October Magic® Ivory Camellia is a stunning variety of camellia that offers a magical display of beautiful ivory-white flowers. This hybrid collection was developed by plant breeder Dr. William Ackerman and is known for its exceptional performance in the garden. The October Magic® Ivory Camellia blooms in the late fall to early winter, adding a touch of elegance and beauty to any landscape. Its large, double flowers feature delicate ivory petals that contrast beautifully against the glossy, dark green foliage. This camellia is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching a height and width of around 5 to 6 feet.
Resurrection for this topic. I need to do this now and was not understanding how to set up the airbrush. How much is brush set up and how much is paint type?
There are so many similarities between your cabinet and the Petacos Pinball I am restoring Recel Lady Luck restoration that it is obvious that Petacos used Gottlieb cabinets and hardware. Anyone moving through the webs must make a combat maneuver check or Escape Artist check as part of their move action, with a DC equal to the spell s DC.
This camellia is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching a height and width of around 5 to 6 feet. It has a dense and bushy growth habit, making it perfect for smaller gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes. The plant's dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop for the showy blooms, creating a harmonious and visually appealing garden display.
Gottlieb Webbing Paint - I'm Happy!
This is my first attempt to splatter paint a cabinet. I lightly applied the paint with an airbrush at 50psi. I received recommendations from "boilerman" regarding the paint type. Many Thanks!!
Now moving forward and will apply the "Pinball Pimp" stencils. I hope one coat of red and blue will cover the splatter paint.
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What kind of paint did he say to use? I will be starting a cabinet restoration soon?
#3 7 years agoArcane
There are so many similarities between your cabinet and the Petacos Pinball I am restoring (Recel Lady Luck restoration) that it is obvious that Petacos used Gottlieb cabinets and hardware. The main difference is that they did their Spanish cabinets with wood particles boards. Yikes.
#4 7 years agodr_nybble
Looks as good as the testor's paint + model glue I tried, probably a lot less messy to clean the airbrush.
Is this using http://www.bohning.com/fletch-lac-gloss-lacquer/?
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The paint is Krylon Marbelizing Spray in black lava. It comes in a 4 oz rattle can. I sprayed the contents into a jar and let sit for awhile for the gas to dissipate. The jar will be frosted from the propellant. I then practiced with the airbrush to get what I felt was a decent flow.
That front panel is a recent fabrication. The original was junk. I have a cabinet maker that did that for me with birch plywood. Came out great!
1 year later #6 5 years agoFlipWilson
OK, here's my twist on using Krylon Marbelizing Spray in black lava for webbing. If you use it directly, you get long stringy webs that don't look good. However, if you go to the thrift store and buy a couple of old tennis rackets (I paid $2 a piece) and spray through the racket strings, you don't get the long strings, but shorter webs that are more like what is sprayed in the factory. Depending on what you prefer, you can cut out every other string if you think a regular strung racket is too restrictive. I would recommend having a couple of rackets on hand to do this as the spray tends to clog the racket strings. Because of the clogging, the bigger the racket head the better. I'm happy with the results and I didn't have to mess with transferring the Krylon from the can to the spray gun, thinning and then cleaning the gun. After the webbing has dried for a couple of days, I wet sanded it a small section at a time and wiped it off with a clean damp rag. It also helps if you have a magic eraser handy if any black from the wet sanding remains on your base coat.
3 months later #7 5 years agorufessor
Resurrection for this topic. I need to do this now and was not understanding how to set up the airbrush. How much is brush set up and how much is paint type?
When I tried this with acrylic I could get zero splatter even If I removed the needle. Any detailed help here would be deeply appreciated.
#8 5 years agorufessor
Bump for detailed instructions on how the air brush was set up and used for this.
#9 5 years agozaphod
Did my first webbing on a Mibs - used Ken's technique.
HF touch up gun ($13-25%)with a added cheap-o plastic regulator ($3) and moisture filter ($3)
Lacquer Thinner (@HD- $13 gal.)
Montana Black $pider $pray Paint ($8 small can) - couldn't find any Krylon, spayed into reservoir (maybe an ounce plus) and added almost the same amount of thinner
3 gallon compressor @ 60psi
Previously primed/painted base coat. After final coat was barely dry to touch I mixed the webbing and practiced bursts on cardboard. Saw what I wanted with gun about 6 inches from surface using very short blasts, everything wide open. Moved directly to cab. Could do the entire head before the tiny compressor kicked on.
Beautiful very fine webbing nearly identical to what I saw on the 'protected areas'. Tried a few longer bursts and had a slightly thicker strand similar to that on my 72 Grand Slam. On the new paint it 'melted' in slightly and adhered well. If too far away some strings will not adhere and fall off. Sticks better if cab is not fully cured and surface is not cool. I very slightly overspayed and ended up with a great look.
When I decided to paint this cab, webbing was my greatest concern. I envisioned attempt, fail, sand, paint again, try webbing again, repeat also didn't think my 3 gallon was going to cut it -- when it looked so good on the first shot I nearly ----.
I just need to fig a better less messy way to get the spray paint into the gun's reservoir.
In addition to its stunning appearance, the October Magic® Ivory Camellia is also highly regarded for its ease of care. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and is relatively pest and disease resistant. It thrives in partial shade, preferably with morning sun and afternoon shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. To ensure optimal growth and blooming, it is recommended to plant the October Magic® Ivory Camellia in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Regular watering is essential during the establishment phase, but once established, the plant is moderately drought tolerant. The October Magic® Ivory Camellia is a versatile plant that can be used in various landscape applications. It makes a stunning focal point when planted as a specimen plant, but also works well in mixed shrub borders or as part of a foundation planting. Its elegant blooms are also suitable for cut flower arrangements, allowing you to bring a touch of October magic indoors. Overall, the October Magic® Ivory Camellia is a captivating and easy-to-grow plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Its beautiful ivory-white flowers, contrasting against the dark green foliage, create a magical display that is sure to be admired. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a larger planting scheme, this camellia variety is a true gem that brings October magic to your landscape..
Reviews for "The October Magic Ivorh Camellia: A Cold-Hardy Plant for Fall Gardens"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "October Magic Ivorh Camellia" plant. I purchased it for its beautiful white blooms, but it barely produced any flowers. Most of the buds would fall off before they even had a chance to open. I followed the care instructions provided, so I don't think it was a problem with my gardening skills. Overall, the plant was a letdown and I won't be purchasing it again.
2. Michael - 1 star - I had high hopes for the "October Magic Ivorh Camellia," but it was a complete failure in my garden. The plant struggled to adapt to my climate and constantly looked sickly. The leaves would turn yellow and drop off, despite my best efforts to water and fertilize it correctly. The few flowers that did manage to bloom were lackluster and dropped off quickly. I'm extremely dissatisfied with this plant and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I purchased the "October Magic Ivorh Camellia" because of its advertised long blooming season, but it did not live up to my expectations. The plant produced only a few flowers and they were small and unimpressive. Additionally, the plant developed yellow and brown spots on its leaves, which made it look unhealthy. I tried various techniques to prevent this, but nothing seemed to work. Overall, I was disappointed with this camellia and would not purchase it again.
4. Jason - 2 stars - The "October Magic Ivorh Camellia" was a major disappointment for me. I expected rich, vibrant blooms, but the flowers were small and dull. The plant also seemed to struggle with pests and had issues with its leaves turning yellow and dropping off. I followed the care instructions diligently, but still couldn't get the plant to thrive. It's a shame because I had high hopes, but I would not recommend this camellia based on my experience.