ddubs
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Post by ddubs on Feb 6, 2016 19:07:52 GMT -5
Hi all,
im new to customising and have been trying to get into it messing around here and there but am really struggling with paint brushes! Ive started to mess around with Sharpies and I seem to be much better but I can't find a white one. Has anyone got any tips for colouring implements that I can do fine detail with as well as big block colouring?
thanks in advance!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 13:02:23 GMT -5
dont use sharpies, they fade and turn purple, just looks plain bad.
get some paint, any brushes are fine. small details can be done with a toothpick
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Henchmen4Hire
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 11, 2016 23:47:07 GMT -5
There are such things as paint markers with brush tips, any art store will have them. Just explain to an employee what you need them for so they can recommend something useful. Generally, stay away from enamel paint.
I prefer just using brushes and paint, it's easy enough with practice. The main hurtle new painters have is thinning the paint to a "proper" consistency, where it won't leave brushstrokes but isn't too watery.
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Post by ddubs on Feb 12, 2016 2:06:24 GMT -5
Thanks both! I've never been great at art and have messed around with a few customs but find that I struggle with the fine lines/ straight lines! I think given what you've both said I'll keep up the brushwork and practice more with it
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 12, 2016 18:58:07 GMT -5
Well, if you're doing things like tattoos, they're just naturally tough. I'd go with pens/brush pens in that case, or even water slide decals.
For things like pinstriping, you can buy very thin strips of tape to mask off areas and get clean lines.
For every other thing that requires straight or thin lines, it just takes practice. For straight lines, I like free-handing with short quick strokes until I'm done, then use the color next to it to fix/touch up any crookedness as needed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 12:57:59 GMT -5
There are acrylic paint pens called "Painters" they have fine and broad tips. I got them at Hobby Lobby
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