weird problem with agrax earthshade

[Bloodknight1983]

Since I have 100 skeletons to paint ive gained a new appreciation for shades and glosses so over the weekend I picked up a few ushapti bone and some agrax earth shade. My issue is that some of the models come out glossy and some come out matte. I didnt shake the shade or add water or modify it in any way. Is it just a batch issue or has anyone else had this problem?

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

Its to do with amount of it used.

Sometimes when you put it on think it will do this, same thing happened to my friend when using Nuln oil, its across the board mate unfortunately.
All I can say is make sure to shake you're paints and apply sparingly.

 

[untitled_musketeer]

The washes can go glossy. It can depend on a lot of things but I'd say the two most common reasons are whether it's been watered down or not and the thickness of the layers. It's happened to me with several different washes but don't despair it's not an issue.

Firstly make sure prior to painting you give the pot a good shake.
Secondly water it down or use a matte medium and apply thinner coats. Build your wash layers up. That way you get smoother transitions and you avoid a glossy finish
This should rectify the problem, however, if you find that it is still going glossy use your favourite brand of matte varnish and just coat the entire model. That will protect it while you game and sort out the gloss finish for you.

Hope this is a little helpful,

u_m

 

[The Wife]

I've noticed this too. If its too glossy, I brush on a light layer of the lahmian medium to matte it.