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Old 07-01-2006, 02:33 PM   #56 (permalink)
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If you haven't topcoated/clearcoated adding more kandy layers will darken it, however too many layers of kandy might crack, especially since its going to be completely dry now, you want to layer when it flashes for the best results.

Best thing is to mix in a color to the base or the kandy beforehand, but you already know that now.

A clearcoat will also darken it too.

Using a translucent paint might work, but it will need layering and its going to be tough to make it even, i use the layered translucent smoke approach when doing airbrush portraits it works really well, but its easy to make a mistake thats unfixable.

Look around for a topcoat that can be colour mixed, i swear HOK had one but i can't see it, so i might be on krack, of course the usual don't mix brands disclaimer applies.

If it were me, I'd get a scrap piece of the same material redo what you did with the cover and try a couple of experiments to get something you like.


peahee, looks great
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