Droma Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm curious how all of you go about mixing up small amounts of paint, like for small details or highlights. Just trying to pour small amounts out of GW's pots isn't very easy and you often end up wasting a larger amount of paint trying to get it out than you use on the model. Anyone have a good technique for this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
templarboy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I use dropper bottles. I even pour my GW paints into dropper bottles for ease of use. Reaper sells empty bottles that are perfect for this. Or...you can just stop using GW paints altogether like I am in the process of doing. Vallejo and Reaper are cheaper, better in some cases and loads cheaper. The only GW stuff I still use are the washes and foundations. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2751332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I personally just use an old brush to ladle my paint out, not cost effective but it gets the job done. Although I am considering getting a dropper (like you get in science sets and the like) as I've heard it's a really good way of controlling how much paint you use. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2751339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 just dip your brush and paint it onto the palette, wash it and do the same with the other then mix, simple Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2751361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droma Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks for the reply's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2751791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I personally just use an old brush to ladle my paint out, not cost effective but it gets the job done.That is what I do as well, but I mix my paints on a pallette. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2751810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Me too, I have never poured paint out of the pot, onto a palette of otherwise. It's always mixed or watered down on a tile palette, and when it's looking grubby - out comes the scouring pad and hot water. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2752174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I use dropper bottles. I even pour my GW paints into dropper bottles for ease of use. Reaper sells empty bottles that are perfect for this. Or...you can just stop using GW paints altogether like I am in the process of doing. Vallejo and Reaper are cheaper, better in some cases and loads cheaper. The only GW stuff I still use are the washes and foundations. I like the idea of transferring to empty reaper bottles, at least for my SW power armor as there is a 4-5 part highlight. I use the reaper paint primer bottles and the primer drops out nicely. I've used both ends of my brushes and I'm just not consistent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2752844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arikel Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hmm, i tend to use toothpicks to get paint from pot to palette(fancy word for what is usually a paper or styrofoam plate;). Pretty sure I waste a bit here and there but it's easier than pouring paint out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229343-mixing-small-amounts-of-paint/#findComment-2753503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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