For instance, decals are easier to apply, and will last longer, on a gloss surface.
Here's a quick breakdown of which surface is better for various techniques:
| Gloss | Flat/Matte |
|---|---|
| Overall washes | Oil filters |
| Decals | Panel line washes |
| Protect acrylics | Drybrushing |
| Oil filter (dot method) | |
| Pastels/Pigments |
Knowing which sealer to apply for which technique will help you decide in which order to apply weathering techniques.
For instance you should always apply a gloss layer before and after applying decals. However putting gloss over pigments/pastels will likely make most of your effort disappear.
2 comments:
Good tip, MisterJ. I also like to add matte (usually a spray to cover the whole miniature) as a second coat to dull that shiny finish.
Of course, if you want gems, metals or glass monitors to shine, you can do the reverse, and paint a gloss over matte as well.
~ Pax ~
A gloss spray for hardness, followed by a matte spray to reduce shine, also does a great job of protecting models that will spend a lot of time on gaming tables.
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