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.

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