Many times I have mentioned my techniques for making washes, and their varied results. I have finally gotten around to putting together this presentation.
Guache in vinegar, ammonia and water
Left, Grumbacher's water mixable oil paint, mixed in carriers (L to R) vinegar, ammonia, Windex and water.
Right, Future mixed with India Ink, water-oils.
Left, India ink mixed in vinegar, ammonia and windshield washing fluid.
Right, water-oil paint mixed with vinegar, ammonia...see pic. 5
Future wash with India ink, water-oil, Guache.
Water-oil in vinegar, ammonia, Windex and water.
Alcohol wash of India ink, water-oil and Guache.
Guache mixed with vinegar, ammonia and water.
Note the various dispersion of pigments in the different carriers. Some are smooth, some random, note that some pull the pigments away from the edge of the wash puddle as they dry.
Note that neither vinegar nor ammonia has hurt the paint--Polly Scale steel. To see how these work on models, see my gallery pix, specifically my 1/48 German armored car.
Sometimes it takes awhile before I return to add more--write me if you have a question.
