How to prime miniatures with a brush

Priming miniatures ensures that paint sticks to the miniature's surface, protects its durability, and evens out textures for an easier painting experience.

Most popular primer colors are white, grey, and black.

The 1/2 mop brush can be used on any miniature size and the bigger bristles cover more areas faster.

After the first coat of paint dries (you can also use hair dryer), I like to apply a second coat with a smaller brush to cover spots I missed during the first coat.

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[ghostface_d]

I was fully ready to go into model painting without priming at all and just deal with the consequences when I thought/was told my only option was to take them outside and get to shaking cans. Thank you for a much more personally feasible alternative

[WarChimp]

That has reassured me I am doing it right. The Vallejo grey is so thin out the bottle I thought mine might be a bit duff. Given it is an airbrush primer it does make sense though. I use it for speedpaints too and have tried a dark wash before a white drybrush to catch raised edges. Still finding my feet, so thanks for the video 🙂.

[johnkelley]

This was very helpful! Thank you for sharing this.

[piotrstaniek]

Best tutorial. Next time I'll do it your way.

[boardwithpaint]

Nobody ever talks about brush priming! +1 for emphasizing the "bubble" problem. I personally usually use an airbrush to prime, but I'll pull out the brush if I'm feeling too lazy to clean it. Also, there are just models that have hard-to-reach spots that an airbrush or rattle can has trouble getting to, so there's always a place for brush-on primer. Thanks for the video!

[lilblkrose]

ngl that opening made me laugh it's a good reason
Mine is I like breathing

[kwarriortuber]

Ive been using this sooo wrong. Thank you for the video!

[novaenforcer]

What about primer that is diluted with water, I have some and should I do the same technique

[paulvanappeven]

Idd do it all the time. Greetings from Belgium

[chrisofrays]

How do you avoid the primer getting too thick when doing multiple models in one Sitting?

[scotteverroad]

I use the same stuff, same color most of the time, mostly because it dries fast and I'm too lazy to go outside. Anyway, I have a real problem with bubbles. Would diluting it with water or a thinner, flow-improver maybe? Would that help? Thanks for your time, Scott.

[giorgiobriozzo]

Precise and simple a tutorial! What manufacturer are the miniatures from?

[fernandozavaletabustos]

Great video, I have suscribed to your channel! One question, is it possible to use Gesso as a primer?

And do you have a video about using primers?

[travman]

Do you use any other brands besides Vallejo? Just curious, Vallejo has many colorful primers im not sure anyone else does

[jowrockable]

Do you need to water it down? Or is it better to just use it as it is in multiple layers

[paidlose]

I dont know what I am doing wrong. I do it like you and the primer is always bubbly. The "finishes" mini looks like shit...
Whats the worst that could happen if I dont prime? I always seal my minis so is there realy a need for priming if its more trouble than good?

[LordChaos]

I have 5 cats so I 100% relate with that Meow :)

[mrpantsrainbowsixsiege]

Bad thing that this primer peels like banana peel froom flat surfaces