tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8868029740209650730..comments2024-03-27T03:15:55.367-04:00Comments on EPBOT: My Harry Potter Wizards' Chess Set MakeoverJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80223447775170960182022-12-17T13:52:59.172-05:002022-12-17T13:52:59.172-05:00Each piece was first spray-painted in either gold ...Each piece was first spray-painted in either gold or silver, then I applied all the contrasting color with a tiny brush, yes! It helps to use a soft brush to avoid brushstrokes, plus the liquid leaf paint I used is very thin, which also helps. If you're getting brushstrokes, try thinning out your paint & using a softer brush. Hope that helps!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-32837880622569893872022-12-16T19:01:24.424-05:002022-12-16T19:01:24.424-05:00Hi,
Did you paint each piece by using a paint brus...Hi,<br />Did you paint each piece by using a paint brush( very tiny)?<br />This leads into my most important question---HOW did you keep from getting PAINT STROKE lines,<br />even little ones -- every piece looks so "level" as in not any stroke lines at all!<br />Would you mind giving details??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73676150789712671442021-10-23T03:39:18.514-04:002021-10-23T03:39:18.514-04:00Oh WOW, your photos are stunning, Albert! Thx for ...Oh WOW, your photos are stunning, Albert! Thx for sharing the link!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63258783643054736982021-10-22T20:09:32.259-04:002021-10-22T20:09:32.259-04:00Thank you for the inspiration for this project! I...Thank you for the inspiration for this project! I took pictures of the chess set I created. The pictures are at albertangelo.500px.com It's under the "Creative Photography" gallery.<br /><br />Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085689435837513130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19480975080878450452021-08-30T13:37:57.206-04:002021-08-30T13:37:57.206-04:00Thx! I used Liquid Leaf, I believe in Classic Gold...Thx! I used Liquid Leaf, I believe in Classic Gold. <a href="https://amzn.to/3yv0SkD" rel="nofollow">Here's the link on Amazon.</a>Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66621804443953808772021-08-30T00:36:30.096-04:002021-08-30T00:36:30.096-04:00Beautiful work! I just bought a set and want to p...Beautiful work! I just bought a set and want to paint it. Can you please share the color and brand of gold leaf paint you used?Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085689435837513130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22013360037194211002021-06-21T10:06:37.872-04:002021-06-21T10:06:37.872-04:00COOLCOOLJeff Chesshttps://chess-boards.com/harry-potter-chess-board/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60190878670278214172021-06-21T08:38:02.632-04:002021-06-21T08:38:02.632-04:00cool designcool designAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21155321340935178792021-02-19T00:44:09.334-05:002021-02-19T00:44:09.334-05:00Amazing job, James, I love your color choices!Amazing job, James, I love your color choices!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2966688685324133832021-02-18T20:02:22.486-05:002021-02-18T20:02:22.486-05:00I followed this a couple of years ago and made ove...I followed this a couple of years ago and made over my own chess set, inspired from yours. Just recently I decided to build some display shelves for them. I thought you might like the idea. Here's a video of it. I give you guys credit for the inspiration in my episode! <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRo8pkXAW74Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806353710709814218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64748037756853714822020-06-04T19:42:49.442-04:002020-06-04T19:42:49.442-04:00Just bought a set for 6 bucks. I'm gonna do th...Just bought a set for 6 bucks. I'm gonna do this!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452910010890885407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66547002307879288962018-12-31T11:54:28.445-05:002018-12-31T11:54:28.445-05:00I loved this so much for my game room, so I picked...I loved this so much for my game room, so I picked up the same kit and followed your guidance. I wanted more color than just the silver and gold so I went with a gold/red and silver blue coloration. I'm not as skilled as you, but think it came out great. Thanks for the inspiration!<br /><br /><a href="https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOSY9D1mGitayhy64jkFHO326JpNukxgNP1XmIb" rel="nofollow">Full Set</a><br /><br /><a href="https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNflvJpiRU54Zn33pRchqijY4d9_aZFOu1TuIHa" rel="nofollow">Gold/Red</a><br /><br /><a href="https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOJBsboc--jdA61kDn1K-yxCSuf3nDr-9JhEBjc" rel="nofollow">Silver/Blue</a><br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806353710709814218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83523741118406575582018-05-04T23:53:46.665-04:002018-05-04T23:53:46.665-04:00OMG.
What an awesome transformation! I’m inspired...OMG.<br />What an awesome transformation! I’m inspired to follow your steps as I have this set in a closet (unopened). I LOVE the design, but hate cheesy plastic chessmen. Bravo to you on a job very well done, and great blog!tinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149074848847529680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49521163581946678742018-03-01T08:33:34.149-05:002018-03-01T08:33:34.149-05:00Thanks!! I'm crazy excited to do this project!...Thanks!! I'm crazy excited to do this project!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84831509560394772282018-02-27T15:47:23.476-05:002018-02-27T15:47:23.476-05:00Haha, good luck, Tom! And please do keep in touch,...Haha, good luck, Tom! And please do keep in touch, I'd love to see your progress. (You can post pics on the Epbot FB page so I can see, or tag me on Instagram.)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29047364510285581672018-02-27T10:38:43.679-05:002018-02-27T10:38:43.679-05:00Hello, My name is Tom. My life prior to looking ...Hello, My name is Tom. My life prior to looking at your chess set was good. Now I have purchased 2 sets on eBay in an attempt to duplicate your set. The 2nd set is correct my mistakes. I suspect I am in for a lot of pain and suffering. I started collecting chess sets about 6 months ago. My wife was not supportive. Now she wants me to make your set. I will keep in touch. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506189897183545785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1742509437595960812018-02-25T15:58:55.145-05:002018-02-25T15:58:55.145-05:00Hi, Kate! It's the clay-like epoxy putty that ...Hi, Kate! It's the clay-like epoxy putty that comes in a tube, and you have to cut off a chunk and knead it together to activate it. Should cost about $5 at Walmart or any hardware store.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-16870666912198931812018-02-22T18:34:55.511-05:002018-02-22T18:34:55.511-05:00Hi, Jen! "It's Rude to Stare" belly ...Hi, Jen! "It's Rude to Stare" belly cake Kate here! :) I'm planning to do this for my daughter's birthday present, and I'm wondering what kind of epoxy putty you could recommend that I use for filling in the bottoms with the weights?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58742079770024443142017-10-16T16:38:00.068-04:002017-10-16T16:38:00.068-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944054865601149074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1933203006525382422017-05-24T15:30:15.302-04:002017-05-24T15:30:15.302-04:00Susy, that is gorgeous!! Great job! And that box y...Susy, that is gorgeous!! Great job! And that box you got to go with it is PERFECT. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88090633616832685212017-05-24T14:48:00.822-04:002017-05-24T14:48:00.822-04:00It was a birthday present so I couldn't post p...It was a birthday present so I couldn't post pics until I gave it to my husband. Here is a link to the photos of the set. (Can't attach pictures :( here)<br />https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1565088443525785.1073741854.100000739327565&type=1&l=f95a7e752bSusy Cuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232343839198428105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80809499911978090042017-03-26T19:32:48.342-04:002017-03-26T19:32:48.342-04:00I have the same set, didn't read the posts, bu...I have the same set, didn't read the posts, but what did you do for a board, I have the same set and had been thinking about filling them and painting them to look more like the movie, but the cheezy cardboard board that came with it? I guess a real marble one might look good, I know they sell glass sets with marble boards cheap at Marshals or Ross here....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383641755935968664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27551795257848606522017-03-16T15:17:23.206-04:002017-03-16T15:17:23.206-04:00Susy, I would LOVE to see pics - that sounds amazi...Susy, I would LOVE to see pics - that sounds amazing! Could you share some (or a link) on the Epbot FB page?<br /><br />As for your question - I think you mean the aging? For that, if you dilute the paint you'll have less contrast *and* less time to wipe it off again, since it dries faster. So I vote no on diluting; just use straight paint. (If it seems too dark, use a lighter shade of paint to begin with.) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62672626333640176222017-03-15T15:47:00.505-04:002017-03-15T15:47:00.505-04:00Thought I would share. I used Testors Enamel Paint...Thought I would share. I used Testors Enamel Paint, Metallic Gold and silver and it work amazinglySusy Cuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232343839198428105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90972253460610320652017-03-15T15:44:36.198-04:002017-03-15T15:44:36.198-04:00Thank you for posting this. I actually mimicked wh...Thank you for posting this. I actually mimicked what you did. I'm at the "painful" part of the ember and wanted to ask you for a bit of advice if you can spare it. lol. When painting the ember, should i dilute it with a bit of water or should I just paint a section then immediately wipe it off?<br /><br />BTW: I used glass bottom hexagons to give each of the pieces extra weight (on top of the fishing weights) and height and so now they have a beautiful crush class bottom. I also made a chess board from white shinny marble and rough grey stone glued on a heavy duty suede so that I could fold it. <br /><br />People love how it is coming out. Thank you for the idea.Susy Cuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232343839198428105noreply@blogger.com