Obeliske Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've decided to try pigments out so I've ordered some from a variety of sources but then it occurred to me all the guides I've read suggest applying a coating of alcohol onto it after the fact to help hold it on... but nobody says what kind of alcohol. What should I be getting and where do I get it from please? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I use mineral spirits (called white spirits in the UK, not sure about Canada) to fix them. I found some odorless spirits at an art store and they work very well. I've never tried alcohol myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4017390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeliske Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm not sure what that is but I'll find out soon enough :P How do you apply them? the same as with alcohol I assume? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4017426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yeah, should be the same. What I do is load up a cheap brush with a bit of it, then just gently touch it to a spot where I've applied the pigment. I'm careful not to move the brush at all as this can leave streaks. The spirits have a very low viscosity, and capillary action pulls the liquid across the surface quite easily. You can see it spread, and then if you need more you can add another drop a bit further on and just continue that til the whole surface has had a bit of it. It doesn't take much. After that it should be set well enough that you can spray it with a matte varnish or however you usually finish your models. I've been told you can spray the spirits on to achieve a similar effect if you have an airbrush but I've never bothered with that. I'd be worried the air would push it around but if you set it to a low enough PSI it would probably be fine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4017550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyberos the Red Wake Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've decided to try pigments out so I've ordered some from a variety of sources but then it occurred to me all the guides I've read suggest applying a coating of alcohol onto it after the fact to help hold it on... but nobody says what kind of alcohol. What should I be getting and where do I get it from please? When they say alcohol for pigments, it usually means isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4017709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 but nobody says what kind of alcohol. Triple filtered potato vodka like Luksusowa, Glacier or Vesica served ice cold. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4018035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeliske Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm sorry Jacinda the moment vodka gets into my house it's in mah bellah! It's the only alcohol I drink and I wouldn't use it on my models. Thanks Tyberos much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306537-quick-question-about-pigments/#findComment-4018125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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