Spraying primer is an important step as it create a surface that the paint sticks to better. Before spraying the models I did some research about the best ways to apply the primer and tried using some of these techniques in my own work. I put on safety equipment such as a mask, glasses and a glove for the hand I moved the models with. I sprayed them outside and also let them air dry outside. I found different items around my house such as coasters and metal jar lids to stick the models feet to so I could move them without messing with the primer.
I had to shake the can for 2 minutes then spray from around 20cm away from the model, this helps to create a more even coverage. I did a combination of turning the model around, moving around the model and changing the height the model was at to try to cover every part.
As I worked through the models I became more confident in the best technique to cover them thoroughly and evenly. I waited around an hour after spraying them and looked to see which ones needed more. In total this process took around 3 hours. It was slow to begin with as I was figuring about the best way to spray them. They’re not all perfectly sprayed as I couldn’t get the primer into certain bits such as the folds of some of the clothing but I think they’re covered well enough for painting. The primer is grey which helped as it was obvious which bits had been sprayed.
The primer takes 24 hours to dry and hardened so after this I can begin painting them.
Samuel Green Illustration 