How do you get pastels to stick?

Timo Ala-Jaaski

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Apr 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/25/98

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Hello!
I just purchased my first set of pastels the other day and can't get them to
stick to the surface of my model. What am'I doing wrong?
Thanks!!
Juho Ala-Jaaski

Bill Schmidt

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Apr 26, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/26/98

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"Timo Ala-Jaaski" <timo.al...@kolumbus.fi> wrote:

They will only stick to a matte finish (not like in scandanavian)
paint job. Try spraying with Poly Scale Flat - the flattest clear
I've used.

Bill Schmidt
IPMS/Long Island Scale Model Scoiety

red...@vermont.starway.net.au

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Apr 26, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/26/98

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barbara...@mindspring.com (Bill Schmidt) wrote:

>"Timo Ala-Jaaski" <timo.al...@kolumbus.fi> wrote:

I second that. I've always applied the pastels after I've sprayed on
the final coat of matt varnish. I use a felt stump and a camel hair
brush to apply them.

Gary Byk
Who wants another goffa?

Chris Douglas

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Apr 26, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/26/98

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In article <6htu4h$eln$1...@camel21.mindspring.com>, barbara...@mindspring.com wrote:
>"Timo Ala-Jaaski" <timo.al...@kolumbus.fi> wrote:
>
>>Hello!
>>I just purchased my first set of pastels the other day and can't get them to
>>stick to the surface of my model. What am'I doing wrong?
>>Thanks!!
>>Juho Ala-Jaaski
>
>They will only stick to a matte finish (not like in scandanavian)
>paint job. Try spraying with Poly Scale Flat - the flattest clear
>I've used.
>
>Bill Schmidt
>IPMS/Long Island Scale Model Scoiety
>

YES! Polly Scale Flat rules!

After you've applied the pastels, I'd recommend sealing them with Pollyscale
Flat, as well. But experiment first. I've never had a problem, but some
people feel this changes the coloration of the pastels in a negative manner.

--Chris Douglas

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Mjrudymodl

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Apr 27, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/27/98

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>After you've applied the pastels, I'd recommend sealing them with Pollyscale

>

>Flat, as well. But experiment first. I've never had a problem, but some

>

>people feel this changes the coloration of the pastels in a negative

>manner. 
> 
>--Chris Douglas

I've heard of some people using hair spray, used in a "mist" far away from the
subject, will seal the pastels. No, this isn't another "lady modeler" trick --
it was from a friend of mine who had gone to an art school. It was one of the
tips the teacher gave the students.

M. J. Rudy
mjrud...@aol.com
Have you checked here lately?
http://members.aol.com/MRudyruthl/rudymodl.html

Larsclark

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Apr 28, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/28/98

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Great idea. Now we will be able to trace the fingerprints of the judge who
handled our entry.

Lynda Pelley

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Apr 30, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/30/98

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Timo Ala-Jaaski wrote:
>
> Hello!
> I just purchased my first set of pastels the other day and can't get them to
> stick to the surface of my model. What am'I doing wrong?
> Thanks!!
> Juho Ala-Jaaski

I scrape my pastels on sandpaper to get a fine dust. Then I dip
my paint brush in thinner appropriate for the paint used, mix it
with the pastel dust and apply it to the model. The pastel blends
into the paint. I usually follow this with a clear coat. Since
the pastels went on wet, there is no surprise change of color
when the clear coat goes on.

Lynda Pelley
IPMS #34879

Chun325

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Apr 30, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/30/98

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>From: lars...@aol.com (Larsclark)
>Date: Tue, Apr 28, 1998 17:40 EDT

>Great idea. Now we will be able to trace the fingerprints of the judge who
>handled our entry

ALL RIGHT ! I love this response !

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