Airbrush Technique Issue 23 - (Page 13) Clear Coating: After project paint has dried to the touch using Minwax Helmsman Indoor/Outdoor Clear Gloss and a foam mini paint roller apply a thick coat of clear over entire image. The Helmsman is available in rattle can; use only the roll on method. The roll on is one of the key factors in the image binding and protection of the display. The Helmsman direct from the container has an orange type tint of color to it. If your project has large areas of white you may reduce the clear using mineral spirits and apply several light coats of clear to avoid slight dulling of the white tones. I do not reduce as the tint is very minimal and aids in reducing glare when lighting is used for nighttime displaying. After clear is completed up to 12 hours should be allowed before exposing your display to the nighttime elements, dew, moisture etc. Display: Push a nine (9) gauge rod firmly into the ground then thread rod into flue of the Coroplast. The rod should always be at least 1/2-3/4 up the image for good wind resistance. Rods can be made by cutting a U-Stake or Step Stake to suit your needs. The stakes can be purchased from local sign shops that carry the Coroplast. TIPS & TRICKS : During your project if you have areas of marker bleed through. Mix a dark tone of gray using white and black [purchased premix gray will not resolve the issue.]Spray the bleed through area and repaint. * FAQ: Do I need to apply adhere promoter? The answer is no. *Do not clear your projects with rattle can clears. Although they ARE compatible to the paints used, the display will not be as durable, or last very long in the elements. Over time the Coroplast seems to somewhat cook rattle can clears off the display.*Displays may be cleaned with mild soap and water using a light bristle brush.* For full time displays containing large areas of yellows or pinks insure that they are placed where there is relief from constant direct sunlight to avoid fading.*Coroplast ordering: Coroplast is measured Width x flue-Height. The height dimension is always the direction of the flues. Example- A 18x24 blank has flues running 24 inches in height Hello my name is Lorin Gipe, I reside in Mid-Michigan. I have been airbrushing for nearly 4 years now. As a subscribing member of Airbrush Technique Magazine and the forum website I have learned many airbrush techniques from many of the members that are so willing to share their knowledge, and even developed a few of my own. Today I will show you the steps I take when painting this canvas, now keep in mind that there are a number of ways to achieve the outcome, but today I will share with you my methods. This painting will be free handed with the use of a stencil and a limited amount of hand held shields, the composition will be of a soaring eagle in a wooded mountain scene with a river and waterfall. The tools I will use for this project* HB graphite pencil, * Artool Projector, * Iwata HP-BH+ highline/with MAC valve, * Createx Airbrush Colors paint, * 16” x 20” medium textured canvas (no Gesso ), * Sharp Exacto knife, * Manila file folder (stencil material ) * Krylon Matte finish clear, * Member shared self-made paint reducer “Magic Mix”, * Eagle photo ( for reference ), * Repositional spray adhesive. I will refer to paint mixtures throughout this article; I felt it important to mention I mix all of my colors right in the airbrush cup. I will not refer to pressures used when painting different details as I think it is important to spray with the highest pressure you are comfortable with, and there is no way to tell what the true pressures are with the MAC valve on my airbrush.
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