Ohhhh, Shiny.

[Buck Dog]

Just a quick question : When I use some of the GW washes, especially Babab Black, it leaves a very shiny finish.

Am I doing anything wrong, or is this what normally happens ?

I use anti-gloss spray varnish for dipped mini's. Would this or Purity Seal help ?

Cheers.
Buck

 

[Soren]

They make things shiny. Any type of flat varnish will take the shine away.

Many people spay on a few coats of gloss varnish when they have finished a mini. Gloss is typically harder and offers more protection. Then they cover that with a flat varnish.

 

[Boo]

Or simply give the area you just washed a light drybrush.

 

[Batrachian]

And shake (?) the paint before you use it. I never recognized any shininess when I used the washes. But I heard of it, and most of the time the users didn't shake the paint before each use.

*waves*

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

No issues myself to be honest, I have found them to dry matt. Are you sure your using the washes and not the old inks which did dry wet looking?

 

[triple7s]

I generally give them a good shake and maybe a quick stir if they're brand new pots. Haven't encountered any shinyness, but they can sometimes be a little thin brand new without a shake.

 

[Buck Dog]

Cheers for the help guys.

It sounds like I just need to give it a darn good shake. I never really shake my washes... I was told that you should avoid doing it as it makes it too bubbly; I guess I was badly advised !

 

[Boo]

They do inded to get a bit bubbly when you shake them, don't shake them too hard!

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

Shake, wait a few mins for it to settle and then get painting

 

[Soren]

You could always stir them. I know James Bond would not approve, but you could have them Stirred, not shaken.