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| Subject: | Re: Winter Uniform Washing & Snow |  |
| Date: | Mar 30, 2006 |
| From: | Stephen Hooker | |
Baking soda mixed with diluted white glue produces a very realistic snow & ice effect - the white glue, of course, dries clear but is almost opaque when you apply it. Not to worry - it makes a most convincing ice effect after it has dried. Experiment with various proportions of soda, glue and water to achieve the effect you are looking for.
As a final touch, I would recommend finding a glassmaker's supply house in your area and purchasing something called 'glass frit'. It comes in various consistencies, but be sure to get the finest grade you can find. Frit is basically a finely ground glass powder - BE SURE to use a dust mask when using it - which, when applied overtop the baking powder 'snow' concoction mentioned above, produces a very appealing 'sparkle' effect like freshley-fallen powdered snow.
As regards applying a wash or shadow effect to winter uniforms, the colour depends on the material of the clothing. For example, a slightly brownish shadow is common in woolen material, light grey for cotton or another uniform textile. The most effective method I've found (apart from using artists' oils and 'Liquin' fine oil glaze, which can be tedious and time-consuming) is to use Vallejos Arylics mixed with their clear glaze medium, item 596.
Through building up successive layers of semi-transparent colours & tints, a very convincing depth of shadow can be achieved. For information on the use of Vallejo glazes, I would highly recommend visiting www.brushthralls.com. Although aimed at those who paint Warhammer game figures and such, much useful information and techniques can found here that can be applied to military subjects.
Hope this helps. Cheers! |
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