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For questions about working with acrylic paint, whether in a current project or an existing work. Questions could be about techniques, mixing colors, cleaning it up, preserving it, and more.

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Methods for removing acrylic paint from PET or PLA model kits?

Are there any recommended ways to remove acrylic model paint from a PET or PLA model kit that has not been varnished. For example, to allow old kits to be stripped down and repainted once your skill l …
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Airbrush is spitting, uneven droplets of paint, can hear the air spluttering?

I'm a new airbrush user with my first generic brand airbrush for practicing with before I commit to a more expensive model. Recently my airbrush has started making a spluttering sound when I apply mor …
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How do you paint a plastic miniature to look like polished mahogany?

I have a miniature trophy made out of plastic (3D printed from PLA) and I want to paint the base to look like polished mahogany. It's about 2" across. Is there any guidance on which colors to use, whi …
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Detergent residue on the surface before painting - how bad is it?

It would depend on the type of detergent, and the type of paint used. For example, an alcohol or oil based paint won't take evenly to a surface that has detergent residue on it. You may experience blo …
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