Kafka Ol' Skool Pinstriping, Part 2/4, 7/18/09

Using the #3 brush and the Grid

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• pinstriping
• pinstriper
• ol' skool
• Kafka

[GorillaWriter]

Kafka's #3 scroller seems like a cool brush, i have one coming in today. I just started pinstriping and I first purchases a mack 00 twenty series, then i bought a mack acrylic sword(not very pleased with this 20 dollar brush) and another scroll brush head by mack(not so pleased with this one either). The Mack- classic is my favorite brush so far. I can make any line I want. I wanted to learn the oldschool too... Its not hard.

[kafkapinstriping]

There are a lot of newbie stripers that think that they must learn to stripe with a Mack brush.I learned to stripe with a mack after I trimmed the belly and top I could turn it without spinning it and developed my style of striping with that configuration . Lets set the record straight Von Dutch HATED mack brushes, he used Hillers ,not made in 40 years,macks were available so thats why they were used. My brushes don't frustrate new artists they give them wings If you need help,ask

[julzthesignee]

I want to be able to do this! You are a Legend! Love your work-very inspiring... i started my career as an apprentice signwriter, (yes, i am a female too!) did that for 7 years, now have been in the graphic design/retouching business for 12 years. Want to get back into brushes & enamel! Hopefully in a few years after lots of practice i will be o.k at this wonderful craft! Please wish me luck!

[kafkapinstriping]

@julzthesignee You CAN do this! You have a great background for pinstriping, look at "The System" on my site, it is a fast track learning method that I developed after 43 years of teaching various disciplines of fine arts. Look at the videos with Monte Roach you will be even more inspired to take this incredible art form into your world, And I'll help you if you get stuck,just e-mail me.Steve@kooltie.com Have fun!

Steve

[garciarosa100]

Some of these brushes out there are hard to work with. I haven't found one that I can say " I love this brush"

[kafkapinstriping]

@garciarosa100 Some of the brushes out there will discourage a new pinstriper into quitting. My brushes will shorten the learning curve and give you wings, plus I'll help you when you need it. Try the #3 scroller you will love it!

Steve

[GorillaWriter]

@kafkapinstriping Mr. Kafka, I highly admire your work and appreciate your reply. I didnt mean to offend you or discredit your brushes. Actually, I just recieved my Kafka #3 scroller yesterday. Very nice piece, i enjoy using it. I love using tools which allow an artist to strive and become better due to a capable instrument. You've achieve it with your brushes. I dont need to ask anyone, your brush is proof enough. Im young, but I have alot of experience. No fear of Macks.

[kafkapinstriping]

@mojofootball4life O.K. somewhere between too watery and too thick is where you need to be right? The paint should have the consistency of whipping cream ,this is done by adjusting your thinners less or more. It will also effect palleting when it;s hot or cold ,humid or arid, and if it's windy or not windy. Once you get the consistency right it will feel right no matter what else is happening, be patient it will come to you I promise. E-mail me to keep me informed of your progress.

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Steve

[mojofootball4life]

i cant get my paint to be the right consistency, its either too thick and i start to drag or its too "watery" and i cant get a good flowing line. i also use your smooth stroke and brush but i need help on getting my paint to be the right consistency. oh and the paint i use is one shot.

[prashantvasal]

your work is offffff the hook man ........pitty we r still nt getting ur brushes in INDIA