"Can you use the wash technique with buildings?" Topic
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| Ashokmarine | 12 Nov 2015 6:24 p.m. PST |
I have got plaster buildings to paint. Wondered if anyone has tried to wash them? |
 PaulCollins  | 12 Nov 2015 6:28 p.m. PST |
I have, especially brick work or molded thatch. I think that it goes a long way to making my painting skills better. |
| zoneofcontrol | 12 Nov 2015 6:53 p.m. PST |
Here is a popular link with painting & wash tips:
link This one has ideas for adobe/plaster desert buildings:
kerrandking.co.uk |
| Ashokmarine | 12 Nov 2015 7:57 p.m. PST |
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| Rrobbyrobot | 12 Nov 2015 10:25 p.m. PST |
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| Bill McHarg | 12 Nov 2015 10:59 p.m. PST |
I have been pretty successful with washes. Understand, I make my own buildings. If I am going to do a wash, I prime them white. Then after they are completely dry, I take a large, soft brush. I put a thin film of clean water on one side of the building. I then take a small brush and put small dots of color on the building. Usually these are a light yellow, an ochre, and dull red. Only a VERY small amount of paint. Then I take the large wet brush and dilute these colors and spread them around. It gives a stained stucco look to the building. I would take a piece of cardboard, prime it white, and test it out before doing it on a building. It took me a few times to get it right. |
| CeruLucifus | 12 Nov 2015 11:05 p.m. PST |
Ditto Tango 2 3, the "Reeves terracotta paint" refers to a brand of artist acrylic paint; it does not look like a texture paint to me:
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 Sgt Slag | 13 Nov 2015 9:44 a.m. PST |
The Dip technique works well on buildings. Just block paint them in appropriate colors, then, when dry, brush on some Minwax Polyshades urethane stain: Royal Walnut (dark, muddy brown), or Tudor (black). It will collect in the recesses, giving a nice dirty, weathered appearance; make sure to use a paper towel to absorb excess pooling before it dries. Try a test piece, first, to see if it works for you. Cheers! |
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