How To Paint True Fire Flames
by JayVee
(May 13, 2008) -
Folks have asked how my true fire paint jobs like the one above aredone, so here's a how-to that shows the effect using blue tinted fire. First of all, I have to recommend Mike Lavallee's "Secrets of True Fire" DVD as a place to start for learning all of his techniques.
Here are the templates that are used for this paint job. I use a Badger 100-LGF for details and a Badger 100-LGM for candy coats. I set the compressor for 25 PSI.
Here are the templates that are used for this paint job. I use a Badger 100-LGF for details and a Badger 100-LGM for candy coats. I set the compressor for 25 PSI.
Below are the templates I use for this process.
I usually lay the template curve right on the surface like this:
You can get a softer line by raising the template a bit. BTW, if you're using this photo as a reference keep in mind I'm a lefty!
The first color is coral blue. Here's a pic of the beginning of the base layer. I started from the front and worked back, using the templates to create the licks.
Once the first layer of flames were done they were covered with candy blue.
The second layer is done in white:
This layer was also covered with candy blue, and highlights were added next using white with some candy blue mixed in.
The flames are shaped by using the base color (black in this case) to clean up all the oversprayed edges:
Here's what it looks like after clear coat:
After seeing the flame colors I decided I wanted them darker and less baby blue, so I added more clear blue coats finished off with clear blue and clear red mixed for a clear purple hue:
It's a cool effect, and it's not hard to do after a little practice. Give it a try!
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