modfather Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Hello chaps, in a bout of uncharactoristic experimentation, I have purchased a couple of mig powders. Whilst I have no problems obtaining the desired effect (quite chuffed actually), I was wondering how best to go about fixing them. I have left my hymek in our hot humid kitchen while mum does the sunday roast (I assume the moisture will help set the powders without disturbing them...) Any tips or do I need to start cooking roasts all holiday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgeloco Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I don't fix it! I have had so many great looking jobs literally washed out by the application of a "protective" substance, that I now don't bother. It seems to stay on really well by itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I tried using chaep hairspray and it just gave it a gloss finish after all my pleasing efforts... SO I was going to leave mine too, I suppose it depends on how much handling your models have.. and if they need a protective covering?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Dark colours on a light surface are not normally a problem to fix. I normally use Testors Dullcote (not tried the new formula yet). The colours don't tend to disappear, although they may not be so strong as when first applied. Lighter colours can often disappear when fixed. Sometimes several applications are required and even then it's not always as effective as one would wish. I believe that Mig powders are better than most. I keep meaning to try some. What I have sometimes done with a fair degree of success is drybrushed a suitable colour paint onto the surface, and I mean here, virtually no paint. This does give a slightly tacky surface. I then apply the powders and don't overspray with varnish. I have also applied powders onto a tacky Testors surface, but you have to work quickly here. This is normally a second coating after I have fixed the first light coloured coat. Hope that doesn't sound too confusing! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Moisture will help to fix the powders, but they will still rub off with repeated handling. I've found the best thing to fix them permanently is a very light spray of matt varnish. Humbrol Mattcote is good, as is the Vallejo acrylic matt. HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_R Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Doesn't it say to use Terpentine in a fix mist to fix them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Ive always airbrushed matt varish over them - usually Precision - it doesnt dull them too much, in fact if anything it makes it look more natural, but they will stand repeated handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 cheers chaps, Simon, it merely suggests pigments can be mixed with turps or water... I may try a quick spray of matt varnish, I think I have some artists flat coat for pastels somewhere... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Matthew Mig pigments do their own "fixer for pigments" product number is 0249 and they recommend either applying it before the pigments or with them, also only to use on acrylic paints. HTH Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Cheers Pete, bit late for that, I've got a hymek sat looking suitbly grubby, I'll have a look out for the fixer before I progress my brush 4 though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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