Hello every one! Today I am wondering if anyone has a preferred ratio of paint to water for making a wash with water based acrylics? Seems I either make them too weak or to strong, but the stuff I buy at the hobby store is spot on. i hate to pay so much for what is basically a jar of water, but...

Hello, I'm putting together a 1/6 Lady Snowblood/female samurai figure. The kimono I received in the mail was folded tightly in a square, how would you recommend smoothing it out without damaging it ( use a regular iron? steam?) I'm fairly new at customizing figures and don't want to ruin it...