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I'm currently working on making a custom base using pumice gel (Golden extra course medium) and cork. I plopped some cork pieces into the wet pumice gel to see if it would stay put when dry. So far, the pieces seem pretty solid but I'm not sure how well the adhesion will keep up or if it just...

I have a few models that I'm itching to game with so I've decided to apply all of the basecoats and then proceed with varnishing before applying shades and highlights. I've never painted over a varnished miniature before and I can't seem to find any information on the topic. Is this generally...

When I was younger and studied art, I used to use spray varnish all the time on pastels and the rule of thumb was to use your aerosol varnish outside because the fumes were toxic. I also had asthma so even the slightest whiff of chemical fumes made me anxious so I'd often hold my breath during...

When priming colored plastic/resin in white, when is the model generally properly primed? I ask because I'm currently painting some miniatures from Soda Pop that are cast from very colorful plastic in red and purple. Normally, I would prime these models in black but there are a few that I'm...

So I've taken my first stab at painting Caucasian skin and am seeking a little advice on where to push this. For the below examples (apologies for poor image quality) I've used several layers of the Rosy Skintones Triad from Reaper. Started with Rosy Skin, painted in shadows using Rosy Shadow...

So I've run into a strange problem and I'm trying to figure out exactly what went wrong. I just finished basecoating a Kobold Ogre for Super Dungeon Explore and began applying a wash to all the flesh parts. Once I'd applied the wash, I was quite puzzled to find that the deepest recesses of the...

So a while back I came across this video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnqSl5yyOMM At around the 2:33 mark he demonstrates how to use automotive primer from a spray can in an airbrush by spraying directly into the cup and diluting with lacquer thinner. I'm unbelievably intrigued...

So I've been looking to experiment with sealing some minis using Future Floor Polish and Testor's Dullcote;I have a question about which polish to use. In the USA, Future has been re-branded as Pledge FloorCare but there are at least three different varieties I've seen and/or heard of...

So I'm currently trying to get in some practice using some different varnishing techniques to get a feel for them and gauge the quality of finish. However, since I'm still fairly new to the hobby, I haven't accumulated any junk minis to test them on! I tried buying some dollar store army men to...

I've just started experimenting with adding a second highlight layer to my miniatures. My previous batch didn't have a whole lot of details so I was comfortable letting it go, but these SDE kobolds have a lot of rich details I'd like to bring out. I'm having a bit of a hard time getting the hang...

So I finally wrapped up painting my first ever set of miniatures and would like to move on to varnish them. Given the unpredictable weather in these parts I'm opting to stay away from aerosols and would like to try using my airbrush to apply the varnish. I picked up two small bottles of the...

I've been using my airbrush to prime my miniatures since I first started the hobby last year. Since I'm a little more experienced with it now, I've started using it for some basecoating and other effects. However, I've been having a lot of problems achieving consistent results. Specifically I'm...

I'm new to the hobby and just started painting my first ever set of miniatures. I've been painting a set of four spawn points for Super Dungeon Explore with each one having a unique color scheme for their crystals. I've had some decent success with a purple and green scheme but I'm hitting a bit...