Dipping Inks are used to add shading and depth to miniatures in a single application. They work by flowing into the recesses of a model, creating natural shadows while leaving raised surfaces with a lighter tint. They're especially useful for fast army painting and achieving a high-contrast finish with minimal effort.

While washes are more translucent and used primarily for subtle shading, Dipping Inks are thicker, more vibrant, and provide a stronger tint. They behave more like contrast-style paints, allowing you to apply base color and shading in a single step. Dipping Inks are ideal for bold, high-impact finishes.

No thinning is required. These inks are formulated for direct use from the bottle. However, if you want a more subtle effect or greater control, you can dilute them slightly with water or acrylic medium. Shaking the bottle before use ensures even pigment distribution.

A matte or satin white, grey, or bone-colored primer works best to enhance the shading effect. Lighter primers allow the color and contrast to show more clearly. Using a glossy or dark primer may reduce the effectiveness of the ink's transparency and shadowing.

While designed for brush application, Dipping Inks can be airbrushed if slightly thinned with acrylic thinner or flow improver. This technique is useful for smooth transitions or tinting large areas but works best when combined with traditional brushwork for detailed shading.

Yes. Green Stuff World Dipping Inks can be layered over or under most other acrylic hobby paints. They blend well with contrast paints, washes, and traditional acrylics, making them easy to integrate into your current painting workflow.

Dipping Inks are typically sold in 17ml dropper bottles, which offer convenient application and prevent drying out. The compact size is ideal for painters who want to test multiple colors or build a wide selection for fast army painting and contrast-based techniques.