Trying out Green Stuff World Dipping Inks! Are they as good as Contrast Paints?

[@Bloodfencer1990]

Putting all the paints over white-primed miniatures as a test is actually really useful, as the colour previews provided by GSW are 3D renders which don't actually represent the actual colours. Some of the previews aren't even close to what the paint looks like in reality after you've applied a single coat, so it is still important to test them all out individually.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes for sure. I agree 100%.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Not bad at all! That ogroid is pretty great 🙂

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks pal. Appreciate the comment and it is such a great model.

[@steveisaak4320]

This looks interesting, but are they available in the US>?

[@TheKingofAverage]

1:37 is the best part. Toss it away! This video was very kingly and mediocre. I love it. Green Stuff World makes some awesome stuff - well done on the review!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal. Glad you liked the video.

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Andy, Very informative & a very enjoyable tutorial thank you. Best Wishes Johnny

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thank you so much pal. Glad you liked it.

[@haxan6663]

As someone who uses contrasts in addition to normal paints, this was the most useful review that I have seen. As I always have lots of figures to paint, I will definitely be giving these a try. Cheers. Subscribed.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Very nice comment to read thank you so much. Glad you liked the content.

[@scoobydruid]

I’ve used a number of products from GSW and found them to all be really nice. I wish they had good distribution in the US. I’d really like to try their new Acrylic Inks - the only inks that are matte.

[@Hello-1814]

Great video, Thx!!! The inks seem to work well, they seemed patchy until the wash - then they look smooth. That is one BIG squig - I didn't know they got that big!!!! Wow!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much for watching! Yeah they take a bit of getting used to, I'll be playing around with them for a while! Haha I think he may have eaten some other squigs to get that big :D Here's the link to the model! www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-IE/Colossal-Squig

[@JRMcDowell]

I know this is a year old, they have 48 colors now... or a set that carries 48 colors of dipping inks. I would of loved to have seen the mixing of colors in your demo just to see how they work together like that. Good review. Thank You!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Haven’t played with these in a while now. Need to have another play.

[@Fnordathoth]

Definitely sold on these, great review!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Awesome to hear that, hope you enjoy them! It’s so cool seeing all these products come along to help us hobbyists!

[@Fnordathoth]

@@MediocreHobbies Just arrived, when used as intended they're amazing; if you try to skimp/save on product you pay for it. My only complaint is that my Black Shadow Wash looks greenish, does yours also look greenish in person it looks very grey in the video.

[@uniquewargamingterrain9125]

Fantastic I love the green and the red 2 amazing colours

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks so much! 🙌

[@haveguitar]

Must say it looks great, good paint job and those inks seems very useful!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal. Yep I’m a big fan of them.

[@birger6239]

World you say, that the Ghost Green is an alternative for Biel-Tan Green? Thx & keep on painting

[@MediocreHobbies]

Emm it would be fairly close.

[@pdubb9754]

Out of curiosity, I wanted to see what Army Painter washes do on on top of Speedpaint. Not recommended. It reactivated and paint was removed. No big deal, I'll use a varnish if I think I'd like to do that.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I did this in my speed paint video and had no reaction. And I haven’t varnished. Wonder what the difference is.

[@pdubb9754]

@@MediocreHobbies I'm not sure why we would have observed differently. My paint had over a week to dry, so I don;t think being wet could be the reason. Possibly the paint itself (Plasmatic Bolt) or the thickness it (or the Strong Tone) was applied?

[@virusofnurgle6896]

Fantastic review

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@halmartin7417]

Nice deep dive, rather than the typical applying to a white model that other content creators do. Thanks, Andy!

[@MediocreHobbies]

No worries pal. And ye I’m sick of seeing those videos myself. Not really sure what there supposed to see.

[@halmartin7417]

@@MediocreHobbies Well, I think it's to show application and how paints work in the contrast "system" if you will, for a lack of better term. Or to show consistency. But... you have 20+ content creators doing the EXACT same thing. Stand out from the rest, show something a bit different, such as you have here. I guess some do whatever so they get free product, I suppose.

[@sonyxperiaz5997]

Thanks for video! 2 simple questions: how inks are blending with each other ? and 2nd one how is application through airbrush?

[@MediocreHobbies]

They bland together really well. And I haven put them through an airbrush yet.

[@juicyjuice5135]

😂😂😂 the way you treated the citadel paints.

[@MediocreHobbies]

😄

[@Wijkert]

6:42 this shot does make it seem that the Sepia wash activated the green dipping ink, because the green seemed to be rubbed off on everything except the recesses. Or did you already started layering at that point?

[@MediocreHobbies]

I did indeed do some work. But had forgot to press record lol so had to start again in another part.

[@Wijkert]

16:27 the finish looks quite matt here. How do they stack up to contrast paints finish wise?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Some of them for sure do. And some are thinner. So maybe multiple coats for some.

[@Wijkert]

@@MediocreHobbies what I mean is that contrasts have a finish that is somewhere between matt and satin. Would you say that dipping inks have a similar finish?

[@MrClassicor]

I wonder... a layer of the orange over the Acid Green should create an interesting effect for Nurgle skin or the like...

[@MediocreHobbies]

That would be very interesting

[@MrClassicor]

@@MediocreHobbies It should give us brown(ish) lower areas and, judging from the coverage of 1 layer of orange on the base, still leave green highlights, right? I might have to try that, will have to pick up those specific paints first though

[@Aemos33]

is there a medium to thin them or did u use them all neat? can it be thinned simply using water?

[@MediocreHobbies]

They do indeed have a medium from Green stuff world.

[@USALibertarian]

That one coat of green skin looks shockingly good.

[@MediocreHobbies]

It really does. There great paints.

[@charleswatson2605]

I'm amazed at the value of the dipping inks but won't buy any until I work through the 100 bottles of paints I already have. The turquoise ghost looks to be the one I'm most interested in.

[@MediocreHobbies]

You will be waiting a long time lol.

[@MrAndyPuppy]

Great vid! Would love to see how they go with either contrast or speedpaints. Do they go over the others nicely? Does speedpaint do ok on top of a dipping ink base? Etc

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s a good idea for a video thank you.

[@jeffreyprosser5126]

What are these inks like through a airbursh

[@MediocreHobbies]

No idea! Haven’t tried them like that!

[@seanmorgan2257]

With the slower drying time would make it easier to get a wet blend going though

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yep I agree 100%. Some real potential there.

[@pearlbones4]

what is this model at 9:00 ? Is it from Gloomspite gitz? what's the name of him ?

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s the giant squig from forgeworld.

[@Kiickman]

I must say white base coat and Azure could look really good for a Sons of Horus green

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes I agree. A great choice for That.

[@Gvaz]

been wanting an example of the papyrus for skeletons, so this is as close as I've seen

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahah gal fit helped.

[@CernnuOneDesign]

did you put the paint first on a wet palette??? im thinking switch from regular paints to dipping inks/intensity inks but im afraid of ruint hem putting on the wet palette

[@MediocreHobbies]

I use dipping wells rather than a wet palette, some people use the fidget pop things. This type of thing: turbodork.com/products/turbo-dork-small-black-silicone-dry-palette

[@Skinofgod]

I keep meaning to branch out in more paint lines, but rarely feel my work would benefit from it.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I did think that until I started trying different ranges! It’s definitely a matter of getting used to how new paints work best, but there’s definitely different paint that will work to achieve certain effects better than others, just depends if you’re happy with how you paint, or if you want to try out new things! Either is good, if you’re happy, stick to what you know you like!

[@moodyminis9896]

all i want to know now is the price for that bottle size. looks like really good stuff.

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s less then the price of a pit of contrast and over three times the amount. It’s win win. In my humble opinion.

[@moodyminis9896]

@@MediocreHobbies less than a pot of contrast?!?! Sold, if you get a affiliate link from them let me/us know ASAP. That would be worth it even if it reactivated.

[@Kamion991]

@@moodyminis9896 gsw has atm sale on their site for dipping inks

[@msoong]

Regarding the reactivation test done at the end of the video, I thought it would be more useful to have laying of DIFFERENT color to really see what happens. Using like color to see if reactivates is less useful.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks for that, will give that a go next time! Always learning and great to get feedback like that, cheers!

[@variaphora]

@@MediocreHobbies I got the reactivation issues with... un-named paint brand paints, when I went in to "correct" mistakes w/ a basic ivory paint, e.g. using normal Vallejo Ivory (thinned a bit w/ water perhaps) as an "eraser" to touch up some of the spill over from the base paint. They're different medium, I guess, which don't play nice? I've HEARD that if you mix some of the contrast-type medium into the "normal" acrylic paint, this issue doesn't occur, but I can't verify that.

[@Dragonfire-tn2jg]

I have the dipping inks and they work great, the regular paints are on par with basic army painter not bad not great.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh that’s good to know. Of still love to get some for these situations.

[@irishmadcat]

How long did it take from start to finish?

[@MediocreHobbies]

What part?

[@irishmadcat]

@@MediocreHobbies sorry the first miniature

[@gilbertmoreno992]

Nice video. Do the inks dry flat or does it depend on what the surface is?

[@MediocreHobbies]

They dried flat for me I was happy with the result.

[@bopaintsminis]

I bought a little sampler to rest a week ago, but shipping from Spain is s-l-o-o-o-o-o-w....

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yep it’s a nightmare. There good thought. Hope you like them when they show up.

[@OctopusPrime3]

Please make a video showing all 12 samples on a textured base or some infantry. The GSW website and youtube channel have terrible examples. Their youtube channel has terrible lighting and their website uses computer graphic examples instead of real representative sample pictures. For instance on your video the black shadow looked gray, while on their video it looked like a yellow brown. A video like that would really help the community out. While they don't seem to suffer from 'reactivation' or rubbing off, they are not as saturated as contrast or speedpaint. For instance, looking at the dark elwood brown, it would require a few coats to darken it up. Thanks!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Great idea. Will do. Mite be a short but will do it.

[@ecMonify]

more proof that games workshop needs to readjust their absolutely ridiculous prices.

[@charleswatson2605]

Well they should but they won't for sure.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Fair point.

[@user-bm3ts2ql6s]

don't hold your breath

[@joegkushner]

Here's one of the things, I see a lot of reviews where people were sent the product for review. Anyone else is going to have to wait for it to hit a distributor because for many people, ordering directly from Green Stuff World hits the shipping and handling. The line is on sale when I looked. Added them to my cart and went to check out. The S&H was higher than the total saved costs on all the paints. So no, not ordering from them. I appreciate that they don't control the costs of s&h but if my FLSG or my online FLSG don't get them, I won't be using them.

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s a real shame I hadn’t heard anything like this. I do hope it hits your local store soon.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Slight nitpick. That really didn't test re-activation. After dry try brushing on something like white or cream over the magenta and see if the ink stains the paint that you put over it.

[@arvidkongstad115]

My thoughts exactly!

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s a fair point. I will give it a try and see what happens. Thank you.

[@jparks6544]

would have been extremely helpful to do miniatures with zenithal undercoat

[@MediocreHobbies]

There’s plenty of other videos that have done that if you would prefer to check them out instead!

[@thehiddenheretic]

Finally someone else who uses a wash to seal this kind of paint. People keep telling me contrast and the others won't rub off but I don't know where to get the magic batches they are buying lol

[@MediocreHobbies]

Haha I know right?! Cheers for the comment man, appreciate it

[@xiiicross21]

I guess my biggest question is do they sale them somewhere in a bundle pack? I checked green stuff world but I can't seem to find them in a bundle. So I was wondering if you knew another way to get them. Also with the Khimera paints (think I spelled that right 😂) where do you buy them. As always good video, I don't comment a lot but I definitely enjoy watching all of your videos. Keep up the good work bud

[@MediocreHobbies]

No no bundle but they are priced so so good. Over three times the amount that’s in a contrast bottle. And for cheaper. There a very new product so maybe bundles in the future but not yet.

[@xiiicross21]

@@MediocreHobbies alright. That makes more sense. Where do you buy the Khimera range?

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@xiiicross21 from there website directly is the easiest.

[@xiiicross21]

@@MediocreHobbies alright I'll give them a look. Thanks for replying bud.

[@MediocreHobbies]

@@xiiicross21 anytime pal.

[@10urion]

The magenta does indeed look great. Otherwise I am not sure if I am much of a fan of the colors I have seen as they are missing vibrancy imo. Thanks for showing them off!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Thanks for watching! I agree that the colours are more muted than other ranges we have out there but I think this might be the first run of basic colours? They're only just starting with this style so I'm hoping for more crazy and stronger colours in the future!

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

A bit of a shame you didn't take the lack of a dark brown to test out mixing a few of the inks up, but I get that that's not everyone's bag.

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s a fair point though. I should try mixing some up.

[@area609joe2]

Holy Cow!

[@MediocreHobbies]

There cool rite?

[@area609joe2]

@@MediocreHobbies aye

[@Gloomshimmer]

slower drying time than AP?????

[@MediocreHobbies]

About the same

[@enricobononi8655]

Buy the remaining ones and give us a list of the ones you think are good and the ones which are not at the level of GW

[@MediocreHobbies]

I will indeed do that. It’s a great idea.

[@enricobononi8655]

It will help us to save some money as we don't get free stuff and GW cost like Channel perfume

[@RaZziYoutuber]

Here is one for the algorithm gods

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers, always appreciate any offerings to the algorithm gods 😄

[@nickdavis5420]

The great squig

[@MediocreHobbies]

It I’ve a great squig.

[@ovan2190]

Awesome video the ogroid in the beginning I think turned out really cool, because of the lack of colors like a dark brown the grey helped make it pop I think especially after the wash These seem really good I agree while the orange wasn't as vibrant after one coat, I think that's a benefit to these rather than a hindrance. Since it didn't seem to reactivate and it has a longer drying time allowing you to smooth out the paint I think it helps get the exact brightness your looking for, maybe just a tint or a nice bright orange.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Ye for sure a benefit. Makes them a lot easier to work with.

[@maxxon99]

The colors look weak though... I like the one coat and done Citadel offers.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Some are weaker then contrast and others are rite up with them. Time to figure out witch is witch.

[@sovietbear1917]

::Sigh:: Looks like I have to crack the wallet out again. Love me some more purples and magentas.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahahah sorry.

[@jparks6544]

You talk as if you are known for good painting. I'm surprised because your results are actually quite bad. I wouldn't pay you for anything that you show in this video.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Maybe check my channel name-I’ve never claimed to be an exceptional painter! Thanks for the comment though!