jaxom Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi everyone, I saw many people noting they had issues with getting bases done (one thing or another, etc, judgment free). I thought it might be useful to share a very simple, straightforward method. The key is an item called Crackle Paste (I use Golden brand). It's a paste that you can spread (like butter) on your bases. If it is a thin layer then when it dries it becomes a rough texture. Thicker layers crack and form a more "parched earth" look. Assuming one does not want to paint the bases separately from the model then one can put down a single base layers and then dry brush. Personally, I paint my bases separate: spray base color, dry brush, and done. MegaVolt87, painting.for.my.sanity and Aothaine 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361394-basing-done-easy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaVolt87 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That looks good. I assume it's much cheaper than the GW texture paints for more quantity ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361394-basing-done-easy/#findComment-5465596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That looks good. I assume it's much cheaper than the GW texture paints for more quantity ? Yeah it's a lot cheaper. 227ml for ~16€ compared to GW'S 24ml for ~6€. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361394-basing-done-easy/#findComment-5465617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucerne Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 How's the shelf life? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361394-basing-done-easy/#findComment-5465633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 The other difference is that crackle paste is not pigmented and starts white. I let it dry and paint over it, but it can be used as an acrylic medium (my research along this avenue indicated it can take a fair bit of trial and error, hence me just painting over it). How's the shelf life? Really good if you keep it tightly sealed. After about a year it starts getting too dry to apply smoothly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361394-basing-done-easy/#findComment-5465634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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