Thread: Flames, flakes, shimrin base coats

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A black base will give a darker color overall, because you do see the background between the flakes.

A medium-dark blue shade would help to hide any uneven pattern (splotchiness) in the flake.

As far as the size, I would be guessing, since I don't compare the measurements. I always look to see if I like the samples or not. Since they don't always lay nice and flat, I would assume that you will get a thicker paint layer.

The real question is... which one gives the kind of look you want. That would be more important to ME, than how thick the edge is. More people will notice the sparkle of the flake, than the edges.

Always remember... you will not be able to satisfy everyone who looks at it, no matter what you do. As long as you are happy, ignore the critics. :-)

I don't do as much flake as I'd like, but here are a few jobs. These are all medium sized flake.