3 WAYS TO PAINT SWORDS!!!! Magma! Crystalline! Energized!

3 WAYS TO PAINT SWORDS!!!! Magma! Crystalline! Energized! | Duncan Rhodes

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Ever wanted to add a cool sword to a character or to try a new technique for your favourite general? In this tutorial, we show you how to paint three different sword blade effects, perfect for all types of miniature painting! From a hot Magma blade to a Crystalline sword as well as an energised blade, there are blades for every hero. Although some of the techniques used are considered 'advanced', we break it down into easy, simple-to-follow stages so that your favourite character will have an epic-looking sword in no time at all.
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Duncan Rhodes
Miniature Painting
Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy
1:07 Magma Blade
17:41 Crystalline Blade
30:21 Energized Blade
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Equipment used:
Regiment Brush (Army Painter)
Artis Opus S Size 1
Artis Opus S Size0
Wet Palette (RedGrass Games)
Paints Used:
Evil Sunz Scarlet(Citadel)
Troll Slayer Orange (Citadel)
Flash Gitz Yellow (Citadel)
Matt White (Army Painter)
Rhinox Hide (Citadel)
Incubi Darkness (Citadel)
Cabalite Green (Citadel)
Sybarite Green (Citadel)
Gauss Blaster Green (Citadel)
Matt Black (Army Painter)
Steggadon Scale Green (Citadel)
Thousand Sons Blue (Citadel)
Ahriman Blue (Citadel)
Baharroth Blue (Citadel)
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@H0urg1ass 2 жыл бұрын

You're like the Bob Ross of mini painting. So calming, so reassuring... makes me feel like I could do any of these on my first try!

@AskZch 2 жыл бұрын

same, these vids are my therapy. I could watch him paint for hours.

@nayr9494 2 жыл бұрын

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@nayr9494 2 жыл бұрын

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@nayr9494 2 жыл бұрын

@@AskZch uh II

@RevanR 2 жыл бұрын

Time stamp for those who need it: 1:07 Magma Blade 17:41 Crystalline Blade 30:21 Energized Blade

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the timestamps!

@newtpondskipper Жыл бұрын

Two thin coats is the new Happy Accidents. Great mantra.

@medugal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the extended videos detailing advanced techniques. This is what I always wanted from Duncan and felt that he was teaching with one hand tied behind his back due to some production requirements.

@jossypoo Жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. Something beautiful about refining skills. A good habit to get into

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Me too!

@arexz1231 10 ай бұрын

Mega. The days we living in when you can watch pros painting on videos rather then looking at magazine pics and poorly try to work out how its been done haha. Thank you

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 10 ай бұрын

OUr pleasure

@hvincent1106 2 жыл бұрын

Duncan , I just love your tutorials! You go so much in depth and explaining each step ! This really help me understand how to get the effects that I always wanted and where I did wrong ! Thanks Duncan!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! That's what we aim to do, teach ☺

@miguelengelhardt4687 2 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the very first genuinely good tutorial on how to paint glowing hot weapons.

@hvincent1106 2 жыл бұрын

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Duncan, can we have more tutorials like this ? I feel like we really need these kinds of in depth tutorials. In particular, I hope you might be able to consider a video on how to paint good female skin. It's something that I have struggled much on , and couldn't find good sources on how to do this

@grumpycup4762 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal tutorial. I feel like I've leveled up just from watching this.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words.

@Mantoisful 2 жыл бұрын

What is Duncan's favorite paint to put in his paint water to make it tasty? I haven't found a particularly tasty combination yet.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Still searching.....

@MattAfoster 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Duncan!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@Supraman145 5 ай бұрын

And there you have it. 6 months and 735 thin coats later your sword is done!

@projectcreations4820 2 жыл бұрын

I love the magma blade! Though all of the are absolutely amazing. Great work Dunc!

@artemiscrimson 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you explain why you’re painting something and how it will grant the wanted effect, it’s really useful for applying your techniques to different things!

@firestarr5812 2 жыл бұрын

This was perfect timing- I had just gotten my first Primaris Lieutenant and wanted to paint his Power Sword, but I had no idea where to start- this video helped a ton!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped.

@squidcultist0022 Жыл бұрын

I love these longer videos where you explain fully what you're doing and show the process

@_Gondor44_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, Dunc! You just handed me the perfect way to make my Salamanders Primaris Ancient really stand out on the tabletop.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! 😊

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Indeef!

@Grumpf34 2 жыл бұрын

Exceptional video. As a beginner painter, I thank you.

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the hobby!

@Apollomasque 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. I recently used the magma tutorial to paint up a Stannis Baratheon mini wielding Lightbringer. Thanks for all the terrific guides!

@olikum 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. This is exactly what I need and I am happy that you show us more techniques than base, wash, highlight - the stuff you can find anywhere.

@glengeyer7294 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video Duncan! I've always wanted to make a powersword, but I could never found such a digestible guide.

@Corvoreviews Жыл бұрын

I've seems various tutorials on how to paint swords, but your duncan is by far the best one, and I'm not bad mouthing the other creators, far from it, just the level of care and explanation you do in your videos are so much in detail that helps a lot, one thing you've shown us that usually you don't see anywere is the brush strokes, and your handling of the painting on the pallet makes us even see the consistency of the paint we have to achieve wich helps a lot, thanks duncanyou are saving my life since your last job before this one

@nurglemonkie 2 жыл бұрын

Been painting 40k since I was young back in 2004, Your tutorials have upped my confidence 10 fold in last few months. Much love & thanks my dude 👍🏽

@MrBkatt 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing and thorough videos Duncan, very detailed and helpful. I don't paint much these past few years. But i still follow your vids, and I find by doing that, I'm a better painter every time I get back into it. So thank you, and keep up the great job! 👍😀

@happylion1859 2 жыл бұрын

Never before has a randomly suggested video so perfectly given the solution to exactly what I needed. Those jade weapons are perfect for what I was struggling to achieve, thank you!

@philliam81 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect timing. I'm painting Archaon now. I'll paint his slayer of kings sword with the nice magma effect!

@finnishfatman 2 жыл бұрын

This is just so well put together tutorial for these types of swords 👍 That magma in particular is something I'll be using on most of the swords for my marines, because it just looks damn good and if done properly like shown here, it looks realistically hot too. Like something you would subconsciously avoid touching. And if your hand ever had made contact with red hot iron or steel, even looking at something done this way will make you hesitate a bit 😂

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The magma sword is our favourite too. It turned out better than expected 😊

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

It would look incredinle on Salamamders, Ultramarines, Howling Griffins or even Dark Angels!

@emg4912 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Duncan! Learnt some great stuff on glazing there! Your tutorials really are superb!

@mattbuckley6928 Жыл бұрын

It's not often I think 'I can do this!' but this has really helped give me direction to push my skills. Thank you :)

@Lifelover992011 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, I've stolen all three techniques and was super happy with the outcome every time. The key really is patience, which surprised me because I was sure I wouldn't be skilled enough but skill isn't actually that much of an issue when you take your time. Thanks again, you're the best!

@KabinMiniatures 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial as always, love the reference image for heated steel - a smart idea to try to mimic something like that to add realism to the effect.

@덩실덩실 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great tip! I will try my best to follow your instructions! Keep up the good work!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@BernardWalter 2 жыл бұрын

Best video ever. I return to it frequently. Very universal, impressive effects and enough choice for everyone

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words. Glad it has helped 😊

@ramblingbadger 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. Finally beggining to understand glazes!

@soap9277 Жыл бұрын

My favorite army is the Custodes. I'm DEFINITELY gonna be giving that molten sword a spin when I get around to painting a Blade Champion.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@olusmiserablus5110 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how well someone can paint. Gj👏

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. But the techniques shown here aren't too difficult. Just requires a little practice ☺

@russbrewer2778 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these vids. I customize 1/18th figures, and your tips and tricks have helped me a lot! Keep up the great work

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help and thank you.

@chrisb8041 2 жыл бұрын

Link to wear i can buy?

@dekai7992 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisb8041 Buy what?

@chuck-n-debtaylor7553 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be fun to practice each style 👍🏻 Thank you very much for your quality instruction!

@k2229 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@lonstrickland6571 2 жыл бұрын

Yo!! I’m about to start a squad of Salamander Blade Guard. Was gonna try my hand at molten blades. Thanks for the timely video!!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@irishwristwatch2487 Жыл бұрын

That howling banshee's sword is gorgeoua. Love those colours!

@MentoliptusBanko 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful results! Bravo Duncan! 😍

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@andrewmoore4413 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the magma sword! It looks great on my minis!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Glad we could help.

@alphaleigpyne 2 жыл бұрын

The Cystalline blade guide is useful to me so I can paint my Autarch Star Glaive. I've just assembled it from the Eldritch Omens battle boxset and about to undercoat it very soon.

@NicholasVernem-GroovyNickyLee Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent tutorial! I'm painting some crystals on a portal to the Abyss d&d terrain piece with your magma blade scheme. Very excited about it!

@dannyboy5514 2 жыл бұрын

I love these technique videos! Keep up the great work Duncan and Rog!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@dustinzaccaria7644 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff Duncan.

@dantejrl 2 жыл бұрын

the best for painting tutorials for ever ^^

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@8-bite393 2 жыл бұрын

Very good introduction!!! Thank you so much!

@ricsoda5108 Жыл бұрын

Hi! First time in the channel! Just wanted to know that I loved the video format. As a beginner in the hobby, these very well detailed and step-by-step videos are incredible to help me step up my game. Keep on the good work!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the hobby!

@ltjamescoopermason8685 2 жыл бұрын

Well I've learned some important tips thank you! 😎👍

@timfrank1262 2 жыл бұрын

Just in time for the Harlequins I picked up in anticipation of the Kill Team update in the next WD! Awesome video.

@anarky4203 2 жыл бұрын

You do a really good job of explaining the techniques. I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

@smc873 2 жыл бұрын

Love these advanced videos! Keep it up!

@ThijsSchrijnemakers 2 жыл бұрын

an excellent guide, thanks Duncan. My Eldar weapons turned out looking nice

@toothlessrick3970 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent narration of your painting techniques. I like how you actually show every step of the way. I'm getting back into model painting and these tips will ease my way back. Liked and subbed.

@atreus4842 Жыл бұрын

wow this looks crazy, thanks for your sharing your skills.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@lesliestevenson5261 2 жыл бұрын

This should be on tv.

@calvinbauch366 7 ай бұрын

Just watched this wonderful tutorial and it turned out really well absolutely wonderful guide for blades

@Varys01 2 жыл бұрын

Glad i saved that video. My newly aquired Custodes will definitly get those magma-weapons!

@dominicbenson3246 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good tutorial thanks!

@stevepickering5978 2 жыл бұрын

all 3 Brilliant

@lostmyslippas808 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Ty for your vids

@Perkustin Жыл бұрын

Glad to have a good guide on the Crystalline style blade, was trying to do it just from guesswork from pictures but the sword i'm doing has some annoying runes on it so it's been a nightmare. Now i've got this guide i can give it another shot. Glad to also have the Magma blade guide as it seems a bit easier, hope it works in blue...

@jonbauml225 2 жыл бұрын

Sick swords bro

@Pers0n97 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING video, love it.

@drzoidberg7767 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s just me but I’m finding how you explain your process much easier to follow than most other videos from other content creators I’ve been watching. Great video, keep it up

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. 😊

@stefanovisentin5306 2 жыл бұрын

other 3 pearls of art!

@Dracobyte 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for another awesome tutorial!!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@crazynnaf 2 жыл бұрын

impressive!

@JamesLaserpimpWalsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan. Great vid as ever.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

2 жыл бұрын

Great content! Highly recommanded!!!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and much appreciated 😊

@Leviticushateford Жыл бұрын

Thank you this great content! 👍 helped me out a ton for step by step.

@eldermark8858 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video ..you always amaze me with ur content.

@renekowalski4514 2 жыл бұрын

you are such a beast wtf wow, its insane how easy it looks on your hands

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone can do it. Just takes a little practice and patience.

@renekowalski4514 2 жыл бұрын

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA yes and I am very happy to see there are you who are making these amazing tutorials In past at the videos of GW it though it's insane, that was at the start of mine inside the hobby But with these videos with your explanation I think everyone with time can get it with you It's amazing, thank you

@stevenrussell8820 Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial I’m going to try on my mini s. Thanks

@bluekermit2622 2 жыл бұрын

Painting Abaddon the despoiler this weekend. Just watched your black legion video and now this. Perfect timing

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

It's like we knew...🤫

@dwarrenmsp 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to using some of these methods when I'm painting sabers that are not made out of light.

@loupiscanis9449 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , DRPA . 🐺

@nurengoy_875 2 жыл бұрын

Ооо, то чего так долго не хватало!

@mazubahtender 2 жыл бұрын

This is gonna be very useful for me. I'm gonna try the magma effect for my Skulltaker's sword.

@nickweinz6112 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@GameplayCasts Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel a few months ago after getting back into the hobby 👌 Great content and some really useful tips and tricks! I used your molten sword method to create a ghostly green blade for my OG Demon prince, came out spot on! Thank you man! 👍

@Kaiyanwang82 Жыл бұрын

This is great. BTW Duncan I really appreciate your "multiple" approach.

@akirby2886 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 👍🏻

@geoffok 2 ай бұрын

Without people like you, this hobby would be impossible for people like me.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 ай бұрын

What kind word. Thank you. We hope that the tutorial helped you :-)

@Milkdud81 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, these are very informative!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and thank you 😊

@Milkdud81 2 жыл бұрын

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA these long form videos are rly great, this is some top notch paint quality also.

@benitokiri 2 жыл бұрын

Just the tip! Duncan, you’re the man.

@DigitalOrigami 2 жыл бұрын

For months I've been saying to myself I have to join DRPA and kept putting it off - I'll get around to it, I thought. Watched this video. Got around to it and joined today. 😎

@seanstevenson9891 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. That heat sword is..um..er..fire. Subscribed. 😁

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@thelonepainter4760 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job always!👍🏽

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@TheStoicArmyPainter 2 жыл бұрын

ah man, i got a shipping delay on my Artist Opus series S Size 1. Now i will have to wait 3 weeks to move onto step 3 >_>

@danielgranda896 Ай бұрын

Thank you Duncan! This was a great video. I have always been a slow painter and it is encouraging to see how that helps using these build-up techniques. I think the pace of this video is excellent and I approached you having the color and brush details on the screen. I just received the first two waves of your paint line and I am excited to paint some minis. Cheers!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! And we hope you enjoy using the paints

@edwindrood2816 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ArcticDS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@G_Pain 4 ай бұрын

this helped me great, thanks a lot.

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@ngaifongchoi7282 4 ай бұрын

Hey man your videos are really good. The teaching is very detailed. I love it.❤

@star_wars_miniatures 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always!!!

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Pro88teC 2 жыл бұрын

One word: Wow.

@timothysmith7364 Жыл бұрын

Duncan, thank you once again for fantastic tutorials :)

@DuncanRhodesDRPA Жыл бұрын

It's our pleasure 😊

@dickjohnson8983 2 жыл бұрын

please duncan i come to you on my hands and knees. every day when i paint i religiously speak the holy words "two thin coats... two thin coats...." as i meticulously use my most sacred weapon the brush to cut down the grey hordes of my pile of shame. i need you to paint belakor. i am a loyal disiple of this academy and i humbly request from the bottom of my soul which was painted in two thin coats that you do a video on him. praise be duncan in his holy and painted name

@DuncanRhodesDRPA 2 жыл бұрын

You'll be pleased to know we have a full, in-depth guide on our Academy website (duncanrhodes.com) covering that amazing miniature ☺