This is a multi part series which will cover the basics of miniature painting from the materials to techniques to finishing.
You have run out and bought your supplies listed in Part 1 The Tools for Mini Painting Success! and now are raring to go! If you are just trying painting for the first time with a miniature that does not require priming, then go ahead and start base coating (which will be covered in a future post). While this month’s post is for those of you who decided that miniature painting is something you want to pursue and have invested in a set of tools mentioned in the advanced tool list and want to take the extra time to properly prepare your miniature for painting, it should be handy for all who are even considering jumping into the hobby to get an idea of what is required while prepping to get the most out of your miniature.
Keep in mind, if you are just painting something for your own table top and do not need a competition quality job, some of the steps, such as cleaning off faint mold lines, you likely can skip. My first rule of mini painting is, “Do what works for you.” If you find it works for you, then skip whatever steps or add some to this list.
The miniatures used here are as follows: the metal mini is Reaper Miniatures 01647 Courage: Australian Relief Fund Mini and the resin (Bones Black material) one is Reaper Miniatures 44006, Garghuk, Ogre Chieftain. These two will be used for much of the tutorials I will be posting in the how to series.
