Well I finished the headpieces. It took about 2 layers of sealer (glue), 3 layers of craft paint and then
I buffed in some liquitex Burnt Umber Acrylic paint to give it more depth. Then used a bit of the rub and buff and then 2 coats of Liquitex Glossy varnish. I’m pretty pleased with the way they came out
Here’s a before and after the “antique” paint job. The left is just plain cheap craft paint in gold. the Right is the treated one.
Here’s the finished pieces.
I cut out most of the foam pieces for the neck, upper arms, the chest. They still need to be sanded, painted and so on. I also cut out the dress for fitting. I will post those in the next few days as I finish each piece.
Jane
2 responses to “She-Ra Day 2”
Katherine
July 23rd, 2011 at 08:50
How did you deside the size of the headpiece?
paradoxjane
August 1st, 2011 at 22:44
I blow up a photo of the original , size it to about my size and trace it on the computer screen and then make a pattern from it. It needs curves to sit on the head correctly.