Hello RPFers,
I got the thread to post. Anyway, I'm attempting to paint a Jeannie bottle, but I have a few questions.
1. What paints should I use?
First thing is to know that you can't use a water-base over an oil-base, yet you can apply an oil-base over a water-base paint.
However, see below; about the base paint!
I use acrylic enamels specifically for glass. Not only for their ease of use, but for their durability. Once fired, they're permanent. It takes a bit to strip them off the glass.
2. What brush(es) should I use?
For the detailing, the lines of the arcade, possibly an 18/0 liner or script liner.
But know that when painting fine detail, it's best to only use the tip of the brush, to only load (dip) the end of the bristles in the paint.
3. How to I apply the base coat?
For an even, smooth coat, an air gun works very well.
Just remember to start your stokes before hitting the piece. Hit the trigger, to the side then bring it over the piece.
And it's always best to do several light sprayings, alternating the patten, i.e, up & down, side to side.
You can of course brush it on, but it takes a deft hand.
And a good bit of experience.
4. How do I apply the "green wash" for the first season bottle? (I'm painting as many replicas as I can.)
A sponge. An open pored sponge, such as a sea sponge.
5. Can anyone PM me or email me the bottle painting guide on ebay? (The CD, not the instant download.)
Sorry, all I do are my own designs.
However, from what I've seen, those patterns aren't exactly accurate.
First season bottle didn't have a green wash, it was the original green bottle with gold leaf and vine pattern painted on.
Actually, yes they did.
From the benefit of others research, the 1st season bottles were aged. To give the impression that it had been around a while. It also made the bottles better to film with the gold toned down.
From screen caps, it also appears that there was some other weathering as well.
Now then, being an artisan, having worked on a various projects, surfaces and such, painting a bottle has proven to be one of the most difficult, basically due to the angles and curves.
If I can be of any more help, just let me know.
You can find my contact info on my site, which is is my signature.
And if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can improve that, I'ld certainly appreciate it!
