Frank Ippolito wrote: > > >>I find myself wondering what paints are used for animation cells. Anybody > know - or have some suggestions for me?<< > > Hi Lynette, > > You're on the right track. Animators use a type of acyrlic called "cell > paint" that comes in little plastic jars. I can't recall the manufacturer, > but any large mailorder shop should carry some. The palette is pretty > limited, but the paint can really be applied smoothly and very opaquely. > > >>Actually, the gumballs are representing stars in this case. A few spill out > at a time, until you're left at the end with the portion that may harbor > planets with intelligent life.<< > > Life is like a box of chocolates? <g> > > Frank > > Frank Ippolito [log in to unmask] > American Museum of Natural History > > "Wherever you go..., there you are." > -Buckaroo Banzai Hi all, Cel-Vinyl..... Vinyl Acrlic Copolymer ... Cartoon Colour Company, Inc. 9024 Lindblade St. Culver City, Calif. 90230 Bill