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The long answer is: No, but you really should. Basically you can use them quite close to straight paint, but the tiny touch of water makes it oh so much easier to paint with. Some people feel that if the use it straight from the pot then they won’t waste any paint on their pallete (sp?)Jan 24, 2003
Do Citadel paints need to be thinned?
Subject: Thinning citadel base paints? You should always thin your paints. The consistency of milk is, in fact, the right amount of thinning. Citadel paints come really, really thick with a lot of pigment in them so are going to require a little more work than other brands to get to that level.
Can you thin Citadel paints with water?
Citadel paints are water-based, so water will thin them just fine.
What happens if you thin paint too much?
Thinning it further will lead to messy application and inadequate coverage of the surface. If, on the other hand, the paint sticks to the stir stick, or if it comes off of the stick in uneven globs, you should thin it before use.
How long do Citadel paints last for?
I got Citadel paints that are close to twenty years old and they are still good. Ss long as you keep them moist, they last forever.
Are Citadel paints oil or water-based?
All Citadel paints are non-toxic, water-based acrylic that are designed for use on plastic, metal, and resin Citadel miniatures.
Do you water down layer paint?
If you’re laying down a base coat, you only need to water it down so that the paint doesn’t clump or obscure detail. If you’re working on laying highlights, you might want to water it down even more so that it’s almost transparent as you work your highlights up.
How much would every Citadel paint cost?
Usually around hovering around $4.50. ~4.50 bucks a pop, plus taxes brings it up to 5 bucks. Technicals and shades are a few bucks more.
What kind of paint is Citadel color?
All Citadel paints are non-toxic, water-based acrylic that are designed for use on plastic, metal, and resin Citadel miniatures.
Is there a thick paint to cover bad walls?
Polycell Polyfilla SmoothOver for Damaged & Textured Walls is the easy way to create a perfect foundation for a great finish. Its special self-levelling formula fills between ridges and bumps and covers cracks and large areas of damage giving a smooth finish that’s ready to paint.
Why do you thin paint for miniatures?
The main reason why you want to thin your paint for miniatures is to give you more control over paint flow, and smoother and more even paint application over your models without obscuring fine surface detail.
Do Citadel paints go bad?
I got Citadel paints that are close to twenty years old and they are still good. Ss long as you keep them moist, they last forever.
Are Citadel paints worth it?
They will last a long time if you take care of them, much longer than the cheap hobby store brushes. They keep their points longer and you don’t have to load up your brush with paint as often while you’re painting. It’s definitely worth it!
How do you rejuvenate Citadel paint?
Add a tiny amount of water, just a teensy weeny bit, then stir, and stir, and stir. Stir for a minute, then shake for ten minutes. If it’s too dry, then keep shaking every day for as long as possible until completely dissolved.
What is a wet palette?
A wet palette is just what it sounds like. It’s a wet piece of paint palette paper that sits on a sponge material in an air-tight container. A wet palette serves several purposes. The damp palette paper helps to keep your paints thin. The wet palette is also good for helping you to blend colors.
Can you add water to Citadel paints?
you can add water if too thick and you can add paint if its too thin. you want it thin enough that it flows a little so you dont see brush strokes (it takes a couple of layers to get full coverage), but not so thin that it flows into crevises where you dont want paint to be.
Can you thin Citadel dry paints?
If you add water, medium, or anything else like that you will only thin it out and make it more runny.
Can you add water to paint?
Mix the Water Into the Paint Go slowly and be careful when adding water because this is only a one-way process: You can always add more water to paint to further thin it out but you cannot thicken the paint again. The best way to save paint that is too thin is to add it to a second can of paint.
What Citadel paints should I start with?
These couple paints should be the basis for any new hobbyist because they are such awesome and useful colors.
- Retributor Armour. This gold is THE gold.
- Khorne Red. In my humble opinion, this is the dog of reds.
- Cadian Fleshtone.
- Leadbelcher.
- Mournfang Brown.
- Rakarth Flesh.
Why is my citadel paint chunky?
If you bought more than a few pots of different colors and they are all chunky then it’s very likely that you just aren’t shaking/stirring enough. If stirring them doesn’t mix it up enough, try shaking vigorously for a minute or so.
Can you thin acrylic paint with water?
There are two choices for thinning acrylic paint: water or acrylic medium. Adding up to 30 percent water to acrylic paint thins it but still allows it to coat a surface. Adding 60 percent or more water creates a watery paint application called a wash.
How do you thin acrylic paint models?
Water has been used to thin acrylic paints for a long time because it is not only effective, but it is readily available and cheaper than other thinning solutions on the market. Mixing water into your paint can help to achieve a smooth and consistent finish in both the texture and the color.
How do you water down Warhammer paint?
Just paint a line with undiluted paint. Then use some medium or water to thin it down a bit. Now you can thin it down more and more to get to the point where it is too thin. Let your paint dry and look at the results: The color is barely visible – too thin.
