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Painting a indian beaded sheaf or belt

Discussion in 'Painting Techniques' started by Chris Cayemberg, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Chris Cayemberg Member

    Hi folks-

    I', working on the Fer 75mm minuteman figure which has a Indian beaded belt holding the powder horn... Just looking for suggestions on how to tackle this one...?

    Thanks
    Chris Cayemberg, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Chris

    I would paint in basic colours then put a wash over to highlight beads and then highlight each bead

    Look forward to seeing your artwork

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. MattMcK. PlanetFigure Supporter

    Or, prime dark, drybrush the base bead color, then pick out individual highlight beads with appropriate colors.
    MattMcK., Feb 28, 2020
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  4. Chris Cayemberg Member

    Thanks for the responses, maybe I should have been more specific. the belt does not have any sculpting of the beads just flat smooth surface.

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    Chris Cayemberg, Feb 28, 2020
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    England
    No pattern on surface ....I would line in the beads with a thinned black the fill in accordingly with the pattern...

    Or paint it as leather ??

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Feb 28, 2020
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  6. theBaron A Fixture

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    United-States
    In that size, I'd be tempted to lay down a very thin layer of putty and make the texture. At 75mm, that kind of detail could be visible.

    Prost!
    Brad
    theBaron, Feb 28, 2020
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  7. Chris Cayemberg Member

    Thanks Brad! That was a great idea! I laid the putty and scored it with an exacto blade. Drying now but I'm certain that will work.
    Great advice!

    c
    Chris Cayemberg, Feb 28, 2020
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  8. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Look forward to seeing the result Chris ......nice suggestion Brad

    Nappy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Feb 29, 2020
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  10. Chris Cayemberg Member

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    Chris Cayemberg, Mar 31, 2020
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