Hi all,
I've made a few costumes over the years but have used spray paint mostly. I made a clayton carmine helmet below and decided to paint it by hand with acrylics. However, I find the paint is not going on smooth. Its bumpy, has ridges. Almost like its not filling in properly. Its hard to get a picture of it. I've been debating sanding it down and trying an airbrush. (Got one for my birthday, just haven't gotten around to playing with it yet.. )
Any one have any tips for hand painting with acrylics? I've read Kamui's book on painting and a few other things so i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong.

I've made a few costumes over the years but have used spray paint mostly. I made a clayton carmine helmet below and decided to paint it by hand with acrylics. However, I find the paint is not going on smooth. Its bumpy, has ridges. Almost like its not filling in properly. Its hard to get a picture of it. I've been debating sanding it down and trying an airbrush. (Got one for my birthday, just haven't gotten around to playing with it yet.. )
Any one have any tips for hand painting with acrylics? I've read Kamui's book on painting and a few other things so i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong.
