Question on multi-layer washes

[Kilofix]

Going to try to paint some minis as LCS has (http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287957-lord-commander-scrymgeours-megiddo-crusade/) but had some questions regarding the usage of multiple layers of washes.

 

 

What is the difference (or is there a difference) between:

 

1. Adding a tinted wash (like Reikland Fleshshade) as the first layer then a black / ink wash (like Nuln Oil) as the second layer, and;

 

2. Adding a black / ink wash as the first layer then a tinted wash as the second layer, and;

 

3. Adding multiple layers of a tinted wash?

 

 

Similarly, is there a difference between adding a glaze first then a black / ink wash second and vice versa?

 

 

Also, on a separate note, does using a hair dryer (heat) to facilitate faster drying of washes do anything (deterimental) at all to the effect of washes?

 

 

Thanks for the insights!

[Kilofix]

Answering my own post as someone just explained it to me (which btw is just as LCS describesit in his thread):

 

i. White base coat first 

 

ii. Black / ink wash over white base second for definition

 

iii. Tinted wash next for color

 

iv. Add more tinted wash for more contrast

 

v. Lighter black / ink wash again over everything last to blend

[Lord Commander Scrymgeour]

Thanks for the shout out! I'll be following this.

Oddly I don't have a clue about the questions you've asked! I don't think it really matters tbh but if you do a couple of test minis I'd love to see if there is a difference

[Secretpaintgeek]

_{Personally I tend to start with the lighter colours and get darker with washes. Just seems to create more depth to the final effect in my eyes but I guess people will prob have different approaches depending on style. For example, if I was glazing rather than using washes I would start with the dark then move to the light.}

_{Not really a very helpful reply I guess but thats my 2 cents :) LCS is right in the best way being to try it out both ways and see what works for you. One of my fav things about painting is that there isnt really a right or wrong way to do things. People seem to take very different approaches to the same thing while all creating fantastic results.}

[greggles]

White base coat first 

 

ii. Black / ink wash over white base second for definition

 

iii. Tinted wash next for color

 

iv. Add more tinted wash for more contrast

 

v. Lighter black / ink wash again over everything last to blend

 

This is exactly how I do my orks.  I use devlan mud for the definition stage (over the white base).  Then I use layers of thrakka green for the skin.  More layers for the nobs, less for the boys.  Then I do the metallics and clan colors seperately, then another "light" devlan mud wash for the final stage.  They come out looking like this.

 

http://www.3dluvr.com/crossbow/warhammer/boyz2.jpg

 

http://www.3dluvr.com/crossbow/warhammer/boyz1.jpg

 

Besides the metallics, those ork boyz are painted entirely with washes.  (A concept and idea from the daa waagh forums).

[Forté]

I used multiple layers and different colours on this models claw. Started with a light base of bone with a little space wolf grey. Then started up by glazing thinned washes from the tip up towards the arm. Lightest first working to darkest and working on a smaller area each time. Sometimes doing multiple layers of the same colour to get more saturation in different areas. Bit of experimentation really.

[battle captain corpus]

I think many people also forget that you can use the washes/inks/glazes as line highlights and depth adjustors too.

 

So, using Reikland as an example on a face, you can just draw fine lines of it in the recesses only before adding a light overall wash, then repeat again to get even more defined depth.

 

Just my 2 pence!

 

Dave