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Gonna try to paint my own first timer!!!

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  • #1607601
    Temperance
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      I would love some advice/pointers on painting my own dragon. What is the best paiht to use and any other tips you all might have! Looking forward to your replys. Thank all. Much love!!!

      Temperance.elevyn

      #1607608
      Melody
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        Use some kind of fluid acrylic, not “heavy body”. Craft quality paints work well, but may not be color fast.
        You can paint on a base coat of color first, black if you are using metallic paint, white if you are using flat colors, but this isn’t always necessary. The undersides of the sculpt will absorb more paint, so you may need to give that area a few extra coats.
        Paint the eye sockets black.

        #1608105
        Temperance
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          Thank you. I ordered some paint and im a little nervous but ready to get started. I love your work.

          Temperance.elevyn

          #1608131
          Bodine
          Participant

            You will love it.At first it might seem a little intimidating but once you start you can get hooked really easy.Share your work.Any questions you have just ask.Someone will step up to help.Happy painting!

            Every act matters.No matter how small💞
            (Wanted......Brimstone Lap)
            Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.

            #1608199
            Landipan
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              I really like Golden fluid acrylics, but really I think craft store does just fine too, the artist brand paints seem to be nicer in color clarity and finish but craft brands usually do what you need them to do, at least in my experience!

              Enjoy painting, the pyos are really beautiful and fun to paint I think you’ll love it!

              *Formerly meowmix101
              Not currently open for PYO commissions.

              #1608200
              tig3r06
              Participant

                I use golden, liquitex to lots of craft store types too. Cant wait to see what you paint!

                #1608260
                pipsxlch
                Participant

                  I always base coat my figures, I remember an old tutorial recommended it. I also use the Golden brand fluid paints as they were recommended. Pricey, but worth it. I’ve used craft brand paints, but they look flat and dead next to something painted with the Goldens is the best way I can describe it. It seems to have a depth and richness lacking in the cheap paints, and is advertised as archival. The thinner, fluid consistency lets you layer easily, and doesn’t fill and obscure the fine details of the sculpt.

                  Re: the base coat- it can be any color. I generally use white, black is good for dark schemes, but it can be whatever color you want to start with. I’ve used peach, pink, and light green.

                  #1609229
                  Hope
                  Participant

                    Thank you for posting this question. I was wondering too! I can’t wait to get started. I have been holding on to my PYOs for a year!

                    #1624212
                    Debi
                    Participant

                      Attached is my first PYO! Just toke my time! Been collecting since 1989! Love everything Windstone!

                      Debi Jean

                      #1624214
                      Bodine
                      Participant

                        Nice job!Congrats.Let me guess,now you want more😁

                        We will be having a forum member PYO Swap soon.Why don’t you join us? The more the merrier.

                        Every act matters.No matter how small💞
                        (Wanted......Brimstone Lap)
                        Male Hearth....one day🤞Dream on.

                        #1624218
                        Debi
                        Participant

                          OH YES!! MORE!! JUST ORDERED 2 MORE AND FINISHED THE ONE ATTACHED HERE LOL

                          Debi Jean

                          #1627072
                          Marianna
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                            Hi pipsxlch,

                            What a great idea. I have some waiting for me to complete and these suggestions will all come in handy when I finally get down to it. Thank you all!!!

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