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Posts: 19Hello all, I'm trying some experiments with shading my creations (yes I have read the relevant library section!) but I'm hoping someone could give me some step by step instructions for using chalk pastels? So far I've used a cheap eyeshadow pallette, and I really like the way it looks and applies. But I am a bit concerned about how long it'll last, hence buying the pastels. I understand you need to 'set' the colour? I read about using babywipes to wipe off any excess, and using a hairdrier to dry it on. What do I need to use for pastels, and potentially makeup? I want the colour to largely be on the fur, but also on felt and the weave of the fabric. I also have some Prismacolour watercolour pencils, but I'm not sure how to use them. Surely you're not supposed to just draw on the fur? I was thinking of rubbing them on some paper and then using a wet paintbrush to pick up the colour and apply it to the bear, and then setting it using a hairdrier. Have I got the right idea here? Any advice would be helpful.
Here are pictures of my first bunny experiments, shaded with makeup.
