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CustomAnon — Custom Tutorial Part 3- Paint
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i think its because maybe you put too much water on the paintbrush
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the black is SUPER hard to go over so it usually won't work or take a TON of coats and look all bad and stuff.
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What would you suggest doing for a purple pony?Not Twilight purple,normal purple
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You might want to mention that most nail polish removers are 99% acetone.
Thats what I use
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wow you paint them and not dye good thing though cause dying it takes 2 to three months when i read about it in the internet i paint my custom nail polish
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Can you use acrylic paints like this brand [Link] (I use these on canvas, and they are affordable and easy to obtain for me) be used for ponies? :]
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I forsee this being very useful for my next project. Thank you - especially for the paint brand recommendations!
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I'm doing my first custom on a Rarity! I'm making it for my Dad!
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incomplete or not, I'm faving these now so as to not loose them again.
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crap. I got folkart white.
and I already took off the wrapper.
Gosh darnit.
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What size and type of brushes do you use for painting?
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I use various small-sized round and square brushes from my college bookstore for the body, and for details I really like this brush, it's my favorite! [link]
I have this one because I happen to collect dolls as well. Their shipping is very high for just an item- but if you can find something similar!
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Thanks! 
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is liquitex acrylic color good for painting? i had good results with the eyes of my pony, but i'm still hesitant to paint the whole thing.
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It is, definitely-- liquitex is a high-quality acrylic that is better than what I typically use
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You don't use a gloss or glaze at all to keep the paint from chipping or melting with moisture? I mean, most customs aren't meant for anything more than display, but I do occasionally lightly handle my ponies and I'm worried about needing to constantly touch up a custom.
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No, I have had a hard time finding a sealant that stands up to what I need. Most people use Modge Podge, but it is not waterproof, it will just goop up and stick to things. I've also used Testors-- but under handling and play that gets sticky (and I do love to play with my toys
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If you handle it roughly. I haven't had too much of a problem.
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If it's alright to ask, what would happen if you did use folkart white paint? Would it look terrible?
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It's clumpy. It'll look like chalk and water painted on your doll. :V
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Thank you for this! It's going to be a lot of help!
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I've been looking to recolour one of my toys, but wasn't sure how to go about it. I still want the plastic look, and I read in a comment above that you use modge podge.
Could using art spray paint work, would you know? I would prefer an even coat, free of any brush strokes for the recolour.
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I've had a friend who has used a model paint spray kit, and that worked, but most typical art spray paints aren't designed for vinyl, so customizer beware.
You can also try dying the pony. I have done it in the past, but not recently.
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I've actually stopped using craft paints due to their thicker chalky textures, have found that Liquitex heavy-body paints dry well and are very consistent and easy to mix. Plus, you can get a set with all the basic colors (white, black, red, blue, yellow, green) at AC Moores, use their coupon, and get it for under $20 ^0^ Mine's lasted me three years of heavy use, and the only color I have used more than half the tube of is white.
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I bought model paint... like the kind when you are painting model cars, because my dad said it was cheaper. Will it work as well or not at all?
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I've heard that you can use acrylic paints when it comes to customizing. Is that a good idea?
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Question, o wise one: is it possible/advisable to dye g4 ponies with like g1 ponie? Or should I stick to painting?
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What should I seal my painted pony with? I'm scared that if I use Mod Podge it might fill up the hair holes :(
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Oh haha nevermind, I see it's nail polish remover in your pic now
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Would nail polish remover work if there's no Acetone to be found?
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Actually, it's 100% pure acetone. Nailpolish remover is ok on some circumstances: It's not a darker color than you pony. If you're working on a white pony and have blue nail polish remover, it can stain the plastic blue. yellow and white are good. Better if it has acetone in it.
Also you can use rubbing alcohol- a 70 or 90%- but the bottle of acetone was only 99 cents at walmart for me, I'd suggest investing, it'll save you some extra scrubbing.
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Thank you! I'll keep that in mind.
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Have you ever tried spray paint? If I customize a pony, I might try it and was wondering if you had any experience with it.
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Most spray paint doesn't adhere to plastic well. uses some kind of spray technique-- testors maybe? to do her ponies. You'll have to ask her for more specifics-- but don't use general all-purpose spray paint, you will ruin your pony.
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Why aren't you supposed to buy white folk art? ARGH I just bought some.
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It's very lumpy and brush-stroke-y and not very consistant
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How do you tackle painting the cutie mark? I'm working on a Roseluck, which probably has among the most difficult cutie mark designs to paint in a small space. How do you clean off excess paint in the instances you paint over the pencil lines?
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one more question, about the paint. Is there anything you do to it after you let it dry? I ask because whenever i see the Blind bag customs on Equestria Daily they say something about sealing. Maybe that's just for the blind bag models, but i thought it would be best to ask.
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Would this method of painting work on the original G1's? I don't see why it wouldn't, but I want to ask before I try it out. How different do those layers of paint make the pony feel? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I'm just getting in to customizing and restoring ponies and had to switch from oils on canvas into acrylics on ponies! It's great to see your method!
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i'd think so, but im pretty sure my old ponies dont have pegs
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I somehow managed to find acetone, but not the 97 cent Onyx brand. will other brands work?
EX: Rustoleum or a brand found at a hardware store?
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Yep, as long as it's acetone, it should be good. Just don't let it set long on the pony- rinse it off after using paint remover
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Okay, thank you. I can finally buy the Acetone and begin work. (already bought the other supplies and the Hair arrived a couple of days ago)
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Coolness finally found a way to paint on plastic and how to make my dream pony xd
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