"Reproducing silk" Topic
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| Skragnon | 11 Feb 2018 3:20 p.m. PST |
I'm in the planning stages for several rich/noble figures that will be wearing silk. I haven't been able to find anything indicating an available paint intended for this purpose, nor a good tutorial on how to reproduce the look of silk's sheen. Admittedly my Googlefu may be weak on this subject. I'm aware Citadel used to have paints that would adequately suit this need, however they don't appear to be available anymore. Suggestions are welcome. Thank you. |
FusilierDan  | 11 Feb 2018 6:08 p.m. PST |
Mix the color you're using with silver.
ie blue and silver or red and silver |
| T Corret | 11 Feb 2018 6:57 p.m. PST |
Thin white highlights on the very tops of the folds will mimic the sheen also. |
| Sundance | 11 Feb 2018 8:22 p.m. PST |
Some of the craft paints make a paint that not quite metallic, but similar. I've used those for rich figures/leaders, etc. |
| dragon6 | 11 Feb 2018 10:27 p.m. PST |
I like a base coat of silver, or chrome. After it dries I thin the colour coat to translucent and paint over the base. It gives a sheen |
| ZULUPAUL | 12 Feb 2018 5:23 a.m. PST |
There are craft paints listed as "pearlescent" which I've used. |
| Sundance | 12 Feb 2018 6:16 a.m. PST |
The ones mentioned by ZULUPAUL are the ones I was thinking of. Used them for ancients generals and leaders. |
| Skragnon | 12 Feb 2018 6:25 a.m. PST |
Thank you for all of the suggestions. |
 Flashman14 | 12 Feb 2018 9:35 a.m. PST |
Can anyone provide pictures of these suggestions? |
| FusilierDan | 12 Feb 2018 7:17 p.m. PST |
The woman in the bottom of this photo uesd the mixed with silver method. from here link
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snapped some photos of games he didn't get a chance to play in at Council of Five Nations.