why are Gw washes shiney

darklord

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i know it\'s probably a stupid question but has started to bug me. I also find it a bit off putting when using them as it always makes the work look \'wrong\' until varnished
 

Avelorn

Sven Jonsson
You can try putting an acrylic matt medium in them. Most lines of fine acrylic tubepaints carry them.

Inks has their uses because they are.. well inks :p But yeah the shine really limits their useage to mainly glazing metals/blood effects for my part.
 

lizcam

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Originally posted by Dragonsreach
GW washes/Ink contain a small amount of Shellac, hence both the awful taste...

You\'re not supposed to eat them!

So that begs the question, what paint tastes the best? :bouncy:
 

Avelorn

Sven Jonsson
Originally posted by lizcam
So that begs the question, what paint tastes the best? :bouncy:

Vallejo Game colour White.. :) I think...I like the old GW/coat d\'arm paints as well.

Not that I eat that much paint. I usually only lick the brush to make it hold its shape not to dilute the paint like some do.
 

darklord

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i do generally use diluted paints for washes instead (although flesh wash is good for metallics)
taste wise blood red is quite nice
 

Ritual

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Originally posted by lizcam
You\'re not supposed to eat them!
Granted, but you ARE supposed to lick your brushes while painting so a little bit of paint ingestion is inevitable. :innocent:

Thus, taste is an important factor! Personally, I\'m very fond of the dark brown paints in the VMC range. Tamiya Clear Red also has a very pleasant taste, as it is alcohol based. :D
 

Avelorn

Sven Jonsson
Originally posted by Ritual
Tamiya Clear Red also has a very pleasant taste, as it is alcohol based. :D

:eek: That stuff burnt my tounge last time.. Did you notice the large black X on the warning lable??
 

Ritual

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Originally posted by Avelorn
Originally posted by Ritual
Tamiya Clear Red also has a very pleasant taste, as it is alcohol based. :D

:eek: That stuff burnt my tounge last time.. Did you notice the large black X on the warning lable??
No, I never look at those things... :p

I don\'t use it very much though, so I feel perfectly safe! :)
 

uberdark

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ok now hold up everyone........ if we are going to be talking brushlicking then i will have to bring up the thread again. brb.

:) :p
 

Dragonsreach

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Originally posted by lizcam
Originally posted by Dragonsreach
GW washes/Ink contain a small amount of Shellac, hence both the awful taste...

You\'re not supposed to eat them!

So that begs the question, what paint tastes the best? :bouncy:
As has been stated Vallejo Model Colour White. (Quite a Vanilla-like Flavour).
Next Burnt Seinna.
Worst taste = GW Foundation Paints.
 

matty1001

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P3 paints taste like the old GW paints, when they had flip lids back in the day. Makes me remember when i was but 10 and used to paint all my mates models.

But I agree with Ritual browns seem to have the best taste across all ranges. And eating TCR! Are you mad man! Either that or you have developed some sort of resistance to toxins in paints.
 

Roger Bunting

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Having only recently taken up brush-licking I have a limited experience of their tastes. All I can say is of all the metallics that GW sell, boltgun metal seems the best.

On another note, I have a question related to washes. I\'ve read several different methods of keeping the wash in the recess areas and to avoid the tide lines etc, so I wondered what are the merits of each method?

Thanks, in advance. :)
 

spazzy

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I\'m just going to have to start licking my brush. I have a real aversion to putting non-food items in my mouth, so this may be a difficult habit to pick up.

I know somebody is really going to twist that around, but I can\'t find any way to say it so that SOMEBODY won\'t. So be it!lol
 
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JakeSh

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Originally posted by matty1001
P3 paints taste like the old GW paints, when they had flip lids back in the day. Makes me remember when i was but 10 and used to paint all my mates models.

But I agree with Ritual browns seem to have the best taste across all ranges. And eating TCR! Are you mad man! Either that or you have developed some sort of resistance to toxins in paints.

I haven\'t had the pleasure of trying the P3 paints yet - I just picked some up the other day. They do smell nasty, though!!

Anyone notice that Scorched Brown smells and looks like chocolate sauce?
 

Bastetcat

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Originally posted by Roger Bunting
....On another note, I have a question related to washes. I\'ve read several different methods of keeping the wash in the recess areas and to avoid the tide lines etc, so I wondered what are the merits of each method?

Thanks, in advance. :)

these days I put a lot less paint on the brush, paint more watered down, and keep a second brush handy for feathering the edges. I hardly ever use inks any more. Keeps the rings away most of the time...

Reaper paints are not unpleasant tasting.
 

dauber22

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Originally posted by spazzy
I\'m just going to have to start licking my brush. I have a real aversion to putting non-food items in my mouth, so this may be a difficult habit to pick up.

I know somebody is really going to twist that around, but I can\'t find any way to say it so that SOMEBODY won\'t. So be it!lol

Nah :no: Just WAY too easy. lol
 
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