Using a standard paint stroke will leave paint streaks rather than opaque color. Add your first layer of paint, starting with the main color you plan to use. However, when working with paint and resin, you’re going to have to take your time. If you’re anything like me, once you get an idea, you want to get it out of your head and into the real world as soon as possible. Tip 3: When painting on resin, the key is patience. There’s one out there called ‘The Psycho’ that I’ve used in the past. If you want to add tiny details to your artwork, you may want to visit a model train store or a store that sells miniatures (like a gaming store), as they will sell paintbrushes with very, very fine tips.
I’ve found that synthetic brushes, especially Taklon and White Taklon, seem to work best for resin painting. Using craft paint, especially when you’re getting your bearings painting resin, is perfectly fine as well. I typically recommend using acrylic paint. Tip 2: Paints meant for plastic work best when painting resin.
Once the primer has dried (follow recommendations on your particular primer), you can begin painting your piece. You may need more than one coat of primer to cover the object entirely. Protect the site you are spraying (I use aluminum foil) and allow it to dry between coats. When using a primer, make sure you use it in a well-ventilated area and use protective gear. However, you can also use a paint-on primer. I prefer using a spray primer, as it helps so that you don’t apply too much and change the look of the resin. Grey or white primer is best if you’re using mixed colors. If you’re using lighter colors, use white primer. If you want to use darker colors, use a black primer. Selecting a primer color generally should be based on the color you plan to paint on top of the primer. Primers generally come in three colors: white and black being most common and grey being a little more challenging to find. Tip 1: The easiest way to paint resin is to use a primer. Here are some of my tips on painting on resin if you’d like to add some color to your resin crafts. Resin can be tricky to paint and very different from painting on canvas or wood, as you will find that paint doesn’t cling to resin very well.
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