From: John Fox <jfox@v...>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:20:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Star Mats
OK everyone: I can get the star map material really cheap (like $/yard of 72 inch wide material). The question is what is the best way to actually paint the starts on the mats? I can do the nebulas with spray paint. how does one get nice stars, by flicking a paint brust, dribbling paint from a spray can, what?
From: Tim Jones <Tim.Jones@S...>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:27:29 +0100
Subject: RE: Star Mats
You can get very nice stencils in the US of actual constellations - from the science toy shops I'd use this as a basis for your star pattern this will give you the big blobs. The stencil also has a map included showing the starfields of the milkyway which can inspire your more dense patterns. fine starfields can be done using a toothbrush dipped in paint and then running you finger over the bristles at varyinjg heights above the work. Practice on some newsprint first. What paint to use. KR has a secret formula. you'll have to experiment, but try the fabric craft paints section first.
From: Channing Faunce <channing@g...>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 19:58:59 -0400
Subject: Re: Star Mats
Check a good craft store for something called a speckling brush (IIRC). It's a wire brush that is dipped in paint and twirled quickly above the surface. Does a good job. > John Fox wrote: > OK everyone: