Master Creature Painter & Special Effects Artist, Jamie Grove, takes your knowledge of Metallic Paint Techniques to the next level as he creates two distinctive and seriously eye-popping metal paint treatments to resin castings of the original Predator Enviro (”Bio”) Helmets -- Including a battle-damage and a chromed steel version that you’ll swear must be real METAL.

Intermediate Level

1h 19m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 49s

2. Tools & Materials - 2min

3. Surface Prep - 2min

4. Applying Grease Remover - 2min

5. Primer - 6min

6. Clear Coat - 4min

7. Clear Coat Application - 4min

8. A Clean Spray Gun, Is a Happy Spray Gun - 2min

9. Mixing Paint - 6min

10. Baking the Clear Coat - 49s

11. Base Coat: Battle Damage - 2min

12. Metallic Spattering - 6min

13. Sealing: Photo Lacquer - 2min

14. Battle Damage: Airbrush - 4min

15. Battle Damage: Nail File - 2min

16. Battle Damage: Spattering Alcohol - 5min

17. Battle Damage: Dry Brush - 2min

18. Pearlescent Sheen - 5min

19. When to Call It Done - 57s

20. Metal Base Coat - 5min

21. Grime & Definition - 3min

22. Pearlescent Sheen - 7min

23. Lenses - 4min

24. Wrap Up - 1min

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.

Imperial Surface

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Compressed Air

Latex Gloves

Lazy Susan

Oven

Paper Painter’s Sleeve

Resin Cast of Predator Mask

AIRBRUSHES

Gravity Feed Automotive Spray Guns

Paasche H Single Action Airbrush

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Professional Photo Lacquer

Super Slick Clear Coat Resin

EPOXYS/GLUES

Super Glue

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes

PAINTS

Alumaluster by Imperial Surface - Aluminum Chrome Finish

Badger Air-Opaque Paint - Black

Carbon Black Automotive Paint

Copic Inks – Various Colors

Graphite Automotive Paint

Metallic Paint - Shrapnel

Metallic Spraypaint

Model Master Enamel

Ronan Raw Umber Paint

Primers/Adhesion Promoters

Black Primer

Zip Kicker

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Iridescent Powder

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Compliant Medium Reducer

Prep-All Wax & Grease Remover

Spray Gun Solvent

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Scissors

SUPPLIES

Nail File

Paint Stir Sticks

Paper Cups

Paper Strainer

Rags

Scotch Brite

Small Plastic Cups

Vacuum Form Plastic

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 BiographyJamie S. Grove

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Painter

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