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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2006 12:48:23 GMT -5
hey guys,i realy want to start making customs!!!!but theres1 problem i have no ideal how. i know how to head swap but if you guys could would you lay down the basics 4 me i'd very much appreciate it. i would give karma but im new to the board and have no ideal how to do that either!!!!!! ;D lol
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becca
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Post by becca on Sept 10, 2006 13:45:35 GMT -5
We should create some sort of beginners guide....
Here's some steps:
1. Figure out who you want to make. Repaints are easiest to start with, along with custom attires. If you want to make someone who doesn't have a figure it will take more work. Once you decide who you want to make:
2. Choose your parts. Think about what head gives the best resemblance to the wrestler you are trying to make. Take into consideration the person's build, you don't want a guy like Eugene with a cruiserweight torso. Try to find parts that match the person's attire. If the guy wears shorts, try to get shorts legs, like London or something, because that looks a lot better than just painting the shorts on. Pay attention to the type of boots the person wears, small details like the correct height of boots can really improve a custom. I try to find wrist tape that is the correct color and style also, so that I don't have to paint it.
3. Once you have your parts chosen, you'll have to assemble the figure. If you need to switch legs or a torso, there are tutorials in the FAQs to help you out. I would suggest practicing cracking torsos on a junk figure because chances are you will ruin your first one.. or two..
4. Once the figure is assembled with all of the parts that you want, you do any modifications needed. For your first figure, I wouldn't suggest any heavy sculpting, but this can also include sanding off a beard if necessary. When you get better, you may want to sculpt hair, facial features, beards, bodies.. you name it. This can be done with any number of sculpting compounds, the most popular are Super Sculpey (buy at craft stores), or apoxie sculpt (buy online).
5. Once all of this is done, you can begin painting. Some people prime their figures before painting, its up to your own personal preference. Use acrylic paint only. Testors, Apple Barrel, and Folk Art are the most popular. Take your time with painting, and have a number of different sized brushes handy. For detail work, use a toothpick or pin. Wash your brushes after painting, the paint dries quickly. You'll probably have to do more than one layer of paint. Wait until a layer dries completely before adding the next layer. This will keep it a lot smoother.
5a. If you are wanting to paint a skintone (which I really wouldnt suggest for your first custom), make sure you mix a lot of it, because its nearly impossible to get the exact same shade twice. Mix white, orange, yellow, tan, and I like a little drop of pink. You'll have to really play around with the colors to get it right. Colors change when they dry, so you could test the color on a junk figure.
6. When you are done painting, let the figure dry completely before sealing. You can seal with a spray sealer or a brush-on sealer. When you seal the figure, make sure you don't touch it until it is completely dry.
Wow that was kinda long, hope it gets you on the right track.
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