Knight standards

[Mariner]

I have a neat kit that came with a thin sheet of metal (aluminum, I think) for the standard.
I'd appreciate some help on the steps - draw flag, cut out, bend into shape and then paint (or paint and then bend)?
Thanks, Mary

 

[Alex]

Bend before
If you bend after, you are going to crack the paint layers
and it's going to be difficult to fix after
You can also use copper for flags, any gauge you feel appropriate
Alex

 

[Mariner]

Thank you, Alex. What's the best tool to cut it out? I have old scissors and metal shears...

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Hi MAria

Just look at whether you can get somewhere in lead foil, which can be easily bent into shape and it also holds the color well.

Cheers

Hendryk

 

[Einion]

A sharp craft knife or boxcutter/similar with a metal straightedge might be the best way to cut it to shape (on a cutting mat if you have one). Scissors can cut foil perfectly well, but they tend to form a slightly rolled edge which you'd need to take care of after - test and see.

Einion

 

[Mariner]

Thanks, gentlemen. I'm thinking of drawing the shape, cutting that out and then painting the design. And being careful on the bending

 

[megroot]

I always change flags and banners unless they have a broderie on it.
Most at the time the flags are to thick.
I use leadfoil and cut it into shape with a scissor or a swanmorton (scalpel and knife 10, easy for me to get a box of 100 ).
Then I paint and bend it afterwards. Then i do the shading and highlight.

marc

 

[renarts]

If you use foil, give the edges a slight burnishing to remove the burr from cutting. I use a piece of marble or glass, or a very clean, very smooth cutting board.
I've had great luck with acrylic paints when it comes to bending the banner, standard or flag. If its primed and then painted there is a bit of flexibility in the paint to allow for some nice folds and furls. Just go slow and ease it into shape.