Blending

AngryGangsta

New member
Hey Guys

I want to improve my minis by blending but have no real good advice on how to.

If any one has any advice,
any websites that would help me out that would be Great:D!!

Thanks for any Feedback
 

Ritual

New member
Layering would be the easiest blending method to learn. There are plenty of guides on that subject on the net, but I don\'t have a particular link at the moment.

The technique consists of applying several gradually ligter layers over a base coat. Each layer should be very thin and preferrably semi-transparent. Thus you can carefully build up colour transitions layer by layer. When each layer is semi-transparent the underlying colours shine through to an extent, thus making the transitions smoother. It takes a bit of time, but the more patient and thorough you are, the better blending you\'ll get.

Hope this helps! :)
 

Levdir

New member
Wetblending all the way.

I know everyone says this is hard, but there\'s blessed little challenge to it; it\'s just one of those things that has a \"trick\". Once you get the trick, you have the technique. In wetblending\'s case, the trick is water. Lots of it. If you\'re trying to wetblend, you need way more water than seems reasonable. When you\'re thinning your paints, add your normal amount of water (I usually use 1 brush of paint : 1 brush of water unless the paint is brand new) then add at least one more brush of water. Since wetblending makes a nice, multitonal transition from your highlight to your shade, it generally makes sense to use your darkest shade and your lightest highlight. This doesn\'t always apply (for instance, a blend from red to green), but in those cases, the blend is generally for aesthetic value anyway. Lay down a strip of your highlight on the highest point and your shade right next to it. Make sure they\'re touching as the colours will begin to twist into each other (assuming your paint is thin enough). Use your brush to swirl the colours together so they have a nice smooth transition. This takes practice, so don\'t worry if it doesn\'t look exactly right on the first go. Blends also require lots of coats to look good an vibrant, so be prepared to repeat this process several times. Good luck!
 

airhead

Coffin Dodger / Keymaster
check the articles section here at CMON - lots of layering or blending articles.

also:
http://www.dragon-miniatures.com/tips.php?page=general

http://www.jenova.dk/

http://www.slavetopaint.com/

http://www.brushthralls.com/index.php

http://www.reapermini.com/?nav=The%20Craft

Basicly, thin your paints and add lots of layers, lighening the color and painting a little less area each layer. (for me - tabletop = 3 layers, display starts at 5)
 

Legacy Account

Active member
Hmmm. You don\'t need to wet blend....

Learn how to layer and dry blend/feather first - wet blending will be easier then. If you are going to try it wet (!), then you might want to stick some retardant in your acrylics...

Check out the \'Articles\' section on the CMON front page. There\'s some great stuff in there
 
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