Art and craft are the best means to take your mind off the routine. Very often, these two activities involve lots of other layers in the process too. If we think about miniature painting, it is safe to say that it is popular enough that many people know about it. However, on the other hand, it is not that well-known for everyone to paint their miniature figures accurately. It may seem that there is nothing special about playing around with your favorite figurines, but the process is a little more complex when you are not are of all the steps to take in order. Today we are going to help you become a miniature painting pro in as many as 5 simple steps!
Washing is the key
Not everyone who chooses to get involved with action figures knows that the first and primary step that you need to do is to wash them. In the process of being created, most of the figures come in contact with various release agents, and you should better wash those off before you proceed with the painting.
Remove the excess material
In their vast majority, plastic and resin figures come with some excess material left on the figure. If you care about your work to be 100% flawless, then you need to remove all the excess material, mold lines, and flash before you move to the painting step.
Priming matters
It is very easy to underestimate the power of primer when working with your models. However, there are two things that a good primer will bring into the process. First of all, the paint will stick better to the primed figure. Secondly, a paint coat over a primer one will be a lot more vivid than it would look without one.
Pick the right paint
There are two best paints for miniatures acrylic paint and oil or enamel paint. However, you need to know that each has its own peculiarities:
Acrylic paint:
- Requires a particular sealer is the model is going to be regularly touched
- Works best when applied to porous materials
- Dries fast
Oil or enamel paint:
- Does not require a sealer coat even if the model is going to undergo constant use
- Works well on metal and plastic
- Takes a while before it dries out
Taking care of the brushes
When you are done with the painting process, you should not forget about your brushes in no case. You should wash your brushes twice: before you start painting as well as after. The truth is that if any excess paint is left on the brush and it dries out – the brush will be ruined. In case you do not want to purchase new brushes every time you are about to paint your new miniature, you will consider this tip.
Conclusion
To sum all up, it is safe to say that miniature painting is a fun and relaxing process. Besides, it is easy to master. Just a five-step guide can make you a real pro at it!
