Acrylics or enamals?

[stoods77]

Hi all,
I just want to know what paint is best to use acrylics, enamals or both. Also which is better for skin, armour etc.
Any help is appreciated.



cheers

 

[ptgreek]

On anything latex, you should use acrylic, inks or airbrush paint mixed with latex or prosaide medical adhesive, you can use enamels on the resin or plastic pieces...but I still prefer acrylics ..they are water based and make dealing with mistakes much more managable

 

[crawjaw]

I'd go with acrylic too as it's safer and easier to clean brushes/reapir mistakes. No nasty fumes from paints or solvents but I still wear a respirator if airbrushing acrylic.

 

[stoods77]

thanks guys

 

[SithLord66]

On anything latex, you should use acrylic, inks or airbrush paint mixed with latex or prosaide medical adhesive, you can use enamels on the resin or plastic pieces...but I still prefer acrylics ..they are water based and make dealing with mistakes much more managable

I agree on this too. I started out using acrylics painting my dread rings but it was just not taking. After painting like five of them I switched to enamel paint and it takes to them alot better. I would use acrylics on latex though.

 

[Skullsplitter]

I agree on this too. I started out using acrylics painting my dread rings but it was just not taking. After painting like five of them I switched to enamel paint and it takes to them alot better. I would use acrylics on latex though.

You tried hitting them with primer or plastics primer first?