MiniPaint tip of the day #mptotd: Varnish is useful for protecting gaming models, but it can also reduce the appearance of come contrast especially on edges highlights. Consider pushing some of your highlights a little further if you will varnish heavily. #miniaturepainting
MiniPaint tip of the day #mptotd: For hard plastic models, a folded up slip of 800 grit sandpaper is a flexible tool for cleaning up parts. Fold it several times to make it semi-rigid or fold it once to slip into tiny cracks. Reach places most sanding sticks can’t. #miniaturepainting #modelingtips
MiniPaint tip of the day #mptotd: There are surprisingly few color theory concepts you need to master: hue, value, intensity, complementary color neutralization, and color luminance. That’s it! Look one up today. #miniaturepainting #mpcolortheory
MiniPaint tip of the day #mptotd, #noobmptotd: Among the biggest mistakes new painters make is trying to add more paint to already wet paint. Make an area wet with paint, move along, let it dry, then come back and repeat.
MiniPaint tip of the day #mptotd: If you haven’t yet, it’s time to try oil washes. They are fast and easy and don’t require repainting large areas when you over apply like with acrylic washes. They settle into fine detail better. #miniaturepainting
Mini tip of the day: For polystyrene models, you can plastic cement a small slip of styrene sheet to the bottoms of feet. Makes it easier to get a secure connection to the base. It also raises the feet up, allowing a more natural look if you use grit or texture paint. #miniaturepainting #mptotd
Minipaint Tip of the Day #mptotd: How much paint is on your brush is as or more important than paint consistency. Cultivate awareness of your brush loading and nearly all techniques become easier. #allminipainters
