Inquisitor lorr Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hi all Washes seem to be the big thing at the moment. I guess a lot of that is down to the Duncan style of painting. Having just got back into the hobby I'm not particularly familiar with the likes of nuln oil etc. Every time I use them in anything other than very minimal quantities, or very watered down, they leave a shiny finish in the crevices, which doesn't look good. Is there any way to avoid this (not including varnishes etc applied after)? Thanks all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 #1 make sure you didn't buy the "nuln oil gloss", that is a common mistake. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 #1 make sure you didn't buy the "nuln oil gloss", that is a common mistake. Oh dear, haha, that might explain a lot - I will check tonight! Cheers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbienw Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Normal Nuln Oil can go glossy as well if you don't regularly shake it whilst painting. Something to do with the mix of ingredients in the wash separating quickly. I tend to give the pot a good shake every 15 to 20 minutes whilst using it, if I am using it for a while for batch painting or something. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Normal Nuln Oil can go glossy as well if you don't regularly shake it whilst painting. Something to do with the mix of ingredients in the wash separating quickly. I tend to give the pot a good shake every 15 to 20 minutes whilst using it, if I am using it for a while for batch painting or something. Yep, I find that very occasionally, pots of wash that normally work absolutely fine just make a model shiny for no obviously discernible reason. Give them a shake! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaniss Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Washes seem to be the big thing at the moment. I guess a lot of that is down to the Duncan style of painting. You give Duncan too much credit, most of us are just lazy I'll add to make sure you don't over-do it with washes. It can be tempting to just slap it on and brush it about but it's better to be more measured with how much you apply. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Or just give the midels a layer of AK Ultra Matt Varnish, which will kill any shine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks all - much appreciated! Washes seem to be the big thing at the moment. I guess a lot of that is down to the Duncan style of painting. You give Duncan too much credit, most of us are just lazy Haha fair enough! I've gotta give him some credit though, it was Dunc that first taught me to paint about 15 years ago! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Matte medium/ Reaper Anti-shine Additive Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragolord19d Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I use Army-painter quick-shade which gives everything it touches an nice glossy coat even with just brushing it on, just giving it a quick spray from Rust-oleum’s matte clear sealer takes care of it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5123545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3L Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 any gloss can be combated with the final matte varnish Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/348865-how-to-avoid-shiny-washes/#findComment-5129563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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