Need suggestions for alternate Red Washes

[Oldskool454]

I find myself in need of something to substitute the GW Baal Red Wash. I have to paint a LOT of red and the tiny GW pots don't seem to last long enough to be affordable.

Please recommend alternate brands of inks/washes that might work well as a replacement for the GW product. TY in advance for your time...

 

[Ordo Septenarius]

Oldskool: I'd use the Reaper Washes, generally, about $2 per dropper bottle.

Semi-related: Are you in a painting club, or do you game? Just wondering (fellow Portlander here).

 

[ColtheReaver]

Vallejo inks arent too bad but you gotta thin then quite a bit.

 

[DarkStar]

If you use alot, I suggest making your own. Lot's of recipes on the net, hell I'll link you a video even. Stuff works fairly the same as GW washes, consistency is different but the technique and end result are practically the same, and the cost of course is a great deal cheaper especially if you're using a good amount of the stuff.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEkMnP6p08I
Recipes (from the same maker): http://thepaintingcorps.blogspot.com/2009/10/lbursleys-wash-recipe-released.html

 

[UselesswizarD]

I'll second Darkstar's suggestion. Les's washes are pretty brilliant once you get used to working with them. I'm also based in Portland so I could mix some up for you, and hand it off for you to try out if you son't have the materials handy.

 

[kathrynloch]

I like Windsor & Newton inks for washes. I especially love their reds. They have Dark Red and a Vermilion that rocks. They do have some shine to them however but I find Dull Cote takes it right out. You can use them straight or thin with water for varying effects.

 

[Savanttheory]

Didi's magic ink http://www.thewarstore.com/didismagicink.html I'm not sure i'll ever empty one of my bottles.