Scale Model Basics: How to make and apply an acrylic paint sludge wash

Learn more about building, painting weathering, and finishing scale models at Welcome to FineScale Modeler magazine’s Scale Model Basics: How to apply a sludge wash. What is a sludge wash? Glad you asked! It’s a wash made from acrylic paint, water, and a little bit of liquid dish detergent--hence the name, sludge. Watch to find out how to prepare a sludge wash and apply it. 00:15 What is a sludge wash? 00:56 Why use a sludge wash? 01:32 Mixing a sludge wash 03:01 Applying a sludge was to a model 04:30 Remove the excess wash after it’s dry