Wet Blending

[Arctica]

I have recently started trying out a wet blending technique which is difficult in itself as i am just testing and experimenting without any lessons etc, but i use water only to thin down my paints (gamesworkshop) and i have noticed a glossy shine to the model, now i wasnt sure if this is normal or whether i am doing something wrong? any help at all?

 

[DaN]

should sort itself after a few layers - otherwise try a thin matt avrnish

PS. Welcome to da forums

 

[generulpoleaxe]

testors will sort it once the mini is done.

 

[demonherald]

make sure the paints are very thin..
if they build up too thick they will go shiny...
welcome and what the others said ..May sort it out or a quick spray with Testor\'s (Dullcote) will help.

 

[Arctica]

Thanks for the replies, if you check out my most recent model, a swooping hawk from GW you will notice the shine on the model, which isnt a coat of varnish but actually the wet blending glossy effect i mentioned, maybe i am rushing it a little and putting on too much paint, ty for the advice i will give it another go.

 

[boyzie]

That really is shiny! Are you sure its just water?

Like the others said a coat of dullcote will do wonders.

Do a search on the forums for suppliers. I got my last lot from id gaming.