Veins? anyone know how to draw them right?

HalcionDNA · Post by **HalcionDNA** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:20 pm

EBmoist wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:16 am
HalcionDNA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:20 am
If you want something more permanent I think you can use "gentian violet" dilute with water.
I will definitely suggest to practice it first on a piece of paper,silicone or TPE with a fine art brush.

What is gentian violet? a dye? or a pen ink?
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EBmoist · Post by **EBmoist** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:31 pm

WOW!! Clearly you must be in the medical field !

Witchetty · Post by **Witchetty** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:04 am

Wheezer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:49 pm For veins I only tend to put them on dolls with fair skin or lighter breasts, such as tan line areas. I also like to keep them very subtle. but that is just me.

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Cheers!
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This example is REALLY good - subtlety is key for veins. Doing it a bit dramatic at first and then cleaning it off to leave *some* of the stain is ideal. This applies to most things when painting skin effects.

EBmoist · Post by **EBmoist** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:22 am

Wheezer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:49 pm For veins I only tend to put them on dolls with fair skin or lighter breasts, such as tan line areas. I also like to keep them very subtle. but that is just me.

If you don't have an airbrush, you can just paint them on. Here is how I do it.

Take some turquoise artists oil paint and apply small lines with a 0, 00 or 000 brush. Once applied roll over the line gently with a Q-Tip dipped in IPA. This removes the excess pigment.
Draw on whatever you want until satisfied. Remove or adjust any with a Q-Tip dipped in baby oil.
Once complete hit the area with a hot air gun at about 150-170C. Just make the TPE slightly glisten and set the oil paint into the TPE. Mist with IPA to flash cool and set.
Next stipple on some translucent white over the veins and general breast area. Blend in well. Just small bit is needed to give a "below the flesh" effect. Heat set and cool as before.
Practice this a few times on a scrap area and adjust to your specific blend of TPE and doll color.

The only thing I have found is that light and your eyes make a significant difference. That is what looks good in room light to a real eye may come across too subtle in a picture. Likewise what looks great in a photo may be a bit garish in real light.

Cheers!
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I’m looking at your instructions.. what is IPA?