You can draw very precise patterns on your mold using laser or chemicals.
How to make plastic matte.
Rhonda the silver fox from rk3 designs teaches how to matte finish your epoxy finish to get that realistic look.
Learning how to paint plastic with spray paint helps you to get started with this project.
As you move the heat gun around the plastic it should change to a darker richer color.
Incidentally i prefer to call them wipe off finishes since how you wipe them off.
Materials you need can be found at your local hardware automotive or home improvement store.
When combined with proper sanding and painting primer plastic spray paints can last for years after application.
Making plastic glossy is done by using a process called buffing to remove a dull finish and scratches that appear on a surface.
Buffing involves using a polishing compound and elbow grease to restore a glossy finish.
Although most plastic spray paints come with a glossy finish they can also be purchased in a matte or eggshell finish.
When you ve covered the entire surface turn the heat gun off and check the plastic.
Making industrial plastic requires a degree in chemistry and access to heavy machinery.
Using micro paterns you can give various.
Most brushable finishes are made to go on thick and flow out shiny.
See step 1 for more.
By contrast wipe on finishes stay thin and don t develop a lot of gloss.
With induction heating of the mold you can even have enough precision to get thin enough structures to make interferential effects.
The exact same gloss varnish used for both sides of this cedar board will make gloss when brushed and matte when wiped.
You can make casein from milk polymers from glue or even moldable styrofoam.
Test the heat gun on an inconspicuous area first to make sure you like the treated plastic s color.