ranulf the revenant Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hey, I was wondering if you have experience in using acrylic paints from craft stores in miniatures or terrain... So not vallejo, citadel, etc... but stuff like Amsterdam, Arteza, Marabu what have you. They're obviously a lot cheaper Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlight Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Some of them can be a bit thicker and need a touch more thinning down so they don't clog detail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Most acrylics ranges come in students' and artists' quality. The former are cheaper, but tend to have more filler and lower-quality pigments. Both are perfectly useable – though as Midlight says, they often need a little more thinning. If you want vibrant primaries – reds, yellows and blues, I recommend using artists' quality; but students' quality paints are great for earthy hues. I often use them for terrain, where they go further than Citadel colour and similar ranges. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I love the Golden iridiscent Metal colors and some Schmincke Artist colors like Titan White are my go to colors. Titan White cause its a real white most hobby color whites arent realy pure whites, same goes for black. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fajita Fan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I bought some Arteza acrylics for doing flip cup art on canvas and they’re so thick but I don’t know the right way to thin it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I use army painter primer and citadel washes... everything else is cheapo acrylic craft paint. Normally Americana or apple barrel brands. They aren’t as good as the top brands... but they are ok for my level (I’m not going to win a golden daemon anytime soon) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences guys! I'll get me a small set then and try stuff Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Big thing I’ve found with some of my cheap ones (particularly golds and yellows) is that instead of the canonical two thin coats, I need three. Just don’t go too thick in one go! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I usually use non-model formulated acrylics for dry-brushing terrain after a spray prime & base-coat, and there are some interesting Metallica you can get in those lines too. No need to thin the craft acrylics for dry-brushing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fajita Fan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I usually use non-model formulated acrylics for dry-brushing terrain after a spray prime & base-coat, and there are some interesting Metallica you can get in those lines too. No need to thin the craft acrylics for dry-brushing. I'll bet those are really good blacks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 :lol: :lol: :lol: Amazing lightning colors too! Metallics, stupid Autocorrect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice4thedicegod Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 , stupid Autocorrect. Sad but true Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fajita Fan Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 You’re all unforgiven. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 So to sum up, it's completely fine to just thrash whatever acrylic paint I find on a model, I just have to make sure I shredded it with enough thinner before, just don't Load too much on my brush or I might just Kill All my models Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fajita Fan Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Sorta. Some craft paints have terrible bodies for miniature painting, I’ve bought some stuff I wouldn’t paint a rock with after putting a brush in it. The artist quality acrylics you can get at art stores will sometimes be much thicker and meant for canvas so you’ll need to experiment with thinning it. Miniature paint should flow from a brush, if it’s too thick you’re sorta daubing it on the mini like oil painting with a knife. I made this mistake early on by trying to save money going off brand from GW’s seemingly overpriced stuff. If you have some starter set models to practice with you may find those paints work for you. The Golden brand acrylic stuff works but I find some of them a bit too glossy, I prefer layer paints to be matte. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranulf the revenant Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Well, I got me a set of basic colours, 12 for the ridiculous price of 4€ at some discount shop. I'll just try them on some bases and see.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359603-using-normalartist-acrylic-paints/#findComment-5418752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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