Harliquen ghost flames

[restored58]

I have a base color of black was thinking about shooting harliquien red to blue flames (have left over material) but want it to be more of a ghost effect rather than a big blob of paint. Should I first mix it in a bit of clear to reduce the color, or is there some other secret, lighter coverage... I don't have alot of material left so don't want to do too many test shoots... any help would be appreciated... Ernie

 

[Osh]

Done it alot of times, mask off flames and just fog the edges with the chamelion/harlequin and just pay attention to how much your putting on. I use a iwata hp-c and it works out fine.goes from pure black to standout flames depending on the light source and angle.

 

[restored58]

Ok, thanks, I tape out the flames last night and shot a scrap, figured even if I don't have much material, I'd do a small test to she how much fogging to do, when you say only fog edges, I have the front of the tanks and the rear fender by the seat where the flames start, would you recommed just fogging that as well or should I hit that a bit heaverr? Like I said I'm looking for the ghost look, not solid paint... thanks again.... oh yea, normally I just put down base coat then tape then shoot, then clear, sand then clear again then cut and buff... do you recommend a inter coat of clear after the base or can I just do my normal gig? Thanks again E

 

[Osh]

I only use intercoat clear on a metallic or pearl base never on a solid color base like black unless there is a time issue.I would just fog the outer tape edge since you are looking for a true "ghost" effect. It doesn't take alot of the chameleon to stand out when cleared

 

[restored58]

Great thanks a bunch for the help, I'll let you know how it turns out, hop to shoot on Frday..