271430 240 Crafts & Hobbies true Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:28:19 -0700 miniatures,fantasy,figures How To Paint Fantasy Miniatures http://www.howcast.com/videos/271430-How-To-Paint-Fantasy-Miniatures http://www.howcast.com/videos/271430-How-To-Paint-Fantasy-Miniatures/edit approved 0 Hilary_White http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 27 101968 1 0 Step Set up workspace Place a piece of poster board on a desk or workspace to catch spills. Use a desk lamp in addition to any overhead lighting.

]]> 101969 2 0 Tip A lighted headband magnifier is a helpful tool if you plan on doing several miniatures.

]]> 101970 3 0 Step Examine and remove imperfections Clamp your miniature in the small vise, and examine it with a magnifying glass. Remove any imperfections with the craft knife and a small file.

]]> 101971 4 0 Step Prime Cover the miniature with a thin layer of primer. Keep a light hand to avoid filling in finely detailed areas. Use white primer on light-colored models, and gray on darker ones.

]]> 101972 5 0 Step Paint from inside out Start painting the deepest, most recessed sections first and work your way outward, covering the highest, raised areas last.

]]> 101973 6 0 Tip Use an awl or tweezers to move paint out of unwanted crevices.

]]> 101974 7 0 Step Create shade Create depth and shade by going over some areas with watered-down black paint on a dry brush. It will catch in the recesses and bring out details, like musculature, hair, and clothing folds.

]]> 101975 8 0 Step Add highlights Add highlights by adding some white paint to the color of the area. For example, if your miniature has a silver helmet, add a bit of white paint to silver paint and dab it on to create the illusion of a metallic shine.

]]> 101976 9 0 Step Spray seal Spray the finished miniature with a matte spray sealant in a well-ventilated area to keep it looking fresh for years to come.

]]> 101977 10 0 Fact Did you know? The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was published in 1974.

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