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Customizing

Postby jedividkidd » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:33 am

Hey all i need some assistance just bought some pops online for customizing but I could use some help in what kinda paint and brushes to use. I've never customized anything in my 12+ years of collecting so any help and tips is greatly appreciated. And of course when I'm done ill share with you guys.
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Re: Customizing

Postby Jango_Fresh » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:36 am

Try this thread, has a ton of good info.

viewtopic.php?f=63&t=29311&hilit=All+info+on+customs

Look forward on seeing what you create!
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Re: Customizing

Postby Shavedcrx » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:38 am

Good luck. Some people make great customs. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
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Re: Customizing

Postby JuicemanRJ » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:39 am

Well in my picture on my profile, I spray painted the entire pop but put tape over the belt because I wanted to keep it gold. I used a primer spray paint and left it for a day. Then used a flat white spray paint and left it for a day. Took off the tape and painted around the belt with white acrylic paint and used a very fine point paint brush. This may sound weird, but I then used a toothpick for the batman logo and eyes because the first time I used a paint brush (this was also my first custom) I went onto the white with the black and had to redo the primer and spray paint. The toothpick was an awesome idea. So much precision and it doesn't bend like brush bristles. Also, the paint is able to go on nice and light rather than having heavy brush strokes. And that's about all I have to say about customizing. I'm new to it so this is basically what I learned in my first custom. Hope this helps!

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Re: Customizing

Postby wolverinert68 » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:49 am

Hahaha I used a toothpick for detail too works really well. I actually like using model paint cause it is a little more watery and less prone to brush strokes. I haven't done many customs but have had some exPerience with paints
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Re: Customizing

Postby JuicemanRJ » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:55 am

wolverinert68 wrote:Hahaha I used a toothpick for detail too works really well. I actually like using model paint cause it is a little more watery and less prone to brush strokes. I haven't done many customs but have had some exPerience with paints

Haha what a coincidence. But I used the acrylic paint and oh! I forgot. I used like 3 drops of water in the acrylic paint about the size of a quarter and it helps a lot. Thins the paint to a consistency that makes is great for nice even layers of paint. Good luck!

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Re: Customizing

Postby jedividkidd » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:36 am

Thanks a bunch guys thats very helpful
Funko Events I've attended
"Making Fun - The Story of Funko" World Premiere!
Funko Fundays - 2012-2013-2014-2016
Funko Hollywood Grand Opening
Some favorite items:
Super Showgun Boba Fett Prototype & ROTJ
SDCC 2014 POP! Freddy Funko Boba Fett
Celebration Europe 2013 POP! Boba Fett (Droids)
Wacky Wobbler Bobble Banks Freddy Funko (Boba Fett) PROTOTYPE
b]Major Cons attended:[/b]
SDCC 2016-2018, 2024
LACC 2013,2016-2019,2021

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Re: Customizing

Postby JuicemanRJ » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:42 am

jedividkidd wrote:Thanks a bunch guys thats very helpful

No problem friend, try and check out the link and ask jonness I think his name is. He personally makes and sells some incredible customs!

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Re: Customizing

Postby POP&lock » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:00 pm

Thanks for the tips.Awesome
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Re: Customizing

Postby FunkoH » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:30 pm

Can't wait to try customizing something.
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