How to paint flames
By: Bruce Caldwell
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Motorbooks workshop
Publisher: MBI Pub. Co and Motorbooks
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9780760341360
Subjects: Decoration; Automobiles; TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / Repair & Maintenance; Flame in art; TRANSPORTATION / Motorcycles / Repair & Maintenance; TRANSPORTATION / General; Customizing
Description: "Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. The newest styles, tools, and techniques are described and shown in this newest edition of the best-selling How to Paint Flames. This book explains how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. The process of flame painting is broken into major steps so that the reader can go as far as they feel their skills and confidence will allow"--
Table of contents: title: Hot ideas; title: Color and contrast; title: Taping techniques; title: Surface prep; title: Tools and tool techniques; title: Paint products; title: Flame painting basics; title: Realistic flames; title: Fast, easy, inexpensive no-spray flames; title: Primer and flames; title: Ghost flames; title: Pinstripe flames; title: Tribal flames; title: Scallops; title: Special effects; title: Finishing touches; title: Flame idea showcase.