How to Paint: Sacred Ruin Sandstone Bases

[@catland88]

Been stuck on a project for a few months trying to figure out a reddish sandstone basing scheme and this has been perfect. Thanks

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Very glad this has helped you out :)

[@rubengerritsen6868]

This triggered my asmr big time, smooth voice and the rain in the background

[@mugsofdoomminis]

I noticed a lot of videos tended to shout and be noisy about tutorials so i decided to be the opposite and talk much more calmly!

[@Kidfry]

That is a very striking recipe. Thanks!

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Glad you like it!

[@charlesnunya2347]

If you haven't tried it before I really like Golden SoFlat black for base rims. It is so smooth and the finish when it dries is amazing. Also, it comes in a larger container than most mini paints. Super high quality for a cheaper price per milliliter.

[@mugsofdoomminis]

I will have a look. Looks a little awkward to get in the uk from a quick google though

[@tmckee3242]

That pigment wash is a great idea

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Thanks. Pigments are super versatile tools

[@Kidfry]

Agreed. I have to start trying this.

[@LakeyWargames]

Lovely tutorial mate! Loving the colour variations you added in. They really make the world of difference! New sub here here can't wait to learn more from you! :)

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Thank you so much for the kind words. This particular video has been surprisingly popular and glad it helped you out

[@renaudroyer5390]

Très joli socle, merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel 👍

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Merci beaucoup! je suis content que ça te plaise! Sorry my GCSE french was a very long time ago!

[@royuky]

Amazing

[@m.mulder8864]

Looking specifically for limestone recipes but I think this is gonna get me there

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Glad you like it

[@hivefleethyper]

Amazing!!!

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Thank you for the kind comment :D

[@Sudo_Nimh]

What a smooth lovely blend. I do really enjoy using reds and pinks as undertones for yellows, the shadows are so warm and cozy. Interesting use of pigment for a wash, do you always use it with water as a pigment fixer? I use isopropanol myself and was wondering if there was any difference.

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Warm and cosy is kind of the feel I was going for haha! I grew up in Oxford so was surround by lots of ornate stone buildings. I always use water. The nice thing about water is you can reactivate it. So if you think you've gone too extreme you can dial it back by wetting it. I haven't had issues with the pigment having fixing issues when used in this manner, due to the large amount of water to pigment it almost becomes a stain in the layers of paint. If you move your models a lot isopropanol can be a safe bet. mine sit in a cabinet and brought out for games and haven't run into any trouble. Might be something to experiment with :)

[@Cyborgman3000]

Wonderful video. Very informative. Did you varnish this as a final step? Thank you.

[@mugsofdoomminis]

I didn't varnish it personally. With varnish I find you only really need to use it if your handling it a lot and roughly. Varnish can dramatically change a finish on something which as a painter I can find frustrating. I found the pigment mixed in a water wash rather than dusted does wonders for fixing in place There's nothing here that says you can't varnish

[@Jorbad.]

Seems like they dont make that weathering powder anymore. What is an alternative?

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Medium rust from mig might be a good shout. It’s any sort of medium orangey brown tone rust pigment will do the trick

[@colouredIncognito]

Any alternatives for Indian shadow? Any from vallejo?

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Vallejo model colour cavalry brown is a pretty close match. Any similar red brown tone will work though :)

[@colouredIncognito]

​@@mugsofdoomminiswill literally use this Exact way to base my teal/red sisters

[@ericconnor8419]

You will trash your small pointed brushes using them for undercoating like that, use a large flat. The finish will also be more even.

[@JamieBFilms]

The basecoat was applied with a five brushes for £1 special. I was absolutely not worried about that brush. Literally a cheapo 20p brush. I switched to a rosemary and co series 33 for the feathering and a cheap drybrush for the drybrushing.

[@Jigsaw765]

Very chill nice stuff

[@mugsofdoomminis]

Glad you liked it :)