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paulcouk
Guest
Hi
Can someone please tell me which paint to use and the reason why ?
Can someone please tell me which paint to use and the reason why ?
That all depends on what you are painting.
To ask which paint to use depends on what you are trying to create , Sometime Tansparent is the way to go other time Opaques and some time both .
Transparents over opaques give the color more life.
But it also depends on what surface you are painting on .
To ask which paint to use depends on what you are trying to create , Sometime Tansparent is the way to go other time Opaques and some time both .
Transparents over opaques give the color more life.
But it also depends on what surface you are painting on .
Check out the thread hassje did on just this subject. I'll find a link soon.
Squishy
Queen Clown Slayer
Very basically:
Opaques - cover up what is underneath. Even reduced, which can give the appearance of translucency, enough layers will reach solid coverage. It will also get to the point it matches the colour in the bottle, and no matter how many layers are added will not get deeper.
Transparent - will allow the layer below to show through, and also interact with it. For example spraying yellow over blue, will become green so you can in effect mix colour directly on the surface ( a barrier coat will prevent this), giving lots of subtle blends and hues. Also the more layers you add the deeper the colours get, until eventually they would become black.
That's the basics, if Mark finds the link that's the proper low down.
To add my own perspective, when I paint motorcycles, I tend to do an underpainting with opaque (to cover the base) then use trans as when its cleared it pops more and looks cleaner and brighter, while opaques can tend to look almost chalky in comparison.
Opaques - cover up what is underneath. Even reduced, which can give the appearance of translucency, enough layers will reach solid coverage. It will also get to the point it matches the colour in the bottle, and no matter how many layers are added will not get deeper.
Transparent - will allow the layer below to show through, and also interact with it. For example spraying yellow over blue, will become green so you can in effect mix colour directly on the surface ( a barrier coat will prevent this), giving lots of subtle blends and hues. Also the more layers you add the deeper the colours get, until eventually they would become black.
That's the basics, if Mark finds the link that's the proper low down.
To add my own perspective, when I paint motorcycles, I tend to do an underpainting with opaque (to cover the base) then use trans as when its cleared it pops more and looks cleaner and brighter, while opaques can tend to look almost chalky in comparison.
I think this is the link
http://www.airbrushforum.org/threads/transparants-opaques-reducing-and-viscosity.12903/#post-263561
http://www.airbrushforum.org/threads/transparants-opaques-reducing-and-viscosity.12903/#post-263561
He found the one from Hassje!
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paulcouk
Guest
Thank you for the link and advise
I think it must me not understanding,
But say i going to paint a DOG Im going to paint it on paper made your a white airbrush paper
Ive have the make of paint sorted on I going to use xxxx
I have the xxxx paint and have transparent of xxxx
but where do I go from here
I don't know if im right but DO all makes have trans and opaque colors
Thanks
I think it must me not understanding,
But say i going to paint a DOG Im going to paint it on paper made your a white airbrush paper
Ive have the make of paint sorted on I going to use xxxx
I have the xxxx paint and have transparent of xxxx
but where do I go from here
I don't know if im right but DO all makes have trans and opaque colors
Thanks
Squishy
Queen Clown Slayer
As far as I know the major paint brands have both opaque and trans - I'm sure those with more knowledge of different brands will chime in if I'm wrong 
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As for the rest of your question, I'm not sure what you mean. Are you unsure which paint to use, or where to start?? I'm wondering if that's the case, whether it might be better for you to try some of the free tutorials on the airbrush tutor site. The link is at the top of the page (you will need a different log in) there you will find some exercises and small projects to get you started.
Or give us some more info on your issues, and include pics as that can make it easier to advise
.As for the rest of your question, I'm not sure what you mean. Are you unsure which paint to use, or where to start?? I'm wondering if that's the case, whether it might be better for you to try some of the free tutorials on the airbrush tutor site. The link is at the top of the page (you will need a different log in) there you will find some exercises and small projects to get you started.
Or give us some more info on your issues, and include pics as that can make it easier to advise
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paulcouk
Guest
Its prob me What Im trying to say You have every thing ready to start.....got the paint I know what Im paint
Do I use Trans or Opaques colors
what makes me use trans.....
what makes me use Opaques
Do I use Trans or Opaques colors
what makes me use trans.....
what makes me use Opaques
Phaze
Gravity Guru
I believe the answer you are looking for is this:
Different combination of opaques and transparents will create different effects. The combination you will want to use is determined by your experience and skill of using those paints. That experience only comes with practice, practice, and more practice.
Using opaques is probably the technique you have used if you have ever colored anything in the past with crayons or pencil crayons. You would probably feel quite comfortable starting out with that.
Using transparents is like putting different filters over you paint. It will probably be a new skill to learn. But with enough study and practice you will find it a major component in your art.
Different combination of opaques and transparents will create different effects. The combination you will want to use is determined by your experience and skill of using those paints. That experience only comes with practice, practice, and more practice.
Using opaques is probably the technique you have used if you have ever colored anything in the past with crayons or pencil crayons. You would probably feel quite comfortable starting out with that.
Using transparents is like putting different filters over you paint. It will probably be a new skill to learn. But with enough study and practice you will find it a major component in your art.
