I wish I knew this before painting my first miniatures - Warhammer & DnD miniatures

This is the video I wish I watched before going in to a hobby store buying my first miniatures and painting them. The perfect video for people aspiring to get started painting Dungeons and Dragons, Age of Sigmar & Warhammer 40k miniatures.

My recommended stores for Warhammer & hobby tools & paints

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Amazon Affiliate Links to stuff i use(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you do after following this link - at no cost to you):
The brush i use - Raphael 8404.

Anycubic i3 Mega (the 3D printer i use)

HARDER STEENBECK EVOLUTION SILVERLINE (the Airbrush I use)

Anycubic Photon (the Resin printer I use):

The colors I recommend to start with (These are the ones i use but similar/equivalent from other brands work just as fine):
1x Citadel Base: Bugman's Glow
1x Citadel Base: Death World Forest
1x Citadel Base: Mephiston Red
1x Citadel Base: Steel Legion Drab
1x Citadel Base: Zandri Dust
1x Citadel Layer: Cadian Fleshtone
1x Citadel Layer: Elysian Green
1x Citadel Layer: Flash Gitz Yellow
1x Citadel Layer: Sotek Green
1x Citadel Layer: Ushabti Bone
1x Game color - Pale Flesh
1x Model Color 851 - Bright Orange
1x Metal Color - Duraluminium 32ml
1x Model Color 898 - Dark Sea Blue
1x Model Color 950 - Matt Black
1x Model Color 951 - White
1x Citadel Base: Mournfang Brown

Emil On

Painting miniatures for your warhammer & d&d games. Age of sigmar and warhammer 40k. Space Marines, Space Wolves, Stormcast Eternals, beastclaw raiders, ogor mawtribes, cities of sigmar, chaos space marines, painting scale models, miniature busts! How to paint NMM. How to paint warhammer, how to paint d&D figures. How to paint miniatures, miniature painting,warhammer fantasy,painting tutorial,warhammer paint,age of sigmar,miniature painting 101, mini painting, aos, warhammer, warhammer aos, warhammer age of sigmar, underworlds, shadespire, warhammer underworlds, warhammer shadespire, paint tutorial, aos tutorial, warhammer tutorial, hobby tutorial,how to paint miniatures, mini painting techniques, mini painting tips, painting guide, barbarian, godsworn hunt, 40k, nightvault, warhammer nightvault, chaos

[MitVorteil]

Most important beginners tip: Don't buy a hundred minis at once! Instead move from small project to small project. Helps with motivation A LOT.


Thanks for your videos! (:

[Transitionsband]

I've been on and off of miniature building and painting for 15 years, and this was the first time a painting video actually made it feel accessible. I've always loved building minis, but painting has always been incredibly daunting, but honestly, between the paint recommendations and the DIY stuff, I think I might pull out my 200+ unpainted/poorly painted minis and give it another crack, thank you!

[ThatGuyEbora]

I've gotten here so late but DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT PUT YOUR CANS IN HOT WATER THEY CAN AND WILL EXPLODE. Yall stay safe please and enjoy the hobby! Love the video

[Creaturefeatures]

Love your channel! I appreciate your attempt to help new painters. I have painted for around 40 years, but all of your content is incredibly positive and valuable!

[nags]

As a GM I like to paint the rims of my bases different colors it makes tracking HP of multiple minis of the same type (band of orcs or goblins) much faster and easier for me

[mommabearCO]

A wet pallet! How brilliant! I would have never thought of that. Thank you so much for making this and all of your other videos. I just started and have been struggling with gloopy, thick layers and over washing losing detail.

[rebornholy]

Emil, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos.

I'm a new-ish D&D GM.
The part I am struggling with is getting started on painting. I only just realized how expensive getting started really is, looking at several hundred dollars just to have an average range of paints, glues, okay brushes and other items for the minis.

I can honestly see why many people just don't paint their minis.

[brainManywrinkle]

I just purchased my first elite starter set and i am only here because of your videos, the tau manta build is what really pushed me into the franchise to actually commit to this hobby! Thank you so much for this video too as i am a horrible painter

[egyptian]

True metallic paints will chew up your brushes, so use your cheap brushes to paint them on.
Cotton swabs and toothpicks are handy to keep at the painting desk. Errant brush strokes can be erased with a touch of water and a swab if you're quick. Toothpicks can be used to stir (I don't like to mix with my brush), pin things together, etc.
Hit the beauty aisle and pick up makeup sponges (another really good eraser), buffing blocks/nail files (good for getting rid of mold lines), and makeup blending brushes (better for drybrushing than a lot of brushes designed for that job). One of the best ways to save money is buying tools that don't have a game company's name on them.
When you flock your bases with sand or whatever, go over the top with 50/50 pva glue and water. This will help seal things and keep the sand or gravel from falling off when the mini is handled.

[dragynfyre]

Your channel has been a treasure trove of gems and golden nuggets! I'm just picking up the hobby of painting sculptures and miniatures, and have 0 experience in painting. Or models. Only a few videos in, and I feel that I have the confidence to tackle my first project: a dragon wrapped around a light tower. It is an old decorative sculpture in our home, and has always looked a bit faded. It is now fully primed and ready to begin the true fun! Thank you!

[MarkPhillipsRoShin]

Holy Squidmar! 12 minute sellout from launch of your brush sets. Congrats and well done. I am very thankful too that you have made the late pledge available. I ordered mine yesterday and cant wait to get my hands on them and start getting messy with a set of tools I will no longer be able to blame for the lack of skill on the back side of the brush.

I know there has been a lot of issues for content creators who have made YouTube their main source of income, so wanted to again thank you for hanging in there and making content to help us all get better at our chosen artist endeavours. We do appreciate the time and effort that is put into the content.

[RyodanKai]

You and Goobertown really got me into this!

[thehumblepundit]

Excellent video!!! A couple of additions. The absolute best primer for miniatures out of a can is Tamiya Fine Grey Primer. It's enamel, so don't spray inside, but it is super fine, sticks to the miniature like glue, doesn't chip or peel off and works wonderfully well.
For prepping your mini for painting, you forget to mention using a cheap nail file to smooth things over. Safer and easier to use than the hobby knife.
If anyone here lives in the USA, Michaels Craft store stocks Ott Lamps which are amazing for miniature painting. They always have 50% coupons and even though the Ott Lamps are expensive, with the coupon it makes it much more affordable. Michaels also has other products, like the cheaper brushes and Sta-Wet wet palettes which you can also use the coupon for.
Brilliant, video, brother!!

[milkybarmonster]

Recently subscribed to you, I've been painting warhammer 40k for the last 9 took a break for about 4 years and picked it back up starting from scratch with deathguard a few months ago, even though I only have 3 completed models I've had so much praise for the quality. Your tutorials have shown me how to do things I never even thought about doing and I cant wait to show them off

[SolitarySilenced]

Thank you for the videos. I think the thing that has drawn me here, aside from the cool tutorials and conversation about mini painting, is how much of a genuine person you seem to be. You care about the people that watch your videos and want to engage them as much as possible. Keep making amazing content.

[ricklyons]

Hey squid. I been watchinh you're youtube channle for some time. I been painting minis for a little over two years now. I paint dnd minis. Your youtube channel has helped me grow as a mini paniter.

You guys who are just getting in to this hobby remember its all right to take your time and you will get frustrated. I know I got frustrated when I first started didn't know what I was doing didn't know what to put down what color schemes you know but all you got to do is just get in there and do it. Only person judging you in this world is you.

[warrioromarzthefirst]

I had warhammer when I was 13 now im 30 with 2 kids. My boy is ten and I've just got him a starter set. Honestly I am so exited for him and I to learn from you and by the time he is 15 he should be a boss. Thanks to you

[TATERplaysGAMES]

Never painted anything aside from some school projects, fell down the warhammer rabbit hole, played a few games with literally paper circles with unit names written on them, and now I'm down for doing this for real. [Un]fortunately my first model is a Venerable Dreadnought, so Im a bit intimidated with all these tiny intricacies, and this video really helped chill me out and make me more confident I can do this, so thank you Squid. 😁

[SWolffang]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about these things. It’s fantastic to have you share your experience with us and truly appreciate the quality of your work/videos.

[originaali]

I have not even think about painting miniatures even i have been making diecasts and paint things with airbrush younger. I recieved Vindication boardgame and it did include some beautiful miniatures which look dull without a paint. I saw your video and decided to order paints you recommended. I think that list is much better than the ready kits avaible out there. Thank you so much . This channel is pure gold and you earned a subscriber! My journey to painting miniatures starts now 😎👌