Paint help!! Problems

[bigdawg43]

putting the paint in a small cap ( plastic lid from a pringles can for example ) and putting a couple of drops of water in the paint and stirring it. since the paint is water based it will thin it out some and while you will have to use two coats it will go on smoothly.

[Shabby J]

I use the basic Testors spray on primer. I take the figures and hit them with a light coat of primer, just enough to cover the surface. I find it makes for better paint coverage. I always prime anything I am going to paint, be it figures, models, etc...

I am using this method on my Clemson squad and painting them with Apple Barrel and Folk Art acrylics on Reggie's figures and 67 Big Men and I get superb flow and coverage. Some colors do require a second coat, but that is not unusual with these paints as has been my experience.

Shake your paints well before use, as mentioned water can be used to thin thick lumpy paint and do not goop it on. You can use another coat if needed.

[efgamer]

Shabby, can I get a good primer at Michaels?1500. This is the only craft store I have in my area. thanks

[Shabby J]

I would think so. The Michaels in my area all have a model car section you can get the Testors primer there. Any other store that sells model cars and paints willl have the Testors as well.

I am sure Michaels has a bunch of primers that would work, I just have not used them to give you the thumbs up.

Heck, even a light coat of flat white sprayed on will work too, I have done this in the past when I found myself out of primer.