Captain Artemis Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 How do you guys store your Citadel paints? Just wondering, as some of my most precious colours, such as Chaos Black, loses its fluid and gets all.... phatty. :s So how do you guys do? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br0ther Rafen Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I would imagine if you put them an airproof container, then they would be fine. If you don't have a container like this, then you could add water to your paints every now and again to make sure that they are a decent consistancy. It;s what do, and it works just fine for preserving my paints. Hope this helps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/#findComment-2657241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayeL Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Store the paint pots upside down, it prevents evaporation and thus stops the paints drying out too much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/#findComment-2658604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Scytha Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Store the paint pots upside down, it prevents evaporation and thus stops the paints drying out too much. Just take care and make sure the lid is on tight first. Trust me, it needs saying. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/#findComment-2658782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 seems to me the properties of the paint has changed over the years(or the quality) as I have several pots from the good old RT days that are still viable...and by that I mean that I can open them and use them with as much ease as a newly purchased pot... as for storage...airtight containers at room temp should suffice...not below 58 degrees and not over 70 as humidity changes at these temps and can cause the pots to dry out faster...also when using them...try not to leave them open to the air for long periods as this degrades the paint and causes rapid evaporation of the acrylics moisture content... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/#findComment-2662544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direach Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 They have unquestionably changed the paint mixtures since the old days; I still have (and use) paints from the original Citadel line and the Expert Ink Set which are just as viable today as in 1990, while newer paints (circa 2003) have already dried up to useless crust, with all of the above being stored together under identical conditions. I won't go so far as to say there's a sinister motive or intent behind this, but I won't say there's not. :P Storing the paint pots upside down and giving them a good shake now and again are both good ideas. If you know you're going to have to store your paints for a long time, or are taking a break from painting, I also recommend adding a small amount of water to each pot (like a thimblefull) and shaking it up. This will have the immediate effect of thinning your paint, but it will help preserve the paints in the long run (as evaporation is inevitable). Also, do not leave your paints or inks in direct sunlight. Not only will this speed evaporation, it will also leach the colour from your paints. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222226-question-to-hobbyists/#findComment-2664009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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