[Ron D]

the is probably a stupid question but what does it mean when poeple say they put a wash on what they are painting.doesit mean they add water to the paint before they put it on.
thanks ron

[kaiserb]

Nope we put them in the washing machine...



Painting Instructions
Step 1. Painting begins with the wing feathers. Apply a thin wash of Burnt Sienna and water. When mixing a wash, add enough water to thin out the consistency of the paint without making it weak. If you are not sure how much water to add, make a wash and paint over a piece of newspaper print. When the type is barely readable, you have the right mix.


Info from http://www.carvingworld.com/articles2004/baldeagle.php

[Ron D]

thanks very much i thought it but wasn't sure

[Hugh]

Any particular brand of Washer??

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

A washer isn't any good without a bolt and a nut.....err just a bolt, lots of nuts around here!

[Ron D]

nope just a wash in general hugh.i figured it was with water but didnt no how much to add

[kaiserb]

Oh I forgot... dont forget to add a quarter cup of detergent... (to the washing machine that is)

[Ron D]

oh crap !!!!!!!!!!!!!

i put a full cup in

[AlArchie]

Hey, Vipe, ya don't seem to be gettin' a whole lota help, here, today......must be washday, but I trhought that was Monday.

Anyway, for purposes of discussion, a wash can be used for several different reasons;

1. to impart an antique look to a carving.

2. to add a distinct but subtle shade to either a part of, or all of a piece.

3. to add shades and definition in stopcuts and other low areas of a carving.

4. to do whatever you want it to do......leaves a whole lot of room for
interpretation there, huh?

Given, the wide range of applications, the amount of dillution is likewise, as variable. About all you can do is try different levels of dillution and find the one that best suits your purpose. Fer instance.....on my crayfish, I use a REALLY, REALLY watered down Indian Red as a wash to give some emphasis (very mild) to the "joints" and vanes in the tail, body plates, and eye slots. On a turtle shell I used a heavier wash of green to define the scutes a little better. If you are painting rocks (carved, of course) a thin dark wash swirled over a plain white or pearl base, gives a really nice representation of water smoothed quarts. All kinds of possibilities.

Play with the colors and have some fun....don't worrytoo much about the outcome. Kinda let things surprise you......some good, some not so good. It's all part of the art!

Al

[Ron D]

thanks i'll try that and see how it works