Painting the Shield is the beginning of making the colors pop! After masking, spray several light coats giving each a few minutes to dry. I allow a couple of hours before removing the masking. Make several examinations before you do, to ensure you have the coverage you want. It’s frustrating if you rush to remove all the tape etc. to discover you missed a major spot. If it’s a small area you can touch up by spraying some paint into the cap of the spray can. Dip in an artist brush and touch up what you missed. After the unveiling the Marigold gloss, you can remove the blue tape and plastic bags around the 2 large horns and shield tips. I will leave the small horn on the beak and the nostrils covered until after the beak has been painted.
Now it’s time to mask off for painting the Beak & Claws. I cover as much of the Triceratops as possible to eliminate the possibility of overspray. Again, several light coats to get the best coverage and careful inspection before removing the masking material. I used Kona Brown Gloss for the Beak and Claws. Remember some of the colors I used didn’t come in gloss. However, when I finish the painting I use a gloss clear coat that gives all the colors the same finish.
Before taping off the for the Maui Blue gloss stripes, I examine the texture of the metal. This can help you with determining your design by incorporating some of the curves and indentations already in the metal.
Masking for the Maui Blue gloss stripes. I used trash bags to protect the head and lower body from overspray. A piece of cardboard came in handy for preventing overspray on the underside of the tail. After several light coats of Maui Blue gloss, close inspection, an hour or two for drying and it’s time for the unveiling.
Next Week touch ups. Then some Marigold gloss accents around the edges of the Maui Blue gloss stripes and the satin Eden (green). Clear coating, resetting eyes and placing on foundation. Tips for securing and our Triceratops Family will be complete!
Note: If all the masking and taping seems too much and/or you are doing this with a young child that you do not wish to hand a can of spray paint, there is another option. Rust-oleum makes oil based paints! You can give your youngster a brush and let them be creative. More to come on these products. So, stay tuned!
Have a Wonderful Week
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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