TOP Pro Tips For Painting 3D Printed Minis

It's not every day I get to talk with a pro commission painter who also 3D prints - so I decided to film our paint & chat to pass along some of the TOP tips on to you!

A special thanks to Chris Spotts, The Spotted Painter, for his time and knowledge! Check him out in the links below:

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✌Currently Printing On:
FDM - Creality Ender 3 ($220-240)

Anycubic Photon

Filament/Resin I Use:

✂️Supplies I used often:

#3dprinting #painting #minipainting

[briteminis]

Drybrushing is pretty tricky on FDM prints, has to be done carefully. But not always - sometimes the layer lines can be used to simulate a texture of fabric or even fine chainmail.

[ESPACEESCAPELattes]

It is more about FDM vs Resin talk than about Pro painting tips, but hey, maybe next video ? I would love to hear more from both of you guys, keep up the good work !

[Valandar]

I've been advocating layering as a technique on FDM prints (as opposed to drybrushing) for a year now - good to hear a pro agree with me. :D

[YHFiguremaker]

I am currently working on a resin printer. I also painted my sculpt directly and it helped me a lot. Thank you.

[DIAHKinGKonG]

GOLD! packed knowledge for all of us!! Great video! We need more "guests" like this!

[lcasito]

re-watching this 2 months later because I finally got the courage to print my minis!

[phiromseng]

Wow this video is a gem. So much great info. Every 3d printer enthusiast should watch.

[xManzi]

Just started painting 3d printed "minis"... Started with printing 3d set for Catan and this video is going to the hidden gold category...

[shadowaegolious]

You're a good speaker. Nice job painting and being able to ask thoughtful questions at the same time

[stevesloan]

Great mix in format, love a good long-take. Having extensive experience in automotive painting, one real issue is what’s known in the trade as chemical-pop. It’s where paint repels in contaminated areas. Chemical pop can happen from silicons, oils and moisture. Cleanliness is Godliness 😂🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺😎🤓

[Alex_online]

Hey Danny, would you consider doing a video on making silicone molds and then casting 3d printed terrain tiles? I've been printing a ton of Dragon Lock terrain tiles and would love to switch to resin casting but couldn't find any good videos on the topic. I think it would make for a pretty cool video too!

[theezekarion]

Thank U Danny The "3d DM" for introducing this amazing human being named Chris u guys i would listen to for days

[lucaslubbers]

Recently found your channel, thanks very much.

[sandman]

I'd be curious to see the slap chop painting method done on fdm prints.

[crazyturtle]

Hell yes! Love me some chris spotts!. He is such a nice guy and is always willing to help!

[TysonGibby]

LEGENDARY James Wappel Hobby Lobby Paint Brush: Great video! I would love to try this brush out but I haven't been able to locate it yet. Has anyone been able to find it yet? Does anyone have a link for it or the Hobby Lobby SKU/Part No?

[stunthumb]

I find that with PLA prints, those first few layers are vital. The paint itself has to BE detail, adding extra paint to blend layer lines where needed, letting paint dry, being patient as hell. It's satisfying though to end up with something that doesn't even look 3D printed, never mind PLA. I tend to sand a lot, and use cataloy knifing putty - its thick and fills layer lines nicely then is smooth as silk when sanded. Patience with those first layers means that shade washes work great, dry brushing works great, and you end up with something that can sit beside anything on your shelf.

[israelrobles]

Thank you very much! Its really help full.

[danielasalazarsilva]

Do you have to thin the primer before using it for an airbrush? Or just with the brush?

[erikmattson]

Is that a wet/damp paper towel of some sort he's using as a pallet?