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Never saw it. We'll put it on the list of ones to watch, which I may never get around to. Lol. I know I've heard good things about it.

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Really? I thought it was just when it was mixed with something else. Wouldn't raw wood just be wood? Glad to learn something new though. Thanks!!

long cellulose fibres held together by lignine, if you want the technicality of it 🙂

Very cool. Knowing that, I may not make the same mistake with another one. Thanks for the info!

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it!

I agree on the nose. I'm not sure I do enough to warrant the purchase of a sand blaster, but that is a great idea! I may still look into that anyway, just for the sheer "cool" factor of having a sand blaster. Thank you for the suggestion, and of course for watching!

Thanks! And yes, we've been watching your channel. Planning to reach out to you about a collaboration after the holidays, so look for that if you're interested. I think it would be fun!

@@mandysminis thank you so much! I'd love to do that!

Yeah... I'm actually still curious how he would have turned out if I didn't soak him. Luckily, there's lots of modern tutorials about how to make your own composite to give me the idea for the fix.

I haven't used it, so im not sure. However, I did take a class with the late, great Michelle Farnsworth, and she said the German manufactured uhu works better, so I would guess that would be the difference? I got 3 tubes in that class for various reasons, so I haven't actually had to buy my own yet.

@@mandysminis the UHU glue Solvent free says it's from Germany. UPDATE. Would not recommend. It does not give off that stringy effect

Thanks so much for the correction!! That's good to know.

I'm not sure about the exact colors, but the mid tone was reaper miniatures olive skin tone. Probably chestnut brown (reddish brown) shadow and ak interactive sunny skin tone for the highlight and a glaze of scale 75 fuchsia.

@mandysminis thank you.

​@@mikebalis9963My pleasure. Remember, there's nothing special with the exact brands, so translate those into those you already own.

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. I've done a couple skin tutorials so far and am planning a few more. Thank you for watching!!

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked it!

Well said! I couldn't agree more. It's every bit as important as basing since it is setting a scene. No matter what game you're playing, a good scene helps the enjoyment and immersion. Thanks!

Thanks for the sub! I'm glad I could be useful. Welcome and thanks again!!

Me too. Thats why they are not typically in my videos. Wet paint and cat hair make for a bad mix. Not to mention the havoc with them chewing on my brushes, hiding them and attacking the figures and breaking them.

Good question... so I looked into it. What I found is: The hair comes from the tail of the kolinsky, a type of weasel. The "finest" brushes are made from the male hair, but most brushes are a mix of male and female hair. The hair is harvested in Siberia and the Far East, either from trapping or as a byproduct of farming.

Pretty sure they don't "do in" the animal since it's more profitable to have the hair keep growing.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

Thank you so much!! Yeah, and we've loved having you. You were our first livestream commentor. I'm so glad you are enjoying them! Thanks again!!

Thanks so much. That's my whole goal, and it means so much to me. I'm so glad to have you along this journey as I know you've been with me a while now. Thank you!

Wow, thanks! Your prediction was right on. I'm so amazed! I'm so glad you found us and that it was helpful (my ultimate goal). I look forward to hearing from you more!! Thanks again!

Thanks you! Opps... how'd that get past 2 of us!? Lol. Appreciate the heads up.

@@mandysminis no worries. Us small channels gotta look out for each other 😎

Definitely. And congrats on your 1,000! 😁

Thank you so much! -John

Yeah, playing with finishes like gloss vs matt is a great way to get different effects. Thanks!

Can't wait to see it! Thanks!!

😁👍🏼 ….. it’s starting. Just glued it to the base.

Yay!!!

I don’t paint as quickly as you. Hopefully won’t take toooooo long.

Lol. Some projects take a day or two.... others are more than 6 months in the making. All that matters is that you're happy with the final result.

I'm so glad to hear it. Thank you!!

Thank you! Limited pallet, doesn't mean you can't have great figures and mixing colors adds so much. Thanks for watching!

Everyone has their own speed painting process. I'd love to hear yours! I also think enjoyment rules all, so if you have a system you enjoy, you're golden. That's what really matters.

@@mandysminis i rarely prime in black, generally i prime gray and then dry brush white. I did prime with necrotic flesh, and dry brush with a really light tanish white for a horde of zombies once which came out cool, but beyond that I guess i just take my time a bit more. I see some people rock out multiple minis in like an hour. My mind just wont allow me not to be more detailed about it. so technically it's speed painting, but i also still go back in and dress it up a bit more. also i hate eyes. sooooo much.

I agree. I can paint fast, but I'd rather enjoy it and take my time. That's the point of a hobby, right? The details really make all the difference. Eyes are a challenge. Did you see my video on how I do them? It works for me. It just takes practice. Lots and LOTS of practice.

Thanks you very much!

@@mandysminis🙏😁

Thanks. Glad you like it! The figure is from SFG Godtear. It was given to us at adepticon a few years back.

You should give it a try. It's a lot of fun to play with. Thanks again!

Thanks! Yes, I believe blood bowl counts.... i count any mini your painting. I still prefer to take longer, but sometimes you just have to rush. I think 4 hours is really fast for a quality mini.

And it's really too bad when they over accessorize a mini. I don't like that as I feel it's unnecessary and always takes the focus to the wrong place and hides a bit of the paint job.

Thanks! I'll keep cranking it out as long as amazing people like you keep watching. Really appreciate it!

I'm so glad! I'm always here when you need a "pick me up." Thanks for watching!

Aww... you're making me blush. Lol. Thanks, though!

I love that! Thanks.

Sage advice !!

Great vid. Awesome advice. That’s just the way it is for us Humans…. gotta put the time and effort in. A lot. Then, it slowly gets better. Said to me once by an Old Grey Wizard, “Experience keeps you from making mistakes. Mistakes bring experience.” Or something like that. A vicious little cycle.

That is another really cool idea! Love that one, too. One of the most important things to me is sharing the message you can do it if you choose to. If you don't want to, that's good too, but you still can. Unlimited potential in all of us! Thanks!!

So true! That's why I thought it was a good message to get out there. I was thinking I might do a tutorial on the iridescent effect. Do let me know if you'd like to see that. Thanks!

@@mandysminis definitely!

Glad it was helpful! I always try to use larger figures so it's easier to see on camera. The figure is a 3D print from White Werewolf Tavern. They have a ton of great busts. Here's the link: www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-greta-fish-scale-bust-pre-supported-235636 Thanks for watching and reaching out!

Thank you very much! Yeah, I love metallic too, but it's good to have more tools in your arsenal.

Thanks! That's how I started. Just doing axes. It's a hard technique. That's why I try to make it bite size as I try to progress to being good at it. Lol.

Great question. That threw me off for a while when I was first starting too. While it looks like it's totally covered, it isn't. It shows in all the under parts and deepest recesses. While hard to see on film, if you lift the model up, you'll see mostly the rust color when looking at the bottom of the arm/hand, chin, between the fingers and places like that. For more dramatic lighting, you can keep even more of that shadow color showing. Also, since acrylic paints are translucent (you can see through a coat of it) the darker color on the bottom gives the figure more vibrancy and depth as you add more layers on top. I go into more detail on it in my layering video: ua-cam.com/video/3-DWxMd_h-0/v-deo.html I hope that helps, but please let me know if you have any more questions and thank you for watching!

That is awesome! Please send me a pic of contest piece when you're done as I'd love to see it!! Good luck in the contest and thanks for watching!

I'm so glad to hear your experience! Great job for entering the competition... that's how I feel entering the golden demon. I really appreciate the vote of confidence about one of my classes at these cons, and I do have plans to do so in the future (if not 2025, 2026 for sure). Just did a class locally this past weekend. I'm getting my in-person teaching practice on the locals first, lol. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Totally agree!! I watch it regularly and recommend it all the time. Then I feel sad because I don't get the first time joy anymore, being able to quote the whole movie. However, now that the new kickstarted has funded.....

Yeah, pretty excited about another movie. Dorkness Rising and Hands of Fate were both very enjoyable. Brought back so many gaming memories.

I was so bummed out they were out of the pile of dead bards mini when I got there. Lol.