The Crimson Cartel Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Like it says on the tin lads. Are they the same thing? Anyone know the best/cheapest place to get them stateside? Thanks ! -CC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Never heard them called "distressing poweders" but there are plenty of places to pick them up though here in the states....but as I say, "The cheap is expensive" IMO weathering powders are not something to go cheap on. The lower end brands tend to have binding agents in them like carnuba wax. This wax can have poor reactions with paints and finishes resulting in blotchy and not very nice looking results. Whatever brand you go with makes sure it is pure pigment with no additives, this will provide the most versatility and enable you to achieve the best results. I bought mine from secretweaponminatures, they were local to me in Sacramento when I lived there. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2953401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongfu Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I know a lot of modelers that swear by Mig pigments, but I picked up Vallejo pigments from the local Hobbytown USA for pretty cheap. They were about $5 a bottle and you get a ton of it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2953446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I made my own using chalk pastelles that I ground up using a kitchen sieve, lol. They worked really well, although some of the grains were a but big. The advantage is that you can mix up your own colour variants, I made mine very similar to Forgeworlds and stored them in some old flock tubs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2953756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I made my own using chalk pastelles that I ground up using a kitchen sieve, lol.They worked really well, although some of the grains were a but big. The advantage is that you can mix up your own colour variants, I made mine very similar to Forgeworlds and stored them in some old flock tubs. Use a coarse grit sand paper to make the dust, and you can avoid the problem with the 'grains'. It takes a lot of work to make a large amount, but you can also just make what you needs as you go. I've had very good results doing this with good quality conté sticks. Leave them as sticks (the large range of colours is a bonus) and grind up enough for your current project. MiG and Vallejo are great pre-made products, and will perform well. As has been said, just be sure to use a product intended for model and miniature weathering. They will produce the best results. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2954164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisBC Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Tamiya make a few kits that are good for this sort of thing: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87080weathering/ I haven used any yet, but they look good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2954268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I made my own white, black, and rust powders by getting artist's charcoals and scraping off the amount that I need for the job. They work well just brushed on and fixed (with hair spray), or when mixed with rubbing alchohol. They are very cost effective as well. Cheers, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244306-powders/#findComment-2954580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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