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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sorcerers Apprentice" data-source="post: 8764804" data-attributes="member: 6854936">Q Is layering just more basecoat?A: No, layering should be done with slightly thinned paints, so that each layer doesn't completely cover the basecoat/previous layer. Done correctly you can get a very smooth gradient from the base to the highlights, but it takes some practice.Q Is a wash better with “Washes” or with watered down darker equivalent colours of what is already there?A: You can't really go wrong with ready made "washes" and "shade" paints. Simply thinning regular paint with water will often not make a very good wash, since it has a tendency to dry unevenly. If you want to mix your own washes you should look for a product called something like "acrylic retarder", that will make your paint dry slower for a more even result.Q Is a wash necessary at all?A: It's not, but washes are the fastest and easiest way to add depth to your miniatures.Q Can you just follow a basecoat with dry brush after drybrush only?A: You can, but unless you start with a dark basecoat, your miniatures may look like they lack shading.Q Do I paint individual parts before gluing together or visa-versa?A: I prefer to assemble as much as possible before painting. But sometimes painting some pieces separately is the only option if you want to be able to get paint everywhere.Q Does ENWorld have an idiot’s definitive guide on D&D miniature Painting?A: I don't think so.Good luck with your painting!</blockquote>

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