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Title: re painting symbols
Post by: lindsayrose1985 on October 02, 2013, 05:37:42 PM
Hi all
what do you use to repaint the symbols with...I know paint of some sort lol but which kind!
Also does it need sealing and what would I use to do that as well :)
I have a couple with rubbed symbols and as I'm rather artistic thought I'd try that part of restoring my ponies in need.
Thank you
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: hathorcat on October 02, 2013, 06:47:21 PM
I think you will probably get the best advice on this over in Customs so I am going to nudge it there for you.
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: lindsayrose1985 on October 02, 2013, 06:55:44 PM
Thank you :)
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 02, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
I use acrylic paint for pretty much any painting on a pony including symbol touch ups, and as far as sealant goes, I use folk art plaid liquid sealant in matte/satin for the body and gloss for the eyes.

I know other artists highly recommend matte modge podge and testors dulcotte sealants.

I hope that helps :)
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: lindsayrose1985 on October 02, 2013, 07:32:46 PM
Would I be able to find those in the uk? Can someone recommend a uk alternative if not.
Thank you I'll go shopping for acrylic paint today :)
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: MikeysGrrrl on October 02, 2013, 09:11:42 PM
I'm not sure, since I live in Canada. However here are a couple of links, one is the thread all about sealants and the other link is multiple tutorials, recommended products and links to other sites where the items can be ordered.

http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,342090.0.html

http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,283445.0.html

I know we have customizers in the UK, so I'm sure someone will pop on and provide you with more information :)
Title: Re: re painting symbols
Post by: lindsayrose1985 on October 03, 2013, 03:23:55 AM
thank you i will have a look :) i'm so new to this kind of stuff lol. but i want to make my ponies look all new again. and a few have eye paint rubs etc so i thought it would be fun to give them a make over!
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