Postby Technomancer » Wed May 05, 2004 10:04 am
I've been painting miniatures for years, so I know a few tricks. Some general recommendations:
1. Acquire an assortment of tools: brushes, bits of wire, bent pins, etc. Different tools for different jobs.
2. Use acrylic paints, not enamel. The base for enamel paints is thinner, which makes it impossible to do multiple coats.
For painting
1. File down all the flashing and mold lines
2. Prime the mini, this will ensure that the paint stays on better. You can usually get primer in either matte gray or black. Use the black.
3. Start with the dark washes. If your mini isn't primed with black, apply a black wash. When that's dry, apply a watery version of the colour that that section will use (e.g. for a red cloak, apply a watered down red). This will add shading.
4. Carefully apply the main layers
5. Do the drybrushing and highlights. Use a special brush for drybrushing, since this technique is hard on your brushes. Also do the detail parts at this stage.
6. When your finished painting, you need to apply a sealer coat (preferably matte)
That's the basics, the rest is practice. You can probably find additional tips on the WOTC website.
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