Hey birdman1775, I appreciate your comment & compliment! I agree that distance from the water's surface can affect the way the paint places itself on whatever substrate is being used. From my sample trials prior to this video, the water temp still effected the paint in such a way that there was no positive outcome, which is why I chose to talk about it on here. Thanks for hitting subscribe as well, & check back soon since I'm getting ready for more hydro-dips, as well as some more cool artwork projects I'm working on!

@@ItsBradCrawford Ain't that nice Brad-

Thanks!

Father daughter hunting trips would make good content for your channel as well.

Thanks! It turned out great for my brother & he displays it next to a red, black, & white one I did as well.

Thanks! It was for my brother & he loves displaying them...great conversation pieces!

Rustoleum is the brand I've used and had success with. Stick to acrylic based, as oil based will not work. Best of luck!

I would agree, but also caution that water that is too cold can have an adverse effect as well. That was my experience in trying to get a good dip in January prior to this video later in the year. Thanks for your comment!

@@ItsBradCrawfordso you would recommend Luke warm water?

@@937youngjay I would say that 55-65 degrees would be good.

It could be that your water temp was too cold. I found that same problem when I had the colder water. Once I found that the water was more around 50-60 degrees, it seemed to do better. Another possibility is that you may be spraying too close to the surface of the water, as this too will cause the same issue. Try spraying around 6-8 inches from the water's surface and see if that allows the paint to sit on the surface better. Hope that helps...and good luck!

Thank you!

Thank you! To answer your question...none! As a matter of fact, after it dried, it was smooth. The only thing I did afterward was that I added a clear coat with Rust-oleum Clear Gloss Acrylic, which gave it a nice "finished" appearance.

I haven't tried to pour the paint on top of the water after spraying out of the can into a container before, but first, guess would say that it would break the surface tension of the water too quickly and just ball up as well. I'll look into it with the next attempts coming up in a few weeks (once the weather here in Texas starts to act like actual spring instead of winter with an attitude!) As far as the paint setting up quickly and balling up on the swirling stick...I was experiencing this as well, which is why you have to be ready to dip as soon as you finish laying out the pattern. Even in this video, the paint stuck to my swirling stick. As a matter of fact, it created a small gap where there was no paint transfer on the bottom of the skull. This is another reason you have to prime with whatever base color you wish to be seen because this can happen. Thanks for your comments, and keep watching, as I hope to have new videos posted showing more hydro-dips in the coming weeks!

Eric, when I first tried to do this, it was still winter conditions, so I warmed my water to around 98-100 degrees. It was a total failure, as none of the paint would float on the surface. All it would do is clump up and fall below the surface. With that said, I used water straight out of the tap around the time that this video was posted (I believe around March-April timeframe) and found success. Unfortunately, I didn't gauge my water temp, so I don't know exactly what it was. I've acquired a number of other deer heads and will be posting new videos in the near future...so keep an eye out for my new attempts. Thanks for your comment!

Whats name a spray??

@@reneilmangas6329 look down in other comments for the answer to your question in mote detail, but I used Rustoleum.

You can guage how much paint you use, but I just coat the surface until it looks right on each ring layer. You probably won't be able to get more than one item dipped because you have to move the paint out of the way before bringing the item you dipped back out of the water. Enjoy!

its for spray paint (the warm water)

Thanks! I did this for my brother, and he was really happy with the end results (I did another one in black, red, and white, but didn't film it.) Now, by "film up" do you mean it gets clumpy...or just creates a film on top of the water? If it's getting clumpy that may be telling you that the water is too warm. If you're seeing a film of paint just sitting on top, that's what's supposed to happen. Concerning the use of a toothpick, I would think you might need to use something a bit bigger to move the paint around...like a pencil, a dowel, or heck - use a broken fishing rod...which is what I used! LOL Either way...don't give up yet...try, try again!

It seems like it films up instantly, but not in a good way. i noticed when you spray, you get nice rings of differet colors, when i spray i don't get the color rings, mine seems to instantly film up, then when i spray the next color it pretty well "blows apart" the other color and i end up with gobs of paint. Concerning the toothpick, im only trying to dip a small guitar replica that isn't much bigger than the palm of my hand. the container im using is about as big around as a Cool Whip container and about 3 times as tall. But regardless, everything seems to stick to the toothpick and clump up...meaning after i attempt to swirl the paint everything instantly sticks to it and when i try to remove the toothpick all the paint clings to it and the paint ends up just coming out when i pull out the toothpick.....all the paint i sprayed all comes out in one big ball stuck to the toothpick lol

........some had also made a comment about spraying to far away from my water container, is there a prefrence to this? should i be spraying closer or far away?

Part of your problem is likely the size of the container you are using. The cool whip container wouldn't allow for the paint to disperse across the water before the next burst of air from the spray paint can push it out of the way, thus creating that clumping effect you mentioned. I would almost bet that if you were to use a much larger container (like the size of the one I'm using [width & length...it doesn't have to be the same depth] you would see a noticeable difference. Even still, if you're able to get the paint to do what it's supposed to do, I would use something a bit larger than the toothpick to move the paint around. I know it seems like overkill for a smaller project, but by the way the aerosol works in the can, you're most likely going to see the same results every time you try using the smaller container. Hope that helps...and good luck!

The answer would be, "Yes..." You want to be about mid-range from the water. In other words, not too far away where the paint isn't able to form the film it needs to on the surface, but not too close where the aerosol pushes the paint away from your target area. Make sure you read my comment concerning size of container though, as I think that is the bigger issue.

Good point, Derek! It was coming from my outside water spigot, so it was water straight from the city water source...no hot water, just ambient temperature for that time of year. I didn't have a thermometer in the water at the time, but our average temp at the time this was filmed was around 55-60 degrees average.

@@ItsBradCrawford then why say temperature in the title but u didn't even take the damn temperature. Wtf

@@ThaKidTrialzLF calm down brother this was helpful. Just out of the tap keep hot water out of it.

I'll tell you a similar thing I told FishFear Me32: It's hard to say without seeing your process. Did you properly prep (sand &/or prime) the item being dipped? What brand of spray paint are you using to prime? Are you using the same brand for the paint used on the surface? Are you spraying too close to the water's surface? Are you allowing the paint to sit on the water's surface too long? Are you dipping the item you're using into the water too quickly? What's your process for drying the item you've dipped? These are all possible factors to consider for any part of the process where there are issues. Since this seems to be a common issue, I may try to focus on that in the next video I do.

It may depend on the size of project you're working with, or even the size of container you're spraying into. If the paint is hardening, you may need to speed up your dipping time to right after you've sprayed on the surface of the water, as there is a short window before the paint will start to dry on the surface. Time is the enemy, so try to work quickly!

Brad Crawford hmm OK. I'll try your tips. Thanks!

Thank you!

I used Rustoleum 2x paint + primer for all colors. I used the same brand for all (you don't want to mix brands due to possible inconsistencies.) Primed white for my base coat, then followed what you see on the video for the rest. Hope that helps...good luck!

I used Rust-Oleum 2-in-1 paint & primer. I applied 2 coats and then after it had time to dry (about 30 minutes) is when I did the hydro-dip. You don't have to scuff it up, and I would say apply enough primer to make sure your piece is thoroughly covered.

+Brad Crawford thank you

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@@ItsBradCrawford water temperature how much?

@@feridceferli2319 At the time this was filmed, the tap water was around 50-60 degrees (best guess). I did not, however have a thermometer put on it for an exact temperature.

Read through some of my previous replies to other comments. There should be an answer that fits your problems with a sticky top found there. Hope that helps.

I've tried ColorPlace (a Wal-Mart brand) and Krylon, but didn't have any luck with them...they seem to clump up instead of sit on the surface. Instead, I used Rustoleum 2x paint + primer for all colors. I used the same brand for all (you don't want to mix brands due to possible inconsistencies.) Primed white for my base coat, then followed what you see on the video for the rest. Hope that helps...good luck!

It would be hard to say without seeing your process. Did you properly prep (sand &/or prime) the item being dipped? What brand of spray paint are you using to prime? Are you using the same brand for the paint used on the surface? Are you spraying too close to the water's surface? Are you allowing the paint to sit on the water's surface too long? Are you dipping the item you're using into the water too quickly? What's your process for drying the item you've dipped? These are all possible factors to consider.

When I did this video, the most important aspect of my discussion failed to mention any actual temperature, as I got more involved in talking about the process of dipping the deer head instead of mentioning an actual temperature. At the time this video was created, I did not have a digital thermometer or any way of measuring the actual temp of the water. I realize there are comments concerning this, which is why I've placed this note in the video description. I do apologize, since all I can provide is a generalized temp range of 50-60 degrees, which would've been the average temp at the time of year this video was created.

@@ItsBradCrawford I appreciate the swift reply and the ballpark estimate. Still a good video 👍

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Thank you! I just had an epic fail and later read it was fast dry.

@@torresjiujitsu7651 No worries...anytime!

@@torresjiujitsu7651 I am finding this out the hard way..

At the time this was filmed, the tap water was around 50-60 degrees (best guess). I did not, however have a thermometer put on it for an exact temperature.

Primer white for a base coat or can you use gloss enamel. Also what kind of paint for dipping. Thanks

@@redneckfarmer6584 you want enamel, oil based, not water based. Rustoleum.

It was coming from my outside water spigot, so it was water straight from the city water source...no hot water, just ambient temperature for that time of year. I didn't have a thermometer in the water at the time, but our average temp at the time this was filmed was around 55-60 degrees average.

C.B., I used Rustoleum paints, and as a preference, I used the Gloss sheen on all three colors. I just have a preference to Rustoleum, although I'm sure you could use Krylon, Montana, or any other spray paint, as long as it is acrylic.

It's hard to say for sure without watching you do it. What size stick are you using? You may want to use an unbent hanger, or something else thin...like my broken fishing rod. How fast are you stirring? You have to get in, stir your pattern, and get out as quick as you can. The slower you go, the more the paint will try to stick to whatever you use to stir with. Finally, what paint are you using? You need to make sure it is an acrylic-based paint. I use Rustoleum 2x paint & primer in different colors. Hope this helps...good luck!

@@ItsBradCrawford I'm using the same paint I watched another video and realized by what he showed it was too cold I didn't let it sit I went straight in out of the tap cold.

Best? I can't say for sure which is actually "best", but what I can say is that I've tried both Krylon and Rustoleum, and in my experiences with these two brands, Rustoleum won out. I like the way it spreads evenly across whatever project substrate I'm working with, and it seems to stay on much better than Krylon. With that said, I don't have experiences with any other brands, so I can't say that this is a "hands-down", 100%, only brand I'd use scenario...it's just the one that worked for this particular project. I hope that answers your question.

I used two different greens (Hunter Green & Grass Green - I believe that's the color descriptions on Rustoleum) and then White. All paints were gloss paints concerning the sheen, and after dipping them and letting them dry, I put a protective clear coat on them.

Dry time can vary, based on outside temps and the size of object you're dipping. For this one (which is all I can really go by) it was dried to a "tacky"-touch within a couple of hours. I left it hanging overnight though, and by the next day it was completely dry. I actually did two of them back to back and both of them finished drying around the same time. Hope that helps!

I'm not positive if it works across ALL brands of spray paint, as I've only used one brand in hydrodipping. The only thing I can suggest is to simply try it out with the paint you have available, and see how well it works. A big part of the artistic process is trial & error.

Thank You Sir Brad Crawford

Sir Anton Chigurh how About Acrylic paint It Can Be ?

@@kabarovlogs9870 You are welcome, sir. Anytime!

@@kabarovlogs9870 Acrylic is what I'm using in this video (Rustoleum brand).

No borax added...I'm not even sure if that would change the effect, but it sounds interesting. I was trying a flat camo spray the first time I did this, but didn't have success. I'm not quite sure if it was due to the temperature of my water, or due to the paint because I didn't try it again when it warmed up outside. I'll try to get another deer head and try again. If I have a positive result, I'll make sure to post it as well.

Why do you think that is? If you're taking tap water with Temps below 50 degrees, it could cause clumping.

Straight out of the tap

Rustoleum

Somewhere I heard oil based is that necessary?

@@docdoc4129 Actually, the opposite...need to use acrylic paint.

@@ItsBradCrawford thanks man we have some plasma cut metal pieces we want to try to dip.

Thx broo

What paint and what color green

After I dipped it and let it dry, I then used a gloss clear coat. I use Rust-Oleum paints because they tend to coat better. I've had good luck with Rust-Oleum, so I stick with that.

Brad Crawford yea. But The paint itself. Not after. Is the paint a gloss or a flat

So sorry tropicthunderbolt...it is also a gloss. After it dries, it doesn't have the polished gloss look though. Some people may like that, but I like the higher gloss look, which is why I used the gloss clear coat as well.

Brad Crawford yea. I tried. Couldn't do it. I was dipping pvc. Primered it and everything. Tried cold water straight from the tap. Warm water. The paint kept setting so evertime I tried to stir it it would just clump up. All my dip tries were garbage.

Yes, you can. I did another object with a solid white to lay a base coat, and then liked it so much, I just kept it white.

You idiots. What's the point of hydro dipping if you're doing a solid color. The objective of hydro dipping is to transfer intricate designs onto the SURFACE of objects.

@@nickpurdy5274 lmfao

Please see the "PLEASE NOTE" section within the video description for reasons behind this. I apologize for not being clear on the temp, as I was focused more on the process instead of the actual physical temp at the time the video was made.

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Agreed, Bill. It seems that the paint clumps up when cooler water is used. Thanks for your input!

So sorry there isn't an "exact" temp mentioned. I didn't get a thermometer out to test the water. Just after 00:23 I talk about the winter temp I thought I needed, which was done in early spring in Texas, where the water temp out of the tap would be around 50-60 degrees. I apologize, as you are the first person in 26,000 views to mention this directly! There was no intention to create "click bait", as I thought I instructed better than that! Hope you were able to at least grab a few things from the video anyway.

I'm not really sure what you mean by water spots. Would you be able to send me a picture?

@@ItsBradCrawford i cant on here but its like dots from the water like blisters

@@lukesouthworth9310 What spray paint brand and sheen are you using?

@@ItsBradCrawford rost oleum

@@lukesouthworth9310 Okay, that's the brand I'm using in the video. Are you using a 'gloss', 'semi-gloss', 'satin', or 'flat' sheen?

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