3-Dimensional Effects: How-To Airbrush Rivets & Overlapping Panels (Part 1)

In 3-Dimensional Effects: How-To Airbrush Rivets & Overlapping Panels (Part 1), I explain and demonstrate three different quick methods for rendering realistic, 3-dimensional appearing rivets on a clay board panel. I discuss pros and cons related to each method. For example, the traditional method for painting rivets looks fantastic over a solid color base coat; however, it doesn’t look as good when painted over a metallic base coat in my opinion. Part 2 will focus on a fourth method that can be used when painting this effect over specialized base coats.
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[@johntrucano8186]

Love your tutorials. Very in depth and detailed. This tutorial came at the perfect time as I'm doing a license plate in pearl silver and adding rivets and the overlapping metal. Look forward to the second part. Thank you for these tutorials.

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! Sorry I couldn't get part 2 finished and ready to upload today. As I said in the reply to your other comment, I will get it done and uploaded next Saturday though!

[@spyuggy]

Hi Trevor, I had missed this one, as I didn't get the bell alert. I have it now and these rivets look good to me, it was a great tutorial. Thank You.

[@wickedartstudio]

Glad to have you back Dougie! I've noticed KZbin does have occasional glitches. Hopefully, they'll get it sorted out for the next video so you get the notification. I appreciate your support!

[@s33amoose]

Awesome video, thanks Trevor. Very well demonstrated and explained

[@wickedartstudio]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@ronniecb112868]

Great tutorial as always, take your time, you have a wealth of knowledge we want to soak up.

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you Ron! I appreciate your patience!

[@svendehaa]

Great vid and lovely looking background. Nice tips and tricks on shading and highlighting on a metallic background! Looking forward to see your preferred technique and the overlapping panels.

[@wickedartstudio]

Thanks Sven! I appreciate your support!

[@N5KDA]

That was great information. THANKS !!!

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you!

[@guyverney3606]

Hi Mate Nice tutorial. The rivets look really deep, like it. Slightly different approach to the rivets than mine but I'm going wait and see your 4th rendering. It's given me a new thought on doing rivets, Excellent. Looking forward to seeing how you do the plates. Many Thanks Guy

[@wickedartstudio]

Thanks Guy! Yes, there's no shortage when it comes to methods that can be used to achieve just about everything we do with the airbrush. I sometimes like to show a variety of ways to achieve the same effect. At the end of the day, I leave it up to each individual artist to decide which method is more appealing in their eyes.

[@thunderjet4294]

Absolutely love this needed it a year ago lol

[@wickedartstudio]

Thank you!

[@luissanchez3808]

Buenos consejos

[@wickedartstudio]

Ese es mi objetivo final! ¡Gracias!

[@petecolone5125]

Love that effect. Great vid brother but to be honest I would have liked to see the base coat and that sick brushed effect. I know, give em an inch and they want a mile. Dude that brushed finish is sick.

[@wickedartstudio]

It's funny... After I rendered the faux brushed aluminum background, the thought crossed my mind that someone might want to know how to do that as well. I will do a video showing how to create the brushed aluminum effect in the future (it's actually extremely easy to do). Thanks for the kind words Pete! And thanks for your continued support!

[@richardgray8682]

Thanks Trevor for the tip some of my rivets look ok...some not ok The shadow effect I need to get better at Thanks looking forward to part 2

[@wickedartstudio]

Thanks Richard! Less is more when it comes to the shadows. Try to keep them light. A little goes a long way.

[@guyverney3606]

Hi Richard. Definitely the softly softly approach to shading is the way to go. But i still cock it up. Try the blend i tried. sorry i cant give you a formula but that is the paints i used. Hope it may be some help to you. Guy

[@richardgray8682]

@@guyverney3606 thanks for tip

[@richardgray8682]

@@wickedartstudio Thanks for tip

[@guyverney3606]

Hi Trevor Are you uploading pt 2 tomorrow? I'm gagging to see what you have come up with. Guy.

[@wickedartstudio]

Unfortunately, no. I was out of state all week on a business trip. I left early Sunday morning and literally got home about ten minutes ago. So, I didn't have the opportunity to work on the panel and/or video at all this week. I'm afraid I'll have to make you wait one more week, but I will do everything I can to get it finished and ready for upload next Saturday!

[@christophersilva508]

Hey, I've been watching your channel and love all the info you have to offer, I just recently started airbrushing, I have a question, I can create dagger strokes, at least large ones, but when I try to create small ones, for example eye lashes, fine hair lines . I can get them but there is a small splatter / spit and the end of them. My paint is thinned and my air pressure is low, and I've tried changing it up to try to get them but that little splatter is frustrating! I end up having to use a paint brush, which is fine but i would really lover to get them with the airbrush. I don't have any problems with large ones. Im not sure what is going on. if you could give me any tips please, Thank you

[@wickedartstudio]

Hi Christopher. There are a few things that can cause what you're describing. It's extremely difficult to pinpoint exactly what is going on without actually being there and watching what is happening, but I'll give it my best shot. The first thing that comes to my mind is tip dry. Tip dry is a pain, but it is part of airbrushing. Some paints are worse than others as far as drying on the tip, but they all do at some point. There's a constant flow of paint and air moving over the needle of your airbrush. Air dries paint and it occasionally dries the paint on the end of your needle too. Dried paint at the tip of your needle can cause some erratic behavior from your airbrush. Get in the habit of constantly removing that dried paint from your needle. I just pick it off with my fingernails every few minutes or so (it will eventually become a habit and you won't realize you're doing it). Other options include using a Q-tip or a small paint brush dipped in whatever cleaning solution you use to clean the paint from your brush. Another cause could be there is some dried paint build up (or some other foreign material) in the fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle is located directly behind the tip of your needle. If there is something foreign in the nozzle, it may not be allowing the needle to close completely as soon as you close the trigger. That will allow a small bit of paint to flow even after the trigger has been closed. Another import thing to note along with this topic is the fact it could be a manufacturing defect. Regardless of what brand airbrush you choose to purchase, choose a well known brand. I understand we all have different budgets and can't necessarily afford to spend a lot of money (especially when it comes to a hobby), but every reputable airbrush manufacturer offers a lower end, reasonably priced airbrush marketed toward a beginner (and it's pretty impressive what can be accomplished with those brushes once you've invested the time to master the fundamentals). The quality and manufacturing tolerances on the knock-off airbrushes are not the same. Lastly, it might be a simple control issue. You should be leaving the air on constantly when airbrushing. Concentrate on that. Before you begin to paint, the air should be on. When you finish a stroke and turn the paint off, the air should still be on. I hope that helps you out. If not, please don't hesitate to ask further questions. I'll do what I can to help!

[@johntrucano8186]

Hey, when will you be doing the overlapping panels tutorial?

[@guyverney3606]

Hi John Hopefully the upload will be tomorrow as Trevor usually uploads on a Saturday. I am dying to see it as well as it was my request. Guy

[@wickedartstudio]

Guy is correct in that I normally upload each week on Saturday. Unfortunately, I was gone on a business trip all week and couldn't work on the panel or the second part of the video. So, part 2 will not be uploaded tomorrow, but it will be uploaded the following Saturday (August 31st).

[@johntrucano8186]

@@wickedartstudio Thank you, really looking forward to it.

[@user-wu3ir6qh2f]

Какой краской рисуешь ?

[@wickedartstudio]

I use Createx products (Auto Air Colors, Wicked, Wicked Detail and Illustration).