Aaron Edwards, Author at Meeple Mountain Board Game Reviews, Videos, Humor, and more Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:36:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.meeplemountain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-logo_full-color_512x512-100x100.png Aaron Edwards, Author at Meeple Mountain 32 32 5 Steps to Great Looking Miniatures https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/5-steps-to-great-looking-miniatures/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:53:03 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.comarticles/5-steps-to-great-looking-miniatures/ Have you ever looked at a table full of miniatures and wished you could add a splash of color but thought you didn’t have the skill, time, or money to invest in learning to paint miniatures? While, some people spend years and thousands of dollars perfecting the craft, taking the leap into painting does not have to be a daunting task. With a few basic techniques, you can be underway with minimal skill and investment.

In this article, we’ll take a look at washing and drybrushing, two of the most effective techniques for achieving an interesting paint job with minimal skill and materials required. The simple application of these techniques may not win you any awards, but they are a great way to add a splash of life to your table.

miniatures on a table

Step 1: Prime

Paint does not naturally stick to smooth plastic surfaces. Without something to grab onto, it will bead and smear. There are several brands of specialty primer on the market, but the basic spray primer available at most big-box hardware and craft stores will do the trick. A can of primer costs about $5 and is good for a few dozen miniatures.

various cans of primer paint

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