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Airbrushed Skull Helmet Learn how to airbrush a helmet to go with your skateboard. From "Craft Lab" episode DCLB-111

Guest artist Chris DeRubeis demonstrates how to airbrush a helmet that complements the skateboard.

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	Guest artist Chris DeRubeis shows you how to create an eye-popping airbrush skull design for a helmet.
	PDF Download the skull "stencil" pattern.

Materials:

helmet
Fine Scotchbrite pad
wax and grease remover
Createx "Auto Air" paint (varied colors of choice)
House of Kolor Polyurethane "Floclear"
HVLP spray gun
double action airbrush gun
air supply
stencil

Airbrushed Skull Helmet

1. Sketch out stencil. Use transparent vellum and a stencil burner to create your stencil.

2. Thoroughly wash the helmet and allow to dry.

3. Scuff the entire surface with fine Scotchbrite pad.

4. Spray your color of choice using an HVLP (high volume, low pressure) or smaller "hobby" type spray gun. Spray in very light coats and cure with a heat gun between coats.

5. Apply your stencil with tape and using an airbrush, spray areas of the ripped plastic with a dark hue then your base coat.

6. Apply candy coat—allow to dry.

7. Mix clear and shoot two coats following manufacturer's specifications. Color sand and apply additional coat of clear if necessary.

8. Buff and polish.

GUESTS :

Chris Derubeis
Derubeis Fine Art
Website: www.derubeisfineart.com