tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post3202076916855057422..comments2024-03-29T04:31:37.127-04:00Comments on The LeadHead: What Do YOU Think: Verdigris BasesBigPaul1ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209550428128152898noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-13748354508409986672011-05-05T06:48:40.796-04:002011-05-05T06:48:40.796-04:00Hey man, you could try mixing it with Vallejo glaz...Hey man, you could try mixing it with Vallejo glaze medium before application. That may give you something closer to the effect that you're looking for.<br /><br />Alternatively, you could try a very light green mixed with Vallejo metal medium instead of the verdigris. <br /><br />That's just a blind suggestion for my part. I've never tried to paint verdigris. I just like to experiment ;)Uncle Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501057058061825236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-58601750237567040452011-05-05T03:41:32.218-04:002011-05-05T03:41:32.218-04:00Hastur3x -
Hey, thanks for that! I knew such...Hastur3x -<br /><br /> Hey, thanks for that! I knew such products existed (Rustoleum makes something similar under it's "American Accents" line) but all the ones I've seen were in spray cans - which isn't really workable for models that are already assembled & painted, plus the final results with the spray-on type always looked too "severe" to me. Being able to brush it on would give me a lot more control over the process - I'll definitely consider it...BigPaul1ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209550428128152898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-89628566087687692142011-05-05T02:48:07.843-04:002011-05-05T02:48:07.843-04:00Here is a cool site I came across via a different ...Here is a cool site I came across via a different blog. <br /><br />http://www.sculptnouveau.com<br />/Details.cfm?ProdID=36<br /><br />It has a brass acrylic paint you can brush or spray on with real brass in it. Then while wet you spray on the patina solution and wait for it to dry. Over a few hours it comes out with the look you are trying to get. It looks awesome. <br /><br />I watched his Youtube vids for demos, etc. Plus the blog I saw with this link painted a plastic dome with copper and then the patina and filmed it. It works. Looks authentic!Hastur3xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668827345221890737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-1711309865079811852011-05-04T23:41:44.006-04:002011-05-04T23:41:44.006-04:00Thanks guys, lots of good feedback here - sounds l...Thanks guys, lots of good feedback here - sounds like everyone likes the idea, I just need to work on the execution.<br /><br />I've found a few good write-ups on tweaking the Vallejo Verdigris Glaze, and I remembered that I had Emerald & Turquoise washes that I made according to Les Bursley's recipe that I think could be promising - I'll keep working on it and update on my progress soon!BigPaul1ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209550428128152898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-17365127746659048872011-05-04T17:41:39.002-04:002011-05-04T17:41:39.002-04:00I agree that it's not worked quite right yet, ...I agree that it's not worked quite right yet, but I like the idea. If you look at the clock faces then there are deep grass green areas, with brighter turquoise in places over that and then bright brass shining through. How about using a ragged sponge to sponge deeper green onto the brass, and then highlight with deep turquoise in places, then highlight up to lighter pale blue?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-47903558291818285312011-05-04T17:10:45.065-04:002011-05-04T17:10:45.065-04:00I like it, especially with the planks, but you kno...I like it, especially with the planks, but you know...everyone else beat me to the 'tips' part of the comment. You're on the right track for sure.MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-74382610703432301932011-05-04T16:33:15.060-04:002011-05-04T16:33:15.060-04:00I see what you have done and I like the Idea. But ...I see what you have done and I like the Idea. But I think you have applied to much as you have lost almost all your bronze which I think is not the effect you are after. Plus it has gone very blue. When bronze is left for along time it goes green which is were it has started to oxidise and decay, in other words it's like rust on steel.<br /><br />Just an idea have you thought of watering it down slightly and adding a little bit of a green wash. Apply thin coat's let it dry and build it up slowly.<br /><br />I hope I have helped and can't wait to see the end product, I think they will look great.Dave Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793718214998379963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032085564411071569.post-58587298291109314722011-05-04T16:09:23.209-04:002011-05-04T16:09:23.209-04:00It's pretty obvious that it's meant to be ...It's pretty obvious that it's meant to be verdigris - but this particular one doesn't look so hot to me. Might be worth googling about the glaze to see if anyone has any tips on making it look more realistic. <br /><br />I'm wondering if maybe a bit of sponge-work (like blister pack sponge) with the original bronze to make it spottier would work?Tristan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542205146980688446noreply@blogger.com