10 Things YOU are doing WRONG thinning your paints. Number 14,5 WILL SHOCK YOU!!

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[@mutehowl]

Ohhh yea work the bristles

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Nice and moist

[@DweebishDelights]

Seeing the glazes is what really helped. It seems like each time I try, I don't get it quite right. Having the visual aide is going to help loads! Thanks Juan, another top notch video!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@AngusMcIntyre]

Make sure you dab your brush on a paper towel when you use the thinner glaze mix. It helps avoid putting too much on the model and getting tide marks

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Very true!

[@simonleib1992]

Hi there. It may seem basic to someone like yourself. But just having it explained and demonstrated made a big difference. Many thanks.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@Amathena]

As a new painter that struggles a lot with getting the right consistency for my paints this was very helpfull!! Many thanks and a happy new year to you and yours :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help! Glad I could help you out

[@Annoying_Sage]

It's one of these things everyone assume you should know but nobody ever told you about. Even if it's really simple it's still super useful, thanks!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@Krixer]

I still regularly watch this video to remind me on how to properly thin my paints. This is just one of the most helpful painting tutorials out there for people, like me, who are total crap at painting

[@Jon-yn4pq]

2:25 was not expecting to be so turned on during this paint thinning tutorial. Thank you for that.

[@moscowcowboy_13]

It might seem simple because you are a pro, but this made a huge impact on me! I have been using way too thick paint, blocking my details because I do so many layers of highlights and washes. I will use this tip moving forward.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks, happy to help

[@Marlena_M]

Juan, just wanna say, you really helped me improve my paintings skills since I started watching you. I'm subbed to various painting channels (they are great btw, so I'm not dissing them), but yours just really helped me. And I know this will come in handy too as I still sometimes struggle with good consistency. Anyways, thank you again! And hope you'll have wonderful holidays!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘 I really appreciate it

[@daveshearman3546]

As a visual learner this was great. I struggle to actually make glazes and seeing seeing how opacity sits on the white is a great reference. I've been over watering so it won't stick properly but seems thin enough. That'll change now hipefully

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Hope I could help you advance in your painting

[@TheGravespawn]

Juan, this video absolutely needed it's own standalone thing. I am very happy you made it, and it helps to watch someone's process.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy you found it useful

[@tychoMX]

So... was this demonetized for "adult content"?!

[@izzydarkhart4144]

I made the change from water to medium and liked it a lot more. It was easier for me to get fixed consistency with the ratios. Only downside is that not all brands are created equally and not all mediums and paint mix together well. When in doubt, use the paints brand of mediums for there stuff. I have heard a lot of KZbinrs say medium is just medium and does not matter but it does. The wrong medium will completely change the consistency of the paint.

[@HobbySauce]

I *love* the brush licking. You are a god among men, but even more so now :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@beezany]

Great video! I wish I'd known this when I started painting. I eventually worked this out on my own, but before that I used to try pre-mixing paint with water or medium and it's just terrible. I really like how you show a range of consistencies. One of the best paint thinning tutorials I've seen.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! I tried to be as thorough as possible

[@Bog_Dog]

Looking forward to watching this! One of those things I know I don't get right consistently. Thanks Juan as always for sharing the knowledge 😁❤

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Always happy to help

[@TheBlackwidowp61]

The title isn't click bait if it's true. I was completely shocked by your brush licking lol. But really awesome video and thanks for calling out a common trap people fall for all the time. As someone who has multiple paint lines I work from, having people not realizing each one requires different amounts of thinning to work right just drives me nuts. So I really appreciated you throwing that in while explaining the do's and don'ts. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘

[@markbaker9323]

Thanks to this video, I now know how passionate I need to be with my brushes. Thanks Juan!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😂😂😂😂 Very is the answer 👅🖌️

[@spikeydood4241]

I just KNEW I was licking my brush wrong LMFAO! That sequence will stay with me for life!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

As intended Sleep well 😘

[@judsonbates1359]

I know it seems basic to you but this is very helpful for us newbies. Thank you.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@lynnostler639]

Juan, I have to say that I really like your style of teaching. You are very funny and I love watching you work. Can I give you a big thank you for your showing me how to do things better than I did before. I am glad to have found your videos, even though I am late to the party. At least I got here in the end.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@sarainy9775]

Thank you for making this video, I know it seems 'too basic' yet it's great to just see the process and what to aim for!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Nakai_the_Wanderer]

You turned me into a brush licker and it actually is the best way to get the perfect tip to the brush. Once you lick, you can never go back.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That's what my wife says!

[@dannybeans7724]

OMG! Aside from the valuable technical take, I really needed the laugh this morning (week, month, year, etc.). I don't think I've laughed through a tutorial more than I did with this one. Thank you!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Lol, I really appreciate it. Glad I could make your day a bit better

[@dannybeans7724]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures I'm just sorry I keep accidentally hitting the dislike button first on your videos. That's twice now. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I hope you see them being corrected to likes immediately after.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Dude, don't worry I don't get notifications on likes or dislikes. Also just so you know, like or dislike helps the video the same to gain visibility

[@pcassar31]

Thanks Juan! I came across your video as I was finding it extremely difficult to thin down the paints when layering, I'll have a go at using distilled water too.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@toddsreeladventures5518]

Fantastic video as always. Informative and humorous. Thanks for the lesson and the laughs!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help in both fronts!

[@Ed-xo9pc]

Click bait title? no. new vid by Juan? Hell yes, play now, right to the top of the queue

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

VIEWS FOR THE VIEWS GOD

[@FriedRys]

You are the ElectroBOOM of miniature painting. Got yourself a new sub and an appreciative painter.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That's probably the best compliment no one has ever told me. Thanks 😘

[@MisterZero71]

Yep, I lick my brushes as well, even when using oil based paint. I also regularly clean my brushes in my coffee by accident. I'm a true painter!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You are already living in the year 3000

[@Quietdrive-cu9km]

Solid editing on the vid. The Michael Scott moment had me dying!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I've learned a lot since I began making videos and editing is one of my favourite parts of this hobby

[@elguntor]

Most useful mini painting video I have watched in months!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

It's 00:18 Christmas day, I'm watching KZbin because I can't sleep but my wife was sleeping next to me, your little brush locking scene made me cry with laughter. Instant sub hahaha.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Hahaha, this made my day. SUBS FOR THE SUBS THRONE!

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Thanks! This is exactly the content I’m backing you on Patreon for (yes, the brush licking). 😉

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to provide satisfaction

[@kueppe]

Haha. Real pros lick their airbrush ;)

[@nyleen]

I unfortunately needed this really bad. Thank you so much.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@twoaf3261]

I used to lick my brushes until my wife told me how toxic the chemicals in the paints are... My habit finally broke and now I use a sponge. Still not satisfying as sticking my brush in my mouth but oh well :)

[@ThePingouin2ter]

Thank you, really helpful video

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@christophercassidy-schroed9169]

Best video yet... love the colour choice 🤮

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

My fingers are still tinted blue, not sure it was worth it

[@jamesbayhylle6161]

Great video. You mentioned your Citadel paints were already thinned and in droppers vs. pots. Can you share tips here for this process and the materials? Thx!!!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Distilled water, that's all you need. I add water, shake well, cut the lid and tip into the droppers. That's all

[@DBSG1976]

Give blue a chance! Thanks to you my Slaanesh Astartes are painted an obnoxious pastel blue. That Skink skin paint video was a huge help, thanks again!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to spread the word of the Dark Prince as evidenced by this video

[@theinternetseekers2436]

This video was very helpful mate. Thanks for making it.

[@hobbithubby5076]

Yes! Great series. Really looking forward to more technical content.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! I will, this was fun to make

[@PoYi-fi1zt]

I learn a lot in this very simplified video

[@ashleybarrett8805]

Excellent video. Your first dramatic reenactment was literally me today, who for the first time used a wet palette 😂

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's very easy to fall into that, glad I could help you out

[@hellblazer_original]

Thanks for doing this video, even if you didnt want to do it in the first place. For me it was very helpful. I painted a bunch of minis and have kinda high expectations towards myself, but also struggled with paint consistency. And I did exactly what you told not to do in the first place. So now I can change some things - thank you! Oh, and also my wife just came in my studio, while I watched this, so I paused the video to listen to her, which was the scene of your little....lickventure. So she WAS kinda confused :D

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Ed-xo9pc]

laughed all the way through. And a merry Christmas and happy new year to you and all the haters of the blue.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Merry Christmas to you too mate! 😘

[@grisch4329]

Can't stop laughing at the brush licking sequence. Dear god, it's priceless. I literally have tears in my eyes from laughing.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to provide satisfaction 😘

[@rickfreedom.]

This video has just rocked my painting world. I've just picked up my brush again. I've always been inconsistent. This like many have said is so beneficial to a visual learner like myself

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@StrawHatLaw13]

This really helped me out a lot.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

And people say it's clickbait... 😂😂 Happy to help 😘

[@xerido]

Muchas gracias Juan por esta guía. me gusta mucho como te expresas

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias a ti guapetón 😘

[@Razzminis]

I just came for the brush leaking techniques, but I have learned so much more :D

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😂😂😂

[@ghazevedo]

Great video, it's always nice to learn how other people thin their paints. However, I missed you testing each dilution on your thumb so I could go back and compare it to your other videos

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I didn't because I was already doing that in the palette which is more clear and easy to visualize, but the names are the same, so of I say a Heavy Glaze you know what consistentcy to aim for.

[@adriansteinherrzazo1053]

Me encantan tus videos, sigue así. Tienes algun video donde explicas como transfieres las pinturas citadel a los otros botes (y cuanta agua destilada le ehcas)?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Lo tengo en mi Patreon pero solo a la espera de poder hacer un vídeo recopilando varias cosas pequeñas. Y gracias guapo 😘

[@adriansteinherrzazo1053]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Gracias, tendré que suscribirme

[@viperxeon]

Juan, since I've started watching your videos I've come leaps and bounds in terms of my brush painting skills. I have always been a better airbrush painter but your excellent teaching skills have helped me so much in a short amount of time. Some videos on KZbin just aren't as in-depth and practical as your videos. I'm wondering if you would know the best colours to use to paint Helbrecht in your style? I'm really looking forward to painting this model! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! Do you want a challenge? Use my How to Paint - Copper NMM video plus any of the Marines videos for the rest!

[@terrydactyl2077]

The only issue I have with this type of thinning on the wet palette (which I agree is better) is where I live is hot so the air con is on a lot and the dry cool air dries the thinned paint quickly even on the wet palette.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Even so, it's better. You just rehydrate the paint and keep on going

[@terrydactyl2077]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures True. Depending on the paint but most are fine

[@stillyoung3997]

Definitely a very helpful video, thanks! I never seem to get paint consistency right.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@Razyrazer]

Merry Christmas Juan

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Merry Christmas you beauty 😘

[@Lilrockerdude13]

My biggest mistake that I need to adjust is using those cheese pallets with bowls. They are only ment to hold a few ml of paint but there is no surface area to drag out the paint and control how thin it goes. Pretty much an all or nothing. Other than that I love the 4 thinned side by sides as this gives us a very nice visual of what we mean by thin, to glaze

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yeah, I never use those things, just put washes in your palette normally, much better control. So, thanks

[@alejandrolii317]

Grandísimo vídeo. Has desbancado al duo humorístico Giovani di Lena/Alfonso Giraldez de largo😂. En serio, muy útil y didáctico ❤️

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@abiv23]

super helpful for a noob thanks!

[@mariorossi7225]

the brush licker kill me..instant subscription

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

SUBS FOR THE SUBS THRONE!

[@XCATX25]

Please do one for contrast paints and how you use them, since that part is always out of the camera

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I put a drop in the palette, I load my brush That's it

[@XCATX25]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures is it a wet palette or a dry palette in that case?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Same palette for everything

[@Mightypi]

3 seconds in and he got me already. Master of misdirection

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

BAZINGA

[@ariddett1]

Brilliant - I have already adopted this!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

AWESOME

[@SoubaDelryn]

Dude, i love your Videos. You helped me get on the next level of painting.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it

[@rolandstark5048]

Fantastic and fun video. Thanks! Subbed.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

SUBS FOR THE SUBS THRONE!

[@5Btjes]

This was deffenatly worth it thx

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

And they call it clickbait.... HA!

[@John-Sneed]

That dank pods reference really hit me

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Best KZbinr ever

[@dlh567]

When do you use mediums like glaze medium or mate medium (if you do)?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I only use Lahmian Medium (but any of those other two work as well) and I do it when I have to thin down very bright colours ( with a lot of white) up to a thin glaze.

[@jimothytohns]

Fantastic guide

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@noahwilson422]

I didn't realize that everyone doesn't lick their brushes. The difference between the way I do it and you do it ... I don't look into anyone's eyes and make them feel uncomfortable

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That's how I eat bananas as well

[@Gothead420]

Such a funny painter! 🤣

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks! That's all I really care about

[@clidefrog2]

What did you put in each of your pre thinned bottles.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Paint and distilled water

[@clidefrog2]

@JuanHidalgoMiniatures thanks for reply. Any particular ratio? 50/50?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

@clidefrog2 no ratios, each paint will be different and will need different levels of thinning. As much as it needs to flow smoothly out of the pot and into the dropper, but not a drop more.

[@kennykennington3696]

I too am a brush eater. This will be helpful with glazes, I never get them right.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Glad to help!

[@Gonnnondorf1]

"Interesting, he has a battery in frame at the start of the video, reminds me of DankPods" 00:48 - Amazing, two of my worlds combine.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Oh, a man of culture

[@sturmherooflance]

Totally worth watching!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

And they say it's clickbait... HA

[@HyBrithe]

Hello, I have a two part question for you, what board material are you using to thin your paints down on and do you have any issues of getting the right consistency and then having your paint dry out? I could see this thinning technique for an individual model of high detail but what if you're trying to paint an entire unit of say 16-25 troops? Thank you.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

For the first one, that's why you use a wet palette and for the second one, I still thin down paint in the same way, it's just more efficient and less wasteful.

[@TheLegoman6969]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures what brand of wet pallete is that? What brand of parchment paper are you using?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Redgrassgames Everlasting XL, paper is their own brand as well

[@spacemanERAU]

You make all glazes with only water? Is there any reason to ever use water AND medium?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You don't need it, but use it if you find water to be too difficult

[@klumaverik]

Thank you thank you thank you. I had no idea.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Juan . 🐺

[@loupiscanis9449]

Yup , lickers unite ! , hehe 🤪

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Hahahaha Thanks mate 😘

[@kingxerocole4616]

Looking forward to getting the new redgrass palette. I've only tried to create ones myself and they were always a mess.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's a beautiful product and the new membranes are absolutely amazing

[@KitKatKoyote]

This video was so helpful! I'm been overloading my brush with water while thinning but I never put 2 and 2 together! I'm also a brush licker so no shame homie sfghdf

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy I could help

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

Great video, thanks.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching!

[@gustavotriqui]

You are right. I'm doing all of them wrong

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Where you shocked by number 14,5? That is a good one.

[@Jokerr912]

Thank you for the video, this will help a TON, got a sub from me. BTW is that the new V2 wet pallet? Cant wait to get mine, what is your opinion on it?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It's the old one but with the new paper, which is essentially the same. Best palette in the market IMO

[@schweikces]

Jajajajaja, qué momentos tan sensuales con el pincel, subes la temperatura a este invierno frío y gris, felices fiestas, un abrazo enorme 😜🖌

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@brettspitler717]

Hey Juan, did you 3d print that top piece for your painting handle and if so would you be willing to share? I use the rgg painting handle as well, but that top you use looks really nice to use and also provide a nice larger surface for bigger bases.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes I did but RGG asked me not to share it and as they are a good sponsor I decided not to, sorry but it's super simple to design one.

[@brettspitler717]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures no problem at all, I completely respect you being honest about it! Thank you!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

My pleasure, I prefer to be honest and open, it's better for everyone

[@jasonelwell2530]

Thanks really helpful

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@TLDelapore]

Here is a man who gets his pallet paper for free. :P I'm one of, I'm sure, thousands of people who try to get into model painting Who was never really around anybody who knew what they were doing and had to learn everything from the internet and from videos. If you're in that position and someone can't show you what you're looking for learning how to properly thin your paints is the single most frustrating thing about the entire hobby. "Skim milk..." Very helpful. This video would have been nice to have about 12 years ago.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate, I guess given the response to the video, this was indeed something very much needed. Or maybe it's the clickbait 😂

[@jonbauml225]

So funny and well executed

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@yaelagulto9746]

Here it is!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Indeed, it is here

[@maurorefosco3178]

Love your video, so nice!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@kapyjmhb]

Grande........gracias por los consejos, el siguiente de pinceles....gracias.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

No se qué quieres que diga sobre pinceles, ni los limpio con jabón 😂

[@kapyjmhb]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures JAJAJAJa, seguro que sabes usarlos mejor que yo, cuales te gustan, etc.....ahora es mejor limpiarlos con champu, ya que son pelos......jajajaj

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Uso Rosemary and Co series 33, tamaño 3 y 4 Esos son mis favoritos

[@billgilliland5089]

Sometimes in your videos you add matt medium to the water you use to thin your paints, but here you just used water. When would you want to add medium when thinning?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Usually when the colour you are thinning as a lot of white. The most white it has the more the medium is needed.

[@kaibe5241]

What palette is that!?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That's a the old version of the Everlasting XL wet palette from Redgrassgames using the brand new membrane paper.

[@tutubeater1]

Omg @2:25 I burst out laughing! Thanks JH :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help 😘

[@radiationcow]

Came for the outrage that I'm doing something wrong, stayed for brush licking.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

👅👅👅🖌️

[@DareToWonder]

the water thats in the brush is enough. right

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes

[@Morrowman17]

UGH MY PKCELL solid reference that earned you a sub

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😘 Best KZbin channel ever

[@HeroesLeftInMan]

That's a pretty dank looking pkcell....

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😂😂😂 I genuinely tried to order some genuine ones for the joke, sadly they're not available here.