Lestat Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi folks, I've been looking at the weathering powders from forgeworld and was wondering if anyone has any experince of using them and how to use them too. Do they just paint on like normal paint or do you need to "set" them in some way? Any help or tips are very much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottimus Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hey! I bought a small set from forgeworld and have had GREAT results! Particularly with the Black soot and the rust. What you need to something to fix the pigment. I recommend the one from a company called MIG. Basically you dust the model you want, it gets covered etc with the powder but you can brush it off with your finger so that's no good.... what you need is PIGMENT FIXER. Drop a few drops of the pigment setter, let it dry and voila, your pigment /powder is now set and won'r come off easily! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2758468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hey! I bought a small set from forgeworld and have had GREAT results! Particularly with the Black soot and the rust. What you need to something to fix the pigment. I recommend the one from a company called MIG. Basically you dust the model you want, it gets covered etc with the powder but you can brush it off with your finger so that's no good.... what you need is PIGMENT FIXER. Drop a few drops of the pigment setter, let it dry and voila, your pigment /powder is now set and won'r come off easily! Thanks for the info! Just one question - where can I get the pigment setter from? Can I pick it up from a hobby shop or similar? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2758482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayeL Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 You don't need to buy a specific pigment fixer, go to a DIY store and buy some white spirit it does exactly the same job and it's what I use. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2758742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I use Tamiya thinner for setting pigment, mostly because I have it to hand, and it smells nicer than white spirit. Pretty much any fast-evaporating liquid will do the job - all the 'setter' is doing is carrying pigment powder into the roughness of the matte surface you've applied it on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2761200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 So, do I just mix some weathering powder with a little thinner and paint it on? To what sort of consistancy do I mix - I mean, is it like mixing a wash or similar? I have never used weathering powders before, so any info and tips you can provide is greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2761638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 No, generally I stipple on the (dry) powder where I want it with an old detail brush. Tamp it in a bit with the brush. When it's pretty much where you want it, load the brush with thinner and just touch it to the pigment - it'll soak it in and get bedded onto the surface. If you put too much thinner, it makes it a wash and will wash the pigment away (which is useful if you're doing streaks). To set it though, you just need to get it damp. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2761926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 No, generally I stipple on the (dry) powder where I want it with an old detail brush. Tamp it in a bit with the brush. When it's pretty much where you want it, load the brush with thinner and just touch it to the pigment - it'll soak it in and get bedded onto the surface. If you put too much thinner, it makes it a wash and will wash the pigment away (which is useful if you're doing streaks). To set it though, you just need to get it damp. Thanks for that Winterdyne, the tips are really helpful. I'm going to order soem weathering powders and thinner tonight and will give them a go. Once again, many thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2762844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasoX Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 hope that helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2763118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks for the link JasoX - the vids have proved very usefull and I have subscribed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2764071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorKhaos Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Although the Forge World pigments are good, I found them to be not as finely ground as the MIG pigments. If you have a stockist nearby, it might be worth a look at also? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2767106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'll have a look around for them. If I can't find them locally, I'll have a look online. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229780-weathering-powders/#findComment-2767184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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