1 before use. Supersaturated may be thinned
up to 20:1 with water and still retaining its binder strength
and clean color. For this reason Supersaturated is very economical.
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Q.
What can I use Supersaturated on?
- Almost everything. Because of its superior binder strength,
Supersaturated is an excellent choice when painting hard-to-paint surfaces, including
vinyl dance floor and rear projection screen.
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Q.
Does Supersaturated contain dye?
- No. Supersaturates gets its intense color from a heavy load of
finely ground artists pigments.
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Q. Can
I use Supersaturated as a tint?
- Yes. Because
Supersaturated is so concentrated it makes an excellent
tint. It can be used in conjunction with any other Rosco paint
or coating including Tough Prime, Foamcoat and Flexbond.
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Q. Can
I paint translucent drops with Supersaturated?
- Yes. Because
Supersaturated can be let down with large quantities
of water it can be used when painting translucencies. It acts
much like dye in this application.
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Q. Can
I use Supersaturated that has frozen
and thawed?
- Maybe. Allow the paint to thaw slowly, coming up to room temperature.
If the paint has a normal consistency, with no lumps or curdles,
it is fine. If it has "curdled" it has been ruined and should
not be used.
OFF BROADWAY
QUESTIONS
Q.
What is Off Broadway made of?
- Rosco Off Broadway
is made of a vinyl acrylic binder, ground artists
pigments and water.
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Q.
What can I use Off Broadway on?
- Off Broadway
can be used on many of the scenic surfaces found
in the entertainment industry. If used in conjunction with Rosco
Tough Prime, Off Broadway can be used on almost everything.
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Q. Can
I use Off Broadway once it has frozen
and thawed?
- Maybe. Allow the paint to thaw slowly, coming up to room temperature.
If the paint has a normal consistency, with no lumps or curdles,
it is fine. If it has "curdled" it has been ruined and should
not be used.
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Q. Can
I use Off Broadway to paint drops?
- Yes. Off Broadway
has excellent adhesion and
flexibility so your
drop will not crack when folded of rolled.
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Q. Can
I thin Off Broadway to use as a glaze?
- Yes. Off Broadway
can be used as a glaze. If additional adhesion
is desired add clear acrylic when thinning.
FLUORESCENT /
VIVIDFX QUESTIONS
Q.
What are Rosco's special effects paints called?
- Rosco has two lines of special effects or
ultraviolet paints. They
are: Rosco's Fluorescent line and the VividFx line.
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Q.
What are Rosco's UV paints made of?
- Rosco's Fluorescent and
VividFx lines are made of finely ground
fluorescent pigments, a vinyl acrylic binder and water.
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Q. Can
I thin Rosco UV paints with water?
- Yes. Rosco Fluorescents and
VividFx are water based paints. They
are designed to be used straight from the can for maximum UV
effect;
the addition of water to them will dilute the fluorescence of
the paint under blacklight.
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Q.
What are the differences
between Rosco fluorescents and Rosco VividFx?
- Both lines are made with a vinyl acrylic binder for good adhesion
and flexibility. The primary difference is the "pigment load"
or amount of pigment in the can. VividFx has a higher pigment
content.
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Q. Can
I mix Rosco Fluorescents and Rosco
VividFx with other Rosco paint lines?
- Yes. The binders of all the scenic paint lines are compatible
with both the UV lines. The fluorescent pigments in the UV lines
are especially helpful when an artist is matching bright colors
and needs some extra "pop".
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Q. Do
I need to use a blacklight with
the UV paints?
- Yes and No. Rosco's
UV paints are clean and bright under regular
light giving a "dayglo" effect. Using a "blacklight" or Ultraviolet
Light Fixture makes the paint fluoresce.
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If you have a question about Rosco Scenic Paint, please
email scenepaint@rosco.com
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