Re: Did my first camo job.
Thanks fellas.
Honestly, i think it looks better in person......crappy cell phone pic doesn't do it justice.
In all honesty though, using a spong technique you really can't mess up......it's supposed to look a bit sloppy.
I used 5 colors total, laid down a 3 color base coat, random blotchy patterns in black, green and brown. And then started sponging on those colors to break up outlines plus I added FDE and a lighter green for smaller highlights.
At first I wasn't happy with the way it was coming out but I've sponged painted bathrooms and kitchens before and remembered I never do until the end. Thats because it never starts looking good until you've built some layers up.
It starts getting deeper looking with small bits of colors coming through 3/4 layers deep. Then go over certain areas heavier with clear specific outlines. Vary pressure and amount of paint as well.
The other mistake I've seen people make is to just splotch the easy to get to areas, they don't get all the odd angles, then it comes out looking unfinished.
As long as you picked colors you like it almost impossible to mess this technique up.
Don't forget to clear coat.....can't put my finger on why but it looked twice as good after I clear coated it.......just kinda brought it all together better.