Welcome to my Aztecing page, page 2. Again, I am no expert to say the least. If I were, it would not have taken me this long to find a paint combination that I think really works. The following pictures are of my latest and I believe final tests. I am very happy with the latest results and will be using these findings to paint my Aztecs. In all my previous experiments, I always used the pearl Ex powders or Wasco paint added to a flat medium or Future. Although I got some real good results, I could never get past the yellowish tint the blue pearl seemed to give off when not in direct light. I was given good advice by so many talented folks. Add a bit of clear blue to the peartl mixture. Good results but still not happy. I thought this advice was sound as I was trying to add a solid color to the pearl. So in my infinite slowness, I decided to add Pearl Ex blue to a bottle of Testors acrylic flat white. I then sprayed my new mixture.
In the following picture, I placed a light source directly above the primary hull. The center of the pattern pearls beautifully, while the outside patterns fade away. Even the secondary patterns seem to dissapear.
In the next picture, I placed the light almost indirectly to the primary hull. The result is a popping main Aztec and nicely pearled secondary pattern, while the rest fades away.
Almost no direct light source. A nice small pop from the outside pie wedge fading to a negative pattern as seen in the pictures from Christies auction.
Another angle with almost no light source. Here, the secondary pattern pops nicely while the main pattern fades away.
This paint mixture creates a very subtle pattern that pops very niceley depending on light source and angle. I am very happy with these results, and I hope I was able to help you create your own Aztecs. As always, if anyone needs any help, please do not hesitate to contact me :) Go easy folks.
It's very hard to see in the above picture the wonderful blend of the 2 colors. To the naked eye, the patterns are totally invisible until light strikes the surface at specific angels. Stay tuned for page 4 when I cover the primary hull. Thanks for looking.
