The Most BASIC Mini Painting Tips I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME!

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In this weeks video, I talk about the most basic miniature painting techniques that you probably didn't know about! Things like how to thin your paint, how to correctly apply your paint, and more! This video is sponsored by Fart Quest.
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00:00 Intro
00:25 How to Apply Paint
00:48 Wet Your Brush
1:15 Consistency / Thinning your Paint
2:49 Thinning with Inks
3:32 Applying Paint With Your Brush
5:09 Applying a Base Coat
6:10 Paint Drying
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[@LylaMev]

Did your learn anything new in this video?

[@nosignal2568]

I always knew I SHOULD wet m brush and thin m paints, but I was always wondering why veteran painters always had a damn rainbow on their hands! The amount I can learn abt my mixture just by doing this is amazing! edit:grammar

[@thomasjones3221]

Always happy to see thinning paints talked about

[@svenducoulombier8637]

I learned allot from you video. Thanks. But why do you have a copper coin in your wet pallet?

[@LylaMev]

To help my paper edges stay submerged!

[@TheDodgerUk868]

Every time I try painting, it ends up blotchy on a coat, I never see that in videos , (I saw one ) The blotchy coats would be good to see , so people not go , "oh my paint is bad"

[@mikegallagher3916]

I’ve been painting minis for almost 40yrs. Tools and technics have changes. Videos like this are helpful as introduction and refresher voucher courses. Thank you Lyla.

[@GoateeH]

Agreed. I first painted over 40 years ago then stopped for a long while. The quality of paints have improved so much and techniques moved on or developed a lot in the interim. The fundamental principles are the same, but it's still more like relearning than refreshing. Additionally some of the language has developed with new definitions for older methods.

[@kamikazedude]

Tip i received, get plastic spoons, prime the spoons, use spoons to test paints on, you get an accurate example of what you will get on the model whereas skin can react differently

[@mr.dedede1324]

Smart.

[@neologian1783]

I dabbled in miniature painting 40 years ago when I was in my early teens, D&D was the thing, and the only fantasy miniatures you could get were those die cast metal figures with a million pour defects! LOL. At the time I thought I'd discovered the holy grail when I figured out "dry brushing". And of course there were only oil based enamel paints from Testors in those little glass rectangular jars. I achieved some decent results back then (for the era) but I'm completely awed by the techniques and level of detail you are bringing out with acrylics! So impressed that I recently went out and bought my first set of Warhammer models to go with the bucket of inspiration you've given me! Thank you for all the high quality content!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

It never hurts to watch videos like this one, because who knows? You may realize that you were doing something wrong and teach yourself the right way in the interest of improvement. Clear and concise as usual, well done!

[@awoken8infinite]

Yeah, I'm likely guilty of pushing drying paint without realising it. TBH I haven't had lumpy minis since I was a kid and finally listened to the advice to thin my paints though, so probably OK.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

My friend iv been painting since I was a kid and I had to learn with a codex hahah a friend > My friends never painted there mini's for the most part. Not me ! I played the Black Albume over and over agian painting away. KZbin helps but practise helps the most i find.

[@reedschadegg9023]

literally why I watch these

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Solid!! Love that Moxie model :-)

[@LylaMev]

Thank you!! You version was cute, too!

[@the_cheese]

I have been painting miniatures since the early 1980s, and this is all fantastic advice no matter what your skill level. Thanks for this awesome, informative video, Lyla!

[@beardhammerwargaming]

I love these kind of videos. I am painting for about two decades now, but in my line of work not unlike in the hobby, repetition is our friend. It is always good to stay humble and watch beginners videos as bad habbits might solidify in our painting behaviour.

[@Astorinato]

Hi from the other side of the Globe Lyla, Eastern Europe. I just want to express my gratitude to you. You are making such good tutorials, without waste information. Please keep doing like this and best wishes.

[@devunblack7925]

Just got my first set of minis and felt super overwhelmed, thank you for this video, you answered sooo many questions that are just second nature to people Who have been doing this for a while!

[@chainer8686]

Thinning paint can be quite tricky, and over the years, I've become accustomed to thinning paint to the point where it's almost like dirty water. Only time I go thicker is when I'm blocking in large areas of base.

[@mtviking2706]

Out of all the tutorials out there for miniature paintings your have taught me the most in the easiest to understand way, and as a result I'm advancing much quicker than I would by myself. Leaps and bounds in just a few models. Thanks you

[@TheGammabomb06]

As someone just starting the hobby, information like this is truly appreciated, thank you!

[@machomanta]

Finally a video explaining how to properly thin paints! Sharing this with my hobby newb friends. No more "uhhh just make it like skim milk I guess"

[@LylaMev]

Like skim milk is not only unhelpful, but I think it's frequently wrong!

[@awoken8infinite]

@@LylaMev I think this is correct for airbrushing though? although I haven't gotten my AB yet. This is what I heard though. I often like to use thinner layers when painting by hand though, and then build it up. I think this goes back to me being overly cautious though. multiple thinner layers is better than the paint being too thick after all. I do try to get the right consistency now, and get it down first time.

[@familymeeple]

Thank you for this and the many other videos you have and continue to post on a regular basis. It's a delight to hear your tips and tricks to help people like me better our painting skills and enjoyment ❤

[@3dartstudio007]

Yes. Thank you for tips. I do have one tip I'd like to share... I have been using the discarded soda boxes cut into cardstock squares to make my color pallets and do consistency tests. The back of my hand is not the right color for such things. Love your channel, thank you!

[@Perram]

Break on the wet side was something that took me way too long to learn. I'm glad you're making content focusing on the basic-basics.

[@drunemeton]

Wow! I’m just starting out and it is the first video that truly explained what to do, how to do it, and what to look out for whilst doing it. Thank you!

[@peterpeter5666]

just started air brushing litterally 2 days ago , goes great with my new 3d printer. LOVE your vids , very helpful and simple to understand for noobs like me . Thank you !

[@DustinDustin00]

You say you use a 30 second sand timer, but I love how you just quickly nod towards what nearly everybody has close at hand. Well done video, thank you!

[@whatsorthats]

This was awesome! I always get nervous when picking up the paintbrush again - it's so good to have these tips in my toolkit. Thank you!!

[@paintandgame]

I have watched a dozen basic painting videos but i didnt realised there is a basic of the basic videos! This is awesome and makes a lot of sense. Thank You from Singapore

[@darryll4049]

Lyla you are such a great teacher. I am following your guides in helping me paint. This is another great video. Thank you once again. Cheers and have a fantastic weekend!

[@boskojal1681]

Dispensing the actual good advices instead of just saying "practice", kuddos to you for this video

[@LylaMev]

Practice helps, but you have to know what to practice!

[@pedropaulomiranda4979]

I'm about to paint my first miniature and I'm very happy to find this video since I have zero experience using paints. Thanks!

[@billdefranza4927]

Excellent advice about thinning paints! Best and clearest I've heard. Thanks.

[@Gingerbread22]

Every time I watch one of these, I'm both mad and excited. A lot of "omg I've been doing this wrong for years!" Thanks for the tips!

[@LylaMev]

Happy to help!

[@ianwitchey7081]

Thank you! Just got started in miniatures with my kids and these videos really help.

[@ethan_anthem]

Great video for beginners! Its nice to hear intuitions that we learn by muscle memory through trial and error translated into words!

[@mickeyflint6825]

Jesus I've been painting for years and gotten some decent results but I always thought I was doing something wrong. THANK YOU! That all made so much freaking sense!!! I'll be watching all your vids now.

[@bkelton0]

Thank you for this Vid! I am getting ready to start painting my first 3D prints and have been watching all kinds of videos and this one pointed out a lot the others have not. This was so helpfull!

[@stubai78]

great reminder as I was getting texture on my shields I was painting and you have reminded me to be patient and stop painting over half dry paint.

[@ryankyle2467]

I already figured out a lot of this with just trial and error but I didn’t know about the wet brunch one! So thanks for that one! It makes perfect sense now lol And now I know why I can’t get the paint 100% out of my bigger brushes! Very good video and I’ll check out more when I have the time!

[@Caim8829]

Great video! Oh damm, some of the techniques you talked about are simple to undertand but hard to master. I have always struggle with painting thinning, thanks for the tips!!

[@jamiesale9460]

Well done. Nice well put together tutorial. Thanks

[@Cyber_Scorpion]

thank you for the refresher

[@RJAMiniatures]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! Great tips!

[@udunumami]

I love this video, thank you so much. I have been looking for this type of tutorial for so long now!

[@CharlesWright]

Finally someone who is explaining these things! Thank you!

[@awoken8infinite]

also lastly, you should make your own thinning agent, it works out a lot cheaper in the long run. galeria matte medium, 50:50 mix with water (you can use distilled water if you want to be fancy) and a very small drop of washing up liquid/dish soap to help break surface tension. Just be careful when adding the soap as it can make the mixture bubbly. TBH it doesn't matter too much if you have a few bubbles though, as you're going to mix it into paint anyway. It can also be used to mix with pigments, as a matte varnish, loads of things. I stopped buying acrylic thinning medium a while back. Got a huge tub of matte medium (500ml) for 15 pounds (so about 10 dollars) and this makes around 50 pots of medium based on the lahmian stuff from citadel (not sure how much you get from Vallejo, as never owned it. Citadel prices are way more expensive though, so imagine you're getting a better deal. The only thing I bought from Vallejo that was expensive was the "metal colours" but they're amazing, and you get a lot) Ofc if you are happy with the Vallejo one, that's cool. I just found that making my own was a lot more satisfying.

[@LordGrumpus]

I paused this video a few days ago to get the name brand of the Paint Puck . It came in the mail today, I got the lime green one. It’s amazing! I told them that I saw it on your channel and that they made a sale because of you!😎 thank you for all your tips & tricks. I’ve learned a lot. 🥳

[@TheRamanShaman86]

It’s amazing that no matter how many of these I watch, or even how well they are explained, my paint consistency is always bad 😢 practice makes perfect I guess. Thanks for the good video, I will keep trying

[@3DPlasticFantasy]

Thank for this, I always wanted to see how kimera behave as colors and you just show it on the right time 🤗

[@coolhandpaulnewman]

It's funny how I have watched tons of "how to paint miniatures" videos these past two months, and even though you mentioned things I have seen in other videos, it resonated with me finally in yours.

[@Baromanthefool]

Everything about this is great! Great video. One tiny issue... applying paint constantly over long periods of time, will cause absorption of the chemicals in the paints into your body... your not going to go white within a week but... something to bare in mind, each to their own...a friend got very ill from this very reason n cause!!! So do a allergy test... if you got thin skin or known issues with your blood or sensitive to chemicals in general … then reconsider this paint on to bare skin habit :P

[@hekidayo]

Excellent video, love how simple and clear it is. You demonstrate everything, really helps get it. Definitely subscribing!

[@idkjustleavemebeplease]

Wow! Thanks for that Ink tip. I hadn't thought of that.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks for the great info Lyla. 👍🎨🖌️

[@nerd3dprinting]

I totally needed this one now. Thank you

[@iankear736]

I’ve been building gundams for about 5 years now, and I wanted to branch out and dry something different, and miniatures peaked my interest. I used spray paints and acrylic pens for gunpla so very informative on how to actually paint since I haven’t messed with it a whole lot

[@ElPaviano]

You helped me a lot wit your wet palette tutorial for my latest vid. Thanks Lyla! Now i'm watching this one :D

[@LylaMev]

Thank you

[@FredericGuimont]

I'll be updating my technique, thanks! Didn't think to wet my brush before painting and never knew thinning paint with ink was a thing!

[@erdemaslan7243]

Thanks for this, been looking inspiration for Moxie's color scheme. My little one's favorite character from the series!

[@MightyMadFish]

Absolutely Brill explanations. I'll be sharing this video every time I meet someone new to painting.

[@gunner678]

Another issue related to this, is contamination on the figure you are trying to paint. It is so frustrating having gone through the cleaning process, only to find the paint, including the undercoat, simply will not stick. I've tried everything, including vinegar, but this one particular brand of miniature, seems impossible to clean effectively. Good video.

[@bradleyclapton8624]

This makes more sense to me than some of the other advice I have been trying to use, Thanks!

[@spindleweed]

I've been painting on and off for 30 years, and I have only in the last year worked out some of these. This is an absolutley essential video. The tip about using a wet brush is probably the number one tip here. I wish there had been internet tutorials when I started out.

[@mickeyflint6825]

Yeah ditto

[@j.s.connolly8579]

Ok, I've been a model builder/painter/fabricator etc for over fifty years and to ME this was AWESOME! I have always been of the mind that "You are NEVER EVER TOO OLD to learn something New" and I sure did with this! Thank You for a GREAT Tutorial Vid. Well Done! And You speak well and are very clear and concise. Again WELL DONE! :D P.S. I sent this to my Grand Kids because I know they will love it! :D

[@helixxharpell]

A great video Young lady! I've painted literally 1000s of minis & yes, even an old fart like myself learned something new! Bravo! And thank you for your efforts! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@aaronreynolds8587]

Such a great video, Lyla! Thinning with inks to maintain and boost saturation is BRILLIANT! And Moxie looks awesome!!!

[@LylaMev]

Thanks so much!

[@wreagin1]

This was phenomenal, thank you

[@dougjones3305]

No way!!!!! I am working on my first miniature and used black ink to darken/thin out the paint and white ink to lighten/thin out the paint and thought I was sooooo clever.... Good to know that it's actually a thing though.

[@RCRoark]

Thank you !

[@beneisen6982]

I learned a lot about wet painting that I wish I'd known when I started painting. The only things I knew were wetting the brush and layering of paints. Feel free to cringe, but for the first few years of painting, I dipped the brush fully into the paint pot. Then I started using a pallette, which helped me to get so many colors other than just the ones provided by the paint. After watching this, I'm definitely going to try thinning my paints, if not outright switching to wet pallettes.

[@mrsupaconducta]

I always thought that when I saw painters adding inks, that it was just to change the color or for the flow. Thanks! Now I understand inks a little better.

[@todsmith6591]

Hey thanks. Been painting minis since the Rogue Trader days... great feedback and good channel. Keep up the great work.

[@jameshicks3046]

Great tip video! Glad I found this!

[@kalosprismatic]

I want to tell you.. this video was very useful to me, and I imagine will be very useful to new painters for a long time to come. ❤️

[@Rezzin8]

Great video! Thank you! I’m painting on myself a lot more nowadays! 😆

[@doms.6701]

My daughter would love Fart Quest! Gonna check them out. Their minis are inexpensive too. Win win

[@LylaMev]

I hope you both have fun!

[@RebelPaladin]

So glad to learn about Fart Quest! My granddaughter has been wanting to play an RPG and this is perfect! And thank also for your advice, of course. :)

[@royvermeulen2167]

great video thanks for your time !!

[@killerpinkart6173]

Love your videos. Love this miniature.

[@YaroKolo]

Love your content. Always something new to learn. I like how your videos have improved over time. Keep up great work.

[@LylaMev]

I finally feel confident in my audio quality!

[@Mystic1031]

Thank you for the tips

[@xGamermonkeyx]

Great video! Really useful for newer painters to know about why having a moist brush is so important! It's not only great for applying the paint off the brush, but having a bit of water in the bristles will help prevent getting paint pigment up in the ferrule as well, since water and pigment/medium won't mix unless agitated, when you load up your brush with paint and it's already moist the base of the brush already has water there, so the pigment won't take up that space!

[@LylaMev]

I ruin so many brushes by getting paint in the ferrule. It's something I need to work on!

[@xGamermonkeyx]

@@LylaMev omg that is my entire life! This is why I stick to synthetic brushes, so much less depressing than ruining an expensive brush. I have had good success with the Broken Toad Fugazi series tho!

[@johncorley4152]

Very helpful video! Question; so you wet the brush apply paint, but now you need more paint of the same color on the brush, do you re-wet your brush, or go straight back to the paint?

[@walkingelk6934]

Still very new to the hobby, I find your videos alot of help!

[@Garrette63]

I bought a set of starter paints from Reaper. They come in dropper bottles like Vallejo and they already contain a flow aid mixed into the paint so you can use them directly with just a wet brush.

[@tsw11385]

Trying wet blending aaaaagain lol this opened up my eyes I’m trying with too watery paint 🙄wish me luck and Thank you this was amazeballs x

[@brianbrinegar6086]

Excellent advice!

[@Gamgan]

Always enjoy your content!

[@warz554]

Great tutorial thank you

[@gregoryamer]

Thanks for the tips.

[@marklafferty5319]

Thanks for mentioning the wet edge, you are the only person I’ve heard mention it - it is so important,

[@KujoPainting]

-_-

[@zer0zer082]

I never thought id see a book called "the dragons dookie" 😆 I love it. Also thank you for breaking all this down. Ive been painting wrong for who knows how many years. 😕

[@MrPetePederson]

Old Gamer but new to the minis. Thank you for all the tips! Very helpful!

[@goblingoose]

I'm about to paint my 1st mini figure. Thanks for the help!

[@daggereye1]

Thank you!!! This is the video I always wanted!!

[@germanbas8322]

I always leatn the most from the beginner vids. They must remind me of why I like doing this.

[@Boodoosh69]

some very sensible stuff here that is often not covered elsewhere - good job Lyla :)

[@sonicexpert986]

Definitely like the timer idea, I have definitely ruined one or two layers in my day with painting over not-fully-dry-yet paint :( Thanks for the tips!

[@Hot2Trotsky]

Love your content! You seem super cool!

[@damianchenot2667]

Lyla, it may seem obvious, but I think it would be helpful to talk about how to correct paint you've decided is too thin after testing it. I think the format should be "So, you messed up. Now what?" for painting tips. Either way, thank you for the video! I just recently started testing paints on the back of my hand. I previously I would eyeball the consistency depending on how it behaved on the palette or test on the cardstock that I keep on my desk when airbrushing to protect my cutting mat.

[@LylaMev]

If your paint is too thin, add more paint to help reduce the thinner to paint ratio!

[@NormanKlingspor]

real helpful. thanks!

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

Good tips Always looking to learn something new

[@kayerazelle]

great video, question does uv light help in speeding acrylics drying time? tia ❤️

[@slevinlaine]

Super cool video, thank you so much! :)

[@jordanmichael4930]

Thanks, needed this after a 15 year break! 👍👍

[@Directo13]

Awesome tips and subscribed!

[@LylaMev]

Thanks!