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Artist needs powder coated finish attracted by a magnet
Would it be possible to powder coat a hardened 2 part epoxy resin? How magnetic does Powder coating make the object?
I am trying to make an epoxy sculpture that has a heating point up to 300 centigrade attractive to a magnet. Like metal, with a metallic finish. The scuplture needs to be water proof and light enough to span a distance of 6' with a very powerful magnet. I appreciate your advice-
Janne Larsen
artist - Venice, CA, U.S.A.
July 28, 2008
August 3, 2008
Janne
You have a few problems to overcome.
2 part epoxy is a liquid or paste that cures to a fairly inert solid. You could produce a powder from this and possibly coat it but there would be no adhesion. Why not coat it as a liquid and cure it on the base.
It would be simple to add iron powder or ferrite to the mix
I would not expect an epoxy to withstand 300C for more than a very short period without degrading badly. Possibly a silicone resin would be better.
When heated, ferromagnetic materials have a critical temperature where they cease to be magnetic - look up 'Curie Point'
Hope this helps. Good luck
Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England
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