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Title: How to paint glasses?
Post by: pops on 13 July 2016, 03:18:02 PM

Hi,

I am looking for some advice.  I have several figures that are sporting spectacles/eye glasses and I have no idea ho to paint them?

Watery opaque white won't do, or light blue, or gray... HELP!  Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Frank

Title: Re: How to paint glasses?
Post by: pops on 13 July 2016, 03:25:59 PM

Sorry I would delete this if I could - found several great answers techniques right here.

Title: Re: How to paint glasses?
Post by: Jerekin on 13 July 2016, 03:33:31 PM

Post the Links. Might help other people. :)

Title: Re: How to paint glasses?
Post by: FramFramson on 13 July 2016, 03:54:12 PM

I know you've found an answer, but I don't know that my version is among them.Anyway, here it is in case it helps you or anyone else:

(http://i.imgur.com/DLhaciG.jpg)

The image doesn't perfectly reflect what I paint, in order to better show you the steps (in reality they're closer together/more overlapping)

Bear in mind that I normally paint full eyes, so this is intended as a step back from that. Best example is a figure I have with a monocle:

(http://i.imgur.com/oEhQSi3.jpg)

Title: Re: How to paint glasses?
Post by: pops on 13 July 2016, 04:21:26 PM

Thanks Fram, you paint exceptional figures!!

Good idea Jerekin - here is the link I found on painting glasses with two or three marvelous techniques:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=6026.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=6026.0)

Title: Re: How to paint glasses?
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 13 July 2016, 04:46:57 PM

If they are reflective lenses, then paint them like a window or windshield.  If they are clear glasses, the above. :D