Are you interested in learning how to paint?It is a good way to spend time.You can bring characters to life in a variety of ways.The process is easy if you follow a few directions.A few common tools, a little time, patience, and a lot of creativity are all you'll need.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
A well lit work area is the first thing you need.You should have a small file set, fingernail filing boards, super glue, a clean pot of water, and a paint set.
Step 2: You should clean your miniature.
A release agent is applied to miniatures when they are cast.This is an oily substance that needs to be removed before you start painting.If there is a mold release on the model, wash it with warm soapy water.The miniature needs to be dry.
Step 3: The mold lines need to be removed.
The hobby knife can be used to trim away mold flash.The extra material around the model will make a thin line sticking to the miniature.This line is left behind when the two halves of the miniature are connected.At this point, you should use your knife to remove any anomalies on the miniature.There are points or bubbles that shouldn't be there.The mold lines should be removed with short strokes of the knife.Don't damage the miniature, just remove any excess material or bubbles.It should be obvious.
Step 4: It's time to assemble.
There are extra parts that need to be assembled in miniatures.This can be the most difficult part.There is a tube of superglue that can be used to glue small parts.It is possible that larger metal pieces need to be pinned.Pinning requires a hole to be drilled in each end of the hand.To connect the wire to the metal piece, you need to string a small piece of hard wire through the hole.If you want a stronger hold, glue everything together with a superglue or a two part epoxy.
Step 5: White primer is an appropriate amount to use.
Depending on how many details your miniature has, you might want to use less primer.Once you start painting, your colors will pop when you use more primer.If you use too much primer, you will accidentally fill in some small details of the miniature.
Step 6: Begin the process of getting ready.
For colorful models, prime with a white primer.If you are painting a dark model you can use black or gray.A thick coat may fill in details, but two or three thin coats are better.Between coats, let the model dry.A white primer is used in general.Once you start painting, your colors will pop.
Step 7: Find or buy your base.
There is a separate base for most miniatures.The miniature will usually tip over if the base is part of the entire miniature.If you plan to use your miniature for board games, you want a stable base.You can buy a base at a craft shop.Attach your miniature to a larger base if it comes with one.Bases that are connected to a miniature are usually very small.
Step 8: Attach your base with high quality glue.
Crazy glue can fill in the small gaps between the base and miniature.It will obscure details if it is placed in an area.Buy a super glue accretion at a hobby shop to make this process quicker.It's a huge help to not have to wait.
Step 9: Pick your color scheme.
A color wheel can be used here.If you want to get secondary colors, mix the primary colors in equal proportion.There are colors that lie directly across from each other on the color wheel.It's a good idea to avoid using too many colors.If you're painting historical miniatures, it's a good idea to look at pictures or history books to get an idea of what the character would look like.You can find your character on the internet if you're painting miniatures from a game.If you want to paint the character accurately, this applies.You are free to use your imagination.Don't use more than three major colors in your miniature or it will end up looking messy, as a general rule of thumb.
Step 10: Your base coat should be added.
You can add your first coat of paint over your primer once you have chosen your color scheme.You won't be adding details yet.Start by painting a thin coat with the base color of the part that is the hardest to reach.The parts should be painted with the correct color from the most difficult to the least difficult part of the miniature.Rather than one thick coat, apply several thin coats.
Step 11: The miniature should be washed dark.
This is a way to bring out the shadows.Add brown or black to your base coat.Apply a layer of paint to the area.This will make the miniature look more detailed and interesting.Let it dry.
Step 12: Apply the details.
You can use oil paint to paint the face and skin of your miniature.You can add more detail by using oil paint.The eyes or fingernails can be added with a smaller brush.Make sure your miniature has time to dry off after the dark washing by keeping a steady hand.You don't want that to happen.
Step 13: The brush is dry.
If you are happy with the miniature, you can dry brush it.Apply a small amount of the base color mixture to the paint brush after mixing it with a bit of white.Take a rag or paper towel and wipe it off.The model needs a dry brush.The idea is to imagine a light source that would hit a miniature.Light colors will build the area up.
Step 14: Use a spray varnish or dull cote to protect the model.
These can be found in arts and crafts stores.A clear coat is needed for spraying in a well ventilated area.Several thin coats are best.Between coats, let varnish dry.