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Which is better, a homemade wash or a store bought wash? For me I prefer just mixing one up when I need it rather than buying a whole 4 dollar pot of it.

With the amount I use washes (in other words, on just about anything) I do like the consistency of using pre-made ones; I know that each time I'll get the same result each time, rather than having to guess at mixing one up.

Store bought for me. But, if you can keep a VERY accurate record of the ingredients for your custom wash so it is the same each batch, I say go for it.
Plus, custom ANYTHING opens up so many new doors to things you cannot purchase

Which is better? The wash that fits your current needs, budget, means of acquisition, etc. It's not just personal - it's situational, even for the same painter.

There's little incentive to mix up your own washes if you only need small quantities in available colors. Pre-mixed, store-bought washes also offer an effortless degree of consistency, in terms of both behavior and coloration.

DIY washes, on the other hand, allow for near endless variation and customization. Want a thicker glaze and a super-thin pin wash? You can do it. Want a warmer grey and a cooler grey wash? You can do it. The startup cost (various colored inks and mediums) is higher than a few pots of name-brand washes, but the price per volume is far cheaper, once you get going. Want to use washes on game boards and terrain pieces? Want to speed paint a whole army without dipping? Either mix your own washes in bulk or prepare to buy out the LGS's entire stock... twice.

I love my old GW, AP, and Vallejo washes, but I still end up mixing quite a few of my own. Some are bulk batches in empty dropper bottles, some are mixed on the fly. Some use matte medium and flow improver, some use Pledge FloorCare.

Thanks for the input.