How to paint lava effects for miniatures

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[@theVariedLife]

Just recently started painting minis. Looking for lava tutorials and this popped up. Thanks for posting.

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Welcome to the hobby man, enjoy I am glad video can be of some help to you. Feel free to check out my other videos I have now. I will be making more soon.

[@NathanBloomfield]

Who would’ve thought Arnold Schwarzenegger could paint lava so well

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

" it's not a tuma" 😅

[@wyvern679]

Love the look of this, the base texture gives the lava a certain "bubbly" feel which fits perfectly, much better than smoothly painted Lava

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you, its why I chose those bases. Lava is never really smooth so this fit well for the project.

[@RockerRobo]

I'm painting a LAAT/LE from Star Wars Legion and I did this effect on the base as I plan on doing my Vader with the same style. This guide was amazing and I will absolutely recommend it to anyone who asks how to do lava bases!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

That is fantastic I am glad to know this was helpful. This is a perfect technique for star wars for sure will fit great with tour Darth Vader model! Thank you for your comment and kindness!

[@ravagex8725]

Extremely easy to follow, simple and easy-to-find materials. I cant thank you enough for this!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Your welcome glad I can help!

[@gloriapotts496]

Fascinating! Great artistry, great instruction!!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you!

[@ChimeraWargaming]

Thanks for sharing this fantastic tutorial!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

The pleasure is all mine my friend, thank you!

[@dracosummoner]

This is gorgeous. Definitely planning on trying this with the materials I have here. Thanks so much.

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you im glad you found it useful!

[@jack1701e]

Clear, straightforward and replicateable. Great video!!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you!

[@DatcleanMochaJo]

This looks amazing! It looks so bright!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you!

[@NorthGermanic]

Instant sub! Very high quality work. Thanks for sharing your magic🙏

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you buddy, I really appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@nigelbelmont5757]

Awesome video and really good tips. I'm currently painting an abyssal demon army and decided on lava bases and I like what you did, many thanks for showing me this......

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you! I'm glad it can be of help. It was a fun tutorial to make for sure. This will fit your demons perfectly! 👌

[@stephencrandall1054]

Great tutorial man,happy new year!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you my friend happy new prosperous year to you as well!

[@meinemeinungzuxy]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Your welcome!

[@krauzer1027]

Excelente vídeo 👌 quedó Increíble! Saludos

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Muchas gracias! 🙏

[@kevinhibbert6309]

Thats a really good vid.. very helpful as im hopimg to make some lava bases.. thanks

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you im glad you found it helpful you will have fun!

[@amorbavian]

One thing that could make it better is dark red and blacks applied with a drybrush for example along the edges to simulate cooled down bits and crust

[@harshiasnani1541]

Great

[@TheModelRocketeer]

This is incredible. Any painter could benefit from this. As a modeler, this is invaluable 🚀 Rocketeer approved. 😉

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you my friend! 😁

[@TheModelRocketeer]

@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS you're very welcome!

[@berndhasselmann887]

woooow

[@gehtgooglenixan8138]

very nice. exactly what I was looking for for my chaos black Legion space marines bases. made very very cool thanks to you. greetings from Germany 🙋‍♂️🤘

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Glad I can help! Hope you have fun with those little guys! Thanks for the comment and greetings from the united states 😊.

[@mrcrowley8889]

Just came across this, mint thakS dude !

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Your welcome! ✌️

[@ex0ne]

Ooh that giftcard sound like a nice gift :)

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Yes indeed just a little something to give back.

[@ex0ne]

@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS it would pretty mouch found an entire team for Steinhjall: Summoners' Arena 😉

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

@@ex0ne ahhh perfect! 😎 I'll be doing more give aways once I reach a certain number each time!

[@jochelo1992]

GENIOOOOOOOOOO

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

✌️

[@s7r49]

I love how you used oreo cookies to make the rock

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

They are not just for eating 😎

[@cupraflash6892]

Loved this tutorial and it looks amazing. Would adding a varnish to it help reflect more? 🤔

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you! 8m glad you enjoyed it. If I were to add varnish I would use a satin. Using a matt varnish will denatured the bright colors, using a gloss varnish will take away from the lava effect and it'll look more like a glory gel, satin is a perfect finish the brightness with stay the same while giving it a more realistic touch with very little shine visible.

[@cupraflash6892]

@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS so I have done my first attempt. How can I show you? Instagram? Would like some pointers please

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

@@cupraflash6892 sounds good, please tag me on Instagram at falcon_mini_studios.

[@UniqueChannel654654]

Can I like this twice?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Glad you like it!

[@jiml9856]

This was really helpful and to the point. I like your painting and presentation style.

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@megaman520]

I'm using this for some nids. Gonna call them hive fleet ragnaros

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Sounds great! ✌🏾

[@therighteousdom6932]

Is that cork board you used to make the rocks?

[@Severely_Distracted]

yup

[@Skud0rz]

whats the rock made of? broken cork?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Yes it is

[@frog_mug3172]

How did you make the rocks?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

Simple cut up pieces of cork. They work great to represent magma rocks. Paimted them in a black color and thats it. Helps the lava effect really pop.

[@corinnegattmann4176]

Did you just use charred wood for the rock?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

I used cork pieces but you can use other things perhaps even wood if you texture the top to make it look like rock.

[@amorbavian]

That brush gives me anxiety lol

[@bigchungus6011]

How do you get rhe base bumpy texture?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

It was a texture that was already part of the base. I used a Warhammer base but you can make your own with a smooth base by simply adding a thin coat of super fine sand.

[@rikkatakanashi9386]

Sir i have a question which glue you have used?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

I used regular super glue for this project. It's my go to for everything else.

[@rikkatakanashi9386]

@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS ok thanks bro!

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

@@rikkatakanashi9386 your welcome! ✌️

[@lorenzos.8620]

Brooo where did you find the Hulk model? Are there also the others Avengers?

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

This particular model is got from heroclix and they do have all the other avengers. Because this game is not as popular its hard to find some characters but they are out there. A new table top game called crisis protocal has every single avenger in there and the hulk model from them looks fantastic you should check it out!

[@lorenzos.8620]

@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS Thank you so much! I’ll check it out right now! Love the Hulk with your lava base, I want it too ahah

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

@@lorenzos.8620 your welcome man and thank you inhope you find this model! ✌

[@oscarpozo9442]

how to add led light lava effect?? for my Sauron figure 😂

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

That would make a great video for sure!

[@oscarpozo9442]

​@@FALCONMINISTUDIOS one question? how do you make the black rock effect texture?

[@edwilson1466]

I Don’t see a point of painting tutorials when everyone’s painting is different so trying to recreate this is pointless because it turns out nothing like it no matter what you do

[@FALCONMINISTUDIOS]

That's the beauty of this hobby, everyone has a different result and a style. What works for me might not work for you exactly but at least videos provide guidelines to help start if you don't know where or how to start. I suggest just keep practicing and and trying out different things that's how I've learned and still learning. ✌️

[@TAIDGH38]

i dont think its about recreating it exactly. He is showing the steps and giving tips. everyone finds there own style they are happy with but it helps to learn how to do some glazed shading, wet blending or other techniques that they can apply in other projects.