We're turning our attention back to Migyur Dorje today. We've discovered through further examination that the problems with the gold paint were twofold. One, we were applying in temperatures which were too cold. Two, we were using a method (brushes and rollers) for which the paint was not designed (it was mixed for a sprayer). In addition, the areas Rene found the paint popping off just happened to be the areas where we'd made the mold (see photos from a week ago or so). We'd applied PAM (yes, the cooking spray) as a release agent to keep the mold material from sticking to the Stupa. It worked, but despite our efforts to clean it off, it also prevented the paint from adhering! That's actually good news, in that we now know the gold will work. It just will be tough to apply.
So today Rene went in search of the proper nozzle. Last night I researched alternative gold metallic paints. It turns out the one we used on the spire and gau of the Enlightenment Stupa is an acrylic paint, and was MUCH easier to use. We've run the color options past a the president of the board, and gotten approval to use the same color we used out there at the Enlightenment Stupa. So, we now have a workable plan...
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