In a previous article, we talked about applying bas relief here: tutorial bass relief. Today I am going to walk you through the next step and teach you all about miniatures painting techniques and how I repainted my miniature furniture.
On the topic of actual painting miniatures, I have written an expanded tutorial here.
But today we are going to talk some more about the materials that you need to paint your miniatures, how to repaint your piece, and finally, how to finish it with patina.
The paint.
A lot has been said about paint. The overcrowded stores with painting materials prove that paint is very personal. Everyone has a preference for thickness, type, coverage, and other aspects.
A few things have to be considered though for the miniature hobby. The paint, preferably water-based (it must be applied thinly), must adhere to almost all surfaces and preferably cover in one or two layers. For me, the choice is clear: acrylic paint.
Acrylic paint is available in small jars and tubes, so for a relatively small amount, you will soon have a large assortment of colors. This does not mean that other, water-based, paints would not be good, but as said, my preference for this paint is very personal! You can find acrylic paint in every hobby store, on Amazon, or on Etsy.
The brushes.
Besides the paint, the brushes are also important. Soft acrylic brushes: a pair with a thin tip, a pair of flat ones with a wider tip, a pair with a large tip. If you take care of the brushes well, they will last a long time. Mixing colors is done with a cocktail stick, not with the brush.
Try to hold the paint on the brush's hair only and do not let it run into the metal ( don't follow my example as you can see in the picture, I haven't followed my own advice as you can see haha ).
It is difficult to wash it out there. Rinse between two layers of paint in a glass of water by moving the brush back and forth (do not sand over the bottom). Allow drying while lying on some kitc