Learn how to turn plastic toys into camera-ready props and weapons with airbrush master Craig Fraser.

In Part 2 of his 2-part course series on transitioning from solvent to water-based painting, Fraser shows you how to transform colorful plastic surfaces with a variety of ultra-realistic metallic paint finishes. Using a cheap Nerf gun as his canvas, Fraser takes you step-by-step through his entire process, including disassembly, masking, sealing, painting, and final details.

Beginner Level

2h 16m of duration

Painting

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 36s

2. Disassembling the Nerf Gun - 4min

3. "Quick, Dirty Prepping" - 15min

4. Applying a Sealer - 23min

5. Adding Metallic Layers - 14min

6. Masking Components - 6min

7. Distressing the Handle & Trigger Guard - 7min

8. Painting Texture & Details - 8min

9. Finishing with a Patina - 19min

10. Student Q & A - 35min

11. Wrap Up - 3min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Iwata Maxjet compressor.

AIRBRUSHES

Iwata Eclipse CS airbrush
Iwata LPH-80 spraygun
Iwata Micron-C
Iwata TH-1 & 2 trigger brush

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

4030 Urethane balancing clear
4050 DTM Gloss Clear
6000 transparent sealer
Autobourne Sealers. (Black, white)
Scenix 7130 UV glow clear
Scenix SSR Matte, Satin & Gloss clear

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip brushes

PAINTS

4258 Createx Gloss black
Createx Bloodline illustration acrylics by Tim Gore. (Box Set)
Createx Candy2o transparent acrylic urethane candy colors. (Quicksilver Chrome and Candy Box Set)
Modern Masters Blue Patina aging solution
Modern Masters Oxidizing Bronze Paint
Quicksilver 4104 aluminum FX paint.
Quicksilver 4105 gold FX paint

PRIMERS/ADHESION PROMOTERS

7040 adhesion promoter

THINNERS/SOLVENTS/ACTIVATORS

91% Isopropyl Alcohol (cleaning)
4011 reducer
4013 reducer
4040 Bleed Checker
Createx 4020 cleaner
Createx 4008 restorer
Scenix 4016 Crosslinker

TOOLS

Assorted Artool Stencils
X-Acto Knives

SUPPLIES

Assorted FBS vinyl and crepe masking tapes
Red Scotchbrite
Saranwrap

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyCraig Fraser

Craig Fraser Professional Illustrator and Airbrush Guru

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