Okay so new project today. I was given a link to a tutorial on woodgrain, but the supplies needed are hard to source and to order online, you had to order a $90 minimum. No thanks! Someone on BrassGoggles showed his results using regular spray paint and gave his mini-tutorial, which I used for my inspiration.I wanted the hilt to have a dark "stain" color, like a worn mahogany. So this is how I di...
Yesterday I picked up a couple of pirate pistols from the local costume supply store. Since they are only $4 apiece (squirt guns), I figured I could use them for practice with painting techniques. And here is what I did:Original gunSide-by side with painted modPainted mod and closeupsIt t'weren't too tough with a little model paint and rub n' buff. I know it doesn't compare with some of the spect...
I have not been very good at blogging lately, and don't expect anything too stellar out of this one, either. I have waffled between very high highs, which are difficult to put into words which do it justice, and very blah lows, where I just don't feel like doing ANYTHING.Christmas was good over here. Christmas Eve was at Chris' Mom house with the fam damily. Was wonderful to see Steph and Nathan a...
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