+Grimdark Prince Adam+ Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hey Guys! I started using tamiya weathering powders, and I have a question: how do you preserve the powder, to not wear down by the use of the mini? I don't use any advanced machinery, only normal brushes, citadel paints and a piece of cardboard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Daemon Forge Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I use MIG pigment fixer to seal the Forge World weathering podwer I've use. What I usely do is - Weather powder, applied with a medium dry brush as you get more control. I'll also have a sheet of paper on the desk, just allow me to put any left over powder back into the tub/pot. - Apply MIG pigment fixer using the wash/shade brush. Just dab it. If it been apply to a tank, it best doing each section separate & let it dry before adding the pigment fixer to the next side of the tank. This will get done about 3-4 times, apply the weather powder & seal each layer with the pigment fixer. If you do use this, make sure to read the warning labels. I usely have my dusk mask & a fan & window open while apply the pigment fixer to my model & why it dry. I've had no problem with the Forge World weather powder & MIG pigment fixer on any of my models that all. A few other have use white sprit to seal in the weather powder as well, but I've not really use it. I know some have also mix the weather powder with medium to get a sort of muddy/cake on effect for tanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4311752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grimdark Prince Adam+ Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks for the tips! I really appriacte them! What's this white spirit? Is it 96% alcohol or something? My objective is to seal the weathering powder without using any gas mask, so if anyone has any more interesting advice, I'll be glad to receive it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4311768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainblow Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 White spirit is also called turpentine. It's not the 96% alcohol you're thinking of. More on topic, I used to apply more powder than needed, and seal it with varnish. But keep in mind a lot of the effect gets lost when sealing with varnish. Theres a lot of options though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4311968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I use Mineral Spirit (same as White Spirit) and, as Psycopath said, just dab it on and let capillary action pull it across the surface. From what I've read, that basically makes it turn into paint, as paint is just pigment and medium. The nice thing about Mineral Spirit is you can find odorless brands. They might be a bit pricier, and I have NO clue how they do it, but they truly are odorless. You only use a tiny bit, so a small container should last ages. I've heard of folks spraying it straight through an airbrush, but I haven't had a reason to do so yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4312552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Does anyone know how long the pigment fixer is good for? I have a pot of it I bought a couple of years ago, but I haven't used it since then, and I'm not sure if it's still... functional. Orsafe to be around, for that matter. I know there are a variety of products that degrade over time (like glues) but I have no clue about this stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4318372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Daemon Forge Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Does anyone know how long the pigment fixer is good for? I have a pot of it I bought a couple of years ago, but I haven't used it since then, and I'm not sure if it's still... functional. Orsafe to be around, for that matter. I know there are a variety of products that degrade over time (like glues) but I have no clue about this stuff. I've been using the same MIG pigment fixer pot since 2012 when I first bought it & it just that the half way stage. Not really had any issue with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319446-preserving-weathering-powder/#findComment-4318398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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