first use of water colours...

nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

first use of water colours...

Posted by nmayhew on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:25 AM

hi guys

just bought some small tubes of windsor and newton watercolour to help weather my panther over on the armour group build.
i intend to follow djmodels weathering instructions ie watercolour, washing up liquid and a little vinegar for the mix, but am a little unsure as to how much watercolour to actually squeeze out of the tube!!
can anyone help me please? Smile [:)]

my panther already has a coat of future over it.
thanks guys.
regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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cbreeze

Member since
December 2003

Posted by cbreeze on Monday, January 26, 2004 4:46 PM

A little bit goes a long, long way. You only need a little, bout the size of a bb.
Also, I have been using a water color wash on my current project. I have been using a plastic lid to make the wash. When I am done, I just let it sit and the mix will air dry. When you want to do more washing, just add water and you are back in business.

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thevinman

Member since
December 2003
From: CT - USA

Posted by thevinman on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:14 PM

Try for the consistency of coffee. Strong or weak coffee depending on the desired strength of your wash. cbreeze is correct. You only need a tiny tiny bit of watercolor to make your wash.