Jason Keyt
Which do you think is most important?
This sounds like a simple task, but many aspects need attention before you can start painting!
Source: https://www.cardtastic.com.au/blog-painting-miniatures-6-tips-for-prepping-and-painting-24.aspx
If you don’t clean the miniature first, the paint might not stick as well and it will look streaky. This is especially important if you’re going to be using a primer coat.
This will help the miniature look better, and it also helps with covering any mistakes. You may also find other places where colored primers or base coats look better than the standard grey ones which come with most sets.
Some types of paint won’t be good for certain materials. For example, enamel paints can eat away at plastic over time if they get into small cracks or crevices which is undesirable because it could ruin the miniature! In other cases, some people like to use a metallic shade on their miniatures before adding a topcoat with an opaque color instead.
This is especially important when you’re using light colors. If you try to add too many layers at once, the end result might be streaky or blotchy. Not only does this take away from the overall look of your miniature, it can also make it difficult to paint over any mistakes.
This is a good tip for people who are just getting started with painting minis.
This is especially important if you’re planning on putting your miniatures into storage boxes or cases for an extended period of time.
