Painting Miniatures with Toothpicks - 40k Aeldari-Eldar Holo-Cloak

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2022
  • Behold the power of the mighty toothpick! Throw away those W&N 7s, people! Anyway, how to paint a dot pattern, or in this case a sequin cape, on a miniature.
    Rest of the painting tutorial: www.twitch.tv/videos/10790390...
    Miniature is a Games Workshop Inquisitor Eldar Scout, out of print.
    ---------------------------------------
    Support my channel on Patreon:
    www.patreon.com/doctorfaustpa...
    Live Streaming every week on Twitch:
    / doctorfaustpaintingclinic
    Ebay store:
    www.ebay.com/str/doctorfaustp...
    Follow me on Facebook:
    / doctorfaustspaintingcl...
    Check out my Instagram:
    / doctorfaustspaintingcl...
    --------------------------------------
    PAINT KEY
    VMC = Vallejo Model Color
    VGC = Vallejo Game Color
    VMA = Vallejo Model Air
    VPA = Vallejo Panzer Aces
    MC = Vallejo Metal Color
    AK = AK Interactive
    GW = Games Workshop
    Music Time Train by PC III (freemusicarchive.org/music/P_...)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
    creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
    #minipainting #doctorfaust
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 124

  • @Mekhami
    @Mekhami Рік тому +7

    This is the video that got me into miniature painting a while ago, and now I'm *fully* invested. Sable brushes, quality paints, lamps and glues. My kids may not get an inheritance, but I appreciate the fact that you started me down this crazy hobby =D

  • @Tinmann_77
    @Tinmann_77 2 роки тому +13

    "This is a very crude paint job"
    Me: 😳
    This is better than anything I've painted yet.... watching you blend the green up into the blue showed me how to shade lol

  • @BrickInTheHead
    @BrickInTheHead 2 роки тому +12

    this is one of those paint jobs that makes you remember the real meaning of the words "awesome" and "incredible." It fills me with actual awe. I am 100% trying this.

  • @josef2012
    @josef2012 2 роки тому +1

    That cape is sick!

  • @calebbilling4984
    @calebbilling4984 2 роки тому +1

    Inquisitor? Now that brings back memories.

  • @Anonymous.android
    @Anonymous.android Рік тому

    This is one of the best paint jobs I’ve ever seen, wow!!!

  • @KimHarderFog
    @KimHarderFog 2 роки тому +2

    Impressive patience, painting all those dots

  • @ThePaintingClinic
    @ThePaintingClinic  2 роки тому +71

    One thing I forgot to mention is that when using this technique with regular acrylic paint, you want to thin it slightly, otherwise it can leave noticeable bumps on the miniature. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you want to add some physical texture as well.

    • @readhistory2023
      @readhistory2023 2 роки тому +5

      I use toothpicks to do the pupil and iris of the eyes. They work great.

    • @charleslatora5750
      @charleslatora5750 2 роки тому +1

      most excellent info. this newbie is very appreciative of your help.

    • @rikkiwazzerman3654
      @rikkiwazzerman3654 Рік тому

      @@charleslatora5750 Same here. I see how great this works.

  • @thedemonslayer51
    @thedemonslayer51 2 роки тому +1

    I know the idea is it's like sci-fi camo, but I can't help but see a fashion icon with a holographic cape

  • @Jonas_Fox
    @Jonas_Fox 2 роки тому +22

    DUDE. This technique looks amazing! I've been stressing on what to do with my harlequins because none of the diamond work I've seen has looked that good. This will be a much easier (and much more impressive) way to make the holo material. Thank you for all you do Dr!

  • @evernightcreations
    @evernightcreations 2 роки тому +1

    This is absolutely Gorgeous!

  • @mammmaroach8971
    @mammmaroach8971 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! Stunning! Thanks for sharing!

  • @p.kuansuwan2070
    @p.kuansuwan2070 Рік тому

    Stunning piece! Marvellous job!

  • @mauricioquintero2420
    @mauricioquintero2420 2 роки тому +1

    What an incredible lookig model!

  • @cams.2083
    @cams.2083 2 роки тому +1

    Simply stunning! Wow!

  • @tokoloshgolem
    @tokoloshgolem 2 роки тому

    Awesome idea and result.

  • @Ocodo
    @Ocodo 2 роки тому +1

    Toothpicks are used in canvas paintings for similar tasks. I used them for my signature on some paintings.

  • @ericlang7408
    @ericlang7408 2 роки тому +2

    That's a really cool rendering, excellent idea!!

  • @DiceandDungeons
    @DiceandDungeons 2 роки тому +1

    Great job. Toothpicks are a very under-rated tool :)

  • @chuck-n-debtaylor7553
    @chuck-n-debtaylor7553 2 роки тому +2

    Super eye-catching! Very nicely done. Thanks for the instruction 👍🏻

  • @rrrashen
    @rrrashen 2 роки тому

    Wow, what an amazing idea!

  • @markhayes789
    @markhayes789 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, bud. That really turned out neat. Nice work! Can't wait to try this on something.

  • @chrissteadman4614
    @chrissteadman4614 2 роки тому +2

    What a great, interesting look. I shall give it a try. Thanks for the video and for sharing.

  • @jimmd68
    @jimmd68 2 роки тому +2

    And I thought I was the only one who used toothpicks for certain things! That mini came out great.

  • @kaig.-s.1040
    @kaig.-s.1040 2 роки тому +1

    So nice effect. Will add to my skills. (When patience is learned)

  • @nazteeb
    @nazteeb 2 роки тому +26

    OMG! What a fantastic model and paint job but that cloak is absolutely stunning!

  • @Famedawg
    @Famedawg 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing

  • @peterplantec7911
    @peterplantec7911 Рік тому

    your teaching is exceptional. You also inspire. Thank you.

  • @thesykoward8188
    @thesykoward8188 2 роки тому +1

    Dude. You're paint techniques are always outstanding. Great looking mini. Would not have thought of using a toothpick except for model building.

  • @MrSmokincodz
    @MrSmokincodz 2 роки тому

    incredible paintjob and base

  • @timd4524
    @timd4524 2 роки тому +2

    This is how I had to do the names on my ships for Victory at Sea. Used to use it quite a bit on my 1/35 military figures for the eyes and insignias.

  • @Stuboi0
    @Stuboi0 2 роки тому +4

    The whole process by it's nature is so simple and beautiful. Of course, practice makes perfect!
    Thinking of doing this to some WH40k Eldar Capes/robes, etc.

  • @jakem7773
    @jakem7773 Рік тому

    Watched this originally when the video came up, but I've come back to it with thoughts that it might be a great effect on a 40k knight. Can't wait to get started on the project!

  • @keesm307
    @keesm307 2 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful effect! I will shamelessly steal the idea for a future harlequin/eldar project

  • @maxbrandt6
    @maxbrandt6 2 роки тому +9

    Wow, been a long time since I've seen an Inquisitor figure! I really wish I could have snagged a few of them when I had the chance. Your latest project is quite eye-catching!

  • @VyralOfficial
    @VyralOfficial 2 роки тому

    Thats stunning!

  • @Bombless
    @Bombless 2 роки тому

    This is incredible.

  • @joseeduardo2824
    @joseeduardo2824 Рік тому

    this is an awesome idea! reeally liked it

  • @fhammer07
    @fhammer07 2 роки тому +1

    this might have just solved a design dilemma i was having. dude you are awesome.

  • @ADHDwallaby
    @ADHDwallaby Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @Dimanti88
    @Dimanti88 2 роки тому

    Very cool effect!

  • @mrc8308
    @mrc8308 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great! Will be trying this for camo pattern on some mechs.

  • @Hushai1979
    @Hushai1979 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic… really enjoyed it… loved the show… thank you for teach us this technique. Your friend, Aiken South Carolina

  • @lostonwallace1396
    @lostonwallace1396 2 роки тому

    Great technique! Very creative!

  • @RichardEKranz
    @RichardEKranz 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work.

  • @gr3yhame
    @gr3yhame 2 роки тому

    Wow. Simply: mind blown.

  • @taylorschmid
    @taylorschmid 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work! I love it 👍

  • @lanesteele240
    @lanesteele240 2 роки тому

    This is out of this world

  • @timbe7979
    @timbe7979 2 роки тому +2

    Looks great, never seen this technique before

  • @brachnix
    @brachnix 2 роки тому

    so simple but very impressive looking

  • @Streetsam
    @Streetsam 2 роки тому

    Wow! Nice trick!

  • @MrPorkmann
    @MrPorkmann 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work. Just what is needed for a Liberacé style elf!

  • @monkeySkulls
    @monkeySkulls 2 роки тому +1

    this is amazing looking!

  • @PaigeMustang
    @PaigeMustang 2 роки тому +3

    Ahhh I really love the cape! Sometimes I use toothpicks to paint details too, like beholder eyes

  • @PabloSifrim-rn1wn
    @PabloSifrim-rn1wn 6 місяців тому

    This is amazing

  • @markgnepper5636
    @markgnepper5636 2 роки тому

    Great stuff friend 👏 👍

  • @martintaylor570
    @martintaylor570 2 роки тому

    incredible!

  • @jeffryan90359
    @jeffryan90359 2 роки тому +8

    Fantastic! Not sure when I'll use it but I am going to file this one away.

  • @jingles009
    @jingles009 2 роки тому

    That is pretty bad ass. GJ.

  • @stevensauer8539
    @stevensauer8539 2 роки тому

    I've used a sharpened toothpick for minis for years. It's stiffer than a single-bristle brush (and much, much cheaper), so you have great control, it absorbs paint, so it pulls it upward giving nice clean lines, where a non-porous object (like a metal pin or wire) can have the paint glob at the bottom and apply too much, and you can sharpen it down to whatever thickness you need. Nice to see someone else who uses them as well!

  • @tomsawyer227
    @tomsawyer227 2 роки тому

    very creative!

  • @derekstiles5801
    @derekstiles5801 2 роки тому

    Love it. My only suggestion would be to start the dots at the green blue transition, and shade the bottom. It would give the mental cue that the “Stars” start about Earth.
    Anyway, just a thought and amazing work.

  • @MrCiscito
    @MrCiscito 2 роки тому

    Wow! Holy........WOW! AMAZING!

  • @Hordakkk
    @Hordakkk 2 роки тому

    superb!

  • @porcu12345
    @porcu12345 2 роки тому +2

    This effect would look really cool on an Eldar Farseer's cape

  • @thegeneralmeatloaf
    @thegeneralmeatloaf 2 роки тому

    oh my god that effect is jaw dropping

  • @gribblegreeble
    @gribblegreeble 2 роки тому +2

    wow...awesome effect achieved simply (albeit time consuming with the dots)

  • @esoxluciussalax7913
    @esoxluciussalax7913 2 роки тому

    that's one fabulous space elf. thumps up

  • @TheHuscarl101
    @TheHuscarl101 2 роки тому

    SICK!

  • @andrewwynne6934
    @andrewwynne6934 Рік тому

    So I tried the toothpick method with my Eldar rangers and here are my findings:
    1. I used Leadbelcher from Citadel Paints. It is the most common and I recommend just dipping it from the pot. Thinning it on a pallet will cause the paint to be soaked up by the toothpick.
    2: The toothpick works great with the smaller dots, bigger ones on a standard 32mm (I believe that is the right size) are varied with intensity and have to refresh often.
    3: For the larger areas, I used my fiance's nail dippers (I call them that). They are metal so clean up is a bit of a pain, and just like the toothpick sometimes the paint doesn't want to come off. For this I recommend taking a past prime detail brush, buzzing it so it has stiff bristles near the end and it should work just the same.
    These are just my findings. Granted, I am not using the paints you have suggested.

  • @nicolasbukens3224
    @nicolasbukens3224 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @jonathancapps1103
    @jonathancapps1103 2 роки тому +1

    I generally dislike metallics on ~30mm scale figures, but that looks really good.

  • @stephenspackman5573
    @stephenspackman5573 Рік тому

    Wow. This leads to a whole new train of thought-what happens when you put on your intelligent adaptive camo and visit a fashion show? I love it.

  • @rafaeleulalio
    @rafaeleulalio 2 роки тому

    Nice work. Next Wizard cloak I Paint Will get this effect.

  • @Haunting_Hyena
    @Haunting_Hyena 2 роки тому +1

    Thought this was going to be a challenge where you paint only with toothpicks when I clicked on it

  • @joeokabayashi8669
    @joeokabayashi8669 2 роки тому +1

    Great tip (no pun intended); thank you for this video!

  • @LRRPEXILE
    @LRRPEXILE 2 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 2 роки тому

    That is a spectacular mini paint job! @##$%!!! Beautiful work. 😍

  • @SebastienlovesCookieswirlc
    @SebastienlovesCookieswirlc 2 роки тому

    Amazing!]

  • @kosachilles2504
    @kosachilles2504 2 роки тому

    Wow Doc 😯😯

  • @zur13l13
    @zur13l13 2 роки тому +1

    I love cool colors, but I think that touch of sepia was brilliant.
    I'm brand-new to minis-painting, but I can't help but wonder if I could half-ass this with contrast / speedpaints... Wouldn't be near as good, but maybe just good enough for my needs...
    Cheers

  • @TheEmeraldElf
    @TheEmeraldElf 2 роки тому

    Great effect! Would look incredible as a skin for an octopus or chameleon lizardfolk to represent their color shifting ability.

  • @jamescrawford8538
    @jamescrawford8538 2 роки тому

    This is nice

  • @jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth
    @jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth 2 роки тому

    Im sure I have that model somewhere. Think I will give this a try.

  • @marek011011
    @marek011011 2 роки тому +1

    amazing. i wonder how it would look if it was silver and gold dots instead...

  • @3ggh3ad
    @3ggh3ad 2 роки тому +1

    cool technique need to try it out
    would you recommend varying the metal tones for the dots ( eg silver, leadbelcher, iron warriors?)

  • @lordbiscuitthetossable5352
    @lordbiscuitthetossable5352 2 роки тому +1

    Oh man, I was wondering what to do with my sisters of silence. I guess now I know precisely what to consider. Never considered using metallic paints that way though; to make a shimmery material though it makes a good deal of sense. Metallic paint actually gets more interesting when it's used to accent acrylic paints rather then being used by itself sometimes.

  • @mrpitman2428
    @mrpitman2428 Рік тому +1

    the metallics kind of erase the point of the NMM blade, but it looks indescribably good anyway.

  • @rockstrongo831
    @rockstrongo831 2 роки тому

    If Ziggy Stardust had a cloak ... thats the one. Looks amazing.

  • @geteavnroc2250
    @geteavnroc2250 2 роки тому

    Dude, i need that Nick Cage pillow!!!

  • @redgreen09
    @redgreen09 2 роки тому

    well never think that got try it some time not bad demmo will see more as new is posted

  • @hudson3838
    @hudson3838 2 роки тому +2

    And the winner for the best dressed inquisitor this year goes to ....... Eric from pontypandy.

  • @georgemartinez1720
    @georgemartinez1720 2 роки тому

    Awsome work I use Tooth Picks and Q -Tips to paint all the Time but nothing this small

  • @ginafurannetonic3048
    @ginafurannetonic3048 2 роки тому +1

    Is that just totally amazing shading, or is there some color change paint on the sleeves and collar?

  • @cataclysmuswind78
    @cataclysmuswind78 2 роки тому +1

    I have a request, could you do the star pattern thatbis shown on the box art of Vandus Hammerhand? Specifically his cloak.

  • @facedeer
    @facedeer 2 роки тому

    Instead of a wire for ultra-fine dots, how about an acupuncture needle? I use one for clearing clogs in my 3D printer's nozzle, seems like it'd be good for something like this.

  • @ShinGallon
    @ShinGallon 2 роки тому

    I'm painting a mini of my Tabaxi barbarian and have been wondering how I'm gonna do her tiger stripes, as well as worrying about doing her eyes. I think this may be useful, I hadn't thought of using a toothpick!

  • @kaijindono
    @kaijindono 2 роки тому

    Maybe a thin layer of matte varnish over the silver to get around the hydrophobia?

  • @HardStylerDK
    @HardStylerDK Рік тому

    Cool

  • @Kojak0
    @Kojak0 2 роки тому +4

    That's darn beautiful. Heck of a job too, and yes, a toothpick is surprisingly useful for small details, even if I have a tendency to forget about them...
    Byw, how that last figure in the Batman series coming? Is it released yet even?