Toning Down Rocks - All Model Railroading Community Chat Forum

dr5euss · 9th March 2006, 19:03

I've just finished painting my rocks for the pool and part of a rocky outcrop (no pics - my batteries are dead

), and the coulours are way too bright. I want to go for a southern look, but keep the coulour in them.

What's the best way to tone them down - white emulsion?

Thanks,

nalmeida · 9th March 2006, 20:01

Have you tried a matt varnish followed by some powedered dry pastels.

Howqua · 9th March 2006, 20:16

I'd like to see some pics first then I have a better idea what you are after.

21st June 2006, 05:59

Chalks are very dry looking. That might help.

9th March 2006, 19:03	#1
dr5euss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 219	Toning Down Rocks I've just finished painting my rocks for the pool and part of a rocky outcrop (no pics - my batteries are dead ), and the coulours are way too bright. I want to go for a southern look, but keep the coulour in them. What's the best way to tone them down - white emulsion? Thanks,

9th March 2006, 20:01	#2
nalmeida Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,774	Re: Toning Down Rocks Have you tried a matt varnish followed by some powedered dry pastels.

9th March 2006, 20:16	#3
Howqua Mod Squad Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,439	Re: Toning Down Rocks I'd like to see some pics first then I have a better idea what you are after.

21st June 2006, 05:59	#4
fsm1000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toning Down Rocks Chalks are very dry looking. That might help.

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