my first advice is to engage the search function. after that go to http://sketchkult.com/phpBB/ and check yahoo groups for the pinstripers page. both EXCELLENT resources. for books...anything at www.kustomkulturegallery.com or www.coastairbrush.com most 'pinstriping' books are really not more than reference material. john hannukaine's (sp) pinstripnig and vehicle graphics is a real good one. alan johnson's book and herb martinez' book are both real soild too. the pinstriping masters series books are pretty cool too. check out airbrush action's video series. the wizard videos are pretty reet. good luck
There are a few how to files on this page. I've collected them from some of the best here on the HAMB. http://www.psychoarts.com/node/15
Ray's Pinstripers Group on yahoo: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/pinstriperspage/ check the FAQ in the Database. And don't forget this one: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search.php
To answer your question,I've seen two good books on how to Pinstripe. Alan Johnson's,and John Hannukaine's. Amazon.com has both. I have yet to see a GOOD video on striping. Some of the info out there,in books and videos,is misleading. Some of it is a complete waste of time and money. Some books have nice pictures,others make good pallets. Don't buy any of the **** Bird books.Total junk. Same with the Pinkerton and Lusk video.
buy a mack 000 a can of red or black 1shot and some gl*** there is nothing in a book that will teach you what to do with your hands more then you just getting out there and doing it !! -BEAR!
Practice! Practice! Practice! You will **** for a long time. You will get the paint consistancy wrong. Your straight lines will be wobbled and curves, well... Some days you will have it. Some days not. Get a piece of gl***, paint it black on the back side and practice on the front. It can wipe of easy before it dries. I would get some reference books, Mags, Etc. The best thing is to watch someone else stripe.
The best advice anyone can give is just practice,,,especially your teardrops and curves.. Here's a couple for books,.. "Herb Martinez's Guide to Pinstriping" is great for technical advice, such as holding your brush, while "Pinstriping Masters" has about 28 different well-known artists giving tips and hints. You-tube videos also help a bunch for designs and examples. Well good luck and happy striping..!!
pretty much what ever one else has said the most important thing to remeber is pinstriping is an art form you wont become a pro over night,it is hard work lots and lots of pratice will help. as far as what videos and such none will help as much as getting to a meet or brush bash and learning from others.hey Unkl Ian you got a copy of that pinkston lusk video? just in my bud pinkstons defense i have learned a ton from that guy plus the video is like 20-25 yrs old now =)
I've been striping for over a year and just now feel comfortable doing anything permanent. I've done some tool boxes for friends but still a ways from doing a whole car. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! The books are a starting point. Everything else will be figured out in experimentation.
I'm getting ready to start 'striping, too. I've been doing a little research myself. To see some pros in action, search for their names on youtube.com. There are some AWESOME vids of masters at work! Technique, design, colors...it's all there!
Practice is key, but you need to know how to practice. Besides the obvious (can of 1-shot) slow reducer, Mack brush 00. Get your self a piece of gl***, window, not plexi-gl***, too much static. Draw a design on a piece of paper and tape it too the back of the gl*** and follow the line-work on top with the brush. Learn to use paper-plates, magazine,or a phone book as a pallet for the paint and brush. I know you see all these stripers at the shows running their brush through their fingers, not good. They are puting lead and toxic thinner's in their body. The lead-based one shot will eventually get into their system and could cause cancer, or other problems. Use 1/4 masking take as a guide with out touching it with your brush for pulling long staight lines, or go buy a body shop and ask for an old door or hood that is painted to get the feel of a car. Best of luck!
Like I said in my book " Get a gallon of 1-shot white, a few Mack brushes, when you get to the bottom of the gallon , you'll know how to pinstripe". Next get yourself to a letterhead-pinhead meet and learn from all the rest of us, there are hundreds of years worth of experience that is free!
1-Shot hasn't used any Lead in their paint since '04. Some colors were Lead free years earlier. But the solvents are definitely not good for you.
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