Midwinter Medium: cheap, easy, and amazing - DIY minipainting essential

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3 жыл бұрын

Let me show you how to make "Midwinter Medium", the hobby thinning liquid I use in quite a few of my videos, and show you all the cool things you can do with it.
Here's the exact Galeria medium I use for this recipe: geni.us/MattMedium
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Special thanks to Brent from ‪@GoobertownHobbies‬ for the cameo!
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@stanislavzoldak2198 3 жыл бұрын

Goobertown cameo was stellar!

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

BREEEEENT

@JakeDogg-RIP 3 жыл бұрын

Gooooooobs 🥰

@GoobertownHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

eyyy!!!

@joshyjosh00 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies To our hobby Chemist. Could I use Glycerin instead of dish soap ?

@d-emprahexpects 3 жыл бұрын

Great Brent, always with a cat around 👍

@Bluecho4 3 жыл бұрын

Midwinter Minis here, once again breaking the iron grip of GW, one DIY chemistry video at a time.

@notreallydavid 3 жыл бұрын

They'll be coming for the pair of them now.

@d-emprahexpects 3 жыл бұрын

And we're all here listening and very very thankful!! 👍

@alexvaraderey 3 жыл бұрын

Next on Midwinter Minis - How to make a Great Unclean One with 4 potatoes and some cocktail sticks.

@notreallydavid 3 жыл бұрын

'Just step into this unmarked van for a moment.'

@bopaintsminis 3 жыл бұрын

Seems that Galeria matte medium is out of stock all over the internet. Any suggestions?

@GoobertownHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

#superjuice! I'll give it a try :-)

@manuelmartinezrodriguez8578 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, You killed me xD

@ArawnNox 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you give your impressions in a video!

@jknox115 3 жыл бұрын

Best cameo I've seen so far this year.

@Lamefoureyes 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear a more detailed explanation of the science!

@margathapai4010 3 жыл бұрын

If Mr. Town say to give it a try then I think it's definitely worth giving it a try

@lukemulholland4476 3 жыл бұрын

Not all heroes wear capes. Congratulations on the upcoming arrivals.

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

... does that mean I have to get rid of my cape?

@lukemulholland4476 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis what you and Penny get up to is your own business squire.

@kingremus7544 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis give it to lil Horus and little Sanguinus! :P

@notreallydavid 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis No, but you'll have to cut a semicircle out of the joint craft-doing table fairly soon.

@mr.potato2223 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis NO CAPES Until you become fancy

@WhateverMax117 3 жыл бұрын

For those who can't watch here is the recipe: 1x empty bottle 1 drop of water 5 tears of heretics 2 drops of your heretical blood 1 eye of a penitent sister Job done ✔

@Verza488 3 жыл бұрын

alright but where do i find heretics?

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

This one right here, Commissar.

@AOTLTng 3 жыл бұрын

Would Tears work?

@WhateverMax117 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis I am Alpharius

@commanderstorm8874 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the brain of your heretical brother

@applejack492 3 жыл бұрын

Please can we take a moment to fully appreciate the sheer majesty of 3:29 - 3:33

@1IGG 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed. Awesome part ;)

@Magmadoge 3 жыл бұрын

the music it is perfect

@cams.2083 3 жыл бұрын

Brent is fuming right now... Plotting a video that explains the science behind acrylic paint.

@EternalQuestion 3 жыл бұрын

I love it how Guy, Emil, Brent, Scott and pretty much everyone else in this community now regularly have cameos in each others videos 🤣

@jonocc5548 3 жыл бұрын

Well it got Brent's seal of approval, just, so I think this is worth a go!

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

... close enough!

@Caladors 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to say you're a cool dude. I lot of people would have let internet fame get to them at this stage, but your still doing weirdo things like the head bob and asking people to please stay after you tell them the secret. Your still just you. Hope that gift of fatherhood is one you get the most out of.

@andrewdavies7816 3 жыл бұрын

The Goobertown cameo and Guys face dancing are what sold me on this one. Keep up the good, no, great work and I hope you have done some meal prep along with the video prep for the incoming babies!

@MattyRlufc 3 жыл бұрын

"Just like when you make mayonnaise or a salad dressing" Yes... Of course... Like when I do that.

@logcabingaming3710 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@MattyRlufc 3 жыл бұрын

@@logcabingaming3710 and I've discovered a new hobby channel! Subscribed. I expect mayonnaise videos. That is all.

@logcabingaming3710 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattyRlufc lolz, I will do my best but please prepare for mayonnaise flavoured disappointment 😂

@MattyRlufc 3 жыл бұрын

@@logcabingaming3710 the only flavour of disappointment there is.

@Brickerbrack 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattyRlufc Well, he has a Marmite video, so I actually wouldn't be surprised... 😜 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMuHgLeYubbbk3k.html

@heli88 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised this video didn't get flagged by KZfaq; Dancin' Guy is too hot for TV!

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

1 hour loop when?

@alexvaraderey 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis Pumped up for the arrival of the children or too much coffee?

@domainofscience 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is very cool. I wish I had known this 20 years ago. Thanks!

@De_Chris_dH 3 жыл бұрын

That one dislike is probably from GW

@Jay-cu2ym 3 жыл бұрын

Safe

@zeromaster1997 3 жыл бұрын

You're right that ratio right now is amazing 11dislikes v 5000+likes

@AndersRamm 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@RPArchiveOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. This stuff is awesome. Loved the goober cameo!

@alexlight4413 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the kids mate, your greatest project yet!

@nickharvey7233 3 жыл бұрын

As smiley, wholesome and entertaining as ever. Take a bow and gird your loins for the wonderful, sleep-deprived first few months of bringing new lives into the world. Take care and good luck to both of you.

@brianbassett3896 3 жыл бұрын

the petting of the dog. it is the serotonin.

@mindeclipse85 3 жыл бұрын

Congratu-freaking-lations to you and Penny! Welcome to parenthood! ❤️

@TylerProvick 3 жыл бұрын

"DIY" in this case means use a product specifically formulated for this purpose but not universally known within the mini world. BTW, instead of soap, try flow aid from the same manufacturer. It does the same thing with less extra additives that aren't needed.

@Marconius6 Жыл бұрын

I was about to say this, using airbrush flow improver seems like a better idea than putting orange-scented dish soap into your expensive mini paints.

@Sonic2Chronicles 3 жыл бұрын

I need more Midwinter Mini - Goobertown hobby collabs

@richardwilliams6837 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Guy and Penny... hope all goes well ;) we can wait for a new album ;)

@Corndog1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the goobertown cameo, and good luck with the kids!

@-Benedict 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Guy. I've been using a very similar recipe for some time now - the only difference is I use half a pipette full of acrylic flow improver instead of dish soap. A bit more expensive yes, but doesn't foam up.

@AlexLusth 3 жыл бұрын

dat Goober cameo was great :)

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

He's a champ

@OlmoWTF 3 жыл бұрын

All the best to you and Penny with the twins. My son turned two today and they have been the two best years of my life.

@Bobfett1982 Жыл бұрын

After using this tutorial, i love painting again! It's so friggin good.

@normalrings5659 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god!!! Congrats on the kids! You're both absolutely lovely, and will make amazing parents! ^^

@Oliolli3 3 жыл бұрын

5:03 "actual pigment powder" If I've learned anything from Dana Howl, it's that that isn't pigment powder. It's ground up Kirioth Hair.

@lurch3268 3 жыл бұрын

Guy! Just wanted to say congrats to you on the upcoming children! They sure have some cool parents!!!

@edgarjoffre8838 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats for the twins, you are very lucky. Good luck, it's gonna be twice the work for twice the pleasure.

@jimdcushman 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for this video it genuinely answered a couple questions I've had for a while now. Most importantly, CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Dad. It is the coolest gig on the planet if you ask me.

@WesHalloransRobots 3 жыл бұрын

As a twin, don’t try to make them equals. That will just cause problems. Hope they grow to be great individuals and find what they will love

@-Benedict 3 жыл бұрын

What makes you qualified to dictate to somebody how they should go about parenting? You pretentious tosspot.

@itsjustjd9082 3 жыл бұрын

@@-Benedict what makes you qualified to call them a pretentious tosspot?

@squidumspainting 3 жыл бұрын

As a twin I completely agree with this

@5peciesunkn0wn 3 жыл бұрын

@@itsjustjd9082 Sounds like he's perfectly qualified due to being one.

@jantimmer5558 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Congratulations on your twins. Best of luck raising them.

@michaeljames1334 3 жыл бұрын

i have been using a medium to thin paints for a few months. it is a game changer. going to make this instead of buying it all the time.

@BrokenAzreal 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the twins! And thanks for a super helpful and great video, guy Whilst I'm not going to say no to content, also glad to hear you guys are taking the time during such a special and important stage. Stay safe and take care

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks matey! Yeah, got lots of fun videos lined up for the first month of paternity leave though, hope you enjoy them :)

@BarokaiRein 3 жыл бұрын

This made me start using my vallejo thinner medium for stuff other than airbrushing. I wouldn't thin literally everything with medium but for glazes, especially mixed glazes it's just way better than water, behaves well on a wet palette as well.

@Fishboy471 3 жыл бұрын

This hits the vibe of my favorites 90’s tv shows, without having to justify to my peers why I’m watching Art Attack at 2am. Love these instructional videos, Guy.

@nikolasleal3138 3 жыл бұрын

Production value is through the roof

@AKKK1182 3 жыл бұрын

I've had some issues with using tap water to thin paints and acrylic thinner tends to either wash them out too much or dries too fast. Tried this out with Vallejo matte medium and it's almost magical. The coverage is amazing and it makes the paints act almost like contrast paints which again is amazing for zenithal base coats. Thank you very much!

@brainfreezeyes1910 3 жыл бұрын

love the editing in this video👌

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks, I had lots of fun making it

@craigpattenden 3 жыл бұрын

Great goobertown cameo! Helps that I’d watched his video on making paints too which made it funnier!

@HobbitTabletopLiga 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I think this is the best video you ever did. Thank you for shareing!

@miabennett1363 3 жыл бұрын

New to painting minis and 40k in general, my best mate got me into it. Just want to say Guy, I love your channel :')

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh no no no, that's too kind Matt.

@commanderstorm8874 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis you also kinda got me into painting the minis and the tabletop game after I had fallen in love with DOW 1

@flatline42 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! If you don't use medium at a high rate then consider using distilled water to keep things nice and neutral. I also use flow-aid from Liquitex instead of dish soap. Less bubbles. 10-1 ratio of water to flow-aid, then 1:1 matt medium to your special water. Little more expensive but it's *really* really nice goop that lasts a long time.

@hoshi314 Жыл бұрын

can i use flow improver from winsor newton instead? for some reason that is the only one i can find

@ColonelSandersLite Жыл бұрын

@@hoshi314 You didn't get a response so I'm just going to say this - Probably. You'll have to try it and test to confirm. *Most* art supply acrylics are compatible with each other for the purpose of mixing things. They *may not* be compatible with your stuff made for modelling though. One example I know of off the top of my head, because I keep abusing it, is that vallejo's medium is not compatible with daler rowney's acrylic ink medium. I found that one the hard way as it kept clumping and clogging my airbrush. There is a useful way to abuse it though. Let's say, on your wet palette, you brush mix a bit of vallejo red ink and a bit of fw yellow ink. You get an orangey mix that will go on with splotchy colors. Mostly orangeish with red and yellow splotchy areas. This can be abused for the purpose of color modulation. I happen to know the tamiya stuff is some kinda weird chemistry and doesn't like to play well with others in general too. Note though that this information applies to mixing wet acrylic mediums. I have never had a problem with compatibility when putting something on top of a dry acrylic. There may be something on the market out there that will cause problems though.

@hoshi314 Жыл бұрын

@@ColonelSandersLite thanks, tested it for Citadel paints and it's pretty good to me so far

@thecalvatron1955 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and good luck with your new arrivals. Being a parent is the hardest but also the best and most rewarding job in the world 🙂

@jacobpizzo2830 3 жыл бұрын

Guy you are ridiculous. Its why we love you.

@kulovicz3152 3 жыл бұрын

In the next video, Midwinter will show us how to make our resin.

@SaraGrapes 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Guy! I found your channel a few weeks ago when I was looking to get back into mini painting. I love your videos. Your tips are super accessible for newbies and I love these sorts of money-saving hacks. I also love Penny's reactions to some of the sillier/incredibly stupid parts of WH40k. The reason I got back into mini painting was that I found a Blitz Bowl Season 1 game on sale and I thought it would be a good game to play with my less nerdy cousins at our Thanksgiving family reunions when everyone's watching the game (I'm USA based, if you can't tell). Since my family is from Chicago, I of course did the human team as the Bears. They turned out great, but it took some experimenting to properly mix up a Dark Navy color (using Army Painter paints). I was wondering if you had any tips on mixing paints? Like an easy way to find the right ratio of bottle drops? (Any other viewers, like if you'd also like to see this video!) Thanks, Sara

@gregmurray4169 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the twins, that's great news!

@marcoscastellanos4114 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome news! Congratulations on your twins!

@FairlySadPanda 3 жыл бұрын

It'd be handy to have the various recipes inside one video at some point - some sort of big hobby supplies video with an Amazon list - for folks like me who love bulk-buying :D

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea! Maybe I'll try that in the future :)

@FairlySadPanda 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinisA "100% DIY-painted model?" video, maybe? The hinting at the pigment tests in this one kinda lead into that as a video idea. Then being able to go "oh we're using this wash we made in this video, here's the recipe again" and whatnot would be really handy.

@hek1229 3 жыл бұрын

His intro to painting video definitely helped me with the beginner supplies i needed and i pretty much got everything he recommended, great starting point i felt.

@youreverydaypatriot4188 3 жыл бұрын

I bailed as soon as you showed how to make it im joking i couldn't bail on that sweet sweet voice

@Conorkc86 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, never put together that matt medium and Lahmian were related. Awesome thank you!

@stickyfingahz425 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the little ones best wishes for your new family.

@kamradziejtomal 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Moses, screw the medium, dem twins tho are the real deal

@mitchcampbell4197 3 жыл бұрын

Damn have I never been this early for a MWM episode

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get that "new video smell"?

@euansmith3699 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidwinterMinis That comment is very chuckleworthy.

@garrettlingard728 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the twins and thanks for the video!

@funkylilpossum6725 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the twins guys!

@Thunderplunk 3 жыл бұрын

THE CAMEO

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

HE DID IT

@NatesMiniatures 3 жыл бұрын

I already know this mix but I watched it anyway because it is Midwinter minis ^_^

@theinquisitionsparrot6749 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats midwinter! I say one kid is gonna be named Felix!

@turnipslop3822 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of these quick videos that are jam-packed with useful stuff too, even for when you're not under the impending pressure of kids. That said, good luck with the kids!

@testosteronetom7366 3 жыл бұрын

"Promise you wont leave after I show you the recipe" "I promise" "So first your gonna need a bottle-" *already gone*

@WhateverMax117 3 жыл бұрын

Streaky First and Blotcher Viewer here

@atlasallen-manning6092 3 жыл бұрын

and OMG CONGRATS ON THE TWINS!!!! IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY!

@Idicus 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, congrats on the twins! That'll be a very exciting step in both of your lives!

@rohnhuntone5326 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could tide everyone over during your paternity leave by just posting vids of your dog :D

@zerwikaptur9699 3 жыл бұрын

Am I legally obligated to put a "midwinter medium" sticker on the bottle when I make this?

@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын

YES (no)

@barricade1391 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the twins pal

@joshbecka6110 3 жыл бұрын

Best use of Goobertown ever.

@vehicularMCS 3 жыл бұрын

I like this new format of video.

@TheHazza1543 3 жыл бұрын

Genius! Congratulations on the upcoming arrivals! 🎉

@legionnaireminis 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the new video layout/style! Thanks for all the great videos and streams! Always fun to tune in 😄

@yesmilord2350 3 жыл бұрын

The Brown Angels joke was superb my friend... well done lol

@tomfrommicromanagement 3 жыл бұрын

Love all of your videos! You have helped me out so much, as I get into the hobby. Keep up the amazing work.

@cleverpork 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using this medium for some weeks now and it’s bloody incredible. Thanks again Midwinter Minis!

@williamgoyette517 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, was actually finally going to shill out for a citadel pot that would probably dry out, creating an infinitely dense brick on my desk.

@cleansed_in_pestilence_3004 3 жыл бұрын

This video is absolutely incredible, definitely gonna be using this, thank you again!

@brgz87 3 жыл бұрын

I need a 10 hours loop of Guy's head dancing around!

@christophergibson8304 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏 double work but double the reward 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@noerknown 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the editing done in this video; absolutely stellar

@19Josh92 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to make this on the weekend. Thank you mate!

@ironbanjo3339 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Guy. Super congrats to you and Penny. Been following for about a year now and your tips have been a staple in my hobby journey. 🤘

@ebc1f7 3 жыл бұрын

New humans! And a matched set to boot. You’re also looking svelte my friend. Enjoy the new normal ;) and we’ll always be here when u can find some time to post.

@jetblack2602 3 жыл бұрын

I love this short video format.

@AnZsDad1973 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear about the new additions! Hoping all goes well for you and Penny, and that you continue to find joy in life (even if it will be busy AF for a long while). Thank you for the great videos!

@zurmanskyplayer9058 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try it, awesome!

@idasowa9225 3 жыл бұрын

...did Guy just make a sequel to water? I'm impressed.

@echolima7307 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your twins! Fatherhood is challenging but wonderful. And I also love this video! I needed something to help my hobby crafts and painting and this video opened so many doors and applications for me, thank you! Love your channel and look forward to your future content