Blogging and Painting
It's been quite awhile since I posted here, and almost as long since I've done any miniature painting. Let's try to change that starting today! During an email exchange with some of the players in my current campaign, one of the more experienced mini painters gave out some handy painting guidelines, tips, and tricks. But I just had to add my own commentary to the discussion... Use an Xacto knife to clean up any flashing. [Use Xacto. Cut yourself and scream.] Wash the miniature with soap and water; rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely. [Wash your cut in soapy water and reuse it to clean the mini.] I use a pair of small vise grips to hold the tab at the bottom to avoid touching the miniature while painting it. Paint the whole thing black; I spray the black base coat. Make sure you didn't miss any, touch up as required. Pick 3 major colors; more than 4 looks busy. [ Pick three colors, then realize they dried out since the last time y...