Kafka Ol' Skool, Part 1/2, 5/2/09

[@gunlakepaddlesports]

frustrated ten years ago, retired now and tried your brushes.... having more fun than should be legal...... thank you!

[@peterollins1864]

AWSOME design and AWSOME blues!!!!! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@randy1ization]

its amazing when you stripe and dont plan anything, what comes to fruition is truly a current snapshot of what is in your soul at that time. very relaxing and rewarding./

[@kafkapinstriping]

@thesoria1 lacquer thinner is only used to quickly clean out the color in you brush between colors. There are several types of One Shot Paint ,the one that concerns pinstripers is an oil based sign paint ,it used to have lead in it but the bunny huggers sued the company to get it removed,causing the paint to not cover well ,and not be as durable,There are many new paints on the market , but I still prefer the old stand by. Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

scrollers that I designed are made with round ferels long liners have flat ferels and the .hair works like a knife.scrollers can do short run 2-4 ft long lines and old skool designs longliners dont do curves well at all unless you roll the brush between your fingers.If your just starting and want to have fun and not get frustrated start with a#3 stripe on steve

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

That would make a cool tattoo. You have good taste in music.

[@kafkapinstriping]

It's a Kafka Scroller series # 3

[@monkeysign123]

Okay, now I'm in the mood to get to work.

[@kafkapinstriping]

The pencil is made by staedtler and it's called omnichrome it wont melt and cleans up welllwith a micro-fiber cloth and windex after the paint sets up,obviously.

[@stanleysteamer3212]

Isn't that cheating?

[@kafkapinstriping]

@RATRODKING The only paint I use is one shot ,I've tried euros and couldn't get them to cover at all, You can clearcoat enamels if you know what your doing,and that is the only advantage I can see for using euros you don't have to have a clue for clearcoat .Lot of guys use them I think the paint and the companies that make them all suck ,thats my opinion. Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

@hooft007 Get the "System it will help you to learn this fantastic art form. I would also recommend being more positive about this and don't get discouraged, you can do this, I will help you if you need it! Have fun! Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

All of my design work both Kafka style and ol skool are improvised .I get a feel for the space keeping in mind the client the flow ,balance ,color and where I would like to end up. The first color sets the design all the next additional colors add weight and of course the wow effect to the production.When I first look at a new canvas there are design problems that must be addressed ,motion is extremely important to the overall production,again keeping im mind the Q&A with the client. Steve

[@stevegumble7910]

Was that Muddy Waters with Little Walter in the background? Good taste and super skills.

[@Fleaafc1]

Steve Gumble I think you’ll find it’s Snooky Prior, singing Telephone Blues. Very similar sounding to Muddy though.

[@kduferreira6298]

Muito bom trabalho, very crazy

[@kafkapinstriping]

@Bag2dragac10 Great to hear from you, the new cool stuff is on my site steve kafka.com. Look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Steve

[@Pinko_Band]

Mr. Kafka!!! I am a HUGE fan and admirer of your work! So much so that I have recently given this great art form a try for myself. So far, things are going decently, however, I frequently have issues with my paint skipping while pulling lines. I have been unable to pinpoint the exact issue. Is this a common problem with beginners? Please! I need help from the MASTER!!!

[@kafkapinstriping]

John Thompson what you also need is someone that answers your questions! I'm very sorry I just started to see the questions , go to my Facebook,or stevekafka.com ,or my email is steve@ kooltie.com , my toll free is 1-888-566-5843 ...

[@MYMUSICCHORDS]

Steve, you're recommending in the comments that if someone is new, they should start with a # 3 STRIPE....but your website does not have the word "stripe" for brushes. All I see is: KWILL LONGLINER SCRIPTLINER LINER SCROLLER

[@kafkapinstriping]

BOZO GIRLIE look for the #3 scroller

[@stevekafka]

BOZO GIRLIE scroller, it will change your life if you try it, I’m at stevekafka.com if you need help,have fun!

[@julianarodriguez3635]

Your the man

[@bughead7290]

amazing

[@RATRODKING]

whats the advantage of using either urethane or enamel paints ? which would you use on an automotive finish ? thanks

[@stevekafka]

RATRODKING never had problems with 1-shot, I’m still using leaded

[@robertbriones1073]

More specific size? Scroll brush.

[@thedarkmisery]

awsome

[@peterpablo240]

what type of paint did you use for example in a hood?

[@lukemccaffrey]

Why laquer thinner then mineral spirits? why not just the latter? Luke

[@MYMUSICCHORDS]

Yeah I'm curious too :)

[@kafkapinstriping]

luke mccaffrey when I finish with a color I now wipe the paint out with a paper towel then rinse in hardware store lacquer thinner,to get everything out ,then mineral spirits, ready for the next color and my palleting spirits is still clean. I like how fast the brush gets clean.

[@stevekafka2094]

Playin a Blues Harp has been one of the best experiences I've ever had. I'm envious of YOUR talent, glad you enjoy my designs,and thanks for the kind words, steve

[@julianarodriguez3635]

Can I use 1shot on plastic let me know thanks

[@gaugeharness6485]

Do you half to spin the scrolling brush.

[@kafkapinstriping]

Gauge Harness never spin my scroller ,they do what they are told!

[@TheCadillac99]

new to stripin the pencil you used on the paper is that a wax pencil and can it be used on cars.

[@stevekafka]

Chris Gomez yes on any surface and you can stripe over it, Omnichrome by Staedtler

[@DannyCroughs]

Hello Steve, wht is your website, or where can your stuff like the grid and flow enhancer be bought?? thanks D.

[@stevekafka]

Danny Croughs stevekafka.com

[@kafkapinstriping]

@missbettie100 Some people use it to stripe with

[@f1j2p3]

Master!

[@retiredle8139]

how much does the sheets cost?

[@michellekelley4233]

Does the Kafka Pin striping System include that practice board with the grid on it?

[@stevekafka]

Michelle Kelley no the grid wasn’t invented until 2009

[@FarikoPacer]

I bought a Kafka brush its a little different to use. I got the #3 and the lines don’t look nearly as thin as in the video here. I’m using the tip as well. It’s not a bad brush. Chances are I don’t know how to use it. Any tips?

[@stevekafka]

Fariko Pacer make sure that you remove all the sizing in the hair with hardware store lacquer thinner ,then mineral spirits, the hair will become soft and allow you to use it properly.

[@missbettie100]

I have a #3 brush and my husband got me a Mack 000 brush, what do you use that brush for???

[@stevekafka]

Jenn Rust gathering dust...