Thanks Vonruben65. I wanted something with a bit of an art deco feel to it. The photo came out weird with my crappy digital camera, but the 'idea' of the design came through.
I find that a brand new can of 1 shot, freshly opened a nd dipped into, immediately palleted is just about perfect...and never will be again. Dragging the brush through this will give you the "feel" you are looking for. I cut with Laquer thinner for short work...sets up quicker and has more "bite" and cut with mineral spirits for longer lines...stays slicker and flows longer. If you mix too much, add more paint, keep palleting until the solvent evaporates, or move to a new spot on the magazine. Check out the Airbrush Action Getaways....www.airbrushaction.com they are a great way to get ahead on the learning curve.
I'm new to pinstriping my self. I found using a clear clipboard and some graph paper works really well. If I don't like what I done wipe it off, and use denatured alcohol to keep the surface static free.
The old striper who helped me out said use an old peice of glass to practice on. Also,"if it holds still long enough,stripe it!", so I am. and read the directions on the can of product you are using! And one last thing from this very rank amature.A little product called "Smith's Blending Cream". Any GOOD bodyshop supply house should be able to get it for you. and again,follow the directions on the can!
Try this trick an old school striper taught me. Use a punch or sharp phillips screwdriver to punch a hole in the top of your can without ever removing the lid. Put a good sized lag bolt (about 3/8" or so) into the hole. Whenever you need paint, just unscrew the bolt and dribble a little on your pallet surface or into a paper cup, then replace the screw. You'll never have to worry about that 'skin' on top of your paint ever again and your cans stay nice and clean. Works like a charm.
Here is how I keep my 1 shot from skimming over. I screw a lag screw into the top of the can. Take the screw out and pour paint into a unwaxed dixie cup. The paint dries around it and seals it nicely. It is also much cleaner than opening the top of the can. Give it a try. I've been doing it this way for 22 years.
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