Fast and easy way to paint lightning swords! Warhammer

Mastering painted effects on miniatures is so important to make your figures stand apart from the crowd. Today we're making it easy for you to master the technique of painting power swords on your warhammer, D&D and space marine miniatures. So bring out your minis and start painting along to make lightning effects that make awesome in 10-20 minutes!
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Painting miniatures for your warhammer & d&d games. Age of sigmar and warhammer 40k. Space Marines, Space Wolves, Stormcast Eternals, beastclaw raiders, ogor mawtribes, cities of sigmar, chaos space marines, painting scale models, miniature busts! How to paint NMM. How to paint warhammer, how to paint d&D figures.

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[@talonabuser1072]

Bro I used this as a reference for my hot rod chomper print from plants vs zombies garden warfare 2 stay awesome

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That sword really reminds me of lightning stuff and cool flashes from the sky!

[@SomeBoredGuy69]

Your voice is so soothing. When I am having a bad day, I come here and watch one of your videos.😁

[@JesperoTV]

I read this comment at 0:58...

[@malabor_paints]

haha "get it on there like no one's watching". This is a great take on just going for it!

[@KingLoth]

lol, love the whacky intro

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

made me laugh too!

[@L3GHO5T]

This was sent from heaven lmao I friggen struggle so hard with anything making it look illuminated. It’s very frustrating I painted my vectrix honour guard 2 nights ago and it turned out awful it was pretty disheartening. I guess it happens though I’m New to the hobby and have been Steadily progressing this was my first what I felt like a set back but it almost boils right down to the power effects. Bad ass though, thanks Emil you’re defiantly one of those dudes who are a totally blessing to the hobby. I appreciate what you do! Can’t wait to try this technique out!

[@JackOfDiceAndThem]

This is a great technique and well-explained. I really liked that you showed us an example of doing it from beginning to end! I love your content, you always make techniques so approachable! Cheers!

[@jacobwar6217]

Thanks so much, you just put something that was for me like total crazy thing as easy few steps project. I'm right now goint to try it :D

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Glad I could help!

[@jacobwar6217]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Not kidding, when I saw this video, I just found my new colour scheme for a miniature (just thought about a sword, and then ideas came flowing)

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@jacobwar6217 Tag me on IG when you've tried it so i an see!

[@jacobwar6217]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Ok, but don't expect anything great :D

[@andersondemedio779]

Congrats for the video. But I have one doubt: if the sword is primed in white, does the techinic still work? Thanks.

[@cory7328]

Those look amazing. These popped right out of WOW the game for sure.

[@sethofsouth]

I just bought the indomitus box and now I know how I'm gonna do the power swords. Thanks!

[@aleksanderk6311]

Makes me feel less scared to attempt power sord now. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@CronosVids]

Glad to see you post a painting related video again.

[@andrewhallock2548]

Thank you for the tips. And for sharing the Kickstarter!

[@skraal1801]

I really wanna see your Terrain Emil! It always looks sooo awsome when we get a glimps at it! 😍🙏🏼

[@klobbson]

Definitely trying this out on my upcoming Bladeguard Veterans

[@irondude71]

That looks so easy! I feel super inspired.

[@NerdCraftHQ]

Sweeeet! Thank you for sharing this. You make this feel accomplishable!

[@Solorogue91]

Going try to use this for a base, thanks!

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Super awesome video! I'm still working on these technics so another very clear and precise explanation is super helpful! I'll be sure to post some pictures of my progress on your FB page!

[@vladmateescu1234]

Thank you squidmar! The best as always!

[@maximem.ste-marie3578]

I liked this video, just because you are not using an airbrush... I was looking for someone who would make a power sword without an airbrush! I think you are the only one to do it

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

some times we use airbrush, some times not. something for everyone :D

[@matthewrayner571]

There are some other videos, but all the ones I have seen have used many thin glades on a traditional GW power sword. This was a nice break as it used a "normal" sword and a different technique.

[@Ba_stard]

Thanks you great little guide! 👍

[@wellywanderer]

Awesome video. This is going in the saved items folder for future inspiration.

[@brainstorm8778]

Quite proud of myself in that I ended up stumbling on a similar process "painting bravely" :)

[@Ben_de_pick]

💥 kaboom 💥 just in time ! Thank you Emil :)

[@drunkenmuneky]

looks great for night lord armour tbh

[@Nox_the_Nightfox]

i trired it today and after i was frustrated your video came out ^^ ty for the unexpected help :D

[@gazimoff]

Thanks as always for the guide! Going to hunt for that mythical white paint now :)

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

you and me both! let me know how you get on!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Put up UK and DE links. Unfortunately no US link to amazon. Let me know if you find it.

[@gazimoff]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Ordered, thanks! Should get it by the weekend :)

[@daniel_subramaniam]

great tutorial I will try this next time I paint a sword!

[@justincurrier8730]

I’m glad you mention about the white i need a better brand for sure great video

[@_zzyxz6600]

Nice video!, I've got into the hobby recently, and I'm looking forward to keep improving, and dang it... I learned so much from your videos, I'm really happy that I found your channel. You make it look so simple that encourage me to try new techniques everyday. Thanks for keeping this channel up!. BTW, almost watched the entire channel videos in 2 days.

[@John-xh3gh]

I'm trying to do my own for month. For some reason i'm always struggling with the lightning drawing. Thank you for that. I'll try to get my hands on this white paint.

[@Derimos]

I'm liking it and smashing it!

[@rolandzuber2856]

Thank you!

[@heromedley]

im gonna do this right now

[@pedrobastos8132]

+1 for teaching how to do this without an airbrush!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Squid .

[@TebosBrushandColour]

Oh this was video is perfect for my Custodes and there weapons

[@tomaveryta]

Great stuff as always 👍👍

[@3lth]

Congratulations on 200k !

[@kingsnogaryen6292]

Great video, as always!

[@Eryklawyd]

Man congrats for your job. One day you'd do one tutorial to how paint ice paterns? Thx

[@UnvarnishedTarnished]

Instar Arctic white is a veryyyy good white as well!

[@5Btjes]

More from these tips plz amazing

[@matrix3dprinting812]

Awesome job

[@jackmausshardt3930]

Awesome video man

[@STEEVEWES]

Very cool. Thank you

[@LouieLovesMinis]

trying this!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏

[@wjnorris1]

Thanks

[@wilderq3889]

Great vid

[@dayari139]

3:26 mixing paint has never been so hypnotising

[@pinetree7296]

Time to practice om some old sprue bits and pieces. :)

[@ronnyrdr6553]

Good video, very helpfull !

[@marcmurosgil3933]

I learn of you making supersmoothtransitions 😆😍😍😍😍

[@charlespeter5610]

This is so fire goddamn!

[@salahal-din7564]

Nice job. I'm lacking the 3D printer, and struggling finding some good compagnies where buy some nice minis. Yesterday just saw Black Crow but still expensive figures from start. It's a journey. Thanks 😜

[@EugenAnanin]

Great video! Love the swords and painted minis overall. Interesting hint about the Heavy Body Acrylic. Do you have any tips on how to make it better workable? Is thinning on wet palette with water enough or do you need some medium and/or flow improver?

[@MrPug-dt4sd]

8:02 And now you just gotta do it on the other side!

[@demonic2174]

Great tutorial. Definitely going to use this for the bloodletters that are currently sitting on my hobby table, patiently waiting to be painted. Make 'em look all snazzy and special! Keep up the great work!! Did your scenery arrive from the UK yet?!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

no, still stuck at the boarders on the UK side :'(

[@eBayMiniatureRescues]

Ride that lightening Emil!

[@jamestaylor3805]

I'm confused by the assumption that generic power swords produce light. I mean the lighting effect can be quite cool, but it's generally odd looking from any eyes that have experience with scale modeling. The concept of a power swords started with a regular sword that has an electrical device attached, that just vibrated the blade to improve it's ability to slice... I mean I get that painting light is easier than painting a quiet buzzing sound.

[@ryanclark8810]

I mean you said it yourself, it's the rule of cool =P

[@bigleracing6856]

Nice video

[@greglohman6750]

Reaper Pure White cannot be broken.

[@quantelon]

Altough I havent seen the video Im sure it will be EPIC

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

it is!

[@quantelon]

It surely is!

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Hahahahaha, this is the funniest video you ever made. The sound effects and the stop motion animations are so fun :D And a great tutorial by the way, thanks :) And where did you get the He-Man on Battlecat mini ???

[@matsgenfors4354]

Nice! What about other colors in the same range from schmincke? Could they be used as a substitute for miniature paints or will they have the same disappointing result with coverage as I’ve had with all that I’ve tried so far?

[@Vikingeek]

might try something similar in purple on my grey knight kill team, their blades are looking a tad dull currently...

[@jmc7034]

That looks great and simple to do. Now where’s my power sword? 😇

[@MJHKing1]

Such a useful vid, thanks. I'm new to painting and I'm curious about the brush you used for this. My small brush frays and is hard to get a fine point. Wondered if it's a brush quality issue

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I used the squidmar kolinsky brush, might be your brush but could be brush handling too

[@Daniel-bg1lp]

nice video! Could you tell me wich printer do you use for those tree buildings?

[@alexandriajones4293]

When you wet blend, do you mix in any mediums so your paints dry slower or do you just go for it?

[@doiohpai8030]

Hi Squidmar, can you please make a video on how to paint a Necron warrior in a cool but easy way? I tried out different metalics like leadbelcher or runelord brass but it just looks boring and cheap. Do you have an idea for how to make them look more exciting/ beautiful?

[@Tecnodoc32]

Cool... Can you do it on a none gigantic weapon? Like a realscale weapon?

[@Hugo-lm2kl]

Looks beatiful and not so complicated, I guess ^^ The skin of the last male mini showed at the end of the video is awesome to, is it just purple ?

[@dergebeater9614]

do you recommend the citadel colours or would you take another brand?

[@avernych]

me: looking for an airbrush tutorial for necrons power blades Mr. Squidmar: fuck the airbrush

[@Dash277]

White: I'm curious if you've tried the Daler Rowney white ink? I will try Shmincke though, looks like a more full body paint. Good stuff as always!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Hey man, yeah i have. But the ink is so liquid, this one is more heavy body! :)

[@jherazob]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Juan Hidalgo swears by diluting that Sminckle something white with inks, might be worth a try

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@jherazob not a bad idea

[@ActualDragonTears]

Ok, I need to ask, where did you get that dwarf poster in the background? I saw it in your earlier videos and have been searching everywhere for it and can't find it. Great video as always!

[@maxbrooks5468]

I tried to follow it but messed up! I need a bit more practice, thanks for showing us how to do it!

[@FishySquid]

Any suggestions for a white paint available in the US?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Great tutorial... can't find Darker Blue on Citadel's website ;)

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Kantor blue was really nice, a gem i had missed in my collection.

[@WindmillStalker]

If people are a bit worried about 'ruining' a nearly painted mini, one could of course always test out creating the effects on any piece of plastic, really. Just some chopped sticks of sprue plastic are perfect for completely carefree experimenting!

[@giorgiolanfranco3057]

Hi Emil! Great job as always! I wanted to ask a question: is there a time limit to order your set of brushes? Since christmas is approaching, i'm planning on improving my tools!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Hey man, it's very likely if you order now it will come next year. As the KS and late pledge orders are so many

[@codelicious6590]

Ive heard of people using heavy bodied acrylics for a better more versatile white. Are heavy bodies as pigment dense or more than miniature paints out of the tube, or is it something else that makes them more useful in some cases?

[@FrankyDCrafter]

Did you know I designed that mini you painted!!??? This is insane!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

That's awesome mate 😍

[@FrankyDCrafter]

@@SquidmarMiniatures yea, I mainly craft on my channel but I’m thinking of making a video on some of the designs I made. Are you planning on painting something else from the Kickstarter?

[@TJtheBee]

Hey, you showed off Ninjon’s tortle! Also...can a power sword be any color, or is it specifically blue? What if I want my SoB to have a green power sword?

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Do it! :D

[@PoxxDavid]

@Squidmar Miniatures How thick is the blade of the miniature you painted (approximate millimeters would be cool) and also, are there any affiliation links available on the Swedish amazon? I see you have UK- and DE-kickback links but can't find Swedish versions.

[@boristuga]

Do you use a separate brush to mix the colors on the wet palette or just have a great technique for not getting paint in the ferule/breaking bristles?

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Just be a bit vary :)

[@Snacklord_Dennis]

Did you know Hasbro owns both My Little Pony and WOTC who make D&D? 😂

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I'm waiting for my D&D my little pony edition!

[@jherazob]

@@SquidmarMiniatures It's called Ponyfinder, and has existed for years with constant updates and full worldmaking by the author, not to mention the actual official Tails of Equestria which is more kid-oriented. And yes, there's minis, plus whatever you can print of course.

[@madchef6178]

Can I ask what brush you used to paint the white - - i'm new to painting, so I've been sticking with citadel brushes - nothing I have has a point that fine - thanks x

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Hey mate. It's the squidmar brushes www.squidmar.com/latepledge they are up for preorder :)

[@RyanF1313]

Nice He-Man miniature! Will you paint it? 😘

[@Jpierantozzi]

That whit is in you kit start painting?

[@talongodin2253]

Do you think Windsor and Newton's acrylic titanium white would be as effective as Schmincke for this? I have a tube of W&N already and I don't want to spend extra money if I don't need to.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

i think it probably is, i have not tried but if its their high quality acrylics i cant imagine otherwise

[@Vortagh]

My personal experience with the watercolour paints of both Schmincke (first one I've used, as they - like me - are German and it's just what I found in stores) and W&N are that W&N is a notch or two better. I expect their acrylics to be on par with that, so you should be fine. :-)

[@MrPug-dt4sd]

4:40 you can say that like 90 zillion more times.

[@kevinkerlin5603]

Does a lot more advertising then in the past I believe but still great info vids

[@sakkiebasson2052]

I'm a bit confused watching this which paints he used at which steps, anyone able to assist in breaking it down?

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

I like the new intro music, is it permanent?

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

It changes every week sometimes they get a few replays :)

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

@@SquidmarMiniatures i did not notice that! however this one stood out for sure!

[@echtvergoldet]

Hey Emil, thanks for the effort you put into this video, I see you put in a lot of editing in the beginning. For me though, you really don't have to do that to make your videos more enjoyable or interesting. I like the style you used on your past videos very much.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

so less fun and more boring?

[@echtvergoldet]

Well, I don't think your videos were boring to begin with. I did re-watch this video to see how I feel about the "new style". I don't want to be negative about it, it's just that I did edit videos in the past and know how much work some of the small things can be. It's just a matter of: please don't get carried away from the painting thing. Do whatever suits you best. I just wanted to make sure you know you don't have to "improve" to be loved by us.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@echtvergoldet Thanks to patreon i've been able to hire a editor a few days a week :)

[@echtvergoldet]

@@SquidmarMiniatures Glad to hear that! Keep up the good work

[@kabojjin]

Now that Amazon has a swedish site do you have an affiliate link for amazon.se?

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

I will get there soon, It's a bit much at the moment :)