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Adding carvings
lostarrow:
Yeah , the only problem is ,that to get that colour of blue ,you have to use waterbased finishes for top coat or it will turn green. I usually prefer a rubbed oil finish to prevent build up. C'est la vie.
stickbender:
Excellent!!k Thanks for sharing. 8) Excellent work, and explanation, on the tools, and uses. I used to d0 quite a bit of carving wax, for master molds for jewelers, and some Tagua nuts, and a lot of bone. Nice job. Wha,t you aren't going to do the mermaid's tail in green, and her body, in flesh, and her hair in gold? ;) Excellent as is. Kinda difficult to stop, isn't it. You see a space, and start to think what if....... ;)
Wayne
lostarrow:
Not sure if I'm getting what you're saying in your message ( pain is making me cross eyed at the moment) but I'll answer what I think you're asking ;) This one is going to be painted up But I did like the way the white stood out against the background . I prefer brunettes myself ;D but might do something funky with the hair like the kids are doing these days. (Crap ,that made me sound old!)
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Excellent!!k Thanks for sharing. 8) Excellent work, and explanation, on the tools, and uses. I used to d0 quite a bit of carving wax, for master molds for jewelers, and some Tagua nuts, and a lot of bone. Nice job. Wha,t you aren't going to do the mermaid's tail in green, and her body, in flesh, and her hair in gold? ;) Excellent as is. Kinda difficult to stop, isn't it. You see a space, and start to think what if....... ;)
Wayne
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Zuma:
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Zuma
lostarrow:
Well , here's the last bit. Painting. Not much to say , but keep it thin , build up the colours and take it slow.
Sorry but I was pretty well finished the mermaid before I realised I wasn't taking progress pics. Like I said though , not much to tell.
Start with the colours in the deepest recesses and work your way out , so you don't mess up the work you've already done. As well, keep in mind that it's easier to paint a dark colour over a light , and a bugger to do the opposite. I paint my carvings with the same technique you would a canvas. Set up base coat colour, then add shading and highlights to add depth. Really makes it stand out. Also keep in mind we will be top coating this and the colours will get darker and muted.
The tail of the Mermaid was painted using green mixed with metallic gold. This gives it a bit of shimmer like scales. Add coats of progressively darker paint starting at the edges and feathering it in to nothing in the middle.This not only adds depth, but creates an iridescent effect. I think I caught it with the camera ,but if I didn't ,it changes colour as you move it. Her's the pics.
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