How to prime miniatures with a brush

Priming miniatures ensures that paint sticks to the miniature's surface, protects its durability, and evens out textures for an easier painting experience.
Most popular primer colors are white, grey, and black.
The 1/2 mop brush can be used on any miniature size and the bigger bristles cover more areas faster.
After the first coat of paint dries (you can also use hair dryer), I like to apply a second coat with a smaller brush to cover spots I missed during the first coat.
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[@ghostface_d3607]

I was fully ready to go into model painting without priming at all and just deal with the consequences when I thought/was told my only option was to take them outside and get to shaking cans. Thank you for a much more personally feasible alternative

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Great to hear! Thank you! 😊

[@WarChimp]

That has reassured me I am doing it right. The Vallejo grey is so thin out the bottle I thought mine might be a bit duff. Given it is an airbrush primer it does make sense though. I use it for speedpaints too and have tried a dark wash before a white drybrush to catch raised edges. Still finding my feet, so thanks for the video 🙂.

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank You! 😊

[@johnkelley9877]

This was very helpful! Thank you for sharing this.

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you! 😀

[@40kwarriortuber92]

Ive been using this sooo wrong. Thank you for the video!

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you! :)

[@lilblkrose]

ngl that opening made me laugh it's a good reason Mine is I like breathing

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Haha 😂

[@piotrstaniek84]

Best tutorial. Next time I'll do it your way.

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you 😀

[@boardwithpaint]

Nobody ever talks about brush priming! +1 for emphasizing the "bubble" problem. I personally usually use an airbrush to prime, but I'll pull out the brush if I'm feeling too lazy to clean it. Also, there are just models that have hard-to-reach spots that an airbrush or rattle can has trouble getting to, so there's always a place for brush-on primer. Thanks for the video!

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you so much 😊

[@travman228]

Do you use any other brands besides Vallejo? Just curious, Vallejo has many colorful primers im not sure anyone else does

[@MeetMyMeeples]

So far, I have only used Vallejo white and grey primers because I’m only painting with The Army Painter Speedpaint which requires a light primer for best results. The Army Painter recommends their matt white rattle can or airbrush primer, but Vallejo white or grey brush on primers work too.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Great video, I have suscribed to your channel! One question, is it possible to use Gesso as a primer? And do you have a video about using primers?

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you! 😊 Although Gesso can be used as I primer, I have absolutely no experience with it. It’s a good idea for a video though.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

@@MeetMyMeeples Thank you for answering!

[@giorgiobriozzo9655]

Precise and simple a tutorial! What manufacturer are the miniatures from?

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you! The miniatures are from Fantasy Flight Game’s The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth. Here’s the complete list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32seZKfoMydZrc

[@chrisofrays]

How do you avoid the primer getting too thick when doing multiple models in one Sitting?

[@MeetMyMeeples]

I have two mop brushes and many cheap small brushes. When the primer gets thick on the brush and plate, I wash them and switch to other brushes. On the miniatures, I brush away thick areas and use the brush to absorb excess primer.

[@scotteverroad4545]

I use the same stuff, same color most of the time, mostly because it dries fast and I'm too lazy to go outside. Anyway, I have a real problem with bubbles. Would diluting it with water or a thinner, flow-improver maybe? Would that help? Thanks for your time, Scott.

[@MeetMyMeeples]

The primer is already thin so I don’t dilute it. I sometimes apply more coat to bubbly areas that dried up.

[@paulvanappeven3340]

Idd do it all the time. Greetings from Belgium

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thank you 😊

[@jowrockable]

Do you need to water it down? Or is it better to just use it as it is in multiple layers

[@MeetMyMeeples]

I use the primer as is in multiple layers. Vallejo primer is thin enough. If it gets thick in some spots, I thin it down by brushing off excess primer.

[@paid2lose71]

I dont know what I am doing wrong. I do it like you and the primer is always bubbly. The "finishes" mini looks like shit... Whats the worst that could happen if I dont prime? I always seal my minis so is there realy a need for priming if its more trouble than good?

[@MeetMyMeeples]

I’m a beginner and use primarily Army Painter Speedpaints where light coloured primer is a must for vibrant colors. It’s hard to get rid of every bubbles so I sometimes put additional primer touch ups to even out surfaces with bubbles. I have no experience in painting without priming first.

[@LordChaos2010]

I have 5 cats so I 100% relate with that Meow :)

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Haha 😂 thank you 😊

[@mrpantsrainbowsixsiege4571]

Bad thing that this primer peels like banana peel froom flat surfaces

[@MeetMyMeeples]

Thanks for watching 😊 and yes on the banana peel.