spinerbaits Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 i am new to airbrushing and am trying to shoot a transparent color over a clear plug. any suggestions on how to do this. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Do you want a transparent look? If so, spray it and seal it with your favorite topcoat. If you dont want to see the inside of the bait, spray it with a flat white primer first. I use rustoleum flat white primer, then lightly sand, and then a coat of flat white paint. Hope this helps Chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Gettin your hands on some transparent paints is the best bet, Createx has a line of transparents, Wasco taxidermy carries transparents, among others, but Ive got a lil home recipe for transparent paint: Get a can of water based clear polyurethane & put some in a cup & add a lil food coloring. you can thin it with water if needed. If you spray heavy coats the poly may apper "cloudy" at first but once its dry you'll have a nice transparent coat & be able to see thru the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdaddy Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 I use the type of food coloring found at any cake decorating store. It is usually a paste type instead of that stuff you get at the grocery. I mix it with a clear acrylic made by testors and thin with water to airbrushing consistancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 Dick Nite's paints are also excellent for the phantom look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
