I'm going to be weathering with oil washes for the first time and have a couple of questions, please.
Everyone says it takes a long time for the oil paint to dry. How long is long? Days?
And is it okay to use a clear lacquer over the oil washes?
Any advice is appreciated!
Weathering with oils
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Re: Weathering with oils
You need to let an oil wash cure for a day at least.
This is one of the better articles on the subject... http://www.leagueofpainters.com/?p=929
As to using a lacquer varnish - I see no reason not to, as long as the layers beneath the wash can take lacquer.
Frankly, though, I use artists' acrylics for washes. Easier to clean and faster to dry yet there just as many colors available.
This is one of the better articles on the subject... http://www.leagueofpainters.com/?p=929
As to using a lacquer varnish - I see no reason not to, as long as the layers beneath the wash can take lacquer.
Frankly, though, I use artists' acrylics for washes. Easier to clean and faster to dry yet there just as many colors available.
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Re: Weathering with oils
Another trick is to squeeze out some of the oil paint on to a piece of cardboard (like the kind shipping boxes are made out of). This will seep the oils out of the paint and does 2 things: 1. It reduces glossiness of the oil paints and 2. Aids in reducing drying time. Use that reduced oil paint to make your wash out of.
You can also use a product called Japan Dryer and mix some of that in that will help the oil paints dry faster. I've not used it, but there are tutorials out there on it.
Really...all you need to do is just use the cardboard method. Once applied on the model, let them dry for at least 1-2 days. After that...you should be good to apply a clear coat. If you are using a lacquer based clear coat...make sure you mist it on if you are unsure about attacking the paint beneath.
You can also use a product called Japan Dryer and mix some of that in that will help the oil paints dry faster. I've not used it, but there are tutorials out there on it.
Really...all you need to do is just use the cardboard method. Once applied on the model, let them dry for at least 1-2 days. After that...you should be good to apply a clear coat. If you are using a lacquer based clear coat...make sure you mist it on if you are unsure about attacking the paint beneath.