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I'm trying to find a good way to paint the scalp... experimented on acrylic paints for years and it's always tacky!!! UGGG!!!

But in all honesty the factory scalp paint is a bit tacky too. I've read on the TIB threads that SEM (auto interior paints) work... they are meant for vinyl repairs... I didn't try those.

Yes I used Sharpies, just for experiment sake, don't do it at home kids!

 

Best result was with a paint marker... it wasn't tacky, but could be rubbed off. I tried to spray a sealer/fixative on the scalp afterwards, but the spray made it tacky. I tried a new kind of Paint Marker made by Sharpie (OIL BASED): www.sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sharpie_Oil-Based_Paint_Mark... Here is Shershe's result: www.flickr.com/photos/shershe/3415516498/

 

I haven't tried the waterbased one... but I'm thinking it might wash out vs. oil base with is more permanent. It's not the same formula as the "Sharpies" we think of... So far I like it the best. Takes a lot more rubbing for the paint to come off... maybe if I let it cure a few days it'll be hardier. I'll upload a pic of the Sharpie Paint Marker soon. They also come in lots of colors

 

Oh and a BIG THANK YOU to Devout Dolls for the donated victim scalp :)

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