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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2012, 07:59:57 PM »
Thanks for adding this, and also adding the part about the rubbing alcohol!

Just to show:

Here is Raincurl after I covered her with the paint:
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I used liquitex heavy body and GLOBBED that crap on. I DO NOT suggest using it or globbing it on. Folk art cheap craft paint in white (or a color close to your pony) is best! But it did come off with rubbing alcohol and heavy scrubbing with many cottonballs without damaging any paint!

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You can still see a bit of faint yellow off on her leg that I didn't scrub off in the first try.

I wouldn't suggest doing this on glitter symbols or princess symbols. But regular painted symbols work fine. If you really want to try it with glitter, I put a coat of clear acrylic over it (I use Tamiya X-22 clear model paint) But I think most pony peeps aren't brave enough to go that route. XD But it DOES protect the symbols from future wear and won't come off after an oxyclean bath, taping... and shouldn't come off with the rubbing alcohol. I haven't tested this yet. >_>

Anyway, this works great if there's something around your symbol that needs faded out and the symbol is very detailed... so you can't just tape over it. :D
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2012, 08:22:52 PM »

awesome tehrin thanks!  :iconclap:




Is there an advantage to only covering the hair instead of the whole pony in foil?
yes! you would want the whole body to fade evenly.. otherwise you would end up with tan fade lines ;)
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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2012, 08:32:04 PM »

Also good to mention that Nirvana variations of Starshine sunfade just fine. :)
Mine's been in the window for a few weeks and she looks great so far. Can't wait to post before and afters for her and Italy Firefly.
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2012, 08:35:55 PM »

Also good to mention that Nirvana variations of Starshine sunfade just fine. :)
Mine's been in the window for a few weeks and she looks great so far. Can't wait to post before and afters for her and Italy Firefly.
...I still can't get over that gorgeous Argie gal of yours going from super dirty to absolutely fabulous.  :lovey:
yes good point!! cant wait to see ur pics too!!! im a sucker for a good make over ^_^
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2012, 06:35:28 PM »
Just wondering, do you think any sort of cheap acrylic would work like it did for you, Tehrin? I have some yellow and black Jo-ann's brand paint and I was wondering if that would work, or if I should just go buy some of the Folkart stuff from Walmart.
Nevermind, ended up just using painter's tape. Sticking with what I know best. XD
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #20 on: February 22, 2012, 08:14:14 AM »
I'm blind!
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TP works well on TE eyes...
(My brown and red spots didn't sunfade out either...)

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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #21 on: February 22, 2012, 09:22:51 AM »
I was just about to PM you about sunfading !! Thank you Rel! xxx

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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2012, 12:52:59 PM »
Psst, Rel  :ninja:
Since I don't want to make a huge mistake, would it be safe to sunfade Argie Gingerbread? She's literally faded to cream all the way through to the inside and I don't really know what would cause the plastic to sunburn, so I figured I'd ask since I think you sunfaded your Gingerbread in your photobucket, right?  XD
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« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2012, 12:59:20 PM »
Thank you SOOOOOO much for this! I've always heard people describing how to cover your ponies when sunfading, but I still had no idea! Thank you sooo much for the picture! :D
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« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2012, 01:03:04 PM »
Thank you so much for posting this! I have a few girls that could really use a good sunfade.

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« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2012, 02:35:36 PM »
This is amazing! Thankyou! :hug:
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2012, 02:46:49 PM »

Psst, Rel  :ninja:
Since I don't want to make a huge mistake, would it be safe to sunfade Argie Gingerbread? She's literally faded to cream all the way through to the inside and I don't really know what would cause the plastic to sunburn, so I figured I'd ask since I think you sunfaded your Gingerbread in your photobucket, right?  XD
yes ma'am!! She's a great candidate for sunfading! ;) :cool:
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2012, 02:48:31 PM »

Psst, Rel  :ninja:
Since I don't want to make a huge mistake, would it be safe to sunfade Argie Gingerbread? She's literally faded to cream all the way through to the inside and I don't really know what would cause the plastic to sunburn, so I figured I'd ask since I think you sunfaded your Gingerbread in your photobucket, right?  XD
yes ma'am!! She's a great candidate for sunfading! ;) :cool:
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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #28 on: February 22, 2012, 03:40:53 PM »
Thanks for the tutorial, Rel! It really worked for your Argie Sugarberry! I have a few I need to go through and try.

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Re: Sunfading Tutorial ^_^
« Reply #29 on: February 23, 2012, 06:37:33 AM »
ahhh YES thank you so much for posting this :D I recently scored a Little Flitter 2nd hand who needs 2 pen marks faded, and I wasn't sure if you expose the whole body, or cover entirely in foil save for the marks you need faded. I was nice to get confirmation from another response on this thread that using the latter method causes 'tan lines'. I reckon I'll be putting tinfoil over her wings too, though ^^ Seeing your results is inspiring, Rel :) I can't wait to see how my Little Flitter turns out now that I know how to do it right :heart: you rock
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