How to paint Gold True Metallic Metals in oils

I have heard that it is not possible to paint TMM with oils, but I have been doing just that for many months now!
Using some "home made" Metallic oil paints created with Green Stuff World Metallic powders and linseed oil, I will show how to get a True Metallic Metal effect, including reflecting the blue of the robes.
A link to the Green Stuff World Metallic powders:
www.greenstuff...
I have hundreds of tutorials for miniature painting as part of my Patreon page at / jameswappel
I also do more comprehensive video tutorial series on painting units as part of my Patreon Army Painter pledge level. These are 5 episodes long, and begin with basing the unit. From there, I take you through the entire painting process, figure by figure! I have 5 different series on Lord of the Rings miniatures, including Dol Amroth, Rohan, Harad, Morghul Knights, Army of the Dead, Iron Hills Dwarves and my Easterlings. I also have Army Painting series for Warcry, Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40k and Game of Thrones!
My most recent series was focused on creating TMM effects, and even Verdigris in oils.
I am now finished with my 27th series, which is why you gain access to over 900 hours of tutorial videos when you become a patron at that level... you can check it out here: / jameswappel
This is my Twitch channel, where you can also see how the conversion was done: / wappellious

[@Mordraqq]

Mr. Wappel, you changed my life ! Much love, much respects ,for sharing so many techniques !

[@jameswappel7119]

Much appreciated! I'm really glad that you have been enjoying the oils as much as I have... so relaxing and chill! :)

[@Mordraqq]

@@jameswappel7119 Thank you. God bless you !

[@jameswappel7119]

Cheers! I love the extra saturation and durability of the oils too... and so much "free" color blending! :-)

[@Mordraqq]

@@jameswappel7119 Absolutely ,its so freeing, it all melts away ,Im so glad and lucky, that I found your channel and KZbin/Twitch.

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@jameswappel7119]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jessicadorlac]

Great video. I have some questions if you don't mind. I'm new to your channel and wonder why you choose oil paints instead of say acrylics? Can the metal pigment be mixed with some sort of water based medium instead and have the same effect? I'm trying to Figure out the most realistic metallic paint (very reflective, smooth, not glittery), Preferably in water based or oil.

[@jameswappel7119]

Hello! And thanks so much :-) I also have a number of Twitch sessions where this kind of TMM is used (all my past sessions are saved as highlights, so it is almost like KZbin). The Green Stuff World metallic pigment powders are quite good. I mix them with linseed oil to create an oil paint. You could mix them with water I believe, but that probably won't make them permanent. Using Iridescent Pearl white powder is also important, since that is you "white" when it comes to the metallic effects. I also have several tutorials on my patreon page that show the mixing process, testing and painting. While I can't create playlists for past Twitch sessions, there are thumbnails on each video, which will say "TMM". Here's an example: www.twitch.tv/videos/1528277125

[@ikkiiiieee]

Haven't you had any issues with the solvent in these plastic droppers. I figure they should be degrading into the paint?

[@jameswappel7119]

No problem at all, since it is just the linseed oil from the paint and a high quality odorless thinner, which also comes in a plastic container

[@wyopaul6866]

This is an absolutely awesome tutorial. I'm getting into oil painting minatures. I have a question if you don't mind. What base color should I use if is was going for orange fabric? Thanks!

[@jameswappel7119]

Thanks so much!! There are no base colors as such when I do the oils, but that "pre glaze" that I show at the beginning of each session, etc. A pre glaze of Indian yellow/fanchion red might do the trick, or even Indian yellow with some other reddish brown

[@MichaRabiej]

Hi, what about silver? Is there a silver pigment by other brand that you reccommend?

[@jameswappel7119]

The Iridescent Pearl White pigment powder is fairly common, and all you have to do is mix that with the Linseed oil to create your "whie" metal medium. Then you can mix that with the other colors to create more metallics

[@MichaRabiej]

@@jameswappel7119 I have "iridescent pearl white" oil paint from Lefranc & Burgeois. I will give it a try. I thought that "silver" is created from aluminium powder.

[@OkOk-mw4hc]

Wow they look like they’ll pop on the tabletop for sure! Just wondering about the iridescent and interference paint as I’m slightly confused, am I right in thinking I can get the one tube of Williamsburg iridescent Pearl white and use it to highlight the gold - as well as reflection of surroundings by mixing it with other colours or do I lose the desirable effect. Many thanks - On another note I’m subbed on Patreon but the email with the links of each video is blank for some reason is there anyway I can request another? Cheers

[@jameswappel7119]

Thanks so much!! The iridescent pearl white is essentially the metallic version of white. You can also mix it with an intense transparent yellow like Indian yellow to create a great light gold. As far as the email goes, for whatever reason gmail puts in a ton of "spaces" that I can't delete, and it pushes all the text with the links far down the page, so you have to scroll to see it. Much appreciated!!!!!

[@sakurazuka38]

My english is not very good but at the beginning of the video you talk about the sponges : where did you get it ?

[@jameswappel7119]

I bought them from amazon, but they are just makeup sponges. So they should be available at stores too

[@sakurazuka38]

@@jameswappel7119 Thank you ! And you can wash it (with mineral oil) or you just throw it after use ?

[@jameswappel7119]

@@sakurazuka38 they are just thrown away. I also cut the wedges into smaller pieces as well

[@NeoByteNL]

James, quick question. When painting with oils, can you just leave a mini or model overnight to continue work on it the next day ? Watching alot of your twitch videos lately during my night shifts (Europe here) I can't seem to find me for 6-7 hours straight :)

[@jameswappel7119]

depending on what colors you are using, and how much paint you have on the figure, it could be wet for 12-24 hours later. Mine are typically dry after 8-14 hours. When you watch the Army Painting series on the patreon page, you will see that I plan for this, and use that drying to my advantage... especially with the TMM effects!

[@ignitedxblaze]

is there a good video for mixing pigments with standing oil? after mixing the gsw fluorescence pigments seemed to have separated after a day or two. Is that normal?

[@jameswappel7119]

Hello! I have a number of videos on mixing the oils as part of my Patreon page, including the Fluorescents, Metallics, etc.

[@ignitedxblaze]

@@jameswappel7119 I'll be sure to check em out then, thanks!

[@jameswappel7119]

Cheers! I have been learning so much about these mixes!

[@uvathamtgo7863]

Fantastic video as always! I have tried making some paint with the GSW pigments and linseed oil, but it will never dry completely up. Even several weeks later it is still a sticky paste that you can rub off with a finger. I have tried with a little white spirit added, a lot, none, but it is the same each time. Any tips on what could be wrong?

[@jameswappel7119]

I'm using regular unrefined linseed oil. I think the refined "boiled" linseed oil has given other folks similar results. Also, too much linseed oil in the mix will add to that drying time

[@uvathamtgo7863]

@@jameswappel7119 Thank you, much appreciated! :)

[@jameswappel7119]

Sure thing! I only heard about that refined stuff from a Aussie painter who had used it, and had odd results. :-)

[@jon-from-tx]

@@uvathamtgo7863 It might also be worth trying something like Winsor & Newton or Gamblin Stand Oil rather than refined linseed oil. Stand oil has been slightly heated to encourage polymerization, and is engineered to dry much faster than refined linseed oil, etc. @James Wappel doesn't seem like you're in need but maybe if you get some slower drying paints discovered it would be worth throwing in the mix.

[@jameswappel7119]

Thanks I don't use the refined linseed oil, so that has not been an issue. I know that there are a few brands that trend towards slower drying times. Some folks also mix in liguin and galkyds to make those dry at a more normal rate.

[@Xile611]

Hey do u have a website where u sell some of the hand mixed paints? If not you Should. Id like a few bottles

[@jameswappel7119]

Hello! I had been working with a company on making a line of oils, but they decided to stop that and do a kickstarter on a game :( I am trying to show people how to create their own at least until I can get a partner to work with! :-)

[@Xile611]

Maybe open a Etsy shop and sell them there? That could be a hit.

[@jamesafied8041]

Hey James! (Great name) Is there anywhere I can find a video on how you did the lumineth dawn rider at around 53:20? Many thanks

[@jameswappel7119]

Hello! Thanks for watching the vid! That Lumineth rider was painted as part of one of my Army Painting series on the Patreon Page. Each series is 5 episodes, starting with basing. I am filming series 28 right now!

[@jamesafied8041]

@@jameswappel7119 awesome! Is it possible to still access that particular series if I join the patreon now?

[@jameswappel7119]

When you do the Army Painter pledge, you get links to all the videos I have ever made, going back to 2013! It is really important that you have all that previous information, as I like to "build" certain techniques from one video to the next. It does mean that you will never have to watch netflix or anything else again... 'cause there are lots of vids ;-)

[@jameswappel7119]

I will send those in an email to the address linked to your Patreon

[@jamesafied8041]

@@jameswappel7119 awesome, I will be joining shortly!

[@txws___]

Do you do commission??

[@jameswappel7119]

Yes, I do commission painting.

[@txws___]

Where can I go to email you ?

[@jameswappel7119]

I think that you can shoot me a PM via KZbin, but you could also write me on my Instagram at wappellious

[@txws___]

@@jameswappel7119 Do you have an Email I can contact you on?

[@jameswappel7119]

I don't want to have my email on a public space like this to avoid potential spam, etc. You can message me via facebook or by instagram at wappellious.

[@morzentalent]

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