What do you need besides a brush & paint? What tools are helpful for beginners? Participants will walk away with a handout, a high end kolinsky sable brush, a wet palette, primer, and matte medium.
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So you found a mini that you want to paint? What do you need besides a brush and paint? What would be helpful? We'll talk about tools for beginning painters including files, primer, brushes, palettes, paint, and varnish. Participants will walk away with a handout, a high end kolinsky sable brush, a wet palette, primer, and matte medium.
Hands-on class: learn a fast and easy method to paint more natural hair on your miniature models. Miniatures provided by Dark Sword, paints by Reaper (RMS).
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This class is hands-on - you will complete the technique in class as you follow along and I swing around to not only show you what I am doing close-up, but help you as you work on your own miniature - step by step. No need to take notes - you will receive an informative step-by-step handout to refer to at home. I will provide everything except the brush - and you need a good one with a point! The technique uses feathering and glazes to achieve a more natural looking hair on your miniatures that can be tailored to table-top or high level competition. Miniatures provided by Dark Sword Miniatures. Paints are RMS from Reaper Miniatures. As time allows, please bring your current projects for help or critique.
On your mark, get set, PAINT! You get 45 minutes to paint a mini as you race the clock and compete against your neighbors. Everyone gets the same Privateer Press mini, Formula P3 Paints, and brushes.
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On your mark, get set, PAINT! You get 45 minutes to paint a mini masterpiece as you race the clock and compete against your neighbors. Everyone gets the same Privateer Press miniature, Formula P3 Paints, and brushes. You even get to keep your painted miniature masterpiece. Each session’s winners come back to compete in the Championship Round on Sunday to determine our “Epic Hardcore Painter”! So come paint like you’ve got a pair…of brushes!
Try your hand at painting at mini. Stop by the MHE Paint & Take area to sign up for a slot. We’ve got everything you need including basic instruction, supplies and minis. Best of all, it’s FREE!
On your mark, get set, PAINT! You get 45 minutes to paint a mini as you race the clock and compete against your neighbors. Everyone gets the same Privateer Press mini, Formula P3 Paints, and brushes.
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On your mark, get set, PAINT! You get 45 minutes to paint a mini masterpiece as you race the clock and compete against your neighbors. Everyone gets the same Privateer Press miniature, Formula P3 Paints, and brushes. You even get to keep your painted miniature masterpiece. Each session’s winners come back to compete in the Championship Round on Sunday to determine our “Epic Hardcore Painter”! So come paint like you’ve got a pair…of brushes!
Hands-on class: Learn techniques to get better blends, shift color, and smoother highlights on your miniatures. Miniatures from Dark Sword. Paints are RMS from Reaper Miniatures.
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This hands-on class will have you learning the advanced techniques of feathering and glazing to achieve smoother blends and highlights, and shift colors for fun effects or just to correct. I will supply all but the brush, so bring the pointiest brush you have, and follow me step-by-step as I show you on my miniature, and then guide you as you paint your miniature. No need for notes, I also provide a handout with instructions and tips for you to guide you at home. Miniatures provided by Dark Sword Miniatures. Paints are RMS from Reaper Miniatures.\ As time allows, please feel free to bring in your current projects for critique, advice, or practice. Contact me via email if you have any questions or concerns.
Are you the fastest brush in the Midwest? Come prove those skills when you and your competition get 45 minutes to create the best painted Impact! miniature. Paints, brushes and supplies provided.
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Are you the fastest brush in the Midwest? Come prove those skills when you and your competition get 45 minutes to create the best painted Impact! miniature. Paints, brushes and supplies provided. Impact! Miniatures are a rapidly growing company specializing in fantasy sports miniatures. Compete for fun and prizes in any of our four sessions held throughout the convention. Each session is a different Impact! miniature that you get to keep!
Learn how to cast Hirst Arts blocks and assemble them into gaming terrain pieces or anything else you can think of!
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Cast detailed blocks for miniature terrain pieces using actual Hirst Arts molds. Advanced casting techniques will be taught using hydrostone, a plaster-like substance. Casting may be messy. Attendees will also be taught basic assembly techniques using pre-cast blocks and fast-drying glue. Attendees will be able to finish their terrain piece at home once the blocks have cured.
Come check out the Dark Age miniature game from Cool Mini or Not. This is a demo of the game and meet and greet with the game's development team. VIG and VIG Companions only!
Come check out the Relic Knight anime miniature game from Cool Mini or Not. This is a demo of the game and meet and greet with the game's development team. VIG and VIG Companions only!