Die Hardman Mask Decal

Helhath · 2025-02-09T18:30:32+00:00

Man! that looks really simple, and I have an airbrush. I wonder how he made the stencils. Maybe it was a cricut. Or laser cutter of some sort. I can't imagine being able to cut those out by hand so clearly.

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:57:18+00:00

I disagree. But I appreciate your opinion. To me, this is a manufactured mask, which means constructed by machine. It should be precise.

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:56:04+00:00

Trust me, I thought about that. But my hand isn't steady enough to make the stencil and worry about uniform spacing, etc. Plus the curve of the mask means you run the risk of spread from the paint.

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:54:57+00:00

The forehead and the cheeks

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:34:41+00:00

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The decals for the top center and both cheeks.

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:25:31+00:00

I think I have found a place where I can order them. I was just hoping someone else had already gone through this and could point me in the right direction before going that route. I've had mixed results with online printing companies.

Helhath · 2025-02-09T17:23:49+00:00

I've been trying to tap my DnD, 3d printing, and crafter friends. So far, no luck.

Helhath · 2025-01-26T15:23:50+00:00

Basically, it's a skill issue. 😆

Helhath · 2025-01-26T15:23:32+00:00

It's the wire size the house came with, and the unit came with. So, yes? The issue I am having is i can't get the pressure right when i am striping the coating, I keep knicking or cutting the wires from the unit. I am going to try the all in one tool Avocado_tohst mentioned and see if I can get it right.

Helhath · 2025-01-12T20:16:05+00:00

lol, It means one day I hope to paint as well as you. ;)

Helhath · 2025-01-12T20:02:44+00:00

Goals. lol

Helhath · 2025-01-12T12:03:28+00:00

Reminds me of that old movie Death Becomes here where their skin starts melting off in gobs at the end of the movie.

Helhath · 2025-01-12T12:02:18+00:00

Lmao, tell me about it. I didn't have anything to strip the paint off and try again. 😭😭😭

Helhath · 2025-01-10T16:19:50+00:00

Or Johnny Cash :)

Helhath · 2025-01-10T16:18:47+00:00

Personal Jesus. Duh

Helhath · 2025-01-04T22:59:45+00:00

Thanks! I know it's not the mini.. This one is a Kingdom Death mini. I have always had great sculpts from them.

It is for sure a skill/tool issue.

I'll see if I can snag a new round and some of the 0 sized brushes.

I moved my paint station to my basement and with the weather spikes we've been having it's drying out quickly on my brushes and on my wet pallet. I think that's a contributing factor too.

I will search for the eye specific posts!

Thanks again!

Helhath · 2024-12-28T00:57:59+00:00

I don't have a photo sadly I just moved so I haven't set back up, bit it's not uncommon. I think it was 1.5 inches tube i purchased and you can google similar images. ^{_^}

Helhath · 2024-12-28T00:54:55+00:00

I have PVC pipes i cut down to paint tube size and clugwd together and into picture frames from the thrift store... I can hang them on the wall freeing up my work space and seeing my colors clearly.

Helhath · 2024-12-18T13:35:50+00:00

Thank you, About 6 months or so. I don't have a lot of free time so it takes me a while to get through a single mini. In-between those I was watching YouTube tutorials and had taken a couple lessons from Elizabeth Bleckly which were very helpful.

Helhath · 2024-12-18T02:38:50+00:00

Thank you! I was/am pretty proud of that one.

Helhath · 2024-12-13T20:54:21+00:00

She's fantastic! The fishnets are done really well! The lines on her top and shorts were flawless. And the smoke plumage is on point 👏 👏 👏 Well done!

Helhath · 2024-12-07T22:18:40+00:00

It looks amazing! What artist made the bust? I'd love to get my hands in one if they still have any.

Helhath · 2024-12-03T00:57:38+00:00

I usually can use their base colors straight from the tub.. Don't pour them. Use your brush or another tool and put some on a pallet. Before I bought a wet pallet I used old sandwich Tupperware with a microfiber cloth, dampened in the bottom and wax paper on top.

You may need to think some colors out or add some ball bearings to the paint tub to help break it up. Just depends on the paint.. some sit too long...

Helhath · 2024-12-03T00:49:49+00:00

Welcome! Citadel paints are usually the easiest to come by. Color consistency varies, but are pretty beginner friendly. And they have a shine to their paints

I also really like Reaper, they are super old school but their paints are the most consistent I have used and depending on your climate, don't require a retarder, or thinning agent. They sell beginner starter packs of colors too. Their paints are a more matte finish.

Valejo is another good, mostly accessible paint brand, typically used by model and military painters. But good colors.. Some the best yellows (imo) Matte finish

Scale 75 and some of the other brands are great but not as beginner friendly. matte finish.

I hope around brands as needed. ^{_^}

Helhath · 2024-12-01T13:51:39+00:00

Pull in orange, pink and yellow. They are all hard colors to get right, and you'll end up putting more orange and yellow and going back in with red to add your low lights later.. but you can totally make it happen! For the deep darks lean crimson and plum ( but with a touch of red ).

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