{"id":1251,"count":24,"description":"<h2>Pigment FX | Vallejo: Realistic Rust, Dust, and Soot Effects<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Vallejo Pigment FX<\/strong> are powder pigments used to recreate dust, dry mud, rust, and soot on models and dioramas. They can be applied dry or mixed with mediums to create crusts and textured deposits with a natural look.\r\n<h3>How to Use (Step by Step)<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Finish painting and apply the base <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/barnices\/\">varnish<\/a> on your model.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply the pigment dry with a soft brush, focusing on crevices, lower areas, and rust-prone zones.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fix it by capillarity with <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/fijador-de-pigmentos-vallejo-26233\/\">Vallejo Pigment Binder 26233<\/a> so it stays in place.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For heavier effects, mix pigment + binder and spread with a brush or spatula.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Only protect if necessary with a very light layer of varnish (too much may dull the matte effect).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Auxiliaries and Related Categories<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/fijador-de-pigmentos-vallejo-26233\/\">Pigment Binder 26233<\/a>: matte, transparent sealing by capillary action.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/productos-auxiliares\/\">Auxiliary products<\/a> (thinners, cleaners, mediums, decal solutions).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Textures and water gels: <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/efectos-pinturas\/diorama-fx-vallejo\/\">Diorama FX | Vallejo<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ready-to-use liquid effects: <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/efectos-pinturas\/weathering-fx-vallejo\/\">Weathering FX | Vallejo<\/a> (stains, streaks, mud).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Final finish: <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/barnices\/\">varnishes<\/a> (matte\/satin\/gloss, applied sparingly).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Recommended Accessories<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/accesorios\/pinceles\/\">Brushes<\/a>: soft for dusting, stiff for textured effects.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/accesorios\/escenografia\/\">Scenery<\/a> (tufts, vegetation) to blend the terrain naturally.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/accesorios\/cintas-para-enmascarar\/\">Masking tapes<\/a> for clean edges on panels or bases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Quick Tips<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Work from light to dark: start with light dust tones (sand), finish with rust and soot.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The binder may slightly darken the tone \u2014 test it on a hidden area first.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If you apply varnish, use it as a very fine <em>mist<\/em> to avoid \u201cplasticizing\u201d the dust.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Should pigments be applied before or after varnish?<\/strong>\r\nAfter the paint varnish. If you need to seal them, apply light coats to preserve the texture.\r\n\r\n<strong>How can I fix pigments without smearing them?<\/strong>\r\nUse <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/fijador-de-pigmentos-vallejo-26233\/\">Binder 26233<\/a> by capillarity: touch the area with a brush or dropper and let the liquid soak upward through the pigment.\r\n\r\n<strong>Can they be combined with other effects?<\/strong>\r\nYes, they work great with <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/efectos-pinturas\/weathering-fx-vallejo\/\">Weathering FX<\/a> (stains, oils) and with <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/pinturas\/efectos-pinturas\/diorama-fx-vallejo\/\">Diorama FX<\/a> bases (mud, sand, water).","link":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/paints\/effects\/vallejo-pigment-fx\/","name":"Pigment FX | Vallejo","slug":"vallejo-pigment-fx","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":605,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/605"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}