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Title: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: starscout on November 17, 2022, 01:33:43 PM

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I noticed some fashion doll customizers using chalk pastels on their customs, but I hadn't seen it used on a pony custom yet. So, I decided to order some and try it out for myself. I'm pleasantly surprised with the results. I honestly didn't expect them to show up so well!
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I decided almost immediately I wanted a cute space theme. I felt it appropriate for testing out soft pastels, plus it would blend well with the base (Pinkie Pie).
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The paint job on the eyes and symbols are certainly not my proudest work. I'm pretty out of practice right now and it shows. 
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I decided to go with some yarn I dyed for the reroot. I want to say it was because it added to the soft, space theme or whatever but the real reason is that I just happened to have a bunch of acrylic yarn and leftover dyes already lying around.
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Sorry about the subpar photos. I've said it before, but I'm a terrible photographer.  :silly:

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: Griffin on November 17, 2022, 01:55:21 PM

She's so cute! Chalk pastels really have that wonderful, soft look to them - it's very unique! I also love her hair, it's perfect for the theme :lovey:

Did you use something like MSC to prime the base before applying the pastels? Or to seal the finished work?

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: starscout on November 17, 2022, 02:03:40 PM

Quote from: Griffin on November 17, 2022, 01:55:21 PM

She's so cute! Chalk pastels really have that wonderful, soft look to them - it's very unique! I also love her hair, it's perfect for the theme :lovey:

Did you use something like MSC to prime the base before applying the pastels? Or to seal the finished work?

Thank you! And yes, I used sealant between each coat of pastels.

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: Heart Of Midnight on November 17, 2022, 05:45:09 PM

Oh, she's really cute! :lovey: Lovely hair and a symbol! Nice colored eyes. Green goes well with pink and purple! :heart:

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: TheClassCalico on November 17, 2022, 06:44:20 PM

She's adorable! I don't often see the G4 reboot toys getting used for customs, the mould works nicely with the rest of the design.

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: Ponybookworm on November 18, 2022, 01:06:39 AM

She's a cutie & I love her xxx

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: BlackCurtains on November 18, 2022, 07:56:34 AM

What a cutie! I actually really love the reboot poses. She looks great! I've used chalk pastels a few times on ponies, they have a nice soft look :)

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: starscout on November 20, 2022, 01:34:24 PM

Thanks, everyone!  :happy:
BC, do you have any pics of your pastels customs? I'd love to see them.

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: BlackCurtains on November 21, 2022, 06:04:20 AM

I used pastels mixed with water on this guy - Warning for Trypophobia and he's just super gross.

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I've also used it for blush on non-gross customs ^.^

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: starscout on November 21, 2022, 09:12:06 AM

Quote from: BlackCurtains on November 21, 2022, 06:04:20 AM

I used pastels mixed with water on this guy - Warning for Trypophobia and he's just super gross.

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I've also used it for blush on non-gross customs ^.^

He looks so cool!!  :frolic:

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: Roogna on December 03, 2022, 07:01:58 AM

super cute

Title: Re: "Nebulove" - a chalk pastel custom
Post by: achab1984 on December 06, 2022, 06:57:48 PM

Cute!!! I love that long hair on her!