Free List of Supplies Needed to Paint a Reproduction Black Crappie
Here is an extensive materials list of all the supplies needed to paint a reproduction black crappie. From paints, to powders, to household items and tools, this list is derived straight from Rick’s video, Painting the Black Crappie Reproduction, available for streaming from our website.
Supplies Needed to Paint a Reproduction Black Crappie (by Category)
Fish Blank, Eyes & Reference
- Crappie Replica
- Custom Painted Fish Eyes (or paint them yourself)
- Fish Eye Blanks with Pupil
- Black Crappie Reference Photo
Airbrush & Paint Equipment
- Badger Velocity airbrush or similar detail airbrush
- Air compressor
- Airbrush paint cups / containers
- Assorted paint brushes
Paints
- PolyTranspar Scale Detail Black FP65
- PolyTranspar Light Bass Green FP50
- PolyTranspar Musky Green FP201
- Lifetone Off White LT701
- Lifetone Chrome Pearl LT975
- Lifetone Gold Pearl LT932
- Lifetone Candy Bright Yellow LT371
- Lifetone Candy Golden Yellow LT372
- Lifetone Candy Paynes Gray LT672
- Lifetone Candy Gill Red
- Lifetone Tough Fin Liquid Acrylic
Powders & Pigments
- Neuberg Ebel Fine Aluminum powder pigment
- Pearl Ex Duo Green Yellow
- Pearl Ex Spring Green
- Pearl Ex Interference Green
- Pearl Ex Interference Gold
- Pearl Ex Duo Blue Green
- Pearl Ex White Pearl
- Pearl Ex Pink Gold
- Pearl Ex Aztec Gold
- Pearl Ex Duo Yellow Green
- Cosmetics / cosmetic powders
Sealants, Gloss & Adhesives
- Lacquer acrylic sealer
- Lacquer thinner
- Lacquer acrylic gloss
- Super glue
- Epo-Grip Fin Magic
Brushes, Applicators & Detail Tools
- Scrubber brush
- Maxine’s Mop brush
- Soft brush
- Paintbrush, any size or type
- Cosmetic applicators
- Derwent watercolor pencil, yellow
- Illustrator pens
- Charcoal stick
Shop & Household Supplies
- #0000 steel wool
- 150 grit sandpaper
- Cup of water
- Damp paper towel
- Red silk thread
- Dust mask or respirator
- Shop towel or apron
- Fish stand or holder
Materials List by Chapter
If you’ve already purchased our streaming video on how to paint the black crappie replica, here is a list of what’s used, by chapter!
Chapter 1: Introduction & Setup
- Crappie Replica
- Fish Eyes
- Black Crappie Reference Photo
- Badger Velocity airbrush or similar detail airbrush (and air compressor)
- Illustrator pens
- Watercolor pencils
- Assorted paint brushes
- Charcoal sticks
- #0000 steel wool
Chapter 2: Base Tone Colors
- Neuberg Ebel Fine Aluminum powder pigment
- Lacquer acrylic sealer
- Large soft brush
- Dust mask or respirator
Chapter 3: Adding the Antique Look
- PolyTranspar Scale Detail Black FP65
- #0000 steel wool
Chapter 4: Eye Cleaning Techniques
- Scrubber brush
- Lacquer thinner
Chapter 5: Adding Iridescent Detail with Pearls
- Lifetone Off White LT701
- Lifetone Chrome Pearl LT975
- Lifetone Gold Pearl LT932
Chapter 6: Adding Sub-Tones with Watercolor Pencils
- Derwent watercolor pencil, yellow
- Damp paper towel
- Cup of water
Chapter 7: Deepening Tones with Yellows
- Lifetone Candy Bright Yellow LT371
- Lifetone Candy Golden Yellow LT372
Chapter 8: Adding Back Tones
- 150 grit sandpaper
- Charcoal stick
- PolyTranspar Light Bass Green FP50
- PolyTranspar Musky Green FP201
Chapter 9: Applying Charcoal to the Fins
- 150 grit sandpaper
- Charcoal stick
- Paintbrush, any size or type
- Cosmetic applicators
Chapter 10: Adding Spotting Pattern to the Fins
- Cup of water
- Cosmetic applicators
Chapter 11: Spotting Pattern on the Ventral Fin
- Charcoal
- Cup of water
- Cosmetic applicators
Chapter 12: Spotting Pattern on the Dorsal Fins
- Charcoal
- Cup of water
- Cosmetic applicators
Chapter 13: Back Colors and Facial Detailing with Candy Paynes Gray
- Lifetone Candy Paynes Gray LT672
Chapter 14: Finishing Fin Detail with Candy Paynes Gray
- Lifetone Candy Paynes Gray LT672
Chapter 15: Scale Tipping with Powders
- Pearl Ex Duo Green Yellow
- Pearl Ex Spring Green
- Pearl Ex Interference Green
- Pearl Ex Interference Gold
- Pearl Ex Duo Blue Green
- Neuberg Ebel Fine Aluminum
Chapter 16: Body Markings with Charcoal
- Charcoal stick
- Scrubber brush
Chapter 17: Adding the Lower Body Markings
- Charcoal stick
- Maxine’s Mop brush
Chapter 18: Finishing the Markings on the Upper Body
- Charcoal stick
- Maxine’s Mop brush
- Scrubber brush
Chapter 19: Charcoal Markings for the Face and Head
- Charcoal stick
- Maxine’s Mop brush
- Scrubber brush
Chapter 20: Adding Facial Detail with Powdered Pigments
- Cosmetics
- Maxine’s Mop brush
- Pearl Ex White Pearl
- Pearl Ex Pink Gold
- Pearl Ex Interference Green
- Neuberg Ebel Fine Aluminum
Chapter 21: Blood Vesseling for Added Effect
- Red silk thread
- Lifetone Tough Fin Liquid Acrylic
Chapter 22: Finalizing Facial Detail
- Pearl Ex Interference Green
- Maxine’s Mop brush
- Pearl Ex Interference Gold
- Charcoal
- Neuberg Ebel Fine Aluminum
- Pearl Ex Aztec Gold
Chapter 23: Scale Enhancement Techniques on the Upper Body
- Pearl Ex Spring Green
- Pearl Ex Duo Blue Green
Chapter 24: Final Scale Enhancements for the Lower Body
- Pearl Ex Duo Yellow Green
- Liquid acrylic
- Maxine’s Mop brush
Chapter 25: Cosmetic Application Inside the Mouth
- Cosmetics
Chapter 26: Painting the Paired Fins
- Lifetone Candy Gill Red
- Lifetone Candy Golden Yellow LT372
- Lifetone Candy Paynes Gray LT672
Chapter 27: Fin Attachment with a Magic Touch
- Super glue
- Epo-Grip Fin Magic
Chapter 28: Glossing
- Lacquer acrylic gloss