Card Altering Supplies
(Also check out my YouTube Video on this topic!)
Some of the questions I get most are:
"What do you use to get that shiny effect all over the card? What kind of paint do you use? What kind of markers do you use?"
So, I decided to set this page up for you guys so you can easily see what I like to use.
Also, please keep in mind that, even though these are what I like to use, that doesn't mean you have to go buy these! If you already own acrylic paints or markers, give those a try. Maybe you'll find you really like how they handle, and you won't need to make any extra investments! Every artist works differently.
Marker Extension Supplies:
Sharpie Permanent Markers (24 count)
Bic Marking Permanent Markers (36 count)
-I have this exact set. The lighter colors are fantastic for blending!
Sharpie Metallic Markers (6 count)
--These are a must.
Card Stripping Supplies:
A card must already be a foil card to strip it for that all-over shine effect. There are some videos on my YouTube Channel that show how to do this process. Below are the supplies I use.
Scotch Satin Tape - Acetone Friendly!
--This is useful for taping off a card. This particular kind resists acetone, and can also be used when stripping a card.
100% Acetone
--After finishing the last bulk purchase I made from Amazon, and finding that brand was no longer availalbe, I've been using cheap 100% acetone from Walmart or Target. Any brand will do!
Q-Tips
--Again, I included this if you want to do a one-stop shopping purchase online, but really, you can get these in your local grocery store for much cheaper. I do recommend the paper Q-Tips over the wood ones; you can trim the paper ones to a fine tip to work around small details, like Levels/Ranks on Yugioh cards.
X-Acto Knife with Safety Cap
--You can probably find this in Walmart or Target for cheaper, too. Doesn't have to be the X-ACTO brand. This is for especially stubborn cards or working around fine detail areas. These can also be used for etching cards!
See other etching supply options on YouTube!
Paints:
These are all paints I own and use regularly. These brands have other sets as well that may better suit your budget or needs.
MyArtscape 12ml Tube Acrylic Paint Set - 48 Count
--Medium body paint (thicker than fluid acrylics)
--Good pigment load
--Opaque and translucent colors
--Gloss finish
Golden Fluid Acrylics, Set of 10
--Highly pigmented, works well for detail
--Both translucent and opaque pigments
--This is a FLUID paint; it behaves similar to the craft acrylics, but with about 10x the pigment load. These mix very well with acrylic mediums and other acrylic paints to up their color vibrancy.
--Gloss finish
Holbein Acryla Gouache CYMK Primary Mixing Set
--Highly pigmented
--Very opaque
--Flat matte finish
Holbein Acrylic Gouache Set of 12 Colors
--Highly pigmented
--Very opaque
--Flat matte finish
Other Materials:
Sta-Wet Palette
--This thing saves me SO much paint. Very convenient if you can't finish a card in one sitting. It'll save your paint for later use and keep them from drying out. Perfect if you're mixing your own colors!!
--Store it flat so it doesn't leak.
--Palette paper can be thrown out and replaced when you need a fresh start.
--If you get mold, no need to worry. Throw out the old sheet, then use a little bleach and water to clean up the sponge and palette. Good as new.
Sta-Wet Palette Additional Sheets
--The palette above comes with quite a few, but you can order more if you run out.
MyArtscape Detail Paint Brush Set - 12 Count
--Great for small details
--Easy to clean
--I haven't had any issues with shedding, which is a great find in "cheaper" brushes.
--Hold their point very well (no fraying)
--This set is all small round, flats, and liner brushes, but MyArtscape also offers other sets with larger flats and filberts, if you need larger options.