Just a quickie...

[Psychosplodge]

Anyone used those forgeworld powders?

Anygood, or are they more hassle than they are worth?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

My mate seems to be quite the fan of them, says they are very effective. Haven't used them personally though.
I'd trust my mate though, he's quite the painter.

[Psychosplodge]

Aye? I'm considering adding a couple to my next forgeworld order, but don't want to find out they're a pain in the arse to use after I've spent the cash lol.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I'll get a formal quote from him for tomorrow, but last I heard he said they were good.

[Psychosplodge]

Cheers.

[DrLove42]

I've got them, but you need some skill and some other varnishes and stuff to make them stick and look proper.

[isotope99]

They're not as easy as they look and need practice. I recommend using an old model to practice on first. I mostly just got it all over my fingers.

[Deadlift]

I use them a bit, the trick is to not over do it, a little at a time is best.

Here is a link to a model a posted some time ago, I use the powders around the arms and legs.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=16576

[eldargal]

My brothers are mad on them, never used them myself though. Everyone knows wraithbone is self-cleaning.

[Meph]

The key to apply them is a handy little brush you only use for the powders. They have special weathering powder brushes which look an awful lot like little make-up brushes. A soft little brush on one end and a soft little sponge on the other.
So either buy some on a webshop, brave the shame and enter a make-up shop, or rob a girl. ::D

http://www.thepaintingshopworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/weather_brush.jpg

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

He said that they're absolutely fantastic, he greatly recommends them, he says practice with them though. They can go a bit chaulky.

[Psychosplodge]

Thanks for the help, seems a consensus of opinion doesn't there? first time I've seen such a thing on the internet:eek:


I use them a bit, the trick is to not over do it, a little at a time is best.

Here is a link to a model a posted some time ago, I use the powders around the arms and legs.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=16576

That looks brilliant, and it's nice to see the effect you want to get without it being a heavy metal/forgeworld pic lol.


The key to apply them is a handy little brush you only use for the powders. They have special weathering powder brushes which look an awful lot like little make-up brushes. A soft little brush on one end and a soft little sponge on the other.
So either buy some on a webshop, brave the shame and enter a make-up shop, or rob a girl. ::D

http://www.thepaintingshopworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/weather_brush.jpg
I'm sure if I can buy feminine hygiene products without batting an eyelid, I'm sure I can manage to buy makeup brushes but seriously, thanks for the tip, i'm not sure I would have thought of it.

[eldargal]

Speaking of which, the largest makeup brushes make superb drybrushes.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

The best image I could find.

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/300W/f/2011/215/e/b/legion_consensus_hanger_by_iforni-d43ox0m.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

There's no place for ME here...this is a local thread for local topics there's nothing for you here...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

It was in relation to the "internet reaching a consensus" comment. :p

[Psychosplodge]

I know, but please OT we're getting a reputation :eek:

[Wolfshade]

Speaking of which, the largest makeup brushes make superb drybrushes.

The trouble would come then if you were to use the same brush on your face, unless that is the secret behind EGs routine, dry brush the make up on :eek:

[Psychosplodge]

That is essentially how blusher and eyeshadow works isn't it?

[eldargal]

Yup.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I may have to try some, I'd need to play Guard or Chaos first though, Marines don't rust. xD

[Psychosplodge]

they do go to dusty places though...

[Wolfshade]

I like them to look pristine, even my Orks don't have rust or dirt :)

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I like them to look pristine, even my Orks don't have rust or dirt :)

Same here.

My Storm Wardens run through gunk anyway, go Space Wales! :D

[Deadlift]

Forge worlds imperial master class vol 1 is a good buy if you can pick one up. Lots of tips for weathering especially.
I also use the salt technique for weathering which is nice too, plenty of tips for that on you tube.

Another great painter on YouTube is this guy, his weathering on this dread is awesome.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAV8Ga5qUKE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Meph]

Forge worlds imperial master class vol 1 is a good buy if you can pick one up. Lots of tips for weathering especially.
I also use the salt technique for weathering which is nice too, plenty of tips for that on you tube.

Another great painter on YouTube is this guy, his weathering on this dread is awesome.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAV8Ga5qUKE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Or browse though my BA army thread. i use quite a bit of weathering powders and am not ashamed to show the frak-ups as well. ^^

[Psychosplodge]

Thanks, I'll do that

[Meph]

Oh, and as Deadlift mentioned, the two Forgeworld masterclass books are really a treasure trove for techniques and materials. They're quite inspiring.

[Psychosplodge]

Well the rest of the stuff for my dual entry turned up today, which means my powders have arrived, so I might have a play with them soon...

[olberon]

The key to apply them is a handy little brush you only use for the powders. They have special weathering powder brushes which look an awful lot like little make-up brushes. A soft little brush on one end and a soft little sponge on the other.
So either buy some on a webshop, brave the shame and enter a make-up shop, or rob a girl. ::D

http://www.thepaintingshopworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/weather_brush.jpg

or just let your wife/sister/mom or even granny buy them :D....