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(Spray varnish is unfortunately not an option for me at the moment.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407578.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407578.page GMT Brush-on matte varnish dulling metallics
What I do is paint everything that is going to be matte finish first.
Then I apply the varnish (Usually spray, but also would be the step to brush it on).
After that dries, I will paint any parts of the model that need to be metallic or glossy.

Having different parts be matte/glossy can look bad, but done right it can be very effective. A female "cheesecake" model in fake leather boots, for example. Paint the body/legs with the matte varnish, then paint the boots the glossy black/whatever.
It really makes the metal/glossy parts of the model pop.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407780.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407780.page GMT Brush-on matte varnish dulling metallics You should really look at it and think about it and take it on a case-by-case basis, though. Some metallics really do look better dull.

Eric]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407870.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2407870.page GMT Brush-on matte varnish dulling metallics
MagickalMemories wrote:You can brush on a gloss varnish over them to get a shine back.
You should really look at it and think about it and take it on a case-by-case basis, though. Some metallics really do look better dull.

Eric


That's what I do when I want a high gloss sparkle on metallics, jewels, eyes and so on.
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On eyes and water, I actually prefer a dab of Water Effects over gloss varnish.


Eric]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2408665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2408665.page GMT Re:Brush-on matte varnish dulling metallics http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2408951.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/344465/2408951.page GMT