Should I prime on the sprue?

Priming on sprue is also terrible, since when you assemble the figure you’re gluing paint to paint. This doesn’t hold well, doesn’t fit right, and will lead to breakages.

Should you paint on the sprue?

Never paint on the sprue. You have to remove the mould lines and bits of sprue first, otherwise you’ll end up with a painted part with a line of grey running around it. If you want to paint parts separately use blu-tac or pinning after you’ve removed the sprue and removed the mould lines.

Should I paint Warhammer before assembly?

Neither, paint during assembly. Technique varies, but I prefer to put the body together first and save the arms, and any accessories until after the body is painted. This allows you to reach all those hard places, and allows you to dryfit things as you go along to make sure it’s posed like you want.

Should you assemble minis before painting?

Most minis fall into the category of “assemble some of the bits, fill the gaps, paint as much as you can, assemble the other bits, fill those gaps, then tidy up the whole shebang.” Aye, this. If you want really nice minis, you can’t just stick it all together and leave primer in the cracks.

What happens if you don’t prime your miniatures?

Paint will stick to primed material much better than unprimed. Painting without priming can lead to streaky results and more coats needed. Black priming is actually a shortcut, as small amounts of black left behind can look like shadows, or help bring out detail.

What is the best primer for resin models?

Grey or white primer is best if you’re using mixed colors. I prefer using a spray primer, as it helps so that you don’t apply too much and change the look of the resin. However, you can also use a paint-on primer. When using a primer, make sure you use it in a well-ventilated area and use protective gear.

Does gesso stick to plastic?

Adding a layer or two of gesso can make surfaces like wood, stone, plastic, glass—and yes, canvas—ready to receive your paint.

What can I substitute for gesso?

What are the alternatives to gesso? You can prime a canvas with acrylic mediums, clear gesso, or rabbit skin glue. If you work with acrylics, you can also paint directly on raw canvas without priming it first. Oil paints require a primer to protect the canvas from the linseed oil found in oil paints.

Can I use white paint instead of gesso?

Gesso is very similar to white acrylic paint, only thinner. The word gesso is a noun, but many artists also use it as a verb. For example: “You need to gesso your canvas before you paint.” The beauty of gesso is that you can apply it to nearly any surface, and then you can paint on that surface with acrylic paint.

What does Bob Ross put on canvas before painting?

Liquid Clear (also called Magic Clear under another brand name) is intended as a base coat, to be applied onto the canvas first before any color. This way you’re immediately painting wet-on-wet, which is fundamental to the Bob Ross painting method.