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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2013 22:50:32 GMT -5
What type of paint do you need to make quality customs?
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Jun 25, 2013 19:06:41 GMT -5
it depends on your preference partially. I use Apple Barrel or Folk Art acrylic and it suits my needs just fine, and a spray-on sealer or Mod Podge to give it a bit of luster and protect the paintjob. I also dip my brush in water before the paint to thin it a bit, makes it easier to work with and coat better
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Post by savage on Jun 25, 2013 21:19:35 GMT -5
it depends on your preference partially. I use Apple Barrel or Folk Art acrylic and it suits my needs just fine, and a spray-on sealer or Mod Podge to give it a bit of luster and protect the paintjob. I also dip my brush in water before the paint to thin it a bit, makes it easier to work with and coat better Is there something you should do with the figure before painting it? The reason I ask is because the paint seems to just come right off on the brush as Im painting it. |
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Jun 25, 2013 21:34:32 GMT -5
how so? is the paint not staying on the figure? If thats the case lately Ive been taking plain white paint, with the water trick, and brushing on multiple thin coats as a primer of sorts, the paint has a textured feel when it dries so the paint sticks plus the colors seem to stand out more as opposed to trying to paint on fleshtone.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2013 21:44:31 GMT -5
I find very lightly sand the area to be painted with a very fine sandpaper like 1000 grit, and then wipe the figure down with rubbing alcohol.
I also use acrylic paints, and as for the finish I use future floor wax for a real good shine, I brush it on. For a flat finish I use rustoleum ultra cover spray paint that is safe for plastics.
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Post by savage on Jun 25, 2013 21:55:20 GMT -5
Both of you mentioned the same ideas I was considering trying. I thought of a primer and sanding it a bit. Basically the peint just wipes away as im brushing it unless I put it on really thick. Even so, once I go back over it, it wipes away still. Im completely new to making customs so any tips are appreciated.
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Jun 25, 2013 22:40:01 GMT -5
interesting. I never had that problem, but I only do Jakks DA figs so if youre doing Mattels like everyone else these days odds are those figs might be a little different. Let the paint totally dry between coats and see if that helps at all
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Post by Nate on Jun 26, 2013 23:22:06 GMT -5
I use some cheap folk art "shiny" acrylic paint on any of the new mattels and it works just fine. Yes the first coat goes on really thin sometimes but i find it acts as a base for the next few coats. But yeah if you can put a few layers of white primer down first, that's always your best bet. Then keep adding coats of paint until the color looks good.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 1:00:10 GMT -5
it depends on your preference partially. I use Apple Barrel or Folk Art acrylic and it suits my needs just fine, and a spray-on sealer or Mod Podge to give it a bit of luster and protect the paintjob. I also dip my brush in water before the paint to thin it a bit, makes it easier to work with and coat better HAHAHAHA omg your picture with the dog hahaha! |
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Jun 27, 2013 7:21:08 GMT -5
Yea that's my killer puppy
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Post by Mr.Dangerfields on Jun 27, 2013 16:49:37 GMT -5
I use acrylic to I have used apple barrel and other brands found in a local craft store but I prefer to use citadel, army painter or formula p3 minature paint. Your paint could be coming off because you water it down to much, it also depends on the color I find no matter what brand I have used certain colors like yellow and red are always a pain. I would suggest priming the fig in a flat color like grey or white, I use a flat white spray primer it goes on smooth and even and provides a good work surface. As for a sealer I use army painters
Anti-Shine Matt Varnish, I have used regular spray sealer but I felt it added to much of a shine to it. I am not an expert painter so it has been a learning experience a lot of trial and error to see what worked for me. Hope this helps a bit and good luck.
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