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ViciousJupiter

ViciousJupiter

Teeny Tiny Baby Pony
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Finally finished my second custom, Halloween inspired. Yay! Since I am still learning I would love any constructive criticism. My detail work is still a bit messy since I am not much of an artist, but what better way to learn. All thoughts or tips for future improvement are requested and welcome! On to the pics, hope you like her. Thanks!

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did you dye the pony??? if so how!!! im trying to do that too and cant figure it out :(
 
This was a full body repaint using black Acrylic paint and adding a light coat of a glittery pewter spray paint to give it back the "vinyl" look.
 
@ VisciousJupiter: I think that is absolutely beautiful!! I especially love her socks. :D

@ MarjoryWarrenne:

http://www.cloverflowers.com/custom/TutPage002.html

How to Dye a My Little Pony

These are just two dye tutorials out there; there are plenty more to choose from, I'm sure. I think the current recommendation is to give your pony the vinegar wash right after dyeing to prevent fading, and then to let her sit for [as long as you can handle it] some time after that. In my personal experience the pony does tend to go through an initial fade and then settle into her color over the course of several months, so I tend to dye them a bit darker than the color I actually want. But that is just my personal experience. You'll want a warm color bait (like orange) for warm dye colors and a cool color bait (like blue) for cool dye colors. I've heard that dyeing ponies in very dark colors like black can come out...unfortunate...so you might want to do a FBR on those; I haven't tried black myself.
 
Woah! Rock-on colours! Divine and pretty..everything..
 
Hi!

First she's a gorgeous custom I adore her colors ^_^



Trinity said:
@ MarjoryWarrenne:

http://www.cloverflowers.com/custom/TutPage002.html

How to Dye a My Little Pony

These are just two dye tutorials out there; there are plenty more to choose from, I'm sure. I think the current recommendation is to give your pony the vinegar wash right after dyeing to prevent fading, and then to let her sit for [as long as you can handle it] some time after that. In my personal experience the pony does tend to go through an initial fade and then settle into her color over the course of several months, so I tend to dye them a bit darker than the color I actually want. But that is just my personal experience. You'll want a warm color bait (like orange) for warm dye colors and a cool color bait (like blue) for cool dye colors. I've heard that dyeing ponies in very dark colors like black can come out...unfortunate...so you might want to do a FBR on those; I haven't tried black myself.
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I wrote the second tutorial and here's my personal experiences:

I have never had a pony fade using the boiling dye(key on that is to boil the heck out of the pony) and vinegar wash technique. I have a pony I dyed black over 2 years ago and she's still as black as black can get. I find that ponies that fade over time usually have a few things that happen to them....

1. they didn't actually fully bond to the dye, which is why using a soap that removes oils is essential, not touching them so much with your fingers, washing off all acetone and glue completely and making sure that all the dye powder is FULLY dissolved in the water
2. they get left in sunny/brighter areas during the process...put them in a baggie and throw them in a box. Take them out about once a month for a day or so to let them breathe. Much like any other pony.. color will fade when left in the sun or really bright areas for long periods of time.

So that's about it...at the end of the day it's up to you to just go forth, have fun and experiment ^_^

-Jenny
 
Very cute. I love the colors, her socks, and the vinyl-y look. Awesome job for a second custom!
 
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