Making an all black custom pony advice please

[bluemoondreams]

I want to make a pony where the base colour is all black, now I have done this one before but the plastic went all hard fromt eh layers of paint makint it almost impossible to hair. Any one got any tips for me on this problem?

[WaePonies]

I find that it really helps to take a needle or a drawing pin if your careful near the ears and re-pierce the hair holes as you hair the pony
xoxo

[ponygirl74]

Are you using a craft acrylic? I've made 2 all black ponies using airbrush black paint, it's thinner and I used one of the handled   wedge sponges to apply it - it never got to thick on me.

[jaybell]

use a black primer? that's what I did.

[Eluluu]

I second the vote for priming it black first.

[sunnydaze]

Use a good quality black paint to start then you won't need so many layers also better quality acrylics have more flex and you should be able to re-hair by simply just pushing a pin through the hair plug holes to clear any paint.  Be careful with primers because they can be I guess chalky is the word and can also be hard.  I'd almost recommend dyeing the pony but that is hit and miss at best.  I also recommend air brushing or using a make up sponge to apply the paint.  They allow better coverage and layers that are more even.

let us know how it goes!

[bluemoondreams]

than for the helpful hints!

[lovelauraland]

I use Games workshop acrylic paint- only needs one or two coats- or you could dye her black but if you paint over the dye the dye will seep through-

[bluemoondreams]

I use Games workshop acrylic paint- only needs one or two coats- or you could dye her black but if you paint over the dye the dye will seep through-

cool I'll have to get some next tiem I go past.

[LeighAnnApanites]

No advice, but I can't wait to see the pony!

[AnnaPommes]

well, dye works well, but you have to let it sit a long timebecause of what LLL said.
i wonder how long dyed ponies have to sit? and is there a way to conceal them to avoid that the dye goes into the paint?