The morning after the Acid Wash, it was necessary to rinse off the excess Acid Wash residue. A little Water with a small Scrub Brush and a Towel made quick work of it. After completely Drying, Calvin has a Verdi & Gold look. A look on the right Dinosaur I might keep! With a Clear…
Category: Preservation
Calvin Gets a Bath
Calvin arrived at the Park with Hobbes in May 2018. I really liked their original colors. Unfortunately, the original paint was poor quality and started fading and pealing in less than 6 months. Hobbes has a special place in the house so his paint has maintained it’s luster. The first step in Calvin’s Bath is…
The Dragon’s Lair
Dragons – “The Undiscovered Dinosaurs” Xiuhcoatl is Very Happy to be resting on her finished Perch. We’ll cover how it was made shortly. First a little about the Dragon’s Lair. There are many stories about Dragons living in Gigantic Caves. But, Did You Know there are Burrowing Dinosaurs? In 2007 scientists found the first evidence…
How would You Color Xiuhcoatl?
I sent Miss Gordon of Dyer Street Elementary in Sylmar, CA a Drawing of Xiuhcoatl for her Class to express their Color Splashes! Sharing her screen on Zoom allowed the Kindergarten Class the ability to provide several imaginings for Xiuhcoatl’s Colors. Miss Gordon also shared some artwork from our Class Zoom Meeting on May 20th….
More Sparkle for Xiuhcoatl
The last highlights for Xiuhcoatl were the Turquoise Spots making a repeating diamond pattern along her Neck, Back & Tail. Her Wings need a little extra Sparkle. A light mist on the top curved edge of Xiuhcoatl’s Wings with the Gold Rush Metallic did the trick. I covered her Head, Body & Tail with cloth…
The Prehistoric Pals Make New Friends
Friends of GreySave a greyhound rescue stopped by to check in on Jerome & Marta. While they were here, they met all the Prehistoric Pals. I think Jerome has an interest in Paleontology in an early picture with Stanley the Stegosaurus. Cathy, Anika, Olivia & Jeff pose with Pamela the Pachycephalosaurus. Then they browse around…
Xiuhcoatl Wings & Feathers
Xiuhcoatl “The Undiscovered Dinosaur”! After adding the Sunrise Red to the outer parts of Her Wings, the inner piece of the template is used to prepare for the Aubergine on the lower part of the Wings. The Cloth is very helpful with covering the rest of Xiuhcoatl. It saves a great deal of time too. …
Xiuhcoatl the Lightning Dragon!
Xiuhcoatl the Undiscovered Dinosaur! The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. Mesoamerica is a historical and cultural area that extends from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and northern Costa Rica. The Aztecs included different ethnic groups of central Mexico, especially those that spoke…
Xiuhcoatl Goes for the Gold!
Xiuhcoatl the Undiscovered Dinosaur! Artist Brushes assisted with blending the edges of Gloss Poppy Pink & Ivory for a more natural look. Gloss Gold Rush Metallic provides accents on the Head Feathers & around Xiuhcoatl’s Eyes. The Scales along her back and Divisions along the underbody receive Gold Rush Metallic highlights. Even Xiuhcoatl’s Diamond Tipped…
Xiuhcoatl’s Colors Start Popping!
The last step we covered was Rusty Brown Primer on Xiuhcoatl posted on March 26, 2021 “The Easter Dragon” https://www.paulsprehistoricpark.com/?p=5622 This gave her the appearance of a Milk Chocolate Dragon. You received a Sneak Peek of the end result of the details we will cover here in the April 3, 2021 post “The Eastersaurs are…