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Author:  Oneforceleader [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Dry brushing
Ok I don't paint that good but I continue to work on it, I could use a really good breakdown on dry brushing. I saw it donw at the 07' con during the setup of the Cobra Mountain bunker Dio in the main dealer room.

But i can't seem to get it down pat, am I using too much paint or what. :rant:

Also how do you wet wash?

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Author:  ZombieGuide [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
I like to drybrush and washes.

There are two ways to do washes:
1) I use inks. Either Games Workshops brand, or any other, it doenst matter. Brush it on, and let is seep into the crevaces of the mold and allow it to dry. About 30-45 minutes typically.

2)Water down your paints to create inks. This method sucks, I dont recommend it.

For drybrushing, lets say you want to drybrush over a green base coat. Take a light shade of green, and dip it into your paint pot. Use an old brush, cause drybrush ruins brushes quickly. Now, take a papertowel and wrap it around the bristle end of the brush and squeeze your fingers down on the bristles full of paint, and squeeze/take off as much of the paint as you can.

It will now appear that there is no paint left on the brush, but there it. Now, lightly 'dust' on the raised portions of the sculpt and it will add highlights that work in contrast with the depths created by the ink wash. Keep adding white to the base color and continue drybrushing lighter shades until your content.

Here are some of my drybrushed/inked figures I can show you for examples:

SOME MOTU & MISC FIGURES:
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/mo ... erman2.jpg
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/mo ... letor2.jpg
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/mo ... tarms2.jpg
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/mo ... stman2.jpg
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/pr ... dator4.jpg (predator)
http://bentzphotography.com/workshop/tmnt/don2.jpg (tmnt)


AND SOME JOE FIGURES:
http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/custo ... 10&id=7091

http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/custo ... 10&id=6937

http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/custo ... 110&id=518

http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/custo ... 110&id=519

It takes some practice, but adds a lot to any model./figure.
Author:  pluv [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
Check out the JCW Wiki for some further suggestions on painting techniques. http://wiki.joecustoms.com/wiki/Detailing
Author:  Oneforceleader [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
Thanks that the most detailed info I've ever gotten, I'll post my result when I'm done.







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Author:  Cap [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
A nice set of makeup brushes will do wonders too. The bushier the better really.

I am using it lately to convey the ash and smolder of hot pokers used in old style torture:
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Author:  MacGyver [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
Zombie hit the nail on the head. Just remember you can always build up more layers of paint, so it's really impossible to have too little paint on your brush. For washing, I'd also recommend that you use various colors for your washes. When I first started that, my impulse was to use black on everything, but If you do, it can make some colors look dirty. Take cues from real life shadows...you'll notice that shadows on snow almost always look bluish, not black. I use a dark brown as a wash on skin tones.

Here's a sample of something I did years ago using both washing and dry brushing:

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I used different color washes on different areas. I did used a wash of green and then black on the skin so it looks mottled and ugly. I used a brown wash on the fur.

Something else to think about...if you really want your highlights to pop, do the washes first and then the dry brushing. If you want them to blend more, dry brush first. I did both on this one, too. The skin I dry brushed and then washed, and the fur I dry brushed last.
Author:  TR101AL [ Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
As of late, I've had the best results by painting the darkest coat (heavy) first. After it's full dried, I go back with a lighter color in small amounts as my overcoat. It tends to bring out more details. Also after I put on the overcoat, I take a dried out baby wipe and wipe it over the surface. It gives a bit of texture, but also removes excess paint. Just an idea though.
Author:  Oneforceleader [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dry brushing
Wow thanks for all the feedback and tips I can't wait to try some of these techniques. As soon as I try them I'll post them.
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