Yeti Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I've been using foundation paints for a while and though I like the coverage they give, I've always had a problem with the various pigments separating. It goes without saying that you have to dilute the paints to use them effectively. I've tried water and a water/FFF mix, but the pigments always separate. I've even observed them separating after they've been applied to the models (usually large flat surfaces). I shake the pots before use (usually 1-2 minutes of vigouraous shaking) and thouroughly mix the paint with the thinner (usually 45sec - 1m), but after a little while, the pigments start to separate. I remix as I paint, but ofter load too much paint onto the brush ... What are your solutions to this problem? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I find they settle in the pot a lot, but a wet pallette really helps with application. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/#findComment-2517680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todosi Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 You say you are using a thinner. That may be your problem. The only thinning agent you should need is water and perhaps an acrylic flow aid. They will separate, but you just use the butt end of a brush and stir em up a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/#findComment-2526236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggroll Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I had the foundation paints from the starter kit. I had the same problem regardless of thinning with water or water/flow improver. It seems like it's just one of the paint properties. Gnarloc Green was especially bad and would separate into a darker green ink on top with a light, muted green pigments on the bottom - using this produced different colours after a few minutes which drove me nuts. You won't like my recommendation but I would say switch to a different set, either the normal citadel range which separates less though has less coverage OR switch to P3 paints which has good coverage and almost no separation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/#findComment-2527894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 You may want to try out a paint shaker like this: http://www.amazon.com/Robart-Manufacturing...d/dp/B0006O7M9W Giving them a thorough shake-up might be enough for the mixing to last a bit longer than what you're getting from hand shaking or mixing the pots. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/#findComment-2535117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 This is what I use to keep my paints going in the bottle: http://www.micromark.com/CORDLESS-MIXER-FO...AINTS,7616.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/211604-pigment-separation-in-foundation-paints/#findComment-2535189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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