I've decided go ahead an paint all the dread beads that came with my new P1 mask. They currently have a dull weathered bronze-gold look with light patina on some, which looks alright but they don't really stand out at all. I picked up "Metallic Pure Gold" acrylic paint as well as black for the little indents on the beads, and I'm quite happy with how they turned out. Both paints were purchased at my local "Michaels" craft store, and I couldn't seem to find a paint color to match what is originally on the beads.. I was curious to know how you guys go about painting beads, by hand with a brush individually (which I'm doing, it's gonna take forever!) or is there a quicker way? Also, what paint color(s) do you use on them?
Here's a couple pics of what the newly painted ones will look like, next to the original bead color and a quick shot of the mask. What do you guys think? (By the way, the new paint isn't shiny but in certain lighting it appears that way.)
Here's a couple pics of what the newly painted ones will look like, next to the original bead color and a quick shot of the mask. What do you guys think? (By the way, the new paint isn't shiny but in certain lighting it appears that way.)