NEWBIE PINHEADS!: Pinstriping How-To's Archive

Team_Dat · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:25 pm Post subject:

I've had a read through these pages, now i have a question whiuch i hope hasn't been answered, what would you suggest as a "starter" kit for someone? so they can get a feel for things Confused

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SteelPhoenix · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:03 am Post subject:

hmmm, that is subject to opinion... but here's what I'd recommend:

Mack series 10 brush (blue thread) 00 or 000 (sword striper)

2-3 cans of 1-shot (really you could get by with 1, but how boring would that be?) Maybe black, white and red... don't get yellow to begin with, it will frustrate the hell out of you.

paint can opener, or a small screwdriver, etc. I made my own out of 1/4 inch steel.

Mineral spirits. I recommend the 'odorless' even if it still has some smell to it, just not as strong as the regular. This works for cleaning brushes, as well as thinner when you are striping. You could also get 1-shot reducer, but mineral spirits works fine for practice.

jars, or cans or something to put the thinner in.

palette: old magazines or catalogs... glossy pages work better to me

clipboard for your 'palette' (I like working this way, you may decide not to)

something to stir the paint with... popsicle sticks, or I use a palette knife and wipe it off. Again a matter of preference.

old t-shirt you can use for a rag (good for wiping up mistakes)

paper towels

stabilo aquarelable pencils (1 white 1 a darker color like navy or black... DON'T use red)

A box to keep your stuff in. Doesn't need to be huge or elaborate to start... make sure you enjoy striping first.

pratice surfaces.

probably more, but these are at least the basics.
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Team_Dat · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:29 pm Post subject:

Awesome!

i'll have to write up a list and get it send off for a quote... Wink

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aboyandhisrobot · Kult Member Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 28

I just got my materials! How do start? How should I prep my brushes? What are some good drills that I can practice with?

kustomkeifer · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject:

You're kidding right? Go to page one of this thread and start clicking! All the links and info laid out expertly by Steel Phoenix!

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aboyandhisrobot · Kult Member Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 28

Well I don't know the terminology enough to know what to look for. Sorry bout the redundant questions. Ill poke around somemore then. Thanks.

SteelPhoenix · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:08 pm Post subject:

Also click on the link to Psycho's web site... he has some pdfs of tutorials put together by a few awesome artists that are well worth the read and a good place to start.
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kustomkeifer · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:34 am Post subject:

I didn't want to make you feel bad Very Happy

Just go to page one and click and read all the posts. I think you'll get all the info you need for a great crash course in striping to get you going!
Good Luck!
Look forward to seeing your work!
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aboyandhisrobot · Kult Member Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 28

Nah I didn't feel bad. I think I did find the info I needed though. I Laid down a few lines last night to try it out. I really like the way the 1-shot and the mack brush feels. Unlike any other style of painting I've ever done. I'll be posting my work as I progress. Thanks again!

SteelPhoenix · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject:

Post a pic in the 'post your 1st lines' thread... that's what its for. Wink

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hewey · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject:

Awesome thread! Just picked up some one shot and Mack brush on the weekend, can't wait to have a go.
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amer1canightmare · Borderline Lurker Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 1

matt (gato ) told me about this site ..thanx alot.. .well here is my first pinstripping attemp last night on my sketchbook..

Stewey · Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:35 am Post subject:

HI, you may find these little movie files useful- my son put them together the other day of me striping backwards along some cart spokes.
Here:
http://www.traditionalsigns.com/html/Striping_movies.html/Striping_movies.html
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biggyD · Kult Member Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 26 Location: IN

WOW!great intel ,I have wanted to learn this art for 20 years and am finally taking the plunge.....thanks

update-I'm practicing as the wizard video instructed ,I have no intention of doing any designs until I master control/flow of the brush /paint ,so no pics .When i'm ready I plan on going to the wrecking yard and pinstriping every car i can to practice . again ,thanks for all the great info ...D

C Bramman · Borderline Lurker Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 5

THIS IS GREAT STUFF!! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY A FEW TIPS, SEE HOW THEY WORK!!