Rick Martin
Detail Decepticon!
How do you pros prep your posterboard. I wiped mine with degreaser. My problem is when just starting out i blow out alot. Can i mist a light coat of my base over the area i want to add detail too.
How do you pros prep your posterboard. I wiped mine with degreaser. My problem is when just starting out i blow out alot. Can i mist a light coat of my base over the area i want to add detail too.
My scrap paper is a different texture than posterboard. I always do warm ups for around 15 minutes or so to dial yhe brush in for that day as everyday is different. When i say mist a base im talking about the lightest color in the reference over the entire piece. Seems it would give paint something to adhere to. I could be wrong on this thought though.
Not sure your going to be able to see this but the board on one side has a glossy finish to it the other side is dull.
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Thats just left over from pieces ive cut to dimensions i want. Im trying the dull sode now and see if it makes a difference. Its not that thick its .25 mm thick.
You dont prep it in any way. I can get it here for .20 for a 2'x2' sheet.Yes, the shiny side is the one you work on, is is way less porous than the paper and will spider easier! I love poster board myself.
Your using comart still right? If so give it a rattle can white or black or what ever color you want to have as you base. then try it again. Comart does not play on slick surfaces wellNot very easy for me. Im blowing out like crazy. I got so frustrated i almost put my fist through the board and easle. Wife said if it fustrates you that bad its time to hang it up.