Tutorial: How to paint Skaven skin with Contrast paints
In this tutorial, I will explain how I painted the skin on my rendition of Spiteclaw’s Swarm, the Skaven warband from Warhammer Underworlds season 1, Shadespire. Thanks to Contrast paints I was able to come up with a very time-effective technique that looks great at an arms length. Allow me to explain in this five-step tutorial.
ToP TIP: 3 Uses for Brush Protector Tubes
Every miniature painting brush I’ve ever bought has come with a little plastic cover to protect the bristles. In this ToP TIPS I’ll share three alternative uses for this handy little tube. 1. Basing Materials The small tubes are idea for pipes for your models….
Tutorial: How to Paint Daemonettes of Slaanesh
In today’s post I’ll share a complete step by step photo tutorial guide on how to paint a Slaanesh Daemonette. More after the jump!
ToP Tip: 5 tools that make removing mould lines easier
Removing mould lines. The bane of our all hobby existence. Today I’ll share my favourite five tools to remove mould lines better and easier. Check out my picks after the jump, and let’s discuss your favourite tools and tips in the comment section.
ToP TIP: 3 ways to save your paint recipes
It’s ToP Tip time. Today I’ll share three options for remembering your paint recipes. No more picking up an old project and trying to remember which paints you used. Find out more after the jump. 1. Take Photos The quickest and easiest way I’ve found…
ToP Tip: 3 ways to superglue better
Friday is ToP Tip time. Today I’ll share three “hacks” to achieve better bonds with superglue. No more broken arms or frustrating pinning attempts on your resin, Finecast and metal models, if you heed my advice. Find out more after the jump. 1. Use Gorilla…
ToP Tip: Make your own Wet Palette
A Wet Palette stops your paint drying out. It’s really useful if you like mixing colours and it’s a real benefit if you paint in warm conditions. You can buy ready made Wet Palettes with refill sheets and those all work great but you really…
ToP Tip: Stahly’s favourite 3 green paints
Today we kick off a new series on Tale of Painters: ToP tips. Hobby hacks and advice from Garfy’s and Stahly’s combined hobby experience of over 45 years. In this post, I’m gonna talk about my favourite three green paints. I own over 400 paints…
Tutorial: How to paint molten iron fire blades
In today’s post I share with you a complete step by step photo tutorial guide on how to paint fiery molten iron blades. More after the jump!
Tutorial: How to paint Necron Warriors Occiputek Dynasty
In today’s post, I share with you a complete step by step photo tutorial guide on how to paint a Necron Warrior from the Indomitus set in a paint scheme I devised for my Occiputek Dynasty. More after the jump! This tutorial assumes you have a…
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