2008 tutorial tribal flames marblizer and beveled effect

[Strictly Attitude]

Paint used Autoair airbrushes don't remember
Ok first preped the xbox case with bulldog adhesion promoter then sprayed black where the graphics are going
Next sprayed red sparklesance over the black not positive the color name but it's auto airs version of an ultrametallic pearl
For the next step you are going to need some cling wrap and a spray bottle full of water

 

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Next gonna spray some autoair red pretty heavy and wet in the area I'm going to do my graphics
Then I am going to lightly spray some water over the red lightly or you will make a mess
nextI go in and dab the paint with the saran wrap

 

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Here is the dried effect I cheated and used a heat gun looks pretty cool right
Next I cover the xbox with spray mask
I then draw out some tribal flames
Then cut them out using an exacto knife

 

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I remove the the outside spray mask
I then spray silver around the outside of the tribal
I add black as a shadow and a beveled look
I use a match book to make sharp edges at the point for the bevel

 

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Here is what the bevel looks like
I then recover the case with paint mask
I used fine line tape to go around the edge where the tribal is under the mask to assure an even cut around
Here is the mask after it is cut

 

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A better pic of the masked off graphic
I then sprayed with white as a base to make the orange really pop use of base coats to get different effects from different colors thats why primers come in different colorsI then spray the orange over the cover making sure I have nice even coverage
Then while it is still wet I peel off the grapics carefully
And we then have it the finished product ready for clear

Pop quiz why would I want my graphic to be the first layer not the top layer?

 

[Seamonkey]

Because you only had to mask and cut one time and it's easier and faster to create the depth and beveled edge?

Great stuff bud!! I have been watching and waiting for 45 mins to see the result and post, !!! I almost asked a question in the middle of it just to mess with you, !!! It sucks you can only post 5 picks at a time doesn't it, !!!
Again great tute!!!


Josh

 

[Strictly Attitude]

yes and also when you clear it gravity is on your side. It allows the clear to fill in the graphic and makes color sanding easy. If the graphic was raised the clear would flow off it and you would have more of a chance of sanding through on the edges.nthego:

 

[Stoys]

great tutorial. one day i have to give my xbox 360 and controller a go

 

[Seamonkey]

yes and also when you clear it gravity is on your side. It allows the clear to fill in the graphic and makes color sanding easy. If the graphic was raised the clear would flow off it and you would have more of a chance of sanding through on the edges.nthego:

Ok you got me. I never thought of that , !!


Josh

 

[Stranger375]

Cool tutorial, thanks for taking the time to post it

 

[drobbins12]

Do you always want to do the graphic first always?


Dylan

 

[Strictly Attitude]

having the graphic on the bottom is not a must due I have done plenty above the paint also and used intercoat to knock down that edge. Doing the graphic on the bottom has it's advantages and worked well for this project. especially for doing the beveled effect it saved me from masking the tribal flame twice.

 

[Russ Allen]

I never really thought of doing the basecoat last. In my best redneck accent, Dats Purdie Smuart Man! Thanks for the tutorial, some great info there!!!