The ONLY PRIMING Video you'll ever need. Work Smarter! Not Harder!

How to Prime miniatures so you can get through that huge pile of shame is one of the things that slows us down. But what if there was a whole host of ways to prime so you can actually get things done quickly.

You don't always have to prime every miniature in black. In fact, I'd actively urge you not to. Try priming in multiple colours, try slapchop, try multi colour rattlecan spraying.

Stop thinking of priming as a first sticky layer of paint and think of it as you first colour layer instead!

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[michaelbrockelhurst]

I came for the video on primer and stayed for what proved to be ONE OF THE BEST TUTORIALS ON APPLIED COLOR THEORY I HAVE EVER WATCHED. HOLY COW.

[alphagrendel]

Love this. I'm not painting for a Golden Demon. I'm painting to have fun. The hobby needs more of this.

[shawnald]

I've seen a couple of these "color zenithal" vids (including Jon's) but the "how" wasn't explained well. This finally broke through my brain fog. Your on-screen graphics were absolute gold.

Your explanation was terrific. Your insights into why we do illogical steps was spot-on. It hurt, but I needed to hear it.

[virrcraft]

oh, and maybe timelines for someone, who might be interested...
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Welcom to the State Of Play -> About this video
01:34 - The end.
ok, joke ;)
03:19 - Rattlecan Single Colour
06:26 - Rattlecan For Contrasts
07:40 - Rattlecan B&W Zenithal
10:00 - Rattlecan Multi Colour
11:45 - Airbrush B&W Zenithal
13:34 - Airbrush Multi Colour
18:37 - Airbrush Multi Colour V2
19:48 - Slapchop Greyscale
21:03 - Slapchop Multi Colour
21:56 - Combine Methods White Drybrush
22:43 - Zenithal Plus Contrast Tinting
23:58 - Main tip from this video and final important things



(if I haven't missed anything)

[ajemma]

Sometimes the internet is a fabulous place. I just got my studio cleaned up, my airbrush cleaned out ready to go, and a whole tray of clan rats that need to be primed and painted...what amazing timing.

Your original airbrushing video convinced me to get one in the first place (Ultra 2024 again thanks to you.)

Thank you so much.

[Kakashi-ipmg]

I thought I was getting a simple video on what I thought I was knowledgeable in, and I got schooled by a genius. Sub earned

[marcbennett]

I used to paint figures some 25 years ago, and we always primed white. I remember when people first started recommending priming black, and when colored primers started becoming available. I personally only prime black if im painting predominantly metal or black, otherwise I will prime white or my base color.

[dan_zehner]

"Brush on primer is like Star Wars the Acolyte."

You sir, are the hero this hour needs.

[ElRammo]

The quality of your videos is insane. Pivoted from YouTube on the console to my phone just to make sure you get the love you deserve.

I follow a lot of other channels intermittently and your commentary making some of the colour theory feel relevant and accessible is just quality. You seem like an absolute pro!

[exne]

Ha, you mentioned The Acolyte, and the video got interrupted with an ad for... The Acolyte!
Foil hats on, guys! 😅

[FranekWrobel-hpzp]

Binge watching multiple videos a day. Never until now I saved a video to rewatch. You’re a wizard.

[fraserskomorowski]

The various quips were priceless...white lines, lol 🤣

[Politov]

Helldunkel is my new name for it from now on. Thanks for that 😂

[codyott]

Im a blood angels player, and I use contrast/speed paints.

I suggest doing brown for your base, either tan or light brown for your middle layer, and off white with your drybrush. Or you can do brown base, red, bright orange drybrush.

Then do your contrast paint over that.

It makes your reds look better.

[MrSmashySmash]

Undercoats are perfectly understandable for faster jobs
But priming by brush really teaches you to be more financially responsible when you have to prime all of your stuff by hand

[Primordian-P]

This video was relatable, and motivational. After using an airbrush, I'd say that batch painting miniatures without an airbrush feels like painting a wall with a toothbrush.

[jokenarts]

Awesome hidden tip, using a Lego plate for a dry brush test! Very cool!

[creeion]

Learned a lot...stayed for the humour (and the colour theory)

[thehappyogryn]

Since i started using an airbrush for priming there's no turning back . The amount of paint wasted, and dust created buy a rattle can drove me on to try again and lose my fear to use an airbrush...no turnig back now.
Great video and so many tips.

[virrcraft]

yay, new video!
wow, this is so impressive to watch... and at the same time so difficult! my brain started racing 5 times while I was watching it all... and this despite the fact that I already knew a good 60 percent... but don’t get me wrong, it’s not about the presentation, it’s about the material! it’s quite complex (if you’re not in the know), but it’s presented just beautifully!

color theory haunts me throughout my life, but I try to avoid it... apparently it has won after all. I need to sit down, figure it out and... hang circles with flowers around my work area