Painting Plaid...

[Wirelizard]

http://www.angelfire.com/tx/ToySoldier/tartan.htm

The tartan tutorial above got me the kilt on the chap on the far right here, from Round 3 of LPL5:


It's a nice simple tutorial, with a simplified version of "real" plaid that works well. It also gives you some ideas on variations and different colours of plaid using the same method.

[Modhail]

If you have a crafts shop in your town that's run by a little old Scottish lady, just ask.
She might have this stashed behind the counter:
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Apparently they have a range of fabric dyes as well....



*:Yes, I know the joke's been made already, but you have no idea how long I've had that pic sat on my harddrive, just waiting for an opportunity...

[Grimmnar]

If you have a crafts shop in your town that's run by a little old Scottish lady, just ask.
She might have this stashed behind the counter:
*
Apparently they have a range of fabric dyes as well....



*:Yes, I know the joke's been made already, but you have no idea how long I've had that pic sat on my harddrive, just waiting for an opportunity...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Good one there Modhail. Well played.:-)

Grimm