PH34RB0T Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 1) Is it safe to use paint markers on minis? I'm looking to use white templar crosses on the shoulder pads, and I can't paint them to save my life... 2) What's the best way to seal my mini? I got some Matte spray stuff from Walmart that says it's for hobbies and crafts, but I used it on a model and it seemingly ate the paint off of it? I checked the can and it doesn't specifically say it can be used on plastics (and come to think of it, neither does the primer...), so should I get something else? Thank goodness it was a test model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Tengo dos respuestas (I've got 2 replies): 1.- Make sure the markers are alcohol based. However, if they are like the board markers... they might wipe of unless properly varnished. 2.- If you paint acrylic, varnish acrylic :jaw: Probably the varnish you got is smalt (esmalte) based, and that eats the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks for the reply. So... this might be a dumb question, but doesn't varnish make it glossy? Or am I just crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You can get gloss, matte and semi-matte (satin finish) varnish. Some people use matte varnish after covering the mini with gloss varnish, as the gloss varnish tends to be a bit stronger but most people want a matte finish. So they get more protection and the finish they want. Whatever brand of varnish you use make sure you always shake it thoroughly and spray on a piece of sprue first to see if you have shaken it enough, if the weather is too hot/cold/moist/windy or if you have to adjust your spraying distance. Nothing is more annoying than ruining a good mini with a frosted or otherwise messed up coat of varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You can also get varnish to brush the mini, instead of spray. Check out Varnishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Even though I might sound a little paranoid here, I'm going to say it anyway. If you brush it on you should still try how it works with your paints. I remember how I once thought "Hey, I have just one model to varnish so I'll do it by hand." Then I found out that the varnish liquified the Ink I used for all the writing on the parchment and the banner of my librarian. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnil Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have used sharpie markers on my minis and they rub off so I put on a varnish to protect it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 I was thinking more along the lines of those paint markers that you can find, well, somewhere... Oh, well. I'll have to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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