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submitted 1 day ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/rpg@ttrpg.network

Other than it's sold in much smaller bottles that is. Is it chemically different? I'm not talking about the primers, I'm talking about the color paints.

In the same vein, are oil paints for miniatures different from classic oil paints? I find it hard to believe one would be using the same type of paint. Oils (as those sold for canvas painting) take ages to dry, especially if on plastic. They mix up too easily and I would predict a mess if you had to paint something that needs a lot of handling, such as a miniature.

Most miniature painting guides online focus on techniques but gloss over materials specifications. As someone with a fair amount of experience in traditional painting, I find this frustrating.

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[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

I do not know a lot about oils, i have not used them in almost 40 years. I sell acrylics for minis though, and I use them.

As for the medium, i do use the same matte medium for minis that i have used for canvas. But I also have mediums from AV and Citadel.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 day ago
[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago

And while i do not sell oils, and have not used them in years. They were liquid, like a very wet acrylic. Pourable, unlike an oil for a canvas.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 day ago

I see, so, very different. Thanks

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