Captain General Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 What are the differences in the three and under what circumstances do you use each? CG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315289-shades-washes-and-inks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 A wash is a layer, often but not always transparent/translucent, that you intend to run into the recesses of the model, typically to exaggerate the shading - hence GW calling theirs "Shades". In most cases these are exactly the same thing, but wash is a more general term - it's not always used to provide shading As opposed to a glaze, again often but not always transparent/translucent, that you intend to cover the surface evenly, modifying the tone of the paint below it. "Filter" is another term you'll hear for this, although the intent there is slightly more specific. Ink is dye dissolved in binder, of which there are many, many varieties. In miniature/scale modelling terms, the inks we're usually talking about are chosen for their very intense, transparent colour. These are useful for making both washes and glazes with the addition of a suitable medium. For a wash, simply thin it and add a drop of flow aid. For a glaze, mix it with an acrylic glazing medium. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315289-shades-washes-and-inks/#findComment-4206394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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