How do i make that dust/dirt stuff?

[matt15595]

Hello, i want to make something similar to the dust/dirt from this piece:

http://www.coolminiornot.com/179326

How would i go about painting it?

Im looking for a simple guide for results no way near as good as this. Just an examples so you know what im talking about.

THANKS

 

[squig hunter]

Try looking for MIG pigments, they are a fine powder that you can paint on with a dry brush or use in a (for example) mud mix Then fix it with varnish so it doesen\'t fade away.

Squig

 

[hckling]

For an easy result, similar to that, just paint the blue similar to how you normally would, then give the whole thing a wash or two of a color similar to GW\'s scorched brown. After that, touch up with some light coats of the base color and highlights, until you reach the desired effect.

 

[matt15595]

Wow thanks

both are great ideas

will it look right on cloth though?

 

[generulpoleaxe]

don\'t varnish pigments once they are in place or you will destroy the effect.

either mix it into the mud mix (quite a lot) for the murky puddle bits.
or use lighter fluid to set it in place, this won\'t stop it being rubbed off but will give a little more resistance against wear.

 

[freakinacage]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe

or use lighter fluid to set it in place, this won\'t stop it being rubbed off but will give a little more resistance against wear.

nice one! i am practicing with some pigments (ground down pastels) and was at a loss as to how i should fix it. do you brush it on after?