How to get that shine off
- Thread starter djclawson
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Astrotitan
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I\'ve always used Testors Dullcoat (may be Dullcote) and have always been happy with the results. It\'s shiny right after you spray it on, but, once it dries, the shine disappears and leaves a really nice matte finish. I spray one coat, let it dry (24 hours if you can help it), and then lay on a second coat.
airhead
Coffin Dodger / Keymaster
Often this is a result of too much matt finish. If they are gaming pieces, put a couple of coats of gloss on. But when you want matt, put it on very lightly (almost a dust coat) and it will dry very matt. Start spraying off of the mini and pass across him, finishing off of the mini on the other side. Rotate the mini and repeat.
Other possibilites include:
Not shook up enough. The flattening agents settle and the can has to be rattled for at least a minute (preferably longer) to get them mixed.
Humidity tends to affect the matt finish.
Distance from the can to the mini. Follow directions. Too close = too much clear.
Other possibilites include:
Not shook up enough. The flattening agents settle and the can has to be rattled for at least a minute (preferably longer) to get them mixed.
Humidity tends to affect the matt finish.
Distance from the can to the mini. Follow directions. Too close = too much clear.
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Astrotitan
Guest
I have a question about my own technique. When I seal my figures, the matte finish that looks so good on flat colors often dulls the metallics. I understand the principle behind this and why it happens, but I\'m wondering if there is a way to avoid it.
I have seen a variation of my own technique that involves a coat of gloss or two, then a coat of matte. Would that preserve that metallic shine, or just provide a better layer of protection? Any other suggestions?
I have seen a variation of my own technique that involves a coat of gloss or two, then a coat of matte. Would that preserve that metallic shine, or just provide a better layer of protection? Any other suggestions?
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Astrotitan
Guest
I just answered my own question by searching the Forums, which I should have done before posting.
Looks like this is a common concern, and there is no perfect solution, yet.
Has anyone had any success with finishing just the metallic bits with a gloss coat (by brush or by masking the flat colors and hitting it with a spray gloss) on top of all the other coats?
Looks like this is a common concern, and there is no perfect solution, yet.
Has anyone had any success with finishing just the metallic bits with a gloss coat (by brush or by masking the flat colors and hitting it with a spray gloss) on top of all the other coats?
ipaintminis
New member
we use painton valligo or however you spell it and for the mini i was planning to do with matallics i was going to us gloss and then painton the matte
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Warworks
Guest
@Astrotitan
I mix my paints with a flow agent, which makes normally matte paints fairly shiny, even when they aren\'t normally.
In those situations, I use a matte coat (dullcote) to remove the unnatural shine, then go back with a *very* watered down gloss varnish over metallics, gems, etc. that I want shiny. It fills in over the rough (matte) surfaces, and restores the luster.
I also find that if you shade the metallics a lot, the dullcote actually enhances the shading, so I sometimes skipp the gloss step if this is the case.
I mix my paints with a flow agent, which makes normally matte paints fairly shiny, even when they aren\'t normally.
In those situations, I use a matte coat (dullcote) to remove the unnatural shine, then go back with a *very* watered down gloss varnish over metallics, gems, etc. that I want shiny. It fills in over the rough (matte) surfaces, and restores the luster.
I also find that if you shade the metallics a lot, the dullcote actually enhances the shading, so I sometimes skipp the gloss step if this is the case.
ipaintminis
New member
.....nah....most spanish people have to learn english to live here....not all, but if you wanna job its a good thing to know.
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Astrotitan
Guest
Thanks, everyone. I\'m starting on a WOTC paladin and trying to seal the metallics without ruining the mini is going to be tricky.
Warworks, I\'m planning to shade the metallics, but there\'s so much armor, I want to avoid killing the metallic shine. IPM, your method is the reverse of my usual routine. However this fig is more metal than not, so your suggestion may be better.
djclawson, I didn\'t mean to hijack your thread. I hope this is all helpful to you, too.
Warworks, I\'m planning to shade the metallics, but there\'s so much armor, I want to avoid killing the metallic shine. IPM, your method is the reverse of my usual routine. However this fig is more metal than not, so your suggestion may be better.
djclawson, I didn\'t mean to hijack your thread. I hope this is all helpful to you, too.
