20 Mar
The next step in creating the large zeppelin fins is to add the appearance of rivets. This doesn’t need to be actual metal pierced through metal, but rather, just look like it. I experimented with a number of things before I realized that what I needed was already on my shelf and I’d had it for quite awhile. Puffy paint…
You just apply the paint dot-wise in areas that look like they should have rivets, then let it dry and paint it with whatever paint you want to make your steampunk airship look metallic. This ain’t your momma’s Victorian whimsy, that’s for sure!
Rib with puffy paint rivets applied
Puffy paint rivets detail
Next time, I’ll show you the painting process. It’s gonna be cool, so check back soon!