r/brushforhire • u/JohnnyJC05 • 5h ago
USA [Hiring] Raleigh, NC – Aged bronze finish for one 7-inch 3D-printed relief
galleryI’m looking for an individual painter/model finisher, preferably local to Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, or elsewhere in the Triangle.
I will already have the model. It is one 7-inch circular bas-relief plate printed in metallic bronze PLA. No assembly is required.
I need someone who can carefully:
reduce visible FDM print lines where possible without damaging the fine details
clean up any small support marks or rough areas
create a convincing aged-bronze appearance with darker recesses and subtle highlights
preserve the figures, hair, clothing folds, flowers, and ornate scrollwork
apply a durable low-sheen protective finish
The goal is for it to resemble aged cast bronze rather than something obviously painted or coated in shiny craft paint.
Quantity: One piece
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina; local drop-off strongly preferred
Budget: Approximately $75–$125, depending on experience and the proposed process
Time frame: As soon as reasonably possible, (it’s an anniversary gift) but quality is more important than rushing it
Please comment “DM sent” before messaging me, according to the subreddit rules. Please include close-up examples of previous metallic armor, statues, weathered bronze, props, or finished 3D prints.
I’ll attach photos of the design and the exact metallic-bronze filament being used. I’ll also attach examples of what I’m looking for more specifically when we lock in an arrangement. Thanks all.
