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Offline Helen

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What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« on: 16 February 2009, 09:42:25 AM »
Hi Folks,

I'm in a bind as I'm trying to figure what best painting solution to apply for painting inside a mouth. Whether it's a figure shouting or just having his mouth slightly ajar!

I've not really come across figurines with teeth showing , but I'd be greatful for any advice on this too.

Thankyou,

Helen
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Re: What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2009, 09:58:09 AM »
I use...

Inside mouth = black or dark brown.

Tongue - if visible = dark red or terracotta

Teeth - light grey or off-white/ivory - same as the "whites" of eyes.  (Never, ever, ever, use white.)

Some examples...




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Re: What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2009, 10:33:22 AM »
Thankyou, that's a big help. I wasn't sure if I was on the right track, but you have confirmed it.

Ta muchly,

Helen

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Re: What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« Reply #3 on: 16 February 2009, 11:48:45 AM »
I use...

Inside mouth = black or dark brown.

Tongue - if visible = dark red or terracotta

Teeth - light grey or off-white/ivory - same as the "whites" of eyes.  (Never, ever, ever, use white.)

Some examples...






I agree with dark umbre with a highlite tint of pink towards the outer edges and tounge. if you have a hallway mirror, step as far back as you can and open your mouth. You'll see that there is not much red to be seen.

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Re: What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« Reply #4 on: 10 January 2018, 03:42:03 PM »
Treated for Photobucket rot.

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Re: What Colour do you paint inside a mouth?
« Reply #5 on: 10 January 2018, 07:35:09 PM »
 :)

 

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