Non metallic metal (NMM) is a complex technique that can become simple if you know how to approach it. I will teach you about the basics and the more in depth. You will learn how to approach light, how to understand the highlights and how to create an convincing NMM effect. Special equipment needed: Bring your own paints (Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Green) and paint brushes (a size 0-1 will be fine). Continue reading
I want to start these articles off with what I was hoping to get out of the event, how it went and what I think I can take away from it and use going forward. Wet blending is the fastest way to get paint on your model. Join industry expert Aaron Lovejoy as he teaches you the techniques he uses everyday to paint both armies and display pieces. You will learn 4 different ways to wet blend, so no matter what situation you get into you will always be able to blend like a champ! This is a hands on class so bring a good brush (size 1 Raphael 8404) and a nylon Hobby brush size 2. A figure will be provided for you to work on. All students will receive a full color PDF handout of the class. Continue reading
Ok how do lens cloths and Blue-Tac find their way into a top tips article on a table top games hobby site? Well notwithstanding the fact that I wear glasses and I need them to keep said glasses clean they… Continue reading
If you are anything like me then one of the hardest parts of any painting project is actually picking the colour scheme that I’m going to use. My usual starting place is to look online to see what others have… Continue reading