OK, so after two years I've finally given in to having a section of the FORUM specifically set up to discuss painting techniques, display examples, show your latest projects and chat about this vital part of the hobby. Manufacturers please feel free to post up your sculpts, ask questions about what the gamers are after and generally promote your work.. no charge! Painters, please also feel free to post up your work for comment and critique. I can't promise the unreserved adulation characteristic of some other fora but I would hope you'd get constructive and measured comment!
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Duke of Plaza-Toro
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by Duke of Plaza-Toro » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:55 am
dab wrote:I have used most matt varnish( including Winsor & Newton - Acrylic Matt varnish) over many years (30)and they have all gone yellow ( stick out over white areas) after time.
Doesn't bode well for my Austrians then...
Ah well - they'll just have to look dustier.
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by nytullett23 » Thu May 20, 2010 12:12 pm
barr7430 wrote:Winsor & Newton Galeria - Acrylic Matt varnish - brush applied.
I don't use anything else.. would definitely not use a spray varnish of any kind.
Barry do you use this over a gloss, or just it's own?
I have tried and got a sheen even with a hair drier, but was trying over a gloss.
Thks
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by obriendavid » Thu May 20, 2010 6:04 pm
You need to give the sediment at the bottom a good stir to loosen it up then after that I give the bottle a good shake before applying the varnish. Try not to put too much on in one coat. By stirring and shaking you should get a good matt finish, even on top of a gloss varnish.
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by barr7430 » Sat May 22, 2010 8:01 am
Actually it does work over gloss. If there is a sheen let it dry and give it another light coat.
My drying technique is to balance a cork table mat over the top of an oil heater and keep that 'hot plate' on all day. It is also great for making basing materials go off quickly and drying washes
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