FIVE Grimdark Recipes || Standard to Intermediate level Armor, Flesh and Metal

Here's what you can do with a full set of Villainy Ink Enamel Washes.
Hopefully these 5 recipes will make you enjoy some Grimdark Style painting!
We've got it all in this one.
White Armor, a couple of nasty Flesh recipes, some rusted Iron and Gold.
All are Standard recipes that are replicable for a fast and effective rendition, or can be taken to the next level with a couple more steps!
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[@yaroslavk1998]

Acrylic paint took a monopoly hold over wargaiming hobby, and Im so glad that you are helping to show people that there are other products that suit specific needs! It is truly a world of wonder when you discover possibilities of enamels and oils as additional tools in our hobby arsenal

[@batman9592]

Litigious society and "Mmmm that paint water looks good to drink" painters. Also brush lickers. I use both. It's cold outside in winter and they stink. Now winter and summer are more fun.

[@darianbrowning1608]

For those who are completely new to the world of oils, could you do a video covering the "logistics" of it? How do you clean your brushes? What types of containers do you use to hold the mineral washes? Can we see a photo or video of your setup before you start to work?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We are remaking our LEARN GRIMDARK series and this will be included.

[@darianbrowning1608]

@GrimdarkCompendium Looking forward to it. I just purchased my Villainy Inks a couple of days ago.

[@jipsuuu88]

​@@GrimdarkCompendiumHi! Do you have a full tutorial on that Void Pilgrim model? Thanks for the inspiring short tutorials, looking really forward to try these new Villainy inks ❤

[@nothinboutnuthin]

Another wonderful tutorial guys! Each video just gets better and better! Can't wait for Wave 2 to go live! Thanks again and stay safe!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks a lot! Hope you enjoy it. Yeah I'm still tinkering with Wave 2 but I can say they're in a good spot.

[@TheFeralPainter]

Awesomeeeeee work!! Great video guys! 👌🏻

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks mate!

[@TheJohnnym19]

Absolutely love everything you did here. Definitely putting my villainy ink to work on my death guard army. Thank you.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Awesome, enjoy them! Check out the Resource Page in description for demo videos of the paints and in depth explanations.

[@fokin_skaven]

Simple and straightforward. Perfect to get people comfortable with the inks and trying out new things with them. Great work Ages!

[@fokin_skaven]

Hmm, void donuts 🍩

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah exactly the point. Thanks!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

VOID DONUTS. He's got his cheek full like squirrels. Ahaha thanks dear.

[@joebob390]

I'm definitely going to try out this style with my adepta sororitas Army and maybe some of my D&D miniatures.

[@kaimen2111]

It's truly amazing. This video and the techniques showcased in it - inspire creativity. A remarkable job has been done, ty man!!!

[@khorneflakes2175]

Hello from France, just ordered a set of your enamel washes and am currently binging your videos to make the most out of it. 24 Oz bottles are no joke this set will last a long time, just came back to the hobby after a long pause, dusted off the half a dozen SoB boxes i bought at their new release a few years back and had to immedialty put away because life and stuff? Time to start building and converting the grimdark sisters army i've wanted for almost 20 years, gonna use the old metal models i bought back then to try out color schemes.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Hey, much appreciated!! However, the bottles are not 24oz. That is the total weight of the package. Each bottle is 30ml.

[@ADhammer]

I love the videos! Treating myself to the whole Villainy Ink range as soon as I finish my current project!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Awesome!!!

[@jgs_minis]

Your work is always inspiring! No matter how many videos I watch, I always pick up some new tip or trick to incorporate into my next project. Cheers!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Awesome! You're welcome, glad you enjoy the content.

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

The space marine looks incredible.. you guys are an inspiration to paint more👌👌😎

[@BlackChaliceStudio]

Fantastic work as always! 👏

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Unholy_Brush]

Awesome tips, will have to try them.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Have fun!

[@joskinsleamoux]

Awesome video, very inspiring!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thank you! Glad it inspired you.

[@ernestgraves4401]

Cool recepies! Thank you!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Glad you like them!

[@surrealroad]

I received my Villainy Ink collection (in the UK) a couple of weeks ago, and they absolutely didn't disappoint. I've already painted a few minis from Bloodborne with just the washes, and Ichor of the Damned is now my new go-to for adding shading very quickly.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Awesome! I bet they work well on those Bloodborne miniatures. The color palette of this first wave of enamels works great with them. And it's going to get expanded!

[@surrealroad]

@@GrimdarkCompendium I can't wait!

[@Greywolf1066]

A cracker! Bought all the inks last week (I’m in Australia), been using them on my Space Sharks ever since, excellent (:

[@Dannythaline]

Dayum this is cool!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thank you!

[@bulldozer360]

Do more of these please! The problem with the whole grimdark style was the perceived "difficulty" and challenge of learning a different painting style. If you can build up a selection of basic recipe style videos like these showing the products in use to make simple paint schemes you could definitely get more people on board!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

That's the plan!

[@jsfriguy4582]

Love the video! Could you do a tutorial for a more realistic old gold? The blue/green looks unreal since gold doesn’t oxidize.

[@thedoombroom5331]

Using the "Iconoclast Iron" recipe for my Iron Warriors I've been neglecting lol

[@geanhitchcock1170]

thank you my friend saved for use later as always

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Awesome! Glad you enjoy

[@komma8203]

Been waiting on pk-pro to get the full set in stock, now that it is in stock i going to order it over the weekend, i been so excited to try them out as i love to work with solvent based paints

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Then you'll feel right at home with these. Check out the Resource Page in description to see basic applications and some nuances to the colors. I've made them to be versatile and to reflect my vision, for surface finish variation, washing, streaking, special effects and much more. Thanks a lot!!

[@komma8203]

@@GrimdarkCompendium amazing, i cant wait to get my hands on them

[@MercutioUK2006]

I got the Death and Decay to trial, looks as if I have to snag some more to really fill out my palette.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah that is more like a special effect for very specific environmental conditions. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@LordFawful13]

Love seeing these videos. You make it all look so easy! What type of paint brushes do you use with your enamals? Im hesitant to use my nice sable brushes.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Oh no! Don't use expensive brushes for solvent based products. Keep those for fine brush work with acrylics. Use synthetic brushes, but don't break the bank. As long as they are decent and solid. I use Royal & Langnickel.

[@BloodFireDeath_]

You guys never disappoint. Amazing work as usual 💀 Btw, what were all the musics used? They're fantastic as well👌 Thanks for everything

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks! All this music was written by me or a friend that's been doing it for almost a decade, from the OG days of the Compendium. Most of our music is self produced.

[@mattiasgamin3891]

Lovely 🥰

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks!

[@UntestedGaming]

That power armor would be perfect for my Ghost Legion project

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Super easy. Try it out for yourself!

[@forestcityterrain]

can you do a video on how to mix oils and enamal washes. I want to see exactly how you guys mix them

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Take a look at the Resource Page, link in description. You'll find plenty of info and videos there showing dilutions and applications.

[@MikePhumanaut]

Amazing.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks. Much appreciated!

[@theeyeiswatching8036]

these will be perfect for the new skaven. want that super gritty and grimdark look. could you do the same colour filtering without an airbrush?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We'll see when Skaventide launches for that. About filtering: yes of course. Dilute the washes with 3 parts water and a little bit of glaze medium. Go with multiple light passes and slowly build up the hue. Of course needs some extra brushwork to make sure the filter integrates nicely with no staining.

[@Marshmallox43]

Thanks a lot for the video. The first example is exactly what i will do to my new sisters. exactly the tone i was looking for. you chose a greenish paint for the eyes, but i guess the crimson wash with the purple touch will also do the trick and suits sisters, right?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We have a course on the GDC for Sisters of Battle with a more nuanced recipe/process for armor, the one showed in this video is a simplified and faster version of that. So yeah that's perfect for Sisters. Yeah you can make it work easy. Just keep in mind that Carrion Crimson wash is designed for flesh effects as you see in recipe 2 of this video. Wouldn't recommend for armor or clothes as it dries satin to gloss with granules for mottling. Thanks for your comment!

[@Marshmallox43]

@@GrimdarkCompendium thanks a lot. Im still finishing my death guard and my black templars which i actually started because of your black templar guide. As soon as i compliment them with the sisters i will check out that guide and see if i can give it my own touch. Thanks a lot for your work and the service to the commintuy and helping out guys like me who wanna try grim dark

[@youtubevanced4900]

Is an interesting look under bright studio lights as a single model. I’d be worried an army painted like this would look dull.

[@MrBono303]

very nice

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thanks!!

[@romainfaitek7826]

amazing

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@leifelekolson591]

Do you have an airbrush set up you’d recommend for beginners?

[@Crushanator1]

For brushes i normally just use good acrylics, when using oils should i use natural hair brushes instead? i just ordered two inks and trying to figure out what accessories i need besides mineral spirits (and is there a particular brand thats better for this purpose?)

[@connorleaf1561]

Does anyone know what black that is he uses for the shoulder pad?

[@TheMichaellathrop]

So how much does the overall look change if you prime grey, spay the whole thing with the green-shade, and then zenithal with the titanium white? I'm also curious how much the color/finish changes if in your first enamel step if you skip the drying and just move directly to wiping off your highlights with a dry cotton bud or sponge. Also what about dot filtering the metal with the smoke before adding the rust enamel and then scumbling with a brush that is just damp with the rust?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Those are indeed completely valid takes.

[@stratagos9097]

Would love yo know what handle is being used to hold the mini

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Just a Citadel handle on top of a rotating platform. But any handle is good.

[@Battleshockstudio]

Beautiful work idk if possible do you have ork recipes 😅

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We have a couple of Ork courses on our website. Ironjawz and Kruleboyz.

[@Battleshockstudio]

@GrimdarkCompendium awesome!

[@benfieldhicks7064]

LESSSSSS GOOOOOOO

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah!! 🙏

[@Frostolo1981]

Great video. Is this also available on the grimdark website (the one you can pay a subscription to?)

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

KZbin videos released to the public are not part of a paid membership on the site.

[@Frostolo1981]

Cool man thanks

[@IDHC_CBSickles]

is there any way to do the undershade step without an air brush?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah. Just takes more time and back and forth to make it look clean and even. Washes mixed with water and glaze medium and do multiple, light transparent passes.

[@mrchoochoohead9033]

How long does it take those ak true metals to cure so they can be touched or varnished with a water based clear coat?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

24-48 hr

[@Viperz357]

Is isopropyl good for enamels and oils or would mineral spirits be best

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Mineral spirits for sure!

[@lilpain1997]

Have you done a black templars mini before? I am currently doing a more grimdark look without using oils or enamels as i have no idea how they would really work on bt.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah. Just look it up here on KZbin. But still involves enamels and varnishes for surface finish variation.

[@lilpain1997]

@GrimdarkCompendium I'll have to order some of your stuff as grimdark is my style. Most fun painting imo

[@Mt-zr5bf]

Please, can you make Grimdark Guardsmen Scions/Kasrkin or Cadians or Deathkorps?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We'll see! Likely to happen 😏🙌

[@Mt-zr5bf]

@@GrimdarkCompendium That would be awsome. I am trying to get in the grimdark Style with my guardsmen and seeing something related would be awsome

[@untag8684]

Blessed be

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

🙌🙌🙏

[@NickMK]

So is the hairdried needed for drying it? I tried the washes and they stayed wet and glossy for even 24 hrs. I mixed them well, even broke them up with a stir stick. I have a hair drier on hand, but I would have not guessed I have to use one to get it to dry matte

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Hair dryer mainly needed to flash off any liquid base that is present on model/surface. Which colors stayed wet and glossy? Check out the Resource Page in description to know exactly how they behave.

[@ramza813]

I had the sane issue with villainy inks

[@Rob1Almighty]

Whats the miniature for the mammon gold part?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Bestiarum Miniatures Hierophant

[@JorgeRodiles]

ya me imagino este wey hablando asi cuando se levanta por la mañana jajajajaj

[@drhapi5308]

What’s wrong with Gamsol? Is it ok to use as a mineral spirit?

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

You can use it. It's just not recommended. It's a little weak.

[@christiangruening352]

Boi, Saturday will be Villany Inks and PK Pro time

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Nice!!

[@christiangruening352]

@@GrimdarkCompendium Personally I hope someday you can find the time to come over to Europe for a workshop (and chill and grill :) )

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

@@christiangruening352 maybe one day!!! That would be awesome.

[@khadorstrong]

"Its been raining sand, this is my car" JESUS man are you living in hell?!?!

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

🤣

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Either that, or I'm living the true Mad Max experience.

[@Avera9eWh1teShark6]

If I may offer a suggestion for these kinds of videos, I've yet to see anyone do darker skin tones in this style. As someone who fields a full Catachan army for 40k painted in the style of the cover of the 3rd edition codex, I'd like to try these methods to replicate a similar tone that art poster that came with the Cadia Stands box set for the Astra Militarum, but I feel it won't have the right effect or be too indistinct. TL;DR how to grimdark black skin.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

Yeah! We have a dark flesh tone recipe on the website. We'll see if we do some more quick fire recipe videos like this in the future

[@hoodedman1046]

Gonna have to open my wallet again to get more of your new Enamel Washes.

[@GrimdarkCompendium]

We appreciate you!

[@tolzog]

👍

[@zhernandoz43]

it was raining SAND???

[@helloyou5549]

fu=irst