How to paint miniatures

Miniature paintings have an additional complexity that is the size, but it is not a complicated or impossible task. Therefore, if you are thinking of starting in the world of painting small figures, learn the different lighting techniques with simple tricks that will facilitate the task, achieving professional details.

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In this article you will findandnbsp;a guide and video tutorial that shows you step by step the process of priming, drying and painting miniature figures.

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Materials for painting miniature figures with overhead lighting technique

Below we explain the basic materials that we are going to use to apply lights and leftovers and thus give volumes to the miniatures.

It is important to note that there are techniques or materialsandnbsp;that allowandnbsp;the paint to seal better. Likewise, it should be noted that to apply light and shading techniques it is essential to take into account the function of water, since itandnbsp;allows the paint to spread in a more regularandnbsp;way by reducing the density of the product.

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Feroca materials guarantee the best seals and finishes.andnbsp;

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• First of all, we will use two bottles of Vallejo spray primer. One white and one gray.andnbsp;

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• Then, we must choose the colors of the range that we want to use. Click to learn about our Vallejo primers and paint solutions.andnbsp;

• Once selected, we will also need a painter's palette that we will use to move, mix and lower with water the colors from their corresponding containers. It is not essential, but it will give usandnbsp;greater comfort.

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• Domestic hot air dryer. Although these paints are quick drying, we will use it to facilitate the result of both the primer and the different layers of acrylic paint.andnbsp;

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• We also need ergonomic brushes,andnbsp;and important theandnbsp;use of different measurements.

We recommend Marta Kolinski's Ferocast. These brushes are of high quality and will facilitate the work of painting, since they allow us to carry out work with great precision.

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• Kitchen paper napkins that will serve to discharge excess paint from brushes and a container with water.

Video tutorial ofandnbsp;lighting technique to paint miniature figures

In the following video you will learn the steps to follow to paint small figures using two very simple techniques to apply.andnbsp;

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• Overhead technique of light raising by means of glazes or transparencies

When we talk about this techniqueandnbsp;we refer to the type of lighting we choose to decorate our figure. We must select where the main light focus is located , which in this case is just above the head. What will mark the contrast between lights and shadows that we will enhance with the painting work.

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• The technique of color rises

It refers to the fact that we will start from basic and dark colors that will mark the most shaded colors. Then, through strokes of subtle intensity called glazes and transparencies, we will superimpos on lighter colors that will highlight the points of greater illumination.

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The use of these techniques is very recurrent, in addition, the acrylic medium of this range of Model Color paints, apart from being odorless and free of toxicity, is very simple to apply thanks to its dissolution in water.

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Step by step toandnbsp;paint a miniature figure like a professional

Preparation of the figure and primer

• First we clean the surface of the figure to remove possible grease or dirt stains.

• Then the figure is ready to receive the first layer of primer.

We recommend wearing masks when using sprays.

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It is a primer specially designed for metal, plastics and any type of resin or putty. Its function is to facilitate the adhesion of acrylic paints on our polyurethane or polyester resins.andnbsp;

This primer is perfect for unifying the color of the figure and will also improve the adhesion of the different layers or glazes of paint.

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• Finally, we will use the dryer to accelerate the drying of the primer.

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• Now we spray white primer from the top. In this way we will mark the areas of greater illumination and that will help us to make the subsequent strokes of lighting to brush.andnbsp;

andnbsp; It is important at this time not to cover the entire figure.

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• As before, we use the dryer to speed up the process. andnbsp;

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We started painting the miniature figure

We must begin toandnbsp; paint the figure from the inside out, that is, from the face to the ends of the figure.

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• Pour the selected colors into the palette by choosing the bases and mixing them until we obtain the desired color for each part of the figure.

It is important to use water to reduce the density of the paint and facilitate the process.andnbsp;

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• Once the surface is painted a uniform and not very clear color we begin to draw, the volume surfaces that provide light on the strokes of the most prominent points. We achieve this with the help of water and the new color.

This process is repeated successively with lighter colors until the desired finish is achieved.

Probably the brushes we need will be thinner and thinner as well as the stroke.

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• Now, in the example of this miniature, we start with the rest of the figure painting with a darker base color, to which we will apply lighter layers helping us with water.

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• Here we can add a multitude of details to achieve a more realistic finish, such as black color very diluted in the indentations to offer more depth to the color and finish, generating a shaded appearance.

In the same way we will do with light colors to highlight volumes and provide luminosity.

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• We will repeat this process with the most extreme point, the cap of the figure. Using a darker base to which we will apply lighter and highlighted points.

Details are the key to achieving a realistic and detailed figure.

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If you want to innovate and add accessories to your miniature figures, with Cosclay flexible polymer clay it is possible. In the next post we give you all the details:andnbsp;Make toys with Cosclay

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