Spices n Bases

[J2FcM]

When using spices, or even fake leaves, etc... are these things typically painted, or applied after all basing priming painting etc.?

I have some nice mediterraineayen spyces and I am thinking they would like as dead or dark foliage and ground cover, but painting them may be annoooying

 

[Ritual]

I use to paint most stuff I put on my bases. It helps in creating a coherent look and scale to everything.

 

[OrkyDave]

Spare bases is one thing I would wager most mini enthusiasts have, so I would suggest knocking up a few test bases.

Flock/paint the base as you normally would and then add the spicey foilage. Leave one unpainted, paint one, just try a drybrush for another, an ink wash on another etc.

This way you will see what would look best and which one you prefer without running the risk of ruining a painted and based mini.

You could always stick mini\'s on the bases after the bases have been painted too. (I usually find my bases are much better if I do them first- otherwise I subconciously end up rushing them to get the model done!)

I have to agree with ritual though- a lick of paint makes real like stuff like rocks, sand, twigs and spices look much more in scale and coherent.

Hope this helps!

 

[Undave]

One thing to bear in mind is that if dried herbs get wet they will go mouldy so make sure you seal it all with a coat of varnish or thin pva.

Unless you\'re painting Nurgle stuff in which case I\'m sure it would add to the effect :|~:|~:|~

 

[airhead]

Real dried leaves from up north (you know, where they have this thing called \"Fall\" and the leaves all change colors then fall off the tree the week before you are scheduled to go up there.)

Also, Fennel (sp?) makes a nice green leafy base.

Then there are the little pods that Hudson & Allen are famous for.