It surprises me that more folks painting miniatures don't base with dirt. When I want a dirt like texture, the best way to achieve that is to just use dirt. Nothing complex here at all. I just wander into the median near my home a grab a few spoonfuls of dirt. I use elmers white glue to affix the dirt, and a soft brush to clean off the models afterwards.
Sometimes I don't even paint the dirt.
Dirt: The ultimate weathering powder.
I agree, natural materials make exelent basing material. I am using sand/gravel on my models with out paint. Are you basing the models before paint? even if you are to leave the dirt as is?
ReplyDeleteA wash of glue to seal it and you are done.
ReplyDeleteDo you bake the dirt to kill the microbes first?
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