"Painting gift figures / Charms in Pewter" Topic
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Andrew Beasley   | 15 Aug 2011 5:10 a.m. PST |
Folks, I often see the gift style figures in "pewter" that I would like to paint e.g. auction but wonder if it will take acrylics? I thought about a good clean (simple green / bleach etc) followed by a good wash then a white enamel undercoat then Vallejo paints to colour. Anyone tried this? Thanks in advance
Andrew
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| jpattern2 | 15 Aug 2011 6:57 a.m. PST |
Yes, you can paint pewter pieces. They're really no different from any other metal mini. Some pieces might have a protective clear coat applied over the pewter, but your prep should take care of that. |
| Ace From Outer Space | 15 Aug 2011 12:04 p.m. PST |
Hi Andrew, I think Flintloque miniatures are made out of pewter and they take acrylic paint like any other metal mini. I've primed them with both plain old White paint and gesso and have absolutely nothing to report about them that is even slightly out of the ordinary. Cheers, Ace EDIT: I only ever use Vallejo acrylics, no problems… |
| Andrew Beasley | 15 Aug 2011 1:23 p.m. PST |
Thanks for that folks. Andrew |
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