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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Bud B. on March 03, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
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I have read that black does not occur in nature naturally, but, I see black in many places in the woods; rotten bark, black Maple bark, black fur on anmals, etc...
I have some camo cover makeup in basic colors but have yet to find anything that'll last and stay on, but is easy to remove later on after the hunt. The stuff I use now is your basic camo kits from sporting goods stores or wally-world.
What do you use and how do you like what you use? I have masks, but sometimes they're a pain, especially in the cold when my breath fogs my glasses.
Just trying to see what others do and how you look camo'd up, if you want to post some pics.
Anyone use black from burned wood coals?
Thanks.
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How bout burnt cork? I used it and faired well this season. I hear there are some carcinogens, but thats with any burnt substance.
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I only use black. For turkeys I use a mask at times but don't really like it. Usually just whatever is on sale after season. (http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/deer5-1.png)
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I do not use a any mask. I have a trim beard and keep my chin tucked to my chest, looking out under the brim of my fedora. I wear wool mostly a blanket shirt, or Fred Ashbel plaid wool or just a flannel shirt with 6 pocket camo pants or bibs. I usually sit on the ground and pay attention to the wind ... and the thermals ... hunting ridges it can be a real problem. I think mostly movement, not camo that is the issue.
Hey Rob, super buck man!! I hope next season I get a pic of your next one taken with your new Hoosier special! :D
Bob.
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Sure we wear camo-lots of good hunting clothing is available only in camo; it is overrated IMO. Movement and wind is what you need to watch
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1512-1.jpg)
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I just use the camo face paint that Walmart sales at times. I think Remington makes it. I found it is very easy to remove if you use a paper towel that is wet with rubbing alchohol.
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I used to use a mask when I shot a compound because they were more convenient than face paint but they get in the way of my anchor now. I just keep some unscented baby wipes in the truck now - no big deal to wipe it off.
I bought a few of those Hunters Specialties camo "compacts" a few years ago when I found them on sale for about a buck a piece. They've got brown, green, tan and black in them. I usually don't use the tan because it's the same as my skin color, but I start with blobs of green and brown around my face and then a few diagonal "branches" of black on top of it.
Some of it got a little wiped off by the time I tracked this deer in October 11.
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc515/KapellmeisterCherrytree/Hunting/c3b3d8bb.jpg)
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I have been using the kuiu Merino neck gaiter that can slide up and cover most of your face. Have been within 5 yards of a couple bucks twice last rifle season bit they were too small for me to shoot with a rifle. If I would have had my bow ooh me you better believe I'd have a pic with one of them right now :)
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Bjorn has it right. I wear lots of camo but mostly because I stick with synthetics and the best clothing for hunting is camo.
Haven't worn anything on or over my face for years and I do almost exclusively spot and stalk. You can get away with a lot. Until you get caught in motion.
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Bud,
Check out WallyWorld's day after Halloween face paint sale. You can get a lifetime supply for a couple bucks. I've got plenty if you want to try some. Remove with baby wipes. I've got some TBH mags if you're coming to Stick & Wheel today. Don't let me forget them.
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I tried wallyworld after Halloween without success. I am looking for a simple alternative to the typical face paint, like the ones by Remmington at walmart, cause those seem to wipe off when you don't want them to. They also have a sheen and get even glossier as facial oils and sweat occur.
The burnt cork idea has me interested. I just need a good tip on breakup of the pale face, especially with Mrs. Asbell's Shadow Plaid hoodie on.
As for the burnt cork, is this something you can buy or can make yourself? There are so many wineries here in this area cork should be easy to get in bulk.
Thanks for the replies fellas. I have plaid and other camo clothing but am more concerned with facial camo.
I have to shave where I work so a beard is not a viable option for me on an available-every-day option.
Turkey season is approaching and I'm going to try them for the first time ever. Never hunted them even with a shotgun.
Thanks again for the replies.
Keep'em coming.
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I'm going to try spandoflage this year on recommendation from my dad. I hate the typical face masks that can obscure my vision and are uncomfortable for me. However, this stuff is supposed to be really light, easy to breathe through, and stays in place. Plus, it's CHEAP!
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Originally posted by khardrunner:
I'm going to try spandoflage this year on recommendation from my dad. I hate the typical face masks that can obscure my vision and are uncomfortable for me. However, this stuff is supposed to be really light, easy to breathe through, and stays in place. Plus, it's CHEAP!
I used a neck gator type fask mask made from this kind of material last year. Easy to pull up/down as needed, easy to breath through and didn't affect my shooting.
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Never use the stuff but as a kid my father and uncle used burnt cork. Just a piece of cork and a lighter. Burn/rub - would be the directions on the packaging(if there were any)
***actually there would need to be a disclaimer that said: Let it cool before applying - because some fool would try to put it on while still burning and then attempt to sue the cork company for allowing them to be stupid!!
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Originally posted by Bobby Urban:
Never use the stuff but as a kid my father and uncle used burnt cork. Just a piece of cork and a lighter. Burn/rub - would be the directions on the packaging(if there were any)
***actually there would need to be a disclaimer that said: Let it cool before applying - because some fool would try to put it on while still burning and then attempt to sue the cork company for allowing them to be stupid!!
:biglaugh:
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I use the four color box with the mirror from Wallyworld. It does tend to wipe or wear of, but I just check my look in the mirror once in a while, thats what its for. I also keep a wine bottle cork with me for back-up.The face camo makes my face itch, and I wipe it of scratching my face.Its better than wearing a mask.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/campdeer001.jpg)
I like burnt cork , easy to put on and take off
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I have used the burn cork, but don't really like stuff on my face so have been using this face mask for quiet a few yrs. I wear my Art Young hat on top of it or hang it on a limb.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/11asatleafheadnet.gif)
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If you are hunting the same area you can take a photo on your phone or camera and look at the color patterns and apply them to your camo, or just get a basic pattern.
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/lpcjon2/100_0482-1-2.jpg)
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Originally posted by Rob W.:
I only use black. For turkeys I use a mask at times but don't really like it. Usually just whatever is on sale after season. (http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/deer5-1.png)
As Rob's picture shows. I believe the best camo is the pullover leafy suites. All the leaves give your solid body texture and I think that is more important than pattern or color. These light weight garments can be worn in any weather condition. They dry very fast also.
(http://i.imgur.com/nqaFy.jpg)
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Hi I start with black under both eyes (like a pro football player) then brown branches from my mustache out.
maybe a little green here and there.
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Leafy wear and burnt cork! I just can't shoot with a face mask on. Also, the cork don't have the shiney effect the paint does. Tom's right, leafy wear is so easy...just throw it over anything. Relatively cheap to!
Jason
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Originally posted by Shane C:
I have been using the kuiu Merino neck gaiter that can slide up and cover most of your face. :)
I have traditionally always worn HS scents mask (with leaves and grass sewn on), but have bought some paint and a kuiu gaiter I think I will start trying a combo of these in mid season. For me cold weather and bugs dictate my wear. The screen masks work good for bugs and in the cold I usually some sort of gaiter/balaclava combo.
I have noticed amimals pick up face glare at times and they hate eye balls staring at them even when the rest of your face is covered.
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/beanie/2011-12-25113506-1.jpg)
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I use the walmart stuff after halloween sale I buy it in bulk so to say and lasts for ever and removes easily from my face with babby wipes pluss you can use it on your glass bow and wipe off to good stuff
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Burnt cork works great. Commercial camoflauge is overrated...use the cork to nock down the white shine of your face, wear muted earth tones, in some broken pattern like plaid. Stay in the shadows.
Camo is a concept, not a pattern.....
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I use Carbomask, it dries nice and dull, wipes off with a wet wipe, but stays on real well. I sweat a lot during the early bow seasons in Northern, VA and it almost always stays on. It also is supposed to be great for scent control, but I use it for how dull it is.
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I use an oversized camouflage bandana tied somewhat loose so it sits by my chin. When I see game approaching I just tuck my chin down and let it slip over my nose and when I raise my chin the bandana is caught over my nose. Its cheap, reusable, and easily removed.
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Originally posted by Joshua Polland:
I use Carbomask, it dries nice and dull, wipes off with a wet wipe, but stays on real well. I sweat a lot during the early bow seasons in Northern, VA and it almost always stays on. It also is supposed to be great for scent control, but I use it for how dull it is.
+1 Good Stuff!
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I'm a fan of Spandofage. Fits to you snugly and is surprisingly warm when its cold out.
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Originally posted by Roger Norris:
Burnt cork works great. Commercial camoflauge is overrated...use the cork to nock down the white shine of your face, wear muted earth tones, in some broken pattern like plaid. Stay in the shadows.
Camo is a concept, not a pattern.....
Well said Roger. Shadows is very key in my opinion as well as back cover.
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ASAT pattern works just fine, I use some coal or dirt on some sports in the face to prevent glare and gloves of course.
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Originally posted by Bud B.:
I have some camo cover makeup in basic colors but have yet to find anything that'll last and stay on, but is easy to remove later on after the hunt. The stuff I use now is your basic camo kits from sporting goods stores or wally-world.
Anyone use black from burned wood coals?
Thanks.
You may want to give costume makeup a try. The base is powder and is put on with a sponge, takes about 20 seconds. The strips are put on with a brush with face paint (maybe 30 seconds). The stuff is made to withstand perspiration from actors who perform onstage in high temperature (lighting). I get it off with makeup remover, or baby wipes, or a wash cloth with a little soap that I place in a baggie and let warmup over the defroster. Below is a pic of me after dragging the buck a mile. I believe the base color was cadaver grey (my favorite). It is also hypoallergenic and has no order.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v166/BobCo/DeerPhoto212-17-05.jpg)
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Nice pic and coverage.
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I like black carbomask.
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Plaid,wool or flannel depending on temp
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I got some cork. Man that's the trick!!
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I have found that a army issued ghillie suit is by far the BEST camo anyone can use; scary effective; wear what you want too underneath depending on the weather; go to a army surplus store and you can buy the entire suit for less than a hundred dollars most of the time; you can also buy the grass style threads there as well and sew them to your favorite hat or clothes; go to any search engine on your computer and type in ghille suits and you can see some pictures of how effective they are at hiding a human being.
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Anyone use black from burned wood coals?
I used to use the store bought face paint but hated wiping the stuff off. Once In a while during bear hunting I'll take the cooled down coals from our camp fire at bear camp and smear that on my face and hands. Definitely cheap.