I wouldn't let the pros-aide sit too long (2-3 hours tops) before coating it with paint. I've had it dry out enough to lose it's tack and not hold paint. I've heard of others having similar problems as well. Then again I've also heard of others let it sit for a day or two with no problems, but I wouldn't chance it. It may have been the pros-aide I was using, but I ended up having to re-coat the entire piece again. If I were you I would pick an area to cover, apply the pros-aide, then when it's dry base coat that area (was easier for me to do small sections at a time). When I do a mask, by the time I get to the bottom (painting from the top down) the top is usually just about all dry. Allot of that will also depend on how thick you apply it. More is not necessarily better in this case. Just try and get a nice, even coat. You can also speed up the drying process with a hair drier. You'll also want to be careful not to touch it while it's still tacky or you could end up with a mess (don't ask me how I know). Maybe try a test on an area that won't be seen to get a feel for it. Better to mess up a small, unseen area than the entire suit. That would also give you a spot to test your paint mix ratio to get it just right.ulrikhedin said:
I can not tomorrow, but am I supposed to be buying acrylics? As in a normal bucket of paint or should I go to a craft store and get their bottles of paint? Then I mix it to the pros aid?
I believe George answered this question here:Lonewolf260 said:Turns out the pros aide came just now
and here:ptgreek said:
Using cheap acrylic craft paint isn't going to give you the results or durability you're looking for. Remember that you're painting something that needs to stretch and move, meaning the paint need the same ability. If you're going the PAX route, use the proper acrylic paints, search the web for how others mix it, and experiment with it on some test pieces to see what works best for you. All the answers you're looking for can be found here and pretty much all over the web. It's not that we don't want to help, but by doing the research yourself you'll gain a better understanding of what and how things need to be done. Inn fact, I read through this entire post again and everything you're asking has been answered here. Take your time, don't rush it, and you'll end up with something to be proud of instead of getting frustrated and wanting to give up. Here's a place to start http://specialeffectsmakeup.blogspot.com/2009/07/making-pax-paint.html. That's a good starting point, but you really need to work out what works best for you, as each application is going to be different.ptgreek said:
I'm happy to help, and know that the others here are too. Hopefully it's saved you from some of the stupid mistakes I made when first starting out. I can totally relate to wanting it done right now, but learned that taking my time and doing things the right way the first time are the two biggest things that kept me motivated to complete my first suit. Keep us updated on the build, and have fun along the way!Lonewolf260 said:
