Applying Crystallizer paint with Candy Lime

Crystal effect paint creates an effect of depth. This optical illusion effect is reinforced as soon as a colored transparent varnish is applied above. The Candy color varnish intensifies the relief impressions produced by the crystals.

The painter Sandro Cucuzza, alias @imbry shows us here an interesting demonstration of the Crystallizer effect :

Create two color zones using adhesive masks

With the Crystallizer, it is easy to create areas of crystals. The painter can freely choose to start with the crystallized background, or on the contrary to achieve the effect last.

In the custom painting highlighted in this article, the painter Sandro Cucuzza chose to use an area in chrome paint and an area in crystalized effect

It is particularly interesting to reinforce the trompe l’oeil effect, by creating a shadow which follows part of the masking, to give the impression of an opening in the tank.

It’s a simple and effective technique that can be done with a mini spray gun or an airbrush and a little black paint. To be successful, the shading must be very light and subtle without trying to be too blatant: the best technique is to spray a regular line freehand, targeted on the masking adhesive, rather than aiming directly at the limit between the masking and painting.

Candy colors on the crystal effect :

There are two possibilities when preparing a custom painting project with the Crystalizer :

Either choose a so-called dark color, such as blue, red, Chloro green, or even black !

Either choose a light color, such as yellow, orange or lime green.

In the first case, we obtain a discreet and barely visible effect, which is revealed when a ray of sunlight hits the bodywork,

In the second case, Candy gives a bright, intense and energetic color.

The undercoat for the Crystallizer

Any pearl or metallic color can be used, as long as it is reflective and clear. For example, we can use a pearly white color, or gold, or chameleon, or even chrome!

Likewise, the shading color can be chosen freely, but remember that its purpose is to cause maximum contrast with the background color !