Repaint a Toy Mandalorian Blaster Prop

There are few things more iconic in the Star Wars universe than the weapons and in this tutorial I'll break down my approach to repaint a Star Wars blaster prop using a Rubies costume toy version of the Mandalorian's blaster.

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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Prep & Base Paint
01:17 Graphite Application
02:45 Faux Wood Grips
04:14 Airbrushing Aluminum Lacquer Paint
04:34 Applying Rub N Buff (Pewter)
05:26 Applying Rub N Buff (Gold)
06:04 Adding Grunge with Wax Paint
07:21 Final Touches with Spices
08:08 Wrap up

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