AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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what kind of paint for plaster
cj_baller
United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 07:34 AM UTC
wat kind of paint is best for painting on plaster ruins??
Eagle
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 08:25 AM UTC
It doesn't matter that much....Enamels, Oils or Acrylics...they all work. One thing is important though : First "Paint" you ruins with thinned white glue (50% glue : 50% water) ..... it prevents the plaster from soaking.
IanSadler
United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 06:12 AM UTC
hi if you are using the plaster casts ready made up , then to colour them , add the cheapest poster paint undiluted to your PVA glue solution , it colours and seals at the same time . if you are casting your own plaster models , then put a couple of used tea bags in water and soak for about a week , use this coloured water to mix with the plaster , it gives a slight brown colour to it and if you chip it then it does not show stark white , cheers ian