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I been painting with straight paint from the pot and never gotten the bump or cloged details or anything like that everytime I thinnit with any extra water it just doesn't give a good coat even though it's the same brand he is using
It’s all about getting the results you want. If you’re already getting a finished result you’re happy with, without thinning, then stick with it. The key to this hobby is finding what works FOR YOU. Thanks for watching and enjoy your painting 🙂
I know I'm way late to comment here. I've always found it's easier for me to dip the entire sprue in warm, soapy water, and lightly brush with a cheap (soft) toothbrush. The sprue helps support the pieces for thorough cleaning, and I can use my airbrush or a cheap hair dryer to dry the entire thing. This avoids having to fish out tiny, fragile pieces from soapy water that I can't necessarily see into easily. You can also make your own filler using old sprue, and Tamiya extra thin cement. Snip small pieces of sprue into the cement, and let it sit for a while. Agitate every few days, and add more sprue if it's still too thin.
This was extremely helpful but im having 1 small issue! On qompletely black matte acrylics (vallejo for example) It just seems really messy/weird on some cars/aircraft. any help? not sure if there is any way i can send an image of my problem.
I love my Neewer LED panels. I use a smaller one since I don’t have a big space, but I can use it for painting and then switch to videography/photography work I do. Bought a second one to film legos for a client of mine.
So, maybe this is a rude question. But how much do you think you've spend on obtaining this Ultimate Painting studio? Just the items you discussed, not all the treasures you keep in there. Oh, by the way, it is a beautiful space.
It’s a very fair question This upgrade has cost around the £1000 mark, that’s standing desk, lights and chair. The rest are things which I’ve accumulated over the years. It’s a lot to fork in one go, but i did a lot of research beforehand to make sure I picked things fit for purpose and will give me many years of loyal service 🙂
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Thank you. I've got lots of friends with hobbies; (golfing, boating, hunting, bike riding etc. ) and your amount is a mere speck of what some of those things cost. I've been in the hobby for a several decades now, and I'm sure I've sunk a decent chunk into it. I've done it piecemeal throughout the years. Upgrading is a very attractive thought to me. More power to you, you do your homework and know what you are getting. For many of us, this hobby isn't merely a time passer, it's a genuine passion.
Great video. I'll be browsing through the shoping links next time I'm avoiding work. There's a lot of tempting, and probably expensive things there. Two things I'd recommend that you might not have thought of: 1: A cheap disposable waterproof tablecloth meant for parties. Put it over your painting desk and drips and spillages don't matter as much. Mine is filthy, but my desk under it isn't. 2: A large, cheap, thin doormat/rug. Put it under your chair (You want thin so you can roll on and off) and it'll catch any drips that happen, saving your floor. About the magnifying glasses. I was given a lamp with a lense in a while back, but I can't use it because it messes with my depth perception. I wonder if this is because it's not mounted to my head so the magnification changes as I move. Do you think it's still worth me grabbing a set of glasses, or should I expect the same problem? I'm not sure I need them, but I am curious for eyes etc. I don't know anyone with a set for me to test with.
Thanks man Yeah, some lovely products for sure 👍 And thanks for the tips on protection for drips. I have a clear floor protector under my chair already (great minds) For the glasses, yes. Having them on your head is very different to the standing lens.i find them much more natural and your depth perception will adjust quickly Bret advice really, is just give them a try 👍
I don't like buying things and never using them so I've been avoiding it, but I'll check out the price on the ones you linked and consider it then. I do have some more detailed work to do on the horizon. Thanks.
I recently replaced my old desk with an Ikea sit/stand desk. Not fancy, but cheaper than most and very good to be able to set the perfect height for my lanky frame.
You didn't say which of these products you received for free. I feel this is important as clearly you advertising them specifically. the setup is great but it feels like a big advertisement for certain products
Everything in the video are products I have specifically found, researched and selected myself. I haven't been paid or sponsored to endorse them. So, unlike some channels where they are obviously just being paid to say whatever the companies want them to, that's not the case here. This is genuinely my thoughts on the stuff. I have selected the Paid promotion button for this video because my links have affiliate codes in them, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I'll receive a tiny commission. This helps a little bit to support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos. I hope that makes it a bit clearer and sorry for any confusion
Love the way you walk through things and how you explain it all clearly. I was wondering how high the frame is with the lights added too? I have a standing desk but a small garden office so wondering if I’d hit the ceiling :D
Thank you, glad you found it helpful. So I’ve quickly measured for you and front the top of the desk to the top of the light is 101cm. You could reduce that a bit by angling the lights a bit more but I think you should really allow for a 100cm. Hope that helps 👍
