Machine Studio

11/02/2026

The color scheme on this didn’t work, but the Frogger Cap tested really well on the Loop Maxi. Super nice spray pattern; big enough for fills and with some control, you can get clean, bold lines.

11/01/2026

If you’re looking for a regular cap to use on the Mad Ma###, the Heavy Dart might be the best option. Since the valve on the Mad Ma### is pretty hard to push, the Heavy Dart makes it much more comfortable. The spray pattern is super nice.

10/31/2026

We're at the shop blackbooking today (10-31-2026). I'll be here until 4pm; come by to hit the books if you're in town.

10/31/2026

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10/31/2026

I thought the Vortex Halo would spray really nice on the Krink K-750, but it’s a bit weird. It blasts a lot of paint, but doesn’t have that nice circle spray pattern that it does on other cans like Burner Chrome.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

Phyn at the Motor Yard Mid 90s

10/30/2026

Quick can control tip: Intentionally paint letters that are difficult to highlight. I used to avoid long bendy lines because I was worried I couldn’t nail the highlight. Forcing yourself to do the hard parts will get your skills up. Even if you mess it up, it’s not that big of a deal. The skills you’ll build are well worth the occasional wonky highlight.

10/29/2026

Testing a big dusty fill with a short Vortex Sting for the outline and a Vice Cap for the fill. The Vortex Sting is pretty messy and dumps a ton of paint, but it’s got a cool look to it.

10/29/2026

For the H in the dirty bevel letter series, we’re doing only black and white. I like doing this because it forces you to get creative on how you layer on mists and lines with the black and white to create the depth you might get with more colors. I should have done a sketch with a scrap color so I could keep track of where everything was, but it came together in the end. Just would have been a bit easier if I could see the bevels and sketch during the process.