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Post by PirateBaron on Aug 23, 2007 14:44:55 GMT
I'm working on my layering technique and like the idea of using really thin paints for layering (5+ parts water: 1 part paint). The problem I'm getting though is that whenever I thin paint this much, I end up with a chaulky, white color. Anybody know why Im getting this result or tips for preventing it? Thanks a lot.
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Post by Tim C on Aug 23, 2007 17:59:57 GMT
I can't say that I have ever had that problem and can't understand why unless the paint is that thin it is separating into its constituent parts. What make of paints are you using?
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Post by matty1001 on Aug 23, 2007 19:57:40 GMT
Yea what Tim said, sounds like the binder is breaking causing it to split. You should be able to just mix it back together, or add some proper thinner, which is a binder. I normally add a drop when I thin Vallejo's down past about 7:1. But most paints shouldn't split at that consistency.
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Post by piratebaron on Aug 24, 2007 13:30:21 GMT
I use Reaper paints, but you're right, after really looking at the paint pool more closely, I think the pigment is settling to bottom and the paint medium is staying at the top.
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Post by matty1001 on Aug 24, 2007 13:39:02 GMT
Well VMC do a thinner, do Reaper have one? Just one drop of that should bind it all back together.
But Iv never used Reaper paints so there's not much more I can help with I'm afraid.
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Post by Tim C on Aug 24, 2007 14:43:08 GMT
My neither but I bet W&N do a similar sort of thing that will work in most makes of acrylic paint.
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Post by tadme48 on Aug 24, 2007 19:00:51 GMT
Add some matt medium Vallejo do one but my favourite is Liquitex
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Post by tuxit on Sept 5, 2007 7:36:30 GMT
Most miniature hobbypaints do not break up at that thinning rate. I am struggling with this problem myself for a long time allready. One thing I found was that I was wiping off too much paint from the brush before painting on the model, the rest of the paint dries in the brush and I was actually drybrushing (which created that chalky look). I am getting better results now, but I still have difficulties with highlights. Adding a medium is a good idea, it keeps your paints better in suspension when you start thinning. Any acrylic matte medium will do, I use vallejo glazing medium.
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