discussion Sludge wash

[Guest]

i tried making my own sludge wash, using sepia, umber and black oil paint, and white spirit.


Not sure if its worked or i should wash it all off!


Its over a gloss layer, so can be removed if needs.View attachment 238267

 

[Guest]

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[Guest]

Hi Dave.


once the wash is on.and the thinners have dried.Use a cotton cloth very slightly damp with thinners and wipe off the majority of the wash leaving the wash in the recess's.


Hope this helps,others probably know better than me.

 

[Guest]

To my mind, that's much too dark Dave. German Grey was very dark in reality, but I always think it needs to be lighter to allow for scale.


Also, a sludge wash is heavier than a standard wash. I add talc to mine to give it ' body ' & use it for noticeable build-ups of dust & dirt. I wouldn't use it all over.

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys, ill sit and clean it off,

 

[Guest]

Ok hows this?


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[Guest]

I'd say that looks pretty good from here! This is going to turn out really well I think!

 

[Guest]

I can't see any difference in all honesty! Could be my monitor ...or my eyes! View attachment 238411