9 Mistakes miniature painters will make in 2024

9 Mistakes miniature painters will make in 2024 - and how to fix them

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This week we'll show you 9 of the most common mistakes Warhammer and miniature painters will make in 2023 - to help you become a better painter and have more fun painting.
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Painting miniatures for your warhammer & d&d games. Age of sigmar and warhammer 40k. Blood angels, Slaanesh, Death Guard, Space Marines, Space Wolves, Stormcast Eternals, painting scale models, miniature busts! How to paint NMM. How to paint warhammer, how to paint d&D figures.

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@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

We got our own brushes and unique miniatures, you can find them here and support us at the same time: www.squidmar.com/latepledge

@clubskitzhardstyle Жыл бұрын

can you try doing a silver metallic and going over it with a copic marker it honestly has amazing results i absolutely love doing this for like metalic teal colours

@PerfectionHunter Жыл бұрын

Would have liked to see more side-by-side picture examples comparing the bad way vs the right way. Some of these tips i had to watch again before i understood what you meant.

@benn1181 Жыл бұрын

This was the Squarry Squarespace episode we all have been waiting for. Really exciting. The painting PSA was a bit long though, could have done without that and just gotten to the action. ❤ Squarry.

@paddya3304 Жыл бұрын

Having recently got back into painting miniatures after a twenty something year hiatus, I can’t thank squidmar enough for videos like this. Great advice delivered with enthusiasm and brilliant pacing. Great stuff (just wish my hands were less shakey and miniatures cost less but can’t have everything)

@cloraformsgood5340 Жыл бұрын

Iv recently returned to painting minis after 10+ years. I assumed I would pick up from where I left off and muscle memory would kick in . I was sooo wrong, add my clearly worsened eyesight and it's almost as if I'm starting from scratch.

@paddya3304 Жыл бұрын

@@cloraformsgood5340 I know what you mean. I definitely had a wee bit of a shock when expectation met reality. All I can say is, it gets a bit easier with practice and I've (re) learned not to get too disappointed when nothing turns out remotely like I'd planned it. Best of luck!

@cloraformsgood5340 Жыл бұрын

@@paddya3304 Thankyou 👍 I watched a squidmar video and he said to try to paint at least an hour every day and to try one new thing every mini. Iv been doing that ,I'm slowly improving but at the same time having fun and relaxing while I'm doing it .

@Banester74 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving me a new hobby I’m about to get my first miniature set, paint set, and brushes for the first time. I’ve always hated painting but your tutorials have helped me learn before I even get started.

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Hurryay, welcome to the hobby!

@massivedong Жыл бұрын

Ever since getting into war gaming about 7 years ago I feel like painting advice is a super saturated ‘market’ but not all of that info is valuable, however Squiddy mate, I’ve gotta say you’re nailing it. I finally feel confident in my painting ability now, so big thanks

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

@ameliedavis5940 Жыл бұрын

That opening is painfully relatable.

@Sergiocalvominiatures Жыл бұрын

Great video, I laughed a lot when I saw the concept of connecting the muscles and other concepts that I explain in my tutorials to students, you failed to explain why I convey that concept so abstract. For a next video :D Keep creating these great videos

@CaptainSpalding23 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love how you smile through the whole video!

@x.davidwilliams83 Жыл бұрын

Huzzah, you'all are so kind for helping out the hobbyists. Thank you thank you.

@xanderhuskie5172 Жыл бұрын

Oh! this video actually made me aware of a few mistakes I’ve been doing in my own painting that I didn’t even realize I was making, it should help quite a bit now that I’m aware! Many many thanks!

@Deviated88 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great video, I have my first miniatures on deck after I’m done with my semester. As someone just diving into this hobby, I greatly appreciate these videos. Keep up the fantastic work fellas!

@FigureFortress Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I do some of these so it was so helpful to get me better at painting and start thinking about things I wasn't. ❤️

@S1RVicTOR Жыл бұрын

Great video, super specific and helpful tips. The one that interests me the most is 6, highlights on inner and outer folds of a cloak/cape. I hadn't considered the amount of light actually hitting the surfaces, so I'll have to do a deeper dive into that myself. Thanks Emil!

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Wop wop, happy to help! :)

@Ascalante80 Жыл бұрын

@@SquidmarMiniatures As a beginner I would love to see an example done the right way

@TheShelbyTheShelby Жыл бұрын

@@Ascalante80 I was hoping to see a good example of that I'm this video like how most of the other points had an example or three.

@baptistebois5467 Жыл бұрын

@@SquidmarMiniatures Yes, would love to see an example of it too, I still struggle a bit to visualize it.

@gtbaba123 Жыл бұрын

Which color he is using. Acrylics?

@Tzolar Жыл бұрын

Hey squid! I love your videos amd u have helped me so much in this hobby, and your videos are so inspirational and awesome! I hope to see more artwork, videos and content in the new year from you! - Loki

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thanks! I really appreciate it :)

@tomhayes2035 Жыл бұрын

Really good video especially about how to paint muscles. Love your painting tutorials.

@Apathetically_stable Жыл бұрын

Recently have gotten into miniature painting through first time DM'ing as I wanted a few pieces that my players could actually see as "theater of the mind" isn't applicable to all. I have found an immense satisfaction and joy that this hobby brings and I'm glad I got to stumble across your page, super informative!

@astonio7399 Жыл бұрын

Recently started miniature painting and quite often find my highlighted areas seem a bit dry/chalky. Wondering if not moistening my brush enough is contributing to that? I initially thought that thinning paints with plenty of water means I wouldn’t need to moisten the brush. Love your videos, super helpful for a noob!

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Might be that your paint is dry or not pigmented enough, its so tough to know when we don't see you paint

@the.nikkoman Жыл бұрын

What helped me when starting with lighting is actually just casting a lamp or light over my miniature after priming with a dark color. And then i just memorize as best as i can, or take a picture to know where the light actually lands. And then i do zenithal priming afterwards before actually painting.

@frenzyman402 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Squidmar for the tips 👍🤩

@Weenerneenerchickendinner Жыл бұрын

#1: paying full price for GW products.

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

#1: not smashing the like button

@The808andrew808 Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha

@viciousyeen6644 Жыл бұрын

*buying GW products

@zramirez5471 Жыл бұрын

@@viciousyeen6644 if only people would only buy in to the lore but use better rules and scratchbash

@daswookie79 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to pay full price to help support my local game store.

@CameronPenner Жыл бұрын

I thought I had a pretty good grasp of lighting, but your tips for not recess shading robes, and for highlighting the whole surface definitely exposed some silly things I've been doing. Videos like this one make me a better painter, Thank you!

@jecaba97 Жыл бұрын

I think yours is the only channel where I like the video when I see the ad, love how you manage to still keep it creative after a gazilillion squarespace promos

@andreyp2810 Жыл бұрын

This adv integration was something :D Thank you, guys! )

@geoffhayward7421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that excellent video!

@ShatteredBrush Жыл бұрын

Awesome info squidmar thanks for the clear examples and suggestions. Your amazing and super talented, wish I had 1/10 of your talent

@an_average_minipainter Жыл бұрын

Another great vid, very informative and a lot of simple stuff which I should have known, but obviously needed spelling out. Never stop making great content 👏👍 you've helped me a tonne since I got back in to the hobbie.

@MriInterocitor Жыл бұрын

So many things are obvious...once explained. :)

@grimbourne Жыл бұрын

Omg loved the ad-read in this!

@AlmostCoolTho Жыл бұрын

Tips I cannot wait to use, and entertaining as hell!

@Flippmed Жыл бұрын

For volumetric highlights i normally spray a brighter base colout from the ipotetical light source to help me visualize where I have to highlights after... it helps me a lot

@rudolfnv6666 Жыл бұрын

interestingly here in the Uk we have the opposite problem with humidity: its tooooo much. I often have to have a dehumidifier running just to reduce moulding, let alone for painting. like drying times are horrendous.

@trydodgingthis Жыл бұрын

Thank you Emil :)

@plague12346 Жыл бұрын

Your in video ad for squarespace is the only one I don't skip

@luciocouto Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips, ty so much.

@benstephenson8988 Жыл бұрын

some really good advice, thank you.

@KosmitPL Жыл бұрын

As much as I enjoy your epic projects, simple video advice like this is always welcome. Gimme more, please.

@PhantomAlucard Жыл бұрын

The Tim and Eric style editing of this video is incredible. Great job!

@jordivermeulen2519 Жыл бұрын

One of the only channels where I watch the sponsor bits. Hilarious!

@joecole5545 Жыл бұрын

Emil, you and Lucas are Epic!

@andrewjeffries8721 Жыл бұрын

The Square Space ad was hilarious! But it was effective. Good job!

@Bonesawisready926 Жыл бұрын

Can definitely relate to the dry brush. I live in a Desert in the US.

@jorgealarcon2704 Жыл бұрын

Came for the painting tips, stayed for the Squarry Plotter micro film.

@durgamugen5004 Жыл бұрын

Always good for a refresh of skills

@mattbaxter688 Жыл бұрын

As an amateur I love watching these videos and learning all these amazing techniques and theories, then just soaking my whole model in wash anyway

@RuthlessMojo Жыл бұрын

Rewetting your tip between strokes to keep it moist. Sounds legitimate to me. 😂😀😜

@greysins190 Жыл бұрын

Tipped brush really had me on my first miniature this week and yeah i started with armored skeletons so it was hard lol

@nickbourgade8473 Жыл бұрын

The best solution for me to fix how I highlight has been Zenithal Priming. You can actually see where "light" would hit a mini and use that as a guide.

@samsellner4486 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I can't believe they got Daniel Radcliffe to do an add spot!

@paddya3304 Жыл бұрын

He’s a wizard..

@AnubisVolga Жыл бұрын

Ooh, the video is really satisfying, as I am just getting into the hobby, and I am waiting for my tools and paints to start in that wonderful world, thank you very much for sharing the tips, may the god emperor bless you !

@autumnridge5541 Жыл бұрын

How would you go about solving the cape issue? Highlighting all the segments which look at the light the same?

@DarkGodrik Жыл бұрын

The best squarespace ad to date😂😂😂

@Glamerth Жыл бұрын

I've done that with my brush cleaning water just recently!!

@brucehemming9749 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing 👍🍻

@clubskitzhardstyle Жыл бұрын

im not a good painter at all im just getting into it but i can say when doing highlights to point for the first point his making starting with a darker tone, then adding a lighter source into it blending it and slowly doing that up until you get to white or near white is how you make a good blend so deep blue then add touch of white adding grading effect of blue then add more as it goes to the lighter source then adding more and more or what ever colour you are blending it with

@xEzekielx1 Жыл бұрын

The idea of having to use an air humidifier is hilarious to me. Living in a valley in central New Zealand, its a constant battle to keep the house dry and we have dehumidifiers running constantly to stop mould from setting in

@Slouworker Жыл бұрын

Live in frost long enough and you'll pray to every made up god imaginable for a drop of moisture, everything just freezes out of the air

@toomanyhobbies116 Жыл бұрын

I've been painting since the start of lockdown, painted 2 armies in GW Eavy Metal style before I finally found out how to push CONTRAST. Now I'm considering re-painting my death Guard, because the difference is astonishing. In 2023 I'll be falling down the rabbit hole of light theory

@Daveyboywalton1 Жыл бұрын

I'm literally coming here for the adds at this point, the hobby stuff is a bonus :D

@doomedpaints 6 ай бұрын

I decided to re-watch this video and you got to the part about beating GW and you are only 86k Subs away! Hope 2024 attains this goal!

@timcawley1632 Жыл бұрын

This was helpful, what would have been nice was a single example of each point with a side by side of a thing done wrong with it done correctly beside it, preferably on the same miniature. (or a before/after fixing the mistake) Saw a bit of this in the first example, would have been nice to see more.

@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART Жыл бұрын

Nice video with interesting tips and truely funny. Loved the bodybuilder. One day I hope to meet you guys at a hands on painting workshop I teach. I bet you and your way of explaining different aspects would greatly benefit from didactic teaching insights. Lovely content again. Keep on happy painting everyone!

@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART Жыл бұрын

After some minutes I realise that my comment might sound rude. Sorry, I am always so impulsive. There is no offense in my words. I was watching the video while cookies and cookies is a skill that is okish, so I was on tension. I really like the content, just think it could be better structured to make it easier to apporach ... next time I might Sound rude again, you know I am cooking :D

@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART Жыл бұрын

- Roman

@rKarhu Жыл бұрын

Would love to attend this workshop 😄

@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART Жыл бұрын

*cooking

@leonpeters-malone3054 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me why I want to work up to a particular project. I got the 2-Up New York class Battleship from the Dropfleet Commander game. I want to paint a terminator line down the ship lengthwise. Half the ship in light, half the ship in darkness. Get that terminator line showing just how liquid, flowing, it can be. Got a lot of practise before I'm there. Got some projects to gain back the skills though.

@thesykoward8188 Жыл бұрын

Best SquareSpace ad ever!!! Lmao!!!!

@coreyeatsdetroit9733 Жыл бұрын

I know you're a warkammer guy but would you be willing to paint some wizkids d&d minis in a video? I really enjoy your videos and it would be nice to see what someone like you could do with wiz kids minis. I think the Warhammer miniatures are a bit better quality but im not sure. Either way, God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@thorstendresel4901 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tipps. I really enjoy your videos . May I ask you something? I just wanna Start nmm. But all of my simple miniatures have also a part of chainmail. Does it make sense to paint the chainmail also in NMM or better in TMM. Can t find good adivices! :)

@nmindust Жыл бұрын

I didn't get it with the capes :( If shading recesses is wrong then how should you do it?

@andreas5563 Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Squidmarians, I have been watchin a lot of Emils videos lately and it has inspired me to think about starting painting myself. I am not planning at all to play with these minis, I just want to paint ones I find interesting and maybe make cool bases or dioramas. Is there any factions I should stay away from that are considered more advanced than others? So far the ones I like the look of the most are: Stormcast Eternals (i think they were called), the undead army, Sylvaneth and from 40k: Necrons and Custodes. Here in Norway it seems difficult to find anything other than games workshop minis as I dont have a 3d printer and ordering from abroad costs a fortune. I was also wondering if anyone could tell me very specifically what tools I would neeed? So far from what Ive seen I should get: a decent brush, a big brush for drybrushing, an assortment of paints, glue, a sharp knife, can of black and/or white paint? I dont have a lot of money to spend so I was also wondering if its better to buy big boxes with many smaller figures for more practice to begin with, or buy less but more interesting figures that I am more inspired by?

@MadsRosenlund-ym5kp Жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads!

@distanceyaself8975 Жыл бұрын

At about 2:09 minutes into the video with the guy holding a big double headed axe, what is that piece called because it looks amazing

@lagoondragoon Жыл бұрын

Such good stuff here, took NMM monochrome challenge on 4 minis with some of the easiest of colors, Yellow, Pink, Teal and Purple - not very easy as it turns out - with myriad liminal surfaces stacked upon stacks, well that took ages to get to look like anything so yeah could have taken something easier and have less masochism fun at it? I think I lost my point somewhere in that sentence. Anyhow currently practicing the chop methods to get some real fast wins on some speed paint designed boardgame minis but that discourages you to higlight as the speedpaint kinda does it already, its more like selectively shadowing to not make everything so flat

@CFTim Жыл бұрын

Shakira: "Lucky that my breasts are small and humble, so you don't confuse them with mountains" Squidmar: "Just fix your highlight placement"

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

LOL

@johnfarscape Жыл бұрын

I use hair conditioner on my brushes when they are getting badly worn, it seems to really help them.

@GonthorianDX Жыл бұрын

I am clearly improving with every paintjob but faces remain the most difficult thing for me by far. My 00 brush lost the perfect tip too... It dries almost instantly

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

00 is too small for faces :) a 0 should be fine no?

@GonthorianDX Жыл бұрын

@@SquidmarMiniatures sure I'll try a 0 next time!

@iBeKev Жыл бұрын

Hey Squidmar, I really like your channel and all your videos. I am starting into warhammer and you've been a great resource. One thing I've noticed is that you regularly spraypaint indoors without any masks on. I'm assuming either your room is well ventilated or some other reason it's safe? Can you elaborate? Thanks!

@DatOtterZombie1978 Жыл бұрын

Dear gods! Lucas looks so much like Harry Potter and I never noticed. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@conradmynett7037 Жыл бұрын

Given point 8 I now know where you stand on colour modulation :)

@MultiLastebil Жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm new to the hobby and I live far far north. The weather here is very unstable and most of the year quite cold. I'm worried about priming my models outdoor when it is below 0. I'd hate for the models which takes me so much time right now to prepare to get ruined. Not sure where in Sweden you reside, but how do you deal with weather and priming?

@JPGotrokkits Жыл бұрын

Brush-on primer like Vallejo or use it in an airbrush.

@SelectRoadkill Жыл бұрын

That sqarespace plug lmao. Was gonna skip, but couldn't 😂😂

@DatFatThor Жыл бұрын

I just bought the custodes Watchers of the Gate box as my first foray into 40k. What tips or recommendations would you give for painting them?

@ShuTheIdiot Жыл бұрын

I know you're asking him but if you use a brown or red undercoat the gold will be better, also for your red robes shading with purple is cool.

@perezjm21 Жыл бұрын

Came for painting advice, stayed for the improv commerical.

@Deimort310 Жыл бұрын

One of the things that I struggle to get when painting is how to highlight flat surfaces. I mean yeah I know that the whole surface should be highlighted but wouldn't it look weird having your final highlight on the whole surface in some cases (for example the top part of an assault marine jump pack)?

@baptistebois5467 Жыл бұрын

+1, really struggling with this one too!

@poggestfrog Жыл бұрын

try the edges instead

@ThatGuyDoingThings Жыл бұрын

What is the model shown at 2:04 with the axe?

@mnkings5916 Жыл бұрын

Do you know a method when you can take off the primal color after have spraying it on and start from the beginning again?

@capawalk655 Жыл бұрын

Really great video I’m painting a kommando ork kill team soon and I’ll be rewatching this for tips. Also resubed I don’t know why but KZfaq likes to unsubscribe you from a channel if you haven’t watched in a long time so I would remind your viewers because they’ll still get your videos in their feed without being subscribed.

@georgehintze2864 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a Amazon link for the humidifier that you where using in the video?

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

I purchased mine from a regular electronics store:)

@georgehintze2864 Жыл бұрын

@@SquidmarMiniatures Could you please tell me what brand and model?

@lanty693 Жыл бұрын

love ya

@CalloutWraith Жыл бұрын

0:06 happend to often to me :D

@romeo.3472 Жыл бұрын

You did your boy a dirty there. 🤣 Also was that Master of Puppets I could hear?

@theemissary1313 Жыл бұрын

What's the mini at 11.20?

@Miniac Жыл бұрын

5:41 someone gif that for....reasons...

@tattered08 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find the mini at 2:11? Great video!

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Hey Justin, this is our own model - but its currently sold out. It will be back in stock in about a month.

@tattered08 Жыл бұрын

@@SquidmarMiniatures absolutely love that, will definitely buy that once it is in stock! Thank you

@donald9377 Жыл бұрын

A mistake i see in some models that want a grim and dark feel type of model in a battle scene. having too much extra pain( IE red for blood) on the model and nuln oil being spread thicker on the model and not evenly for the desired effect. You can have the battle scene of a marine in dirty armor but you need to know what paint's work well for the desired effect .

@alejandroballesteroshernan1678 Жыл бұрын

jesus that squarespace ad got me offguard that was so good

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

@studiofoureightnine Жыл бұрын

Deal out those academy awards NOW!

@themvp2996 Жыл бұрын

yeah... picking easy minis for learning... and then there´s me picking a bust and trying to paint it like good old Kirill Kanaev... anyway 3 years into it, and i´m reaching the finish line. Looking good, learned much :D would do it again.

@bozhidarkaraargirov5171 Жыл бұрын

Any warhammer or d&d miniatures that are recommended for learning to paint skin ? - Going straight to a 50Euro sculpt for the learning experience seems a bit wasteful to me

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

If you have a frien with a 3d printer maybe you can find some awesome looking STLs? Generally the bigger GW minis with better anatomy costs cash. Like the keeper of secrets or similar.

@4hedgesfamily Жыл бұрын

That was the best in-video ad I've ever seen!!! On the other hand, I'll never be able to watch Harry Potter with a straight face again. :)

@MrShidimaOne Жыл бұрын

Damn, Lucas is ribbed! :D

@horizonsforge Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I will be making every one of these mistakes. But that's how I learn! (that's what I keep telling myself at least)

@SquidmarMiniatures Жыл бұрын

I do too ;)

@GazpachoTabletop Жыл бұрын

Your first piece of advice is TWO THIN COATS? I think we got that covered mate lol

@manosslt965 Жыл бұрын

and Harry potter in the role of Squarry Squarespace! love it.

@LiliaArmoury Жыл бұрын

with only a few weeks left of this year it seems we are both behind on our subscriber goals. you aimed to beat gw and i aimed for a more humble 300 subscribers, good luck to you