Faux Bronze

[Calvin]

After some attempts trying to simulate the bronze finish only using acrilic colours. Taking a good shot is almost impossible due to the shining finish.

 

[Calvin]

Forgot to add a close-up.

 

[vergilius]

Looks really great !!!

 

[KeithP]

Quite convincing, indeed. Did you brush or air brush?

 

[Ulrich]

Looking good. What colours do you used?


Ulrich

 

[MazingerZ]

Looking good. What colours do you used?


Ulrich

and could you explain how to do the "marmol"?????
Gracias,
Un saludo

 

[megroot]

One word,

AWESOME

Marc

 

[Calvin]

Thanks. I do not have an airbrush, it is brush painted.

About the faux bronze for the base coat I used a mix of burnt umber, black and gun metal. Once set I applied a wash of (mixed) dark orange, old gold, gun metal and black. Some drybrushing with old gold, gold and bright brass, more washes and more drybrushing.

The marble has been painted using very thinned paint (through several layers) for the spots. Veins have been painted over the dried spots as well on wet over the glossy coat. Repeating the above steps three or four times ensures a good transparency effect, due to the layers of satin/gloss paint.

 

[Kyle]

Luca,

Excellent realization--I like the scuff marks which make it truly authentic. Nicely done.
Kyle