When you do a ghost flame job (like on Scott's candy jobs).How do you keep the insides so neat and even but still get that freehand look?Is it a steady freehand or do you use one of those hand held curves held at a distance?
Jim,
I basically just keep my eye more on the tape than the brush. Follow along the tape with the brush. I also make 2-3 passes passes over the same edges.
I try to keep it as consistant as possible.
I also back over the "ovals" and make them a little wider.
The good thing about ghost flames is when you do get an edge a little heavier than a flame lick right next to it, no big deal. In fact it even gives is a neater appearance because the light will react differently to it (especially with the pearl ghost flames).
Scott,When spraying your edge,do you over reduce your paint to make it real transparent or mix it regular. for ghost flames?Thanks,Jim
Georgous Candy Apple job!
Jim,
I usually over-reduce, but only slightly. I was always one to believe, it is better to be over, then under. It gives you more of a "window" of coverage. In other words, a little more forgiving
