Matt varnish?

[Dribble Joy]

I've been getting into my blending more of late, and have been playing about with flow enhancer and matt medium. The problem with the latter is that I can't find anywhere that does it as a consistency similar to paint rather than a gel. This makes it a pain to mix together with water and paint (wasting a lot of both rather than testing my patience), plus it can make it hard to judge ratios (lack of practice I know).

Then last night while varnishing a model, I wondered if I could simply use this as an extender?
I'm using the vallejo model colour matt varnish.

Anyone ever tried this and if so were the results any good?

 

[Einion]

I've been getting into my blending more of late, and have been playing about with flow enhancer and matt medium. The problem with the latter is that I can't find anywhere that does it as a consistency similar to paint rather than a gel.

So you'd be looking for a fluid matt medium yes? There are a few of these made - Golden definitely offer one - although how matt they are will vary a little from brand to brand.

But using what you already have, if you got yourself some distilled water (or boiled the heck out of some tapwater!) you could make a batch up to the right consistency and it'll keep well as long as it's stored in an airtight container.

Then last night while varnishing a model, I wondered if I could simply use this as an extender?

Yep. It's going to be basically acrylic or vinyl medium at the end of the day, although it might use a slightly different resin it should work. Whether it'll make for a good brushing character, you'll only see by trying it.

Einion

 

[freakinacage]

you can always carry on as you are and hit it with some dull cote after...

 

[Einion]

Handy not having to overcoat if one can avoid it though.

Einion

 

[aon14]

I actually prefer gel retarder myself.
I use a medium called liquifying medium ( atelier interactive ) for pin washes which is high quality acrylic medium and thin.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Vallejo Matt Medium might be exactly what you are looking for.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/store/section.php?xSec=37&xPage=1
In Coolmini's store.

 

[devoncodain]

Have you tried the P3 matte medium it is more a liquid than a gel. I have started using it recently.

 

[TAB Studio]

I see the thread name and I am reminded of this...(warning off topic)http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6276&highlight=matt+varnish