GreaterDragon Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 So, I've been following a few guides found online trying to paint flames on my salamanders' shoulderpads. It's been going pretty well but I have come across this problem. I need several layers of paint to paint the flame and after the first 2-3 the paint begins to feel chalky, like making small warts. Any suggestions to overcome that? I would add more water to the paint but then it would be harder to control it and confine it within the pattern. Please help! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241233-a-question-regarding-painting-flames/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It is a tricky balance....if your paint is becoming lumpy you may not be thinning it enough, or you may be trying to work with it too long, it takes practice to get it right, you may want to try adding a little flo-aid to your paint, that my help incraese your working time and help facilitate smoothness...some my reccomend a paint retarder, I am not a fan of these products for acrylic paints. In regards to your comment about paint control; if you are loading paint onto your brush and it flowing off of the brush and on to your model in an uncontrolled fashion, then you have to much paint on you brush, as you think paints, you will need more coats to acheive the same effect w/ unthinned paints, that is just the way it is, get used to it. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241233-a-question-regarding-painting-flames/#findComment-2913356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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