I've been doing this only for a short time, and most of the cards are extras or others from my guy's collections. Some of my more recent ones have been challenges from the local game store. Feel free to give pointers or advice as I'm still new to this!!
Lots of pictures,
These two were my first done. roughly at the same time. I work on multiples at once because why not?
I was still working on just commons at this point. My SO didn't want me touching his rares quite yet.
Everyone at the LGS seems to love the Hedron Crab.
The Thalia was done on commission for the LGS.
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But one critique: your lines are not clean on the borders (i.e. your text boxes and power/toughness boxes) and look a bit sloppy. Clean those up with tight crisp lines and it will go a long way to positively affect your overall look.
Thanks Qutol. It's something I'm still trying to figure out without scratching the card underneath. I had been using a straight edge plastic chisel but that seems to pull more paint than needed.
Last night I touched up two more cards and used a toothpick instead. I think they came out better, but again sometimes they take more paint off than I want.
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I use a toothpick (and a ruler for modern border cards). Remove the paint as you go. If you leave it all to the end, when it is all fully dried, it is harder to remove cleanly.
I use a toothpick (and a ruler for modern border cards). Remove the paint as you go. If you leave it all to the end, when it is all fully dried, it is harder to remove cleanly.
I will keep that in mind! I've left it to the end (I'm sure it shows!) I have a Batterskull I plan on working soon, so I'll try it on that.
Do you have any recommendations for sealants? All my cards so far are unsealed because I don't know if they will discolor or pull the paint.
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I will keep that in mind! I've left it to the end (I'm sure it shows!) I have a Batterskull I plan on working soon, so I'll try it on that.
Do you have any recommendations for sealants? All my cards so far are unsealed because I don't know if they will discolor or pull the paint.
I'm not from the US, so I use stuff that isn't sold in your country. I recommend hitting up an art store and finding a spray that applies a matte coat.
I'm not from the US, so I use stuff that isn't sold in your country. I recommend hitting up an art store and finding a spray that applies a matte coat.
Darn! I'll take a look when I'm off from work, might take a couple if I find them and test them on the old commons.
I kept in mind the use of the toothpick throughout the alter process and I think it worked well! I also found some Matte Spray, the problem is it's 10*F here. just a tad too cold to work with it.
Finished Batterskull
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Lots of pictures,
These two were my first done. roughly at the same time. I work on multiples at once because why not?
I was still working on just commons at this point. My SO didn't want me touching his rares quite yet.
Everyone at the LGS seems to love the Hedron Crab.
The Thalia was done on commission for the LGS.
EDH deck: BRGXira Arien, insect theme
But one critique: your lines are not clean on the borders (i.e. your text boxes and power/toughness boxes) and look a bit sloppy. Clean those up with tight crisp lines and it will go a long way to positively affect your overall look.
Last night I touched up two more cards and used a toothpick instead. I think they came out better, but again sometimes they take more paint off than I want.
EDH deck: BRGXira Arien, insect theme
Juju Alters - Altered MTG Cards
I will keep that in mind! I've left it to the end (I'm sure it shows!) I have a Batterskull I plan on working soon, so I'll try it on that.
Do you have any recommendations for sealants? All my cards so far are unsealed because I don't know if they will discolor or pull the paint.
EDH deck: BRGXira Arien, insect theme
I'm not from the US, so I use stuff that isn't sold in your country. I recommend hitting up an art store and finding a spray that applies a matte coat.
Juju Alters - Altered MTG Cards
Love the detention sphere.
Darn! I'll take a look when I'm off from work, might take a couple if I find them and test them on the old commons.
Thank you! I try not to paint inside the box but in some cases it helps me blend colors better. Like in the clouds on the Archon.
EDH deck: BRGXira Arien, insect theme
Finished Batterskull
EDH deck: BRGXira Arien, insect theme