How-To Airbrush Real Fire with candy2o - Part 1

[@JackBQuick79]

" every little mistake you make can be turned into something". The depth of this statement is a true as it gets.

[@CreatexColors]

yeah, thanks

[@richwarren2475]

Mr Fraser is the easiest teacher to understand his methods and the greatest in my eyes since I was first bitten by the bug to airbrush. Was even honored to get 5 personal pieces of artwork done by his hands. To look at them each day drives me to learn more and more from his work. Something special about them that's hard to explain but I cherish them more than anything I own. Thank you for always showing us how to improve and learn Mr Fraser!!

[@airbrushdungeon]

Craig, your name holds weight in the airbrushing world, and we appreciate you brother. But if you did this video without paying homage to the late great Mike Lavallee, you would've jinxed the whole thing. Thanks. RIP Mike.🔥

[@michaelpandolfi9765]

Craig. In my mind you are the one that started the true fire I came to one of your first work shops in Lakewood NJ. Had a awesome time there with you Dave. An I forgot the other dudes name was it Nat. But he did the hot rod cartoon cars I suggested he do a lesson on it in Airbrush Action is am still brushing Thant’s to you. Take care

[@renewrestoreexteriorcleani5273]

I have just started airbrushing and this is my first project. Not that I can actually do so but I am trying to copy what you have done here. Certainly much more difficult than you have made this look. You sir are a very talented artist and I look forward to all of the videos you have provided.

[@CreatexColors]

For best results with candy2o colors, please check our its tech data sheet. Thank you. creatextech.com/assets/html/pages/Candy2o-TDS.html

[@jarodr6818]

You are very humble Mr. Fraser

[@jefferybowden1113]

I have just gotten into airbrush painting, there are a lot of videos out there on airbrush templates and painting and so far I like yours the best.

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@qvisionstudios]

Wow, so glad to see you back in action Craig! Spent all my extra cash years back on your and Lavalee's vids and stencils. Still use them now and then when I get the urge to pick up the airbrush. Still hating the SOB who borrowed one of your books from me and never brought it back. Looking forward to viewing the rest of the series. Liked and subscribed!

[@jorear74]

Your skill makes this look so easy.

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching!

[@Customsbymlm]

This video was super helpful. As a beginner I’ve been trying different ways and even free handing the base is a little difficult. But yes def more practice for em

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for letting us know this video was helpful.

[@janettaselaar5673]

Wauw! I love these series!!! Great inspiration! You're such a great airbrush artist!!

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelpandolfi9765]

That the other thing I like about when ya paint you start of mellow an then ya get into it an always add that little pop to you painting. Awesome seeing ya get into it always a great job an teacher

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@tommytomtomt]

I have a white car. Do you recommend flames on a white car? Or is it have to be a black bass?

[@CreatexColors]

Real fire can be done on a white car or any color, but the finished result will look much different. Please make a test panel first. Perhaps making realistic looking blue flames (with some teal) will work better for a white base. Thank you.

[@bjs001001]

It's a pleasure to watch you work and be able to pick your brain, as they say. You have so many cool little tips, thank you for sharing them.

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching

[@bthomas2900]

You make it look so easy, I can't get out of the way of my brain. I always just get it looking about right then over work it.

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching!

[@shanebowles4854]

Brilliant use of water based paints . Createx and Wicked are the only paints I use 👍🤘👊

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@simoncarter679]

I cannot wait to get hold of some of the Wicked Opaques. Mr Murray will no doubt be on it.

[@CreatexColors]

yes, SM Designs will soon have our Wicked Opaque Colors, thanks

[@louisliguore7199]

Great video, I like to watch you paint, what nozzle tip were you using, the 0.5mm, or the 0.35mm? What pressure were you using? Thanks, Lou

[@CreatexColors]

Craig was using an Iwata Eclipse with a 0.35mm tip, with psi around 30. Thank you.

[@frogmanpipes9561]

What do you think about cordless air brushes? Do you have a video on them?

[@warlockx666]

i like this guy alot and the dude that is bald i cant remember his name but they both are awesome and very knowledgable thank you both i have been watching all your videos and im new to airbrushing but u guys have helped me out so much and u dont even know it :)

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@jerrymeeuwse4957]

Chris is the other guy. He's good

[@ArcAngel572nc]

Ive always liked your work, but when it involves "Real Fire" Mike Lavalle was King! R.I.P. Mike 🙏

[@JohnDoe-u3b]

Could you use the Createx illustration paints instead of the wicked colors?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes. Thanks,

[@shawng7902]

Sitting here watching and just realized how ironic it is. I had a full set of Mike LeValley stencils and a paint kit. Was halfway learning it and then a real fire destroyed all my true fire materials.

[@shaun7057]

Man that really sucks. We're you able to salvage any of your home that burned? I live in Colorado and we recently had the largest structure fire in history and over 1000 homes burned it was an entire town pretty much it was devastating but no loss of life. Glad you weren't harmed hopefully nobody else was.

[@lesliemorin4409]

I wanna see how they mix to come up with a different color.

[@maddogmaz1576]

Down the road from me. going to have to stop by

[@tolpoyer]

Great video, thanks. Did you use the Hansa Yellow or the Bismuth Vandate Yellow as your second opaque?

[@CreatexColors]

Wicked Opaque Bismuth Vanadate Yellow, thanks

[@randy1ization]

I have an idea I want your opinion on,., I want to paint a gas tank with a super imposed image., what im thinking, is start with a white or silver base coat, then lay the image onto the silver base coat with gold leaf.. then spray gold or yellow gold candy coats over the gold leaf, and the whole tank., , until the gold leaf is still visible when in the sunlight and I get good coverage on the tank.. do u think this would work?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes. You should apply 405 UVLS Gloss Clear over the gold leaf, followed by candy2o, then catalyzed (2k) urethane clear. Please make a complete test panel of this before the actual paintjob. Thank you.

[@randy1ization]

@@CreatexColors do you think I should use gold sizing to stick the gold to the clear after it dries? Im wondering if the clear will react with the sizing under the gold.

[@CreatexColors]

Gold leaf generally sticks to 4050 without sizing. Please make a test panel comparing the use of sizing and any other process ideas before the actual paintjob. Thank you.

[@brotherjonathan3099]

Thank you so much for this video and all other vids! I do have a question. I bought a set of wicked opaque colors, in that set i got the 4012 reducer. So in wondering why because you say to use 4011 reducer? Thanks again 😊

[@CreatexColors]

That is an older set made before 2020 when we switched to 4011 Reducer. Try mixing 4012 1:1 distilled water. Thank you.

[@brotherjonathan3099]

@@CreatexColors thank you 😊

[@marilynsisk1733]

I'm going to have a go at air brushing flames on my ride on lawnmower this summer. If they don't turn out right it'll be your fault for making, me want to do it. lol

[@Exitwoundstudio]

The fire series was super cool! I can almost feel the heat from panel 1. A question for you. I want to use a protective and clear top coat. Spray Max and 2K looks like great products, but not practical for me. Does Createx make something that is clear and durable that mimics 2K I can spray with my airbrush? Thank you.

[@CreatexColors]

check out Createx UVLS Clears, www.uvlsclears.com. Thank you.

[@Exitwoundstudio]

@@CreatexColors Thank you.

[@randalallen5792]

I use acrylic coat for non metal ..

[@letstalkabouttodaystopicps8241]

RN4L HERE FOR WISCONSIN i already like the video

[@CreatexColors]

thanks!

[@BlksnshN]

Where can I buy the H stencil sets?

[@TimeWarpCustomPaint]

The master!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching!

[@davidgriffiths9102]

would this demo work on paper or card stock love your demos

[@CreatexColors]

should, any black surface. thanks

[@royalecrafts6252]

what are the differences between candy colors and acrylic inks? they seem almost the same for me

[@CreatexColors]

candy20 are metal dyes, which are much more lightfast compared to inks. You can paint a car with candy2o, but inks will fade in direct light. candy2o also go to an increasingly darker value the more the color is built up, inks do not, which is necessary for this technique. Thank you.

[@royalecrafts6252]

@@CreatexColors do you know if candy20 will go on an acrylic base on some mdf board? Probably not but Im just asking thanks for the quick answer btw

[@garykidson]

Craig uses the Candy2O ratio opposite to other Createx videos I’ve watched recently. He uses 3 parts candy to 1 part 4050, but in other vids they use 3-6 parts 4050 to 1 part Candy. Which is preferable for coverage over metallics?

[@CreatexColors]

Craig's technique for real fire with candy2o uses his own mix ratios; he wishes to promote bleeding. We recommend following the mix ratios set forth in the candy2o tech data sheet, and as you become more familiar with the paint, experiment with mix ratios then. For candy2o applied with a spray-gun over metallics, the mix ratio is 4050 6:1 candy2o. For airbrush a 1:1 ratio can be used, but you may find a ratio of 4050 3:1 candy2o to work better as it offers more control. Thank you.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

So is there a logic or structure to the shapes you're creating, or are you just freestyling as you go?

[@CreatexColors]

A little bit of both, thanks.

[@ppappy9773]

Gun sounds soooo… Bubbly.

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching, and listening

[@Alan-zz3st]

raiders 🦍🦍