Grey Knight Purifier Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Are the paints we use acryllic, or what? The GW brand paints don't say. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellos05 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 They are indeed acryllic thats why you can thin them with water. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Knight Purifier Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Excellent. Thank you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just a quick reply to add... Â Be careful what acrylic paint you buy, not all acrylic paint is equal. While it may be tempting to buy cheaper 'crafting' acrylic paint to save money, they are not nearly as good for painting miniatures than actual miniature/model acrylics. 'Craft' acrylic paint won't cover as well, thins differently, and isn't nearly as tough when it dries. Â That's not to say that 'craft' acrylic can't be used to get very good results, it can, but you have to be willing to accept the short-comings that come with the lower price tag. If you don't plan on playing with the miniatures (Read: handle them a lot) and/or give them a good coat of varnish, they can be quite serviceable. But, in my humble opinion, good quality 'miniature painting' acrylics will always be superior, and worth the extra cost. Â As always, it comes down to personal preference in the end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Knight Purifier Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Right, I figured that, but I'm not really local to any comic or miniature shops, so I just wanted to make sure I could use acryllic paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 testors makes a line of acrylic model paints that can be picked up in any Hobby Lobby (US). You also might check out Michael's (again US). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I found it depends on your skill of painting. I've purchased Krylon Fusion spray paints since the run about $3.99- $5.99 for some ok spray. But I'd never use Krylon spray for pewter/ finecast it just doesn't coat well. Ill pay top dollar for a good primer from GW/ Army Painter etc. Paint pots I would use "craft-class" paints but within moderation, as they will usally be duller, and dry weird or flakey. I've used one neon green for the plasma coils from a company called Folk Art, and It was good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2971762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Knight Purifier Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I've started painting my Black Templars, and I can vouch for Folk Art. It's going on really well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245655-buying-offbrand-paint/#findComment-2972429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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