Finishers + Manufacturers
If you would like to learn how to apply our metal coatings yourself we offer training and consulting packages. We can arrange for someone to come to your facility or we also arrange for you to learn all that MakeItMetal has to offer at our fully equipped St. Catharines location. We will teach you about the product, the process, and show you how to apply the metal yourself.
Once you have completed your training, we will provide support and additional product for your future projects. Please follow the link for more information and the pricing of our start up packages.
We can send custom samples to give you an idea of what you will be able creating. Please use the following codes to order the metal and finish you’d like to see:
Metals
- Brass – BR
- Bronze – BRO
- Copper – CO
- Gold – GOO
- Iron – IR
- Nickel Silver – NS
- White Bronze – WB
Here are our standard finish options for you to specify our product:
- #100 Satin ( a traditional satin finish with no gloss)
- #200 Patina Highlighted ( patina is applied and parts of the item are highlighted to a gloss)
- #300 Polished ( buffed to a nice polish)
- #400 Satin Patina ( patina is applied and then the piece is taken to a satin finish)
- #500 Matte Patina ( patina is applied to the entire piece and has no finishing done after)
Training
Alchemy Package
The start up investment to become a MakeItMetal Trained applicator requires the purchase of an official Start Up Kit. MakeItMetal offers 7 stock metals.
With this package you* will receive group training with another company, subject to availability and places need to be booked with MakeItMetal a minimum of one month in advance.
*Up to 2 people from your company
The initial start-up cost is $ 3,000.00
The Start up Kit Includes:
- Gravity Feed spray gun
- 3 Kits of MIM Composite Metals –your choice of colours
- 1 gallon of Patina
- 1 gallon of Primer
- 15 sq ft of the 4 other colours
- Delivery F.O.B. MIM
- Extensive In-House 2 day training session at MakeItMetal located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
- Free unlimited technical support via email
What’s in a kit?
Each MIM kit contains metal and binder to cover approximately 100 sq ft.
MEKP not supplied.
Shipping Methods:
Freight and handling are not included in pricing. Freight and handling must be prepaid prior to shipping. The binder portion of shipment is shipped as UN 1263. Binder can be shipped via air both domestically and internationally.
Payment:
- Start up Kit Packages must be prepaid in full prior to initiating the program.
- All freight charges are FOB MakeItMetal, freight charges will be prepaid and charged prior to shipping
Platinum Package
The start up investment to become a MakeItMetal Trained applicator requires the purchase of an official Start Up Kit. MakeItMetal offers 7 stock metals.
With this package you will receive dedicated 1-on-1 training for up to 2 people from your company.
The initial start-up cost is $ 5,000.00
The Start up Kit Includes:
- Gravity Feed spray gun
- 3 Kits of MIM Composite Metals –your choice of colours
- 1 gallon of Patina
- 1 gallon of Primer
- 15 sq ft of the 4 other colours
- Delivery F.O.B. MIM
- Extensive In-House 2 day training session at MakeItMetal located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
- Free unlimited technical support via email
What’s in a kit?
Each MIM kit contains metal and binder to cover approximately 100 sq ft.
MEKP not supplied.
Shipping Methods:
Freight and handling are not included in pricing. Freight and handling must be prepaid prior to shipping. The binder portion of shipment is shipped as UN 1263. Binder can be shipped via air both domestically and internationally.
Payment:
- Start up Kit Packages must be prepaid in full prior to initiating the program.
- All freight charges are FOB MakeItMetal, freight charges will be prepaid and charged prior to shipping
Heavy Metal Package
With this package you, or up to 2 people from your company, will receive a refresher training course.
MakeItMetal understands that circumstances arise and there may be a need to have someone else trained, whether they be related to staff turnover, growth of your business and/or even learning new techniques.
This training could be catered to specific process steps or simply expanding your product knowledge.
These courses are subject to availability and need to be booked with MakeItMetal a minimum of 1 month in advance.
The cost is $ 2,000.00
Training Includes:
- Extensive In-House 2 day training session at MakeItMetal located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
- 20 sq ft of MakeItMetal material to be used during training. It is your responsibility to bring items for training that will be coated
Payment:
- Training must be prepaid in full prior to initiating the program.
Care & Cleaning
MakeItMetal is real metal and should be treated as such. As metal ages it naturally develops its own look. To avoid damaging the metal finish and to protect the natural beauty, please follow the Care and Cleaning Instructions carefully.
FOR HIGH POLISH AND HIGHLIGHT POLISH
- Without a protective coating these finishes will oxidize and age naturally.
- Never use harsh cleaners (vim and any abrasive cleaners). These will damage the finish.
- To avoid water spots, dry all surfaces after each use.
- Water spots and unwanted patina may be removed by applying a small amount of non-abrasive metal polish with a soft microfiber cloth or gently with extra fine steel wool. Then buff with a soft cloth.
FOR ANTIQUE, OIL RUB, VERDI, AND RUST FINISHES
- These finishes have patina applied to enhance the finish.
- Never use harsh cleaners (vim and any abrasive cleaners). These will damage the finish.
- Mineral oil, oil based polish, wax or oil based cleaner may be used to maintain the oil rubbed appearance and minimize spotting. To remove unwanted green (due to moisture) from antique and oil rub finishes use a small amount of non-abrasive metal polish with a soft cloth.
- Extra fine steel wool along with a small amount of non-abrasive metal polish may be used to remove excess Verdi or to lighten oil rubbed and antique finishes.
FOR CLEARCOATED FINISHES
- These finishes have a protective coating that will protect against water spots and natural aging
- Never use harsh cleaners; these will damage the clear coat.
- To avoid water spots, dry all surfaces with a soft cloth. For cleaning and added protection a small amount of non-abrasive metal polish may be used as a barrier between clear coat and moisture.
*Please note Windex can be used on all surfaces except Copper
Application
MakeItMetal is almost as simple to use as paint, however, it is not paint and certain rules need to be observed.
Our liquid metals can be applied using brush or standard HVLP (high volume, low-pressure) spray equipment.
They need to be cleaned up afterwards using standard acetone based thinners.
The liquid metal may also be poured or trowelled onto a surface and used for cold metal casting.
DRYING TIME
After application MakeItMetal will take between one and a half to three hours to dry depending on humidity and room temperature.
SUBSTRATE
MakeItMetal has excellent adhesion properties when used on most surfaces including MDF, Plaster, Plasterboard, Glass, Concrete, Fibreglass, Plastic, Polystyrene, Paper and even Fabric. We advise our customers to experiment with the product for further applications.
FINISHING
When MakeItMetal is dry it will have a matte finish. This is due to oxidization that occurs after contact with the air. Lightly sand the surface to reveal the pure metal. Then polish the surface to the shine you require using standard metal polishing techniques.
Other creative processes can be applied such as acid wash, patina wash, sandblast, wire brush and machined textures. Again, we encourage our customers to experiment with MakeItMetal for all sorts of creative metal applications.
SEALING
As with any real metal, it must to be sealed to prevent tarnishing (unless a finish that continues to patinate over time is desired). Our metals may be sealed with Ceramic Coating, hard wax oil, or a clear coat lacquer.