20 CONCEPT BLOCKS Paint Surface Materials Applied Technologies Alternate Methods acrylic solid,acrylic urethane paint,primer The painted surface block was created by first priming a sanded acrylic block and then spraying it with Tools automotive-quality acrylic urethane paint(a clear coat band saw disc sander foam tape spray gun tinted with opalescence).The addition of color can stirring stick also be achieved with 3-D printing and laser-cutting, although 3-D printers provide only a limited color Tips Techniques palette.Adhesive-backed color vinyl can be laser-cut and then adhered to a smooth-surfaced material for added detail and color.Alternatively,you can first adhere the color vinyl to the material and then laser- cut it. Architectural Concepts color hue opacity /materiality monochrome representation /surface Sample Model(p.142) Handle an object for painting by adhering it with foam double-stick tape to an extension stick(such as a paint stirring stick).This allows you to spray all surfaces but one in one go without touching the object.Wait for the paint to dry and cure,then flip the object over to spray the final surface. Suggested Alternatives Stained wood Sanded acrylic(p.78) Painted acrylic Polished acrylic(p.70)Vinyl veneerApplied Technologies & Alternate Methods The painted surface block was created by first priming a sanded acrylic block and then spraying it with automotive-quality acrylic urethane paint (a clear coat tinted with opalescence). The addition of color can also be achieved with 3-D printing and laser-cutting, although 3-D printers provide only a limited color palette. Adhesive-backed color vinyl can be laser-cut and then adhered to a smooth-surfaced material for added detail and color. Alternatively, you can first adhere the color vinyl to the material and then laser￾cut it. Architectural Concepts color / hue / opacity / materiality / monochrome / representation / surface Sample Model (p.142) Paint Surface Materials acrylic solid, acrylic urethane paint, primer Tools band saw / disc sander / foam tape / spray gun / stirring stick Tips & Techniques Handle an object for painting by adhering it with foam double-stick tape to an extension stick (such as a paint stirring stick). This allows you to spray all surfaces but one in one go without touching the object. Wait for the paint to dry and cure, then flip the object over to spray the final surface. 20 Concept Blocks Stained wood Sanded acrylic (p.78) Painted acrylic Polished acrylic (p. 70) Vinyl veneer Suggested Alternatives