tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post2413458156176082474..comments2024-03-15T02:15:52.504-06:00Comments on Mordian 7th Regiment: Mordian7th's Tips and Tricks, Part I - Tools of the tradeMordian7thhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-12804413281563377652015-05-18T10:15:01.443-06:002015-05-18T10:15:01.443-06:00Oh, Great Emperor: this simply could not have come...Oh, Great Emperor: this simply could not have come at a better time!<br /><br />Only last night, I decided that - after my own twentymumble years of painting - I too ought really to make myself a wet palette. I immediately thought, 'now, where do I look to remind myself how the other bloggers do this?'<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Next thing you know, I'll actually be taking care of my brushes! Ha!Admiral Draxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476823273954165890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-65798573413011015542015-05-16T09:22:18.154-06:002015-05-16T09:22:18.154-06:00@Nafnaf: Cheers bud! Aye, the wet palette really i...@Nafnaf: Cheers bud! Aye, the wet palette really is one of those simple thing that really makes painting easier!<br /><br />@Col. Ackland: Awesome ! The brush cleaner really is magical stuff. Baking paper and parchment paper are likely the same thing, I'm assuming it's just the term for it over on your side of the pond.<br /><br />Cheers guys!Mordian7thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-89885920050873950732015-05-16T09:16:10.924-06:002015-05-16T09:16:10.924-06:00That's it, I'm putting 'brush cleaner&...That's it, I'm putting 'brush cleaner' on the list next time I'm out and about. Also I think it is time to upgrade my tiny wet pallet for a proper one like yours. Don't laugh by my current one is a jar lid lined with folded paper towel with baking paper on top. Please allow me to ask a stupid question, is parchment paper and baking paper the same thing?Col. Acklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103880865894526372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-74583943024005147422015-05-16T01:31:17.043-06:002015-05-16T01:31:17.043-06:00Moving to using a wet palette was one of the singl...Moving to using a wet palette was one of the single most transforming things in my painting life (that and discovering washes. How the hell did I paint without them?) .<br /><br />Great idea on the two water system. Something so simple yet will make the brushes last much longer (and alot cleaner :D ) with the regular masters cleaningNafNafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788927908701998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-33919021443315238542015-05-15T18:05:45.465-06:002015-05-15T18:05:45.465-06:00@Greg Hess: Excellent! Almost all of mine are pret...@Greg Hess: Excellent! Almost all of mine are pretty crappy, but I definitely recommend picking up at least a #1 kolinsky. It's an investment but totally worth trying out.<br /><br />@Zab: Hah! I use 'em down to the nub too!<br /><br />@Joe B: Thanks man! I'm glad there's useful info coming out of the series!<br /><br />@Colonel Scipio: Cheers man! It's been interesting taking a step back and trying to explain the process. Definitely making me think about areas where I can improve!<br /><br />@TheAmbit: I'm there with ya man - the funky-smelling sponge and rings of evaporated paint water attest to my laxity! :)<br /><br />Cheers everyone!Mordian7thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631987711681654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-63865816389374863912015-05-15T16:08:24.976-06:002015-05-15T16:08:24.976-06:00I definitely have one wash cup of water that I use...I definitely have one wash cup of water that I use - and replace when it nearly evaporates. I take terrible care of my stuff haha.The Ambithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594763430901658026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-69468563865960966692015-05-15T10:58:31.930-06:002015-05-15T10:58:31.930-06:00Very interesting stuff - it's good to get back...Very interesting stuff - it's good to get back to basics once in a while with something like this. And you just assume people do the same as you, until someone tells you otherwise! I'd never thought of the double water pot method, but I'll try that now.Colonel Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632701529009379584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-25553835758460154212015-05-15T09:07:33.578-06:002015-05-15T09:07:33.578-06:00Solid list Mordian. I am going to start using the ...Solid list Mordian. I am going to start using the two water system from now on, such a great idea!Joe Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580338400200714419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-57132471933229698232015-05-15T06:03:04.736-06:002015-05-15T06:03:04.736-06:00I have a huge selection of old crappy brushed for ...I have a huge selection of old crappy brushed for working with solvents, pigments and working on terrain or weathering. Great tip. So many people toss old brushes :(Zabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000817078818838705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721613951987981892.post-70033487014459340592015-05-15T05:56:36.766-06:002015-05-15T05:56:36.766-06:00Yay I use that brush cleaner and have a selection ...Yay I use that brush cleaner and have a selection of crappy brushes! We have something in common! :)greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.com