Applying the correct finishing
technique to your game is important
to make your game look good and stay looking good.
Finishes can protect the material
or alter the appearence or both.
Some are only suitable for wood and some are only suitable for metal.
| Finish | Does it alter the appearance? | Does it protect the material? | Can I use it on wood? | Can I use it on metal? |
| Paint |  |
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| Varnish |  |
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| Laquer | |
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| Enamelling | |
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| Dip Coating | |
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| Coloured Stain | |
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| Linseed oil | |
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| Oil Quenching | |
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| Using the table above choose a finish that would be suitable for each part of your game and state briefly how it should be applied. Give an alternative for each finish. |