quick flame question

DSA Airbrush · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Hey everyone,
I have a question about flames.... i always see people post pictures with flames on a black glossy back ground.. so do you guys buy the panels prepainted or what? The flames in my avatar thingy is on cardboard painted with black gloss spray paint lol any info on how you get the black panels would be great. thanks
Dane

hacky · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:31 PM

hiya dsa ,
welcome to the family..

not sure where in the world you are but im in the uk,and i go to the local diy shop and buy hardboard panels(cos there cheap) i then scuff them and paint them with cheap waterbased black acrylic paints( normally anita's).
it dries matt which is a perfect base for what you need...
good or bad ,post your progress as theres a wealth of free info here..and were all very freindly..

DSA Airbrush · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Sorry this is my first post... i didnt even introduce myself my name is
Dane im a 16 and from the great state of Nebraska haha but thanks that helps alot .....i have been around this site for like a year but just recently became a member ..... this site has sure been a huge help!!!!

Humorris · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DSA Airbrush

Sorry this is my first post... i didnt even introduce myself my name is
Dane im a 16 and from the great state of Nebraska haha but thanks that helps alot .....i have been around this site for like a year but just recently became a member ..... this site has sure been a huge help!!!!

I get the beware of dog signs from walmart $.97 each just spray paint the back black.

Commando · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Humorris

I get the beware of dog signs from walmart $.97 each just spray paint the back black.

Hummorris,

You win the greatest simple solution award for the day. That's an awesome idea. I hadn't even thought of that. I bet they are great painting panels.

Your the man.

Tony D.

DR Dubois · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 10:56 PM

Welcome aboard Dane.

You can buy aluminum panels in black or white from some airbrush shops I believe, but why bother when you can do as Humorris suggests. Great idea H!

chrometools · #7 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 09:02 AM

i buy sign board from a local graphic shop they are 18" x 24" and cost me 2.00 each . u can even clear when finished

Humorris · #8 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 11:51 AM

All credit goes to JJ! He is the one that brought it to me. I just sand the back and hit it with a rattle can and ready to go. Also good idea to hit down the holes since they are pressed outward.

Evil Smirk · #9 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Humorris

I get the beware of dog signs from walmart $.97 each just spray paint the back black.

All credit goes to JJ! He is the one that brought it to me. I just sand the back and hit it with a rattle can and ready to go. Also good idea to hit down the holes since they are pressed outward.

I use the For Sale signs, but same thing. The available size variety is nice too.

DSA Airbrush · #10 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 12:35 PM

thanks every one that helps alot i never even thought about the beware of dogs signs....thats an awesome idea humorris!