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PASTELLING Pastels are a great tool to achieve realistic and rich colours. It is easy to achieve with a minimal tool kit. Pastels are dusted and brushed onto the model using soft brushes. Each layer of colour must be sealed to build up the layers of colour. _________________________________________________________________________________ SHOPPING LIST :
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PIGMENT OPTIONS Pastels are often refereed to as 'soft' and can be purchased in a stick. These are like a high quality chalk that are easily blended on paper. For model horses, these should be shaved off into a powder and then brushed onto the model. This is an example of that. The more you spend, the higher the quality. Do NOT use Oil Pastels. Soft Pastel Sticks in Earth Tones: amzn.to/3E6cCCp Additionally Earth pigments are popular among some artists. These are already a powder and without a binder, they are naturally more pigmented. Earth Pigments: www.earthpigments.com/dry-powder-pigments/?srsltid=AfmBOoov4519tLlzm0dE7I-rwWJx5DbXFqLy5SoLFf-8FRMCeQ2PAGBA I personally recommend and prefer PanPastels. These are a compressed powder similar to an eyeshadow. I find them the most pigmented and require the least amount of layers. Though expensive, one tray lasts a very long time. PAN PASTEL SHOP : amzn.to/4g6vTlP
_________________________________________________________________________________ BRUSHES Using makeup brushes for pastel work is best because they are designed for powder. Makeup Brushes: amzn.to/4g8H0t9 Micro applicators, cotton swabs and nail tees can also work well in adding pastel in tricky areas. Micro Applicators: amzn.to/3WoJFb1 Cotton Swabs : amzn.to/4hpWGJx Nail Tees : amzn.to/4joAGRc _________________________________________________________________________________ ERASERS Use a kneaded eraser, or eraser pencil to remove the pastel in areas such as dapples Faber Castel Pencil Eraser: amzn.to/4jkJK9P Kneaded Eraser: amzn.to/4jD161Q Pencil Sharpener: amzn.to/4hpqRAJ _________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER SUPPLIES Use a mask to avoid breathing in dust particulates. Mask Only: amzn.to/42ikIlq Mask with Particulate Filters: amzn.to/4hlCDMw Particulate Filters 2097: amzn.to/3Ed29oE Use a shop towel to dab off excess pastel dust. Blue Shop Towel : amzn.to/3WVgbkP Be sure to use rubber gloves! Do not touch the model anywhere where pastel has been applied. for methods Rubber Gloves : amzn.to/3E27Q9a _________________________________________________________________________________ SEALER Any sealer can be used, but for the best results use either Testor's Dullcote or Mr. Super Clear for each layer. These both have nice tooth for pastel work. Testor’s DullCote: amzn.to/4hqlJw7 Mr. Super Clear Flat: amzn.to/4h6sUtD Mr. Super Clear Flat UV: amzn.to/3Wsybn7 Mr. Super Clear Smooth: amzn.to/4joOvPD As a final layer, Windsor & Newton can be used. Windsor & Newton Professional Matte : amzn.to/3Ej0q16 Windsor & Newton Professional Satin : amzn.to/4g7XXEg If you are having trouble with grain in the finish work, a layer of Gloss sealer can be added to smooth things out. Then matte can be added afterwards. Testors GlossCote : amzn.to/4hrKyYB |
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