Midwinter Medium: cheap, easy, and amazing - DIY minipainting essential

Let me show you how to make "Midwinter Medium", the hobby thinning liquid I use in quite a few of my videos, and show you all the cool things you can do with it.
Here's the exact Galeria medium I use for this recipe: geni.us/MattMe...
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[@stanislavzoldak2198]

Goobertown cameo was stellar!

[@MidwinterMinis]

BREEEEENT

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Gooooooobs 🥰

[@GoobertownHobbies]

eyyy!!!

[@joshyjosh00]

@@GoobertownHobbies To our hobby Chemist. Could I use Glycerin instead of dish soap ?

[@d-emprahexpects]

Great Brent, always with a cat around 👍

[@lukemulholland4476]

Not all heroes wear capes. Congratulations on the upcoming arrivals.

[@MidwinterMinis]

... does that mean I have to get rid of my cape?

[@lukemulholland4476]

@@MidwinterMinis what you and Penny get up to is your own business squire.

[@kingremus7544]

@@MidwinterMinis give it to lil Horus and little Sanguinus! :P

[@notreallydavid]

@@MidwinterMinis No, but you'll have to cut a semicircle out of the joint craft-doing table fairly soon.

[@mr.potato2223]

@@MidwinterMinis NO CAPES Until you become fancy

[@GoobertownHobbies]

#superjuice! I'll give it a try :-)

[@manuelmartinezrodriguez8578]

Thanks, You killed me xD

[@ArawnNox]

I hope you give your impressions in a video!

[@jknox115]

Best cameo I've seen so far this year.

[@Lamefoureyes]

Would love to hear a more detailed explanation of the science!

[@margathapai4010]

If Mr. Town say to give it a try then I think it's definitely worth giving it a try

[@Bluecho4]

Midwinter Minis here, once again breaking the iron grip of GW, one DIY chemistry video at a time.

[@notreallydavid]

They'll be coming for the pair of them now.

[@d-emprahexpects]

And we're all here listening and very very thankful!! 👍

[@alexvaraderey]

Next on Midwinter Minis - How to make a Great Unclean One with 4 potatoes and some cocktail sticks.

[@notreallydavid]

'Just step into this unmarked van for a moment.'

[@bopaintsminis]

Seems that Galeria matte medium is out of stock all over the internet. Any suggestions?

[@applejack492]

Please can we take a moment to fully appreciate the sheer majesty of 3:29 - 3:33

[@1IGG]

I laughed. Awesome part ;)

[@Magmadoge]

the music it is perfect

[@WhateverMax117]

For those who can't watch here is the recipe: 1x empty bottle 1 drop of water 5 tears of heretics 2 drops of your heretical blood 1 eye of a penitent sister Job done ✔

[@Verza488]

alright but where do i find heretics?

[@MidwinterMinis]

This one right here, Commissar.

[@AOTLTng]

Would Tears work?

[@WhateverMax117]

@@MidwinterMinis I am Alpharius

[@commanderstorm8874]

Don’t forget the brain of your heretical brother

[@jonocc5548]

Well it got Brent's seal of approval, just, so I think this is worth a go!

[@MidwinterMinis]

... close enough!

[@Caladors]

I just want to say you're a cool dude. I lot of people would have let internet fame get to them at this stage, but your still doing weirdo things like the head bob and asking people to please stay after you tell them the secret. Your still just you. Hope that gift of fatherhood is one you get the most out of.

[@cams.2083]

Brent is fuming right now... Plotting a video that explains the science behind acrylic paint.

[@EternalQuestion]

I love it how Guy, Emil, Brent, Scott and pretty much everyone else in this community now regularly have cameos in each others videos 🤣

[@andrewdavies7816]

The Goobertown cameo and Guys face dancing are what sold me on this one. Keep up the good, no, great work and I hope you have done some meal prep along with the video prep for the incoming babies!

[@MattyRlufc]

"Just like when you make mayonnaise or a salad dressing" Yes... Of course... Like when I do that.

[@logcabingaming3710]

😂

[@MattyRlufc]

@@logcabingaming3710 and I've discovered a new hobby channel! Subscribed. I expect mayonnaise videos. That is all.

[@logcabingaming3710]

@@MattyRlufc lolz, I will do my best but please prepare for mayonnaise flavoured disappointment 😂

[@MattyRlufc]

@@logcabingaming3710 the only flavour of disappointment there is.

[@Brickerbrack]

@@MattyRlufc Well, he has a Marmite video, so I actually wouldn't be surprised... 😜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJa6foedibWqmac

[@heli88]

I'm surprised this video didn't get flagged by KZbin; Dancin' Guy is too hot for TV!

[@MidwinterMinis]

1 hour loop when?

[@alexvaraderey]

@@MidwinterMinis Pumped up for the arrival of the children or too much coffee?

[@michaeljames1334]

i have been using a medium to thin paints for a few months. it is a game changer. going to make this instead of buying it all the time.

[@-Benedict]

Great stuff, Guy. I've been using a very similar recipe for some time now - the only difference is I use half a pipette full of acrylic flow improver instead of dish soap. A bit more expensive yes, but doesn't foam up.

[@Corndog1]

Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the goobertown cameo, and good luck with the kids!

[@alexlight4413]

Congrats on the kids mate, your greatest project yet!

[@OlmoWTF]

All the best to you and Penny with the twins. My son turned two today and they have been the two best years of my life.

[@nickharvey7233]

As smiley, wholesome and entertaining as ever. Take a bow and gird your loins for the wonderful, sleep-deprived first few months of bringing new lives into the world. Take care and good luck to both of you.

[@Bobfett1982]

After using this tutorial, i love painting again! It's so friggin good.

[@jimdcushman]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for this video it genuinely answered a couple questions I've had for a while now. Most importantly, CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Dad. It is the coolest gig on the planet if you ask me.

[@jantimmer5558]

Great video. Congratulations on your twins. Best of luck raising them.

[@youreverydaypatriot4188]

I bailed as soon as you showed how to make it im joking i couldn't bail on that sweet sweet voice

[@stickyfingahz425]

Congrats on the little ones best wishes for your new family.

[@TylerProvick]

"DIY" in this case means use a product specifically formulated for this purpose but not universally known within the mini world. BTW, instead of soap, try flow aid from the same manufacturer. It does the same thing with less extra additives that aren't needed.

[@Marconius6]

I was about to say this, using airbrush flow improver seems like a better idea than putting orange-scented dish soap into your expensive mini paints.

[@richardwilliams6837]

Congratulations Guy and Penny... hope all goes well ;) we can wait for a new album ;)

[@domainofscience]

Wow, this is very cool. I wish I had known this 20 years ago. Thanks!

[@nikolasleal3138]

Production value is through the roof

[@flatline42]

Good video! If you don't use medium at a high rate then consider using distilled water to keep things nice and neutral. I also use flow-aid from Liquitex instead of dish soap. Less bubbles. 10-1 ratio of water to flow-aid, then 1:1 matt medium to your special water. Little more expensive but it's *really* really nice goop that lasts a long time.

[@hoshi314]

can i use flow improver from winsor newton instead? for some reason that is the only one i can find

[@ColonelSandersLite]

@@hoshi314 You didn't get a response so I'm just going to say this - Probably. You'll have to try it and test to confirm. *Most* art supply acrylics are compatible with each other for the purpose of mixing things. They *may not* be compatible with your stuff made for modelling though. One example I know of off the top of my head, because I keep abusing it, is that vallejo's medium is not compatible with daler rowney's acrylic ink medium. I found that one the hard way as it kept clumping and clogging my airbrush. There is a useful way to abuse it though. Let's say, on your wet palette, you brush mix a bit of vallejo red ink and a bit of fw yellow ink. You get an orangey mix that will go on with splotchy colors. Mostly orangeish with red and yellow splotchy areas. This can be abused for the purpose of color modulation. I happen to know the tamiya stuff is some kinda weird chemistry and doesn't like to play well with others in general too. Note though that this information applies to mixing wet acrylic mediums. I have never had a problem with compatibility when putting something on top of a dry acrylic. There may be something on the market out there that will cause problems though.

[@hoshi314]

@@ColonelSandersLite thanks, tested it for Citadel paints and it's pretty good to me so far

[@garrettlingard728]

Congratulations on the twins and thanks for the video!

[@AlexLusth]

dat Goober cameo was great :)

[@MidwinterMinis]

He's a champ

[@marcoscastellanos4114]

Awesome news! Congratulations on your twins!

[@BrokenAzreal]

Congrats on the twins! And thanks for a super helpful and great video, guy Whilst I'm not going to say no to content, also glad to hear you guys are taking the time during such a special and important stage. Stay safe and take care

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks matey! Yeah, got lots of fun videos lined up for the first month of paternity leave though, hope you enjoy them :)

[@craigpattenden]

Great goobertown cameo! Helps that I’d watched his video on making paints too which made it funnier!

[@normalrings5659]

Oh my god!!! Congrats on the kids! You're both absolutely lovely, and will make amazing parents! ^^

[@funkylilpossum6725]

Congratulations on the twins guys!

[@Sonic2Chronicles]

I need more Midwinter Mini - Goobertown hobby collabs

[@Conorkc86]

This is great, never put together that matt medium and Lahmian were related. Awesome thank you!

[@De_Chris_dH]

That one dislike is probably from GW

[@Jay-cu2ym]

Safe

[@zeromaster1997]

You're right that ratio right now is amazing 11dislikes v 5000+likes

[@AndersRamm]

😂

[@lurch3268]

Guy! Just wanted to say congrats to you on the upcoming children! They sure have some cool parents!!!

[@BarokaiRein]

This made me start using my vallejo thinner medium for stuff other than airbrushing. I wouldn't thin literally everything with medium but for glazes, especially mixed glazes it's just way better than water, behaves well on a wet palette as well.

[@williamgoyette517]

Thanks so much, was actually finally going to shill out for a citadel pot that would probably dry out, creating an infinitely dense brick on my desk.

[@miabennett1363]

New to painting minis and 40k in general, my best mate got me into it. Just want to say Guy, I love your channel :')

[@MidwinterMinis]

Ohhh no no no, that's too kind Matt.

[@commanderstorm8874]

@@MidwinterMinis you also kinda got me into painting the minis and the tabletop game after I had fallen in love with DOW 1

[@TheHazza1543]

Genius! Congratulations on the upcoming arrivals! 🎉

[@WesHalloransRobots]

As a twin, don’t try to make them equals. That will just cause problems. Hope they grow to be great individuals and find what they will love

[@-Benedict]

What makes you qualified to dictate to somebody how they should go about parenting? You pretentious tosspot.

[@itsjustjd9082]

@@-Benedict what makes you qualified to call them a pretentious tosspot?

[@squidumspainting]

As a twin I completely agree with this

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

@@itsjustjd9082 Sounds like he's perfectly qualified due to being one.

[@Fishboy471]

This hits the vibe of my favorites 90’s tv shows, without having to justify to my peers why I’m watching Art Attack at 2am. Love these instructional videos, Guy.

[@AKKK1182]

I've had some issues with using tap water to thin paints and acrylic thinner tends to either wash them out too much or dries too fast. Tried this out with Vallejo matte medium and it's almost magical. The coverage is amazing and it makes the paints act almost like contrast paints which again is amazing for zenithal base coats. Thank you very much!

[@lessteel9426]

I already knew this (and already made some) but stayed to the end anyway 👍 Congratulations on the twins

[@Oliolli3]

5:03 "actual pigment powder" If I've learned anything from Dana Howl, it's that that isn't pigment powder. It's ground up Kirioth Hair.

[@gregmurray4169]

Congrats on the twins, that's great news!

[@brainfreezeyes1910]

love the editing in this video👌

[@MidwinterMinis]

Haha, thanks, I had lots of fun making it

[@turnipslop3822]

I'm a fan of these quick videos that are jam-packed with useful stuff too, even for when you're not under the impending pressure of kids. That said, good luck with the kids!

[@testosteronetom7366]

"Promise you wont leave after I show you the recipe" "I promise" "So first your gonna need a bottle-" *already gone*

[@Gotrek_matatrolls]

Congratulations for your twins!!!

[@FairlySadPanda]

It'd be handy to have the various recipes inside one video at some point - some sort of big hobby supplies video with an Amazon list - for folks like me who love bulk-buying :D

[@MidwinterMinis]

Not a bad idea! Maybe I'll try that in the future :)

[@FairlySadPanda]

@@MidwinterMinisA "100% DIY-painted model?" video, maybe? The hinting at the pigment tests in this one kinda lead into that as a video idea. Then being able to go "oh we're using this wash we made in this video, here's the recipe again" and whatnot would be really handy.

[@hek1229]

His intro to painting video definitely helped me with the beginner supplies i needed and i pretty much got everything he recommended, great starting point i felt.

[@joshbecka6110]

Best use of Goobertown ever.

[@SaraGrapes]

Hey Guy! I found your channel a few weeks ago when I was looking to get back into mini painting. I love your videos. Your tips are super accessible for newbies and I love these sorts of money-saving hacks. I also love Penny's reactions to some of the sillier/incredibly stupid parts of WH40k. The reason I got back into mini painting was that I found a Blitz Bowl Season 1 game on sale and I thought it would be a good game to play with my less nerdy cousins at our Thanksgiving family reunions when everyone's watching the game (I'm USA based, if you can't tell). Since my family is from Chicago, I of course did the human team as the Bears. They turned out great, but it took some experimenting to properly mix up a Dark Navy color (using Army Painter paints). I was wondering if you had any tips on mixing paints? Like an easy way to find the right ratio of bottle drops? (Any other viewers, like if you'd also like to see this video!) Thanks, Sara

[@vehicularMCS]

I like this new format of video.

[@NatesMiniatures]

I already know this mix but I watched it anyway because it is Midwinter minis ^_^

[@mindeclipse85]

Congratu-freaking-lations to you and Penny! Welcome to parenthood! ❤️

[@kamradziejtomal]

Holy Moses, screw the medium, dem twins tho are the real deal

[@johnbroad6416]

ooh that red glaze on the terminator looks great

[@mitchcampbell4197]

Damn have I never been this early for a MWM episode

[@MidwinterMinis]

Did you get that "new video smell"?

[@euansmith3699]

@@MidwinterMinis That comment is very chuckleworthy.

[@thomasrobertson4213]

This is the video where, for some reason, I finally placed where I recognised you from… My local music store, rock society and your old band back in the day! Has been bugging me for weeks whilst watching through some of your videos!!!

[@Thunderplunk]

THE CAMEO

[@MidwinterMinis]

HE DID IT

[@PatrickSamphire]

I think is basically the same recipe that Black Magic Craft uses as a base for his washes, but I hadn't thought of the other uses. Great stuff.

[@kulovicz3152]

In the next video, Midwinter will show us how to make our resin.

[@KaineVillante]

I love how you say some of the names in these videos

[@WhateverMax117]

Streaky First and Blotcher Viewer here

[@pierceprzybyla1275]

Congratulations on the family!

[@rohnhuntone5326]

I'm sure you could tide everyone over during your paternity leave by just posting vids of your dog :D

[@kultek]

My fave discovery was thinning base colours to use over a zenithal highlight priming.

[@zerwikaptur9699]

Am I legally obligated to put a "midwinter medium" sticker on the bottle when I make this?

[@MidwinterMinis]

YES (no)

[@christophergibson8304]

Congratulations 👏 double work but double the reward 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sigurdbjohansson]

Woah, "The Pink"! BTW; we still need that DnD game with all of you's mini people!

[@jherazob]

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[@effemihr]

Happy for you and Penny! Best of luck and health all around. God bless ya. Thanks for the recipe as well :)

[@atlasallen-manning6092]

and OMG CONGRATS ON THE TWINS!!!! IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY!

[@sprucehouse9]

Exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks! And congrats on the twinsies!

[@ryanmaxwell5390]

Congratulations on the twins! 👍

[@ebc1f7]

New humans! And a matched set to boot. You’re also looking svelte my friend. Enjoy the new normal ;) and we’ll always be here when u can find some time to post.

[@iambenij]

Can confirm that Midwinter Medium works a treat. Been using it for a while now and my painting game has vastly improved! Great for glazes!

[@idasowa9225]

...did Guy just make a sequel to water? I'm impressed.

[@Skeletonman980]

Just got back into the hobby and picked up some galeria matte medium today from hobbycraft for £9! can't wait to paint up my boyz when my paints get here. Your videos are really helpful!

[@jacobpizzo2830]

Guy you are ridiculous. Its why we love you.

[@kasterixprime]

One of the few "make your own" hobby videos I've seen on something like this that genuinely feels worthwhile.

[@Thornsworks]

Alright you've convinced me Guy! Time to finally make the old dip wash and special juice. Dish soap be damned!

[@aaronm3795]

Guy: Stay- at- home dad extraordinaire!

[@chrisgould5606]

Congratulations to you and Penny!

[@emiliomartin9815]

Congrats on your incoming new minis!

[@patrickgahan9955]

Thanks for the tip, just ordered some, looks like a good solution to fixing weathering powders 🤙

[@Idicus]

Oh wow, congrats on the twins! That'll be a very exciting step in both of your lives!

[@LordButtersI]

The energy in this video is very cute. It feels like a hug.

[@reubensullivan8849]

Love that goobs was in the video he always pops up in everyone’s videos

[@tychoMX]

From a formerly lapsed miniature painter and chemical engineer by trade: thank you. And LOL at the Goobertown opinion.

[@1IGG]

Good luck, mate. Children are always a new adventure :)

[@jamesshellnut6787]

Thanks for a handy recipe and congrats on the new little ones

[@remy713]

thanks for the tip, i forget this one , i used this medium long time ago, very good results. And, nice , i have two twins too, congratulations!

[@EugenAnanin]

Thanks for the recipe. Appreciate DIY solutions like that

[@Some_Cool_Dude]

Bro you are my favorite warhammer painter, big fan, rock on!

[@yesmilord2350]

The Brown Angels joke was superb my friend... well done lol