Fear of Customizing

[cjk1000000]

I have recently been thinking about "bloodying" up my Sideshow Leatherface. But, I dont know what to use. I have heard to mix grey and red paint, but that's permanent and this is my first time modifying a figure anymore than untying Leather's apron and re-tying it.

Any and all help Welcome,
CJK

 

[Ven]

I conquered that fear.... it's all trial and error.. if you ^^^^ up.. oh well..

 

[King Darkness]

Just do it. Its fun and easy. For blood I used half Lipstick Red half Barn Red. Gives a deep red, and for old dry blood I add Burn Umber.

Here is a couple quick pix.

 

[Les Walker]

CJK1000000...Hey Savannah! Welcome in! Miss my old stomping grounds. How's River Street and Forsyth Park?

Anyway, for blood I use insignia red mixed with burnt umber. If you use acrylics and water it down, literally, it will be thin and inky, and you can use a toothbrush, soak it in the paint, and spatter it on by rubbing your fingers over the bristles, while aimed at the target. Among other methods.

 

[DarkArtist81]

CJK1000000...Hey Savannah! Welcome in! Miss my old stomping grounds. How's River Street and Forsyth Park?

Anyway, for blood I use insignia red mixed with burnt umber. If you use acrylics and water it down, literally, it will be thin and inky, and you can use a toothbrush, soak it in the paint, and spatter it on by rubbing your fingers over the bristles, while aimed at the target. Among other methods.

Yeah, that's what I was going to mention as well. Toothbrush works wonders for blood spray.

And welcome!

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah, blood spray is probably the most fun of goring up your figures!

 

[barryo]

i think this is one of the best ssc xmas ornament redos out there. love the paint job. makes it really look like flesh torn away to reveal the under layers really well.

just dive in cjk..........& post........most customizers here will give you honest critiques and helpful tips. thats why i originally joined this board.

 

[King Darkness]

Thnx barryo!!!

Heres some more pix

 

[barryo]

.................zombies rule !!!!!!!!!

 

[TOE]

Holy crap !!! Even King gots talent.


If King can do it, so can you cj####.

 

[cjk1000000]

Ok guys. I'm going to pick up some craft paint in a few days (along with Grand Theft Auto 4). I suppose I'll get red and grey as there arent many options at WalMart. I'll mix the two and play with the red to grey ratios until I find a shade that I like. I'll do a bit of practicing on my Coveralls for my Michael Myers Costume. I will try the paintbrush method first as a spray is idealy what I'm looking for.

Thanks,
CJK

 

[King Darkness]

Holy crap !!! Even King gots talent.


If King can do it, so can you cj####.

True, TOE, if I can do it anyone can. I am no smarter than a well trained monkey.

 

[Les Walker]

Ok guys. I'm going to pick up some craft paint in a few days (along with Grand Theft Auto 4). I suppose I'll get red and grey as there arent many options at WalMart. I'll mix the two and play with the red to grey ratios until I find a shade that I like. I'll do a bit of practicing on my Coveralls for my Michael Myers Costume. I will try the paintbrush method first as a spray is idealy what I'm looking for.

Thanks,
CJK

Red and brown would look more real....

 

[customfig]

I have recently been thinking about "bloodying" up my Sideshow Leatherface. But, I dont know what to use. I have heard to mix grey and red paint, but that's permanent and this is my first time modifying a figure anymore than untying Leather's apron and re-tying it.

Any and all help Welcome,
CJK

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