Painting Mirror Glass
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vincegamer
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what size?
I mean, if she\'s really big you could always put a piece of mirror there. Or you could use silver-leaf if you are really bold, or aluminum foil if not.
I mean, if she\'s really big you could always put a piece of mirror there. Or you could use silver-leaf if you are really bold, or aluminum foil if not.
Is it a mirror or a magnifying glass?
I realize this is a WIP, but I like the work you\'ve done on the sword. Have you considered whether the mirror is really a magnifying glass? That\'s what I thought it was when I furst saw it. If you want to go with that concept, drill out the \"glass\" and use a model airplane product called Crystal Clear (or something) to create a clear glass like effect. This product is used by model airline builders to replace the clear plastic windows in airline models. It is supposed to work wonders.
I realize this is a WIP, but I like the work you\'ve done on the sword. Have you considered whether the mirror is really a magnifying glass? That\'s what I thought it was when I furst saw it. If you want to go with that concept, drill out the \"glass\" and use a model airplane product called Crystal Clear (or something) to create a clear glass like effect. This product is used by model airline builders to replace the clear plastic windows in airline models. It is supposed to work wonders.
kittykat23uk
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There is a product in the UK called \"liquid leaf\" which is an alchol based metallic paint. This creates a very smooth metallic finish and I think it might be reflective enough to use as a mirror. It comes in a range of colours, including silver. I would suggest then painting over it with several layers of gloss varnish, to create the depth of the glass or using some woodland scenics \"water effects\" to create the glass layer.
Just an idea,
Regards
Kat
Just an idea,
Regards
Kat
I recommend going with a painterly approach here. Because of the angle of the mirror and it\'s proximity to the face I think you can get away with painting in a reflection.
I would definately paint the mirror the same colour of the face, and if the pieces are big enough paint any eyeball or something. You can paint an eyeball in each peice, but that doesn\'t really happen.
I would definately paint the mirror the same colour of the face, and if the pieces are big enough paint any eyeball or something. You can paint an eyeball in each peice, but that doesn\'t really happen.
I\'d suggest painting it with metallic silver, then darklining around the edge with a cobalt blue, and then either paint a reflection or coat it in gloss clearcoat. Or you could even paint cracks in it and then have a piece \"broken out\", i.e. painted dull grey.
Alternatively you could polish the pewter and then clearcoat it, but that never looks right to me.
Alternatively you could polish the pewter and then clearcoat it, but that never looks right to me.
the mirror should be a reflection of whatever it is pointed to. A daunting taks to be sure.
However, IMHO the fact that it is broken should help you out as you will not have to paint alot of detail in it.
Personally, As the face you used is a combination of dark and light blues, I would use those two colors liberally on the face of the mirror with the cracks outlined in a lighter blue and highlighted up to pure white.
However, IMHO the fact that it is broken should help you out as you will not have to paint alot of detail in it.
Personally, As the face you used is a combination of dark and light blues, I would use those two colors liberally on the face of the mirror with the cracks outlined in a lighter blue and highlighted up to pure white.
