brass and copper painting effects

Mack
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brass and copper painting effects Jul 22, 2008 11:43:51 GMT 12

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Post by Mack on Jul 22, 2008 11:43:51 GMT 12

i just joined for occasional craic but you guys may actually be able to help me...

i'm working on a steampunk costume for a 'party' in 2 weeks time...
has anyone got any tips for painting materials to look like copper and brass?
i was thinking the plastikote (or similar) copper and brass aerosols to start, but they'll leave the surface a bit uniform and unrealistic - i want to have a slightly tarnished look

all help appreciated, ta

mack

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PitYak Studios
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brass and copper painting effects Jul 30, 2008 10:44:20 GMT 12

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Post by PitYak Studios on Jul 30, 2008 10:44:20 GMT 12

Dunno Mack. I wouild be full of ideas if you painting a mini, but things work a bit differently in 1:1 scale. There are a good rtange of metal effect spray paints around, you should check out one of those. Failing anything else, a green wash over your spray paint should add some realism.

What's your costume? I'm working on steampunk figures at the minute.

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PitYak Studios Administrator Posts: 2,165	brass and copper painting effects Aug 6, 2008 10:21:54 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PitYak Studios on Aug 6, 2008 10:21:54 GMT 12 Ah, I forgot about brass goggles!
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brass and copper painting effects

Post by Mack on Jul 22, 2008 11:43:51 GMT 12

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