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Like the title says, I’ve been painting figures with cheap dollar store craft paints (and a few other cheap materials) rather than “proper” hobby paints. Gauging if there is interest among people who might want to try mini painting but are intimidated by price or the idea of complexity.

These minis were printed on a lower quality printer, then primed with some kind of mystery spray paint during bad weather, then given to me. So this would be a guide in making tabletop standard baseline minis, and people following it would probably have better results than me but I’d do a starter guide if there is enough interest for me to take pictures and notes.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love using those craft paints on my bases so I don't have to worry about using an entire pot of my good paints to finish a squad's bases!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yes even on my proper hobby painted minis I almost always use craft paint to do the bases.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

XPS solid wall insulation from a hardware store. One sheet has lasted for many projects. This one is glued together offcuts sculpted with a hot wire cutter.,