Punisher Goalie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hi - after years of playing with vinyl and stickers, etc., I just wanted to share my first attempt at actually painting a mask. I have wanted to do a Jackson Pollock-style platter paint job for a while. While I've seen elements of that style in some masks, I haven't yet seen it featured primarily. Initially, I thought of going fully 80s with all neon/dayglow colors, but my new team has red as a dominant color so I went a different direction. Decided on a basic red as a base then selected several different shades to layer on. Pollock used a glass enamel paint that I figured would add some significant weight and have too much of a texture, not to mention I wasn't sure if it could damage the mask. I stuck with acrylic paints (really cheap craft variety) thined with 70% isopropyl alcohol - around a 60-40 ratio. This gave me the nice streaky splatter effect when I just dipped a popsicle stick in and flicked it at the mask as I stood over it. Clear coat is just 3 coats of the Rustoleum 2x gloss spray can variety. I'm super happy with the results. The style is one that you really can't screw up, so it was fun to do because I knew any "mistakes" would just add to the chaotic look. Anyway, curious to know what you all think and I'm looking forward to getting it out on the ice. 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Always been a fan of “web” paint jobs. Good attempt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohtaram Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Not exactly what I would do for myslef but final result looks great. Now you only need to do matching straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Nohtaram said: Not exactly what I would do for myslef but final result looks great. Now you only need to do matching straps. Ha yeah that was the first thing I thought when I saw those painted straps recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy31 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Does anyone know what steps I would need to do in order for me to paint my cage from silver to white? Do I just need to get it clear coated or is there more steps other than just clear coating it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chile57 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Your best bet would be to find a local powder coater willing to do it up for you. If you attempt to paint it yourself - you’ll likely get mixed results/have trouble with chipping/flaking. Good luck. Edited November 1, 2021 by chile57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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