Somar Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 hello all, just wanted to share something with you all. since GW does not make inks anymore (just their weak washes) i have been looking for alternatives. at a local craft store i found a set of calligraphy inks. (company name is winsor&newton) $40 US for a set of 6, black, brown, blue, green, red and gold. they are nice and strong, a couple of drops thinned down go a long way and the pots are quite big. i used them to wash 2 units of plague marines and they came out very nice. (at least i think so) http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/PM005.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/PM006.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree mate, they look good! When I heard that the inks were going to be discontinued I went right to the store and bought pretty much all they had of flesh wash, and a whole bunch of black/blue/red and purple ink. Still have 1-2 unused flesh washes ( thank the emperor, I love those inks! ). Where in florida is this store located? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somar Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 it's a chain called Michaels. http://www.michaels.com/art/online/display...&channelid= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Ah gotcha! Thought it was more of a private store ( Uncle Johns arts and crafts ). Will have to remember to check for these next time I'm close to one. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Kaelgrim Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I believe Coat D Armes makes all the old school GW paints and inks, you could try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debris Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I just picked up some Daler-Rowney acrylic inks, which were delivered yesterday. They are basically acrylic pigments that can be thinned easily, and are waterproof when they dry. They come in 1oz bottles which have a built in dropper top. I made up a wash and put a coat on my new Deathwing termie and it came out great. I'll post some pics as soon as I finish. The best thing is that these are less than 3.00 per bottle when you buy 3 or more at DickBlick.com. It also looks like they are running a buy 2 get one free promo at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somar Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 dug up some forge world rogue psyker for some before/after shots. the close up shots with flash make it look a bit crass, it looks better au natural. base colors: http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP006.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP008.jpg after the wash: http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP2001.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP2002.jpg highlighting and a bit o details: http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP3001.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/dirkspair/misc%20stuff/RP3002.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 WOW! I never thought those inks could work that well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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