Submitted by Garrett on 3/12/1999. ( )
As a beginner, I am overwhelmed by the wide variety of products available. I am curious as to which type of paints would be recommended for a beginner. Also, what basic paint colors are recommended to begin with? Any suggestions would be greatly accepted. P.S. I am referring to non airbrush paints.
Thank you.
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This response submitted by Bob P. in Nebr. on 3/12/1999. ( )
Your question leaves a lot of "questions". Are you looking at water base paint or lacquer?? What are you intending on painting; fish, birds, etc.?? If you'd thinking about fish painting, I'd strongly suggest WASCO's fish painting encyclopedia. If your budget limits prohibit this, purchase one fish painting schedule for the fish you're planning on starting with. Each of these painting schedules lists the colors needed to complete the specific specie of fish. Painting schedules are also available for finish work on deer, and numerous species of birds. They also list all the colors needed. Does this answer the questions you asked??? Bob P.
This response submitted by Leanna on 3/12/1999. ( scardeer@cornernet.com )
As a beginner, learn with an airbrush. Go with Bob P. on the paint help and along with that deffinitley get yourself an airbrush. You and your airbruxh can learn together! The idea of me controlling one of them monsters and actually producing a paint flow onto anything scared the bjeebies outta me but I conquered my fear!! Trust yourself and get one. Greatest of luck to you.
This response submitted by Cody on 3/12/1999. ( csatterl@dia.net )
I have been thinking of getting an airbrush. I know that they produce much better results. My problem? Well, I don't have a problem with buying the airbrush but buying an aircommpressor can get to be a little spendy. Does anybody know where I can get a compressor that I can use that is pretty cheep? Thanks Cody
This response submitted by Jerry on 3/13/1999. ( AKBIRDS )
Look at garage sales and such. Recently I saw one in a pawn shop for under $100. It was a major brand and looked like a great deal! As to paint type, if I were starting again, I'd definitely go with the water-based paints, PolyTranspar or LifeTone.
This response submitted by Garrett on 3/15/99. ( )
Thank you Bob and Leanna for your time. I appreciate your suggestions. From the work that I have seen from other taxidermists, I agree that an airbrush is the way to go. However, as Leanna points out I am nervous about purchasing and using one. Like I said before, I am only a beginner and I really appreciate suggestions from people who have had more experience. Bob, I did not know there were paint schedules for mammals as well as fish. Can you tell me where I can find these lists? Like always, I learn something new every time I read this forum. Thanks again!
This response submitted by Garrett on 3/15/99. ( )
I did not mean to leave you out Jerry. I appreciate your suggestions, and all others, as well.
This response submitted by Bob P. in Nebr. on 3/15/99. ( )
Get yourself a WASCO catalog. All available paint schedules are listed therein. If purchasing the fish painting encyclopedia is cost prohibitive at this time, select one or two of the fish paint schedules and give it a go. You'll be pleasantly suprised. The individual schedules are about $1.00 each, last time I looked.
Bob P. in Nebr.
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