Re: how to "smoke" clear plastic?

Joe Strout wrote:

> I need to paint this with something that will make it look like smoked
> plastic.  Some sort of translucent black paint?  I will have lights

This isn't usually done with a paint, needless to say. I would try
using a dark blue or black model paint, thinned somewhat. You'll need
to experiment. Try some of the Testors acrylic model paint, with the
appropriate thinner.