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  • apes3978
    Talkative Member
    • Nov 19, 2005
    • 5107

    How do you seal your painted heads?

    Just looking for tips on how you guys seal your heads once you paint them...

    Do you just use something like (brush on) Delta Matte Interior varnish? A spray on sealant?
  • enyawd72
    Maker of Monsters!
    • Oct 1, 2009
    • 7904

    #2
    I use Testor's dullcote spray to seal, and then go back with a small brush and acrylic gloss varnish for eyes, teeth, anything metallic, etc.

    When doing skin it helps to seal between coats too. Using thinned paint eliminates brush strokes.

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    • madmarva
      Talkative Member
      • Jul 7, 2007
      • 6445

      #3
      Thanks for those tips, Dwayne!

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      • plaztekman
        Career Member
        • Apr 27, 2008
        • 550

        #4
        I use Krylon Matte Finish/1311 spray.
        Check out my photoblog: http://megomuseum.com/community/blog...773-plaztekman

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        • dr_cyclops
          One eyed, wonder
          • Dec 17, 2009
          • 2138

          #5
          I've used both products. Although I'm currently using Krylon matte finish, I like Testor dullcote spray better.

          Keep in mind, you only need a light coating to fix a paint job.

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          • SeattleEd
            SynthoRes Transmigrator
            • Oct 24, 2007
            • 4351

            #6
            Originally posted by enyawd72
            I use Testor's dullcote spray to seal, and then go back with a small brush and acrylic gloss varnish for eyes, teeth, anything metallic, etc.
            Ditto. Although I've experimented with the Krylon gloss coat spray varnish first with a thin layer from a 3 foot distance. Once I have an even coat, I spray the next day with the Dullcote. Thin layer as well. Then touch up.

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            • ZombieJimC
              Persistent Member
              • Mar 12, 2014
              • 1246

              #7
              I just use Testors flat clear lacquer spray #1960.

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              • apes3978
                Talkative Member
                • Nov 19, 2005
                • 5107

                #8
                Thanks for the tips!

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                • fallensaviour
                  Talkative Member
                  • Aug 28, 2006
                  • 5620

                  #9
                  I use folk art matte finish on all parts skin and hair for eyes or lips, teeth or scar tissue I use folk art gloss.
                  “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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