Omenbringer Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 wash is basicly a very thinned (watered) down paint. I would recommend using something other than normal water to thin the paints down and make washes. Most paints will not maintain enough coherency if thinned with just water (definately noticeable the thinner try to go). I would suggest using a mix of matte/ gloss mediums (to keep the paints toward the satin or eggshell finish) and flow improver (to keep it moving) which will thin the paints to translucency and maintain the coherency of the paints. When I talk coherency I mean the adhesion of the paint and the stability of the pigment. Using the above paint addititives you will preserve both of these (think of it as adding more of the binder) and can thin to virtual translucency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 @Omenbringer: you are correct, but I was kinda having in mind the whole "on the budget" thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker_cky Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I would recommend using something other than normal water to thin the paints down and make washes. Most paints will not maintain enough coherency if thinned with just water (definately noticeable the thinner try to go). I would suggest using a mix of matte/ gloss mediums (to keep the paints toward the satin or eggshell finish) and flow improver (to keep it moving) which will thin the paints to translucency and maintain the coherency of the paints. When I talk coherency I mean the adhesion of the paint and the stability of the pigment. Using the above paint addititives you will preserve both of these (think of it as adding more of the binder) and can thin to virtual translucency. Another cheap way to get a similar effect is to do watered down paint, then to put a tiny bit of dish washing liquid in it (Palmolive, Sunlight or whatever). Only need a tiny bit, but it helps spread the colour into the low points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 @Omenbringer: you are correct, but I was kinda having in mind the whole "on the budget" thing Go Liquitex or Windsor & Newton for the addititives and it will still be on a budget (the up front cost is moderate but it will last and last and last...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Heel Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I recommend Future floor wax to increase ink flow. The bottle is huge and will last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Iron Heel definately agree with the Future Floor Wax when thinning inks, stuff is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I recommend Future floor wax to increase ink flow. The bottle is huge and will last forever. Iron Heel definately agree with the Future Floor Wax when thinning inks, stuff is awesome. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? This is new to me. What's the ratio of Future:Paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? This is new to me. What's the ratio of Future:Paint? This might actually be called an "old Skool" trick/ tip, often refered to as "Magic Wash". The ratio sort of depends on the brand of paint or ink but a safe start is 1:5 (some recomendations will be much higher and will effect the overall shine/ finish of the end result). Here is a link for all things Future (in modeling at least) Edited July 30, 2012 by Omenbringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Heel Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I checked out that link. Sheesh! Who knew that stuff Had so many uses. I just use it to disrupt the hydrostatic bond in watered inks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Arcane Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Updated my showcase thread. A, lsolast week I picked up a few paints, I plan to pick up a wash and an iron metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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