The Most BASIC Mini Painting Tips I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME!

In this weeks video, I talk about the most basic miniature painting techniques that you probably didn't know about! Things like how to thin your paint, how to correctly apply your paint, and more! This video is sponsored by Fart Quest.

00:00 Intro
00:25 How to Apply Paint
00:48 Wet Your Brush
1:15 Consistency / Thinning your Paint
2:49 Thinning with Inks
3:32 Applying Paint With Your Brush
5:09 Applying a Base Coat
6:10 Paint Drying
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Background Music: Kevin Macleod, Serpent Sound Studio

[LylaMev]

Did your learn anything new in this video?

[kamikazedude]

Tip i received, get plastic spoons, prime the spoons, use spoons to test paints on, you get an accurate example of what you will get on the model whereas skin can react differently

[mikegallagher]

I’ve been painting minis for almost 40yrs. Tools and technics have changes. Videos like this are helpful as introduction and refresher voucher courses. Thank you Lyla.

[devunblack]

Just got my first set of minis and felt super overwhelmed, thank you for this video, you answered sooo many questions that are just second nature to people Who have been doing this for a while!

[neologian]

I dabbled in miniature painting 40 years ago when I was in my early teens, D&D was the thing, and the only fantasy miniatures you could get were those die cast metal figures with a million pour defects! LOL. At the time I thought I'd discovered the holy grail when I figured out "dry brushing". And of course there were only oil based enamel paints from Testors in those little glass rectangular jars. I achieved some decent results back then (for the era) but I'm completely awed by the techniques and level of detail you are bringing out with acrylics! So impressed that I recently went out and bought my first set of Warhammer models to go with the bucket of inspiration you've given me! Thank you for all the high quality content!

[the_cheese]

I have been painting miniatures since the early 1980s, and this is all fantastic advice no matter what your skill level. Thanks for this awesome, informative video, Lyla!

[MaskedRiderChris]

It never hurts to watch videos like this one, because who knows? You may realize that you were doing something wrong and teach yourself the right way in the interest of improvement. Clear and concise as usual, well done!

[beardhammerwargaming]

I love these kind of videos.
I am painting for about two decades now, but in my line of work not unlike in the hobby, repetition is our friend.
It is always good to stay humble and watch beginners videos as bad habbits might solidify in our painting behaviour.

[Astorinato]

Hi from the other side of the Globe Lyla, Eastern Europe. I just want to express my gratitude to you. You are making such good tutorials, without waste information. Please keep doing like this and best wishes.

[dartstudio]

Yes. Thank you for tips. I do have one tip I'd like to share... I have been using the discarded soda boxes cut into cardstock squares to make my color pallets and do consistency tests. The back of my hand is not the right color for such things. Love your channel, thank you!

[Carlos-vdil]

Thank you Lyla. I will start painting my first miniature tomorrow. I’m a SandPlay therapist and wanted this experience to connect me with my miniature collection, including 3D printing them. I appreciate your channel.

[crimscorpion]

I just got into Warhammer about a month ago and this was EXACTLY what I needed!

[nikkolasgoff]

I've been painting for about 15 years, this advice is excellent. ❤

[xGamermonkeyx]

Great video! Really useful for newer painters to know about why having a moist brush is so important! It's not only great for applying the paint off the brush, but having a bit of water in the bristles will help prevent getting paint pigment up in the ferrule as well, since water and pigment/medium won't mix unless agitated, when you load up your brush with paint and it's already moist the base of the brush already has water there, so the pigment won't take up that space!

[mtviking]

Out of all the tutorials out there for miniature paintings your have taught me the most in the easiest to understand way, and as a result I'm advancing much quicker than I would by myself. Leaps and bounds in just a few models. Thanks you

[coolhandpaulnewman]

It's funny how I have watched tons of "how to paint miniatures" videos these past two months, and even though you mentioned things I have seen in other videos, it resonated with me finally in yours.

[CharlesWright]

Finally someone who is explaining these things! Thank you!

[TheGammabomb]

As someone just starting the hobby, information like this is truly appreciated, thank you!

[peterpeter]

just started air brushing litterally 2 days ago, goes great with my new 3d printer. LOVE your vids, very helpful and simple to understand for noobs like me . Thank you !

[stubai]

great reminder as I was getting texture on my shields I was painting and you have reminded me to be patient and stop painting over half dry paint.