Wet Palette - tips & techniques you HAVEN'T HEARD OF master level guide!

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  • 👑👑👑 I'm in the midst of releasing my dream miniature brush as well as some wonderfully sculpted miniature busts mid June 2020. It's something I'm really proud of and been working on for the better part of the last year. You can already pre register your interest on my Kickstarter page: bit.ly/3dKjmnz 👑👑👑
    This is not just another wet palette video!!! You want to up your painting game - This is the complete guide to the wet palette and how you can increase your brush and paint control, skill and speed by using one. Emil Nyström and Age of Squidmar takes you through the ropes of how to use one, the do's and don'ts, techniques he developed during his years with painting miniatures, age of sigmar & warhammer 40k figures. How to build a wet palette and also reviews the red grass games everlasting wet palette
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    Perfect miniature painting tutorial and Warhammer tutorial for using your acrylic paints, wet palette, flow improver, thinning your paints, painting tips etc. For warhammer 40k, warhammer 40 000, wh40k, 9th age, dnd miniatures, dungeons and dragons, d&d miniatures, lord of the rings and Frostgrave gaming tables.
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  • @SquidmarMiniatures
    @SquidmarMiniatures  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    👑👑👑
    We have made a brand new fantasy Universe with 10 amazing looking miniatures to paint! You can check out the campaign and support the channel - it goes live October 2022 here:
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    • @steveisaak4320
      @steveisaak4320 ปีที่แล้ว

      I purchased one of the evolution airbrushes you help create, may I get some help? When I purchased it, I was very ill; now I am healthy enough to use it and have some questions. If you have a video of getting started with it, that might be all I need. Thank you sir. steve

  • @peterplantec7911
    @peterplantec7911 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I am painting a tiny elvish girl/witch. She has a small roan wood wand that she is pointing about to release her spell. She is adorable. Thanks for all the tips. I’m 80 years old and have been painting one way or another for 3/4 of a century yet I am learning new things every day…and you are helping. It keeps me sharp and feeling young.

  • @martindahl4241
    @martindahl4241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A tip if you make your own wet palette of a plastic container. Use the lid instead for the base. You get rid of the high edges. Much better than the actual container. ;)

  • @leecave8574
    @leecave8574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Hey Squidmar. I've rediscovered my love of painting through my 7 year old son. He inherited a huge Tau army from my brother in law who had unfortunately decided to grow up. This has led to me unearthing my original Eldar war host from the 90s and I sprayed over the awful rendition of Biel tan that I did back then with a zenithal and OMG these models are amazing. We are learning from each other all the time. My son Max painted his tau black and then smudged red into all the recesses and went over and neatened the panels with fresh black. For a 7 year old it looks better than I could have imagined. I'm 44 and I just used the same technique on my falcon grab tank. Wow. We love watching and we emigrated from the UK to Thailand and there isn't much of a GW presence here. So we're working with what we have and repurposing old models to the best of our ability. Thanks for all the inspiration. Following this video my wife, daughter, son and myself all have homemade wet pallets and we set aside time to listen to vinyl records and paint as a family. Thank you for keeping us informed and enthusiastic. Lee

    • @xereal5613
      @xereal5613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ew, imagine growing up :)

    • @russweiller
      @russweiller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good 40k group at battlefield bangkok

    • @matthewstone1362
      @matthewstone1362 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lovely story.👍

    • @MTBDIY
      @MTBDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same boat except I have two Assault on Black Reach groups of Space Marines and my Space Hulk game pieces to paint. 6 yo is really getting into the 40k board games.

    • @typhoonfox6478
      @typhoonfox6478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon has alot of gw stuff

  • @mararonin6867
    @mararonin6867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    I have some neurological issues in my hands that have kept me from even trying to paint small miniatures. I am so grateful for manufacturers like Wiz Kids for releasing larger models for those of us who don't wargame but still love painting. Next up are some treefolk!

    • @Texicus_Reddicus
      @Texicus_Reddicus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      as a guy with pretty shaky appendages (no real problems though), My best two tips are 1: cradling the mini in both my off hand and painting hand, anchoring my brush to the mini 2: sitting with my knees close to my face, and kind of pressing my arms against my legs to absorb shakiness. I know this might seem patronising since I don't know anything about you, so sorry about that.. ugh. thanks for the wiz kids recommendation anyways :)

    • @mooncatcher1572
      @mooncatcher1572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe look into getting a 3d printer. You can find files online for free or there are several great Patreon that have great models every month. One gold piece has about 4 separate models for a $1 each month. They are scaled for DnD but you can scale up to whatever size you want. If you go very much larger learn to hollow the model to save time and money.

    • @anthonyadkins7487
      @anthonyadkins7487 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I too have neurological issues that have worsened over the years. At one point in my life I was an award winning modeler. Now my tremors are so severe that I believed I would never paint scale models again. I started messing around with 3D printing. There is a bit of a learning curve but now I’m printing my own dioramas. What was once at 1/72 or 1/35th scale can now be at any scale I choose (within reason of course) my tiny minis I usually print around 200% larger. There are free files online to learn, you can buy files (.stl or .obj) or make your own after a while. Shaking hands don’t have to be our end. NEVER GIVE UP!

    • @anthonyadkins7487
      @anthonyadkins7487 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mooncatcher1572 lol I wish I had read this. I just said the same thing!😂

    • @samslavin9659
      @samslavin9659 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would also add, try to get a miniature holder, along with the tips mentioned in this thread, helps me a lot with my tremor.

  • @iantait309
    @iantait309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    I'm probably one of your older followers, being in my 60s. Just want to say a big thanks, I am 'getting back into' this hobby for somthing to keep me interested in my retierment.
    I did some years back with the kids! But never got on top of the painting. Have bought a wet palette and some decent brushes. After a couple of weeks I now have 10 Stricking Scorpion at a fair table top standard. It makes painting a batch so much easer. Also I can paint in a diffrent place with only the palette some water and the mini to move, so I can sit and watch a battle report while painting. Once again many thanks.

    • @davidekstrom9595
      @davidekstrom9595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      striking scorpions, is that a chaos deamon engine?

    • @iantait309
      @iantait309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@davidekstrom9595 Hi Dave, no its the 40K Eldar scorpions.

    • @maxxammax0
      @maxxammax0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sorry for the late comment, but this just made my day.

    • @stefanbottcher7075
      @stefanbottcher7075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      so I am not too old to start painting minis, I guess - being a mid-50 I have learned about Warhammer through my son. I built scale models in my youth but focused on fine art painting then. Now it seems I am adding the miniatures again :)

    • @martinmiller4181
      @martinmiller4181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of, but there's more of us about - 46 here and just starting out!

  • @SquidmarMiniatures
    @SquidmarMiniatures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    Next up: Ultimate guide to Swedish Meatballs and Miniature Painters top 5 ABBA hits!

    • @zachdevenney1307
      @zachdevenney1307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Meatballs yes, ABBA no!

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@zachdevenney1307 oh its coming, after the painting a Zlatan miniature video.

    • @zachdevenney1307
      @zachdevenney1307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SquidmarMiniatures nooooooooo

    • @razinoff
      @razinoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I like ABBA lol

    • @EvilhomerNZ
      @EvilhomerNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I would 10/10 watch that video. You need an 'Ultimate guide to ikea hacks for miniature hobbyists'.

  • @mattdavis9289
    @mattdavis9289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I am painting up an Alarielle the Everchosen conversion mixed up with a ForgeWorld Carmine Dragon.
    And you made me want to change from paper towel to a sponge in my home-made palette now :) Thanks for that.

  • @tamasgajdo4534
    @tamasgajdo4534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just recently bought everlasting wet palette, I'm really satisfied so far :)

  • @williamleitz3551
    @williamleitz3551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    so recently I started a small miniature commission painting business I have only had 2 sales but I am only 13 so hopefully more come soon. I have a commission I'm recently working on it is for a Vietnam veteran and he is expected only 1 mini but I thought he deserved more for his services . So I am painting 4 minis for him. This is a hard task because I want them to look great so wish me luck and good luck squidmar miniatures you have really motivated me. Hope your channel grows more and more .

    • @Drako1777
      @Drako1777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck dude! Keep doing what you love

    • @williamleitz3551
      @williamleitz3551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@asiburger hey man thanks, my little brother is the one that posted that and he just recently gave all four to him. They look great! and he really liked them but thanks for the advice I'll let him know

    • @savagex466-qt1io
      @savagex466-qt1io 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@williamleitz3551 Try to keep your very 1st mini as you will look back at it and be like " wow lol look how much i have improved lol " my 1st mini has so many layers on it you cant even see the face detail my other modles are much better not far from pro you can read and study all day long but you have to paint or you get no experiance have fun

  • @hendrikmuller8316
    @hendrikmuller8316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Just started painting skaven after about 15 years of not being interested into the hobby at all. It’s so much easier now with all those great guys on TH-cam. Thx for the awesome tutorials. Really, really helpful for me right now. 👍👌

    • @quimninja
      @quimninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here...havent painted in 20 years. Now im craving to use my free time to sculpt and paint.

    • @breakhammer87
      @breakhammer87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol really? I started with Skaven a week ago after 18 years :D

  • @bryanlolmaughjr626
    @bryanlolmaughjr626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I use the Sta-Wet palette and I'm so happy with it. Painting has gotten much easier and smoother since getting it.
    Great Vid!

  • @lucapagnotta4657
    @lucapagnotta4657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all these precious tips: I, after years of painting, didn't know about the metalic paints , the inks and the wet palette! Very useful and crystal clear!

  • @TheDungeonMattster
    @TheDungeonMattster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best explanations of the functions of a wet palette I’ve seen. Clarified a bunch of stuff for me and I’ll be using one to paint my Frostgrave warband! Thanks for this!

  • @acm84
    @acm84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A homemade one has changed the way I paint. Best invention ever!
    Currently painting Deathguard and Objective Markers! Yay!!

  • @Vicky1138thx
    @Vicky1138thx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing results from using wet pallet, I’m just getting back into painting minis after a 7 year break . You channel is great and I look forward to watching more 👍

  • @dontdropjohnny1
    @dontdropjohnny1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I dig how genuine he was about this. I'm getting started and had been wondering if I should invest in a wet pallette. I feel like this video helped inform me on that decision a lot.
    Also I like that you periodically just pause for a moment, even just to be silly, because that helps give the viewer a moment to soak in the info. Instead of one giant endless dump of information.

    • @willohm5439
      @willohm5439 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it was weird that he paused sometimes but y'know you're right - that talking style definitely helps with information overload and I appreciate it

  • @michaelelliott5247
    @michaelelliott5247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm really enjoying how accessible you make the hobby. I've been collecting miniatures on and off for about 13 years, and I'm learning new things all the time. I'm currently working on my own Dark Angels successor chapter, a Baneblade and a khorne army for AoS. I've also just started collecting Bolt Action. The next step will be to progress into scale models such as armour and Gunpla. Hopefully a wet pallet will make all that much easier. Thank you and keep the excellent content coming.

  • @wampasaurus8964
    @wampasaurus8964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and hello from Minnesota! Totally agree with the Everlasting Wet Palette. I started with an old clamshell with some foam from a 40k mini and some parchment paper. Eventually upgraded to a Masterson brand Wet Palette and it developed mold problems. I too bought the XL version of the Everlasting and it has been absolutely great. Plenty of space for multiple projects as well as enough space for multiple blends and NO mold.

  • @KarizmaSan
    @KarizmaSan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am now so much more confident mixing my paints because of this video. Just finished a squad of blood angel terminators with awesome highlights because of it.

  • @robbiesistrunk4914
    @robbiesistrunk4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    For those in hot humid environments that use AC in the summer. Store your closed wet palette near a window to avoid mold growth. Also, make sure to have a transparent top so the UV light can do its job.
    Dark and moist environments are bad, Mkay!

    • @TheDigitalThreat
      @TheDigitalThreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      but then you miss out on another great hobby... Bacteria collecting; Gotta catch um all!

  • @svenpflug1679
    @svenpflug1679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna say this is a great vid for beginners especially with the do’s and don’ts. Working currently on emperor children for 40k!!

  • @rujv200
    @rujv200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I have successfully left a home-made wet palette in my fridge and was able to use the paints after 3 months.

    • @user-ef2zu5pu3x
      @user-ef2zu5pu3x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your pfp says it all

    • @jontravolta7971
      @jontravolta7971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you make it out of?

    • @rujv200
      @rujv200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jontravolta7971 Just a sealable flat sandwich box, baking paper and a thin spongy cloth.

    • @tablecombat3976
      @tablecombat3976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      great idea

  • @Sashakemper
    @Sashakemper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish TH-cam existed back when I first got into the hobby at 14

  • @SinisterCheshire
    @SinisterCheshire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well this made a world of difference. I ordered the Red Grass one right away, and then made my own as you suggested while I wait for the pro version to arrive. Even my basic home made one (which is far from professional) made my painting life incredibly better and easier. Some of the best 17 minutes on TH-cam!

  • @VangeeOP
    @VangeeOP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just wanna tell you one thing: THANK YOU. I have considered making a wet pallet for a long time and your tutorial along with the list of pros made me do it today. It is very comfortable to use and makes painting easier as I don't have to fight with paints so much. Once again, thank you and keep up the good work, you have gained a subscriber, kind sir. :)

  • @davidbowieridingatigeronar4370
    @davidbowieridingatigeronar4370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just started painting this year, been watching a lot of TH-cam videos for tips, and that's how I come across your channel. I made my own wet pallet from a tuppaware box, but my biggest frustration is the sides are to tall, so I'm having to reach over to get my paints on. Love the video and looking to invest in one myself, so great to get your recommendations. I'm currently painting a bone devil from deepcuts

  • @rockysgarage
    @rockysgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started watching your channel especially the tutorials. I am now relooking at my painted 40K miniatures differently. I hope this will be a new start because I feel many in this hobby struggle with, 'I just cannot paint any better!' I have acquired far too many figures to not enjoy my hobby. Thank you for making this hobby great again!!

  • @nickmiddleton5378
    @nickmiddleton5378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm new to miniature painting and have recently started with some of my resin 3D printing results. I've used 3D printing for years and finally diving into trying to bring more life into my models. Awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing diy examples and painting techniques I can't wait to try out

  • @rockfarmer2524
    @rockfarmer2524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A tip regarding parchment paper: If you dont want to cut a bunch, buy muffin or cup-cake baking paper cups. Atleast in Sweden, these are circular pieces of parchment that will flatten out neatly when you wet them. and they fit a small plate very well.
    For the purpose of the drawing, I am currently painting a Rohan army for Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game / Lord of the Rings!

    • @bencoomer2000
      @bencoomer2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! Thank you for tip and great choice for painting.

    • @andrewjeffries8721
      @andrewjeffries8721 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rockfarmer, if the best choice is Non-Waxed Parchment Paper then how do I find that? All parchment paper that I find via Google is all cooking paper that has been waxed. If you have a name brand of non-wax paper I would greatly appreciate it. Peace!

  • @LukeWeinhagen
    @LukeWeinhagen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am the "painter" for my rp gaming group so I am in a constant state of mini rotation. I do not even know what line or manufacturer the current batch are from. The tips you shared here will help me speed that up significantly, some great ways to improve the efficiency when using a wet pallet. Thanks for sharing them.

  • @FloindaMTL
    @FloindaMTL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got into miniatures painting just a month ago, already love it and quite good at it as friends (into it as well for a long time) say ! But wet blending was the thing missing in the techniques i wanted to learn asap. Thanks to your video i priacticed it a bit and results are showing up !! Thanks a lot Emile !!

  • @lwriker1304
    @lwriker1304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered the wet pallet a couple of months ago. Perfect. I just started painting minis and terrain.
    Your techniques are intuitive. I learned most before seeing any instructional videos. Thanks for filling in the gaps.

  • @NormanRamsey
    @NormanRamsey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First-time painter brought into the hobby painting Gloomhaven miniatures. Enjoying your videos.

  • @logan_makes_games
    @logan_makes_games 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just started painting! I’m painting the miniatures for my DND party!

    • @Marusovsky
      @Marusovsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you me or something?! Are doing Mines of Phandelver by any chance?

  • @sverregjlme7439
    @sverregjlme7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just starting out with miniature painting and ordered a box of Grey Knights from Warhammer 40K. Really looking forward to get into painting and your videos have already helped me a lot with preparing for what's to come!

  • @toyvania
    @toyvania 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am starting my own wet palette and I had the same fear of getting an uneven humidity level. This video is a gold mine, subscribed!

  • @rustumlaattoe
    @rustumlaattoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow! The difference from the dry palette i was using to the DIY wet palette i made for AUS $4 is phenomenal. In 5 minutes of work my blending and shading is noticeably better, not to mention consistency from one model to the next. Thank you so much!

  • @italianspartacus
    @italianspartacus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome video man.. I watch so many of your videos. Between you and Miniac, it helps me keep my painting "fresh" in my mind if I can't get to the table when I'm busy. Amazing techniques, narration, and editing! ALL ACES BROTHA!

  • @matthewarnold9001
    @matthewarnold9001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've only been painting for about a month, and as soon as I saw this video I made up a wet pallet and let me tell you they are LIFE CHANGING. I've been painting up Stormcast Eternals and this video was such a big help, thank you!

  • @simonschleicher8857
    @simonschleicher8857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Emil this was very helpful thank you. I just rediscovered this hobby again and began painting Infinity miniatures. Keep up these inspirational videos.

  • @johnmalvasio3720
    @johnmalvasio3720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Right now I'm painting warhammer miniatures and knight model miniatures. Keep the videos comming.

  • @thetyrannicalllama2211
    @thetyrannicalllama2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Probably one of the better videos I have seen on this topic. Currently I am painting 30 Tau fire warriors for the start of my army D:

  • @bryan17716
    @bryan17716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Squidmar, I want you to know that I found this video really helpful. I’ve been using wet paper towels and napkins for a while as a wet pallet without understanding what could be better. I really enjoy your content and your humor. Keep up the good work.

  • @AJ-kc7uu
    @AJ-kc7uu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! I've used a wet pallet for about a year now, first a homemade one, and eventually I bought a fairly inexpensive one, and it makes a huge difference. I'm definitely interested in the one you showed towards the end of the video. Thanks alot!

  • @TechnoTabbi
    @TechnoTabbi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just began painting my own sculpted figures. I am also using Model Colors, for example Vallejo, for them and I noticed the fast drying as well. It drove me crazy... Knowing about a wet palette now was great! Will use this in the future. Thank u very much!

    • @zamo9660
      @zamo9660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, that's the way to go! Keep track of what you are doing so you will notice your improvement over time. I started a blog in 2006 just for me and wow, it pays off.

  • @marmaladegrrl
    @marmaladegrrl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this video - really helpful, I'm going to switch from kitchen roll to dishcloth.
    I'm currently painting the minis for my Labyrinth board game.

    • @wadenvern
      @wadenvern 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just finished painting Ludo and Hoggle!! Good luck!

  • @justinerickson282
    @justinerickson282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started painting my Necrons. Been painting my whole life (38 now) and love learning people's takes on painting to add to my toolkit. Thanks for your videos

  • @likonatera7452
    @likonatera7452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At my old age I had never heard of this technique until last night when I saw it on one of your videos! I am fascinated by it!!

  • @badje5u5
    @badje5u5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the tips about metallic paints and I’m going to try not diluting my paints on my wet palette anymore. Great video. I’m currently painting some Space Marine Reivers in the Raptor chapter :)

  • @beanie1636
    @beanie1636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been using a wet pallette for a while but fair play, you have shown me some incredibly useful things here!

  • @tagshadowson
    @tagshadowson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I 3d print most of my stuff and right now I am on a "Printable Scenery" binge. Right now I am starting to paint the Dead Elves Tower Aeternus which is no small task.I am hooked on your videos trying to gain all the styles and techniques to enhance my painting! Keep up the awesome work!

  • @RaisinsO
    @RaisinsO ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started watching your videos and also just started my mini painting journey. Thanks for your guides, it does help with the first timer anxiety and also helps with putting away the intimidating feeling of making mistakes! :)

  • @Tiverus88
    @Tiverus88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Squidmar, I love your videos and have been watching them for a while now.
    I'm currently paintng a custom fall theme Sylvaneth army. I am enjoying painting them alot.

  • @jameswolf4727
    @jameswolf4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just getting back into painting after a long break and currently painting some GW models I had hanging about to get my 'eye' back in.

  • @HyperAnthropomorphic
    @HyperAnthropomorphic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant explanation on wet pallets! I've just started to paint my T'au 40k army. i'd purchased alot of models thinking that i wouldnt want to paint them and just play the game however i changed my mind and i had started batch painting them not too long ago. Lot's of work but so far i'm happy with where i got with some new brushes and the wet pallet idea.

  • @uriance88
    @uriance88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent discussion of why to use a wet palette and when to consider switching from homemade to commercial. Having returned to the hobby after a fair bit of time away, currently alternating between space marines and repainting classic old Citadel metal miniatures from the mid-80's

  • @1337Philipp
    @1337Philipp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey i had almost 10 years brake for painting.. now i start again and iam waiting for my vanquishers from raging heroes a nice manufacturer and iam pretty excited about this Minis..

  • @matsuyorei
    @matsuyorei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great video. found you today and this was very informative. currently, im painting a bunch of reaper miniatures for my d&d game.

  • @Sayuiv
    @Sayuiv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Thank you for great tips! I just started painting few days ago. I am a board games lovers and some of them have fantastic minis. At the moment i am painting the monster in Sword & Sorcery. I started to use home made wet pallet from the start and now i will try new tecnique you described. Thanks Again!

  • @marshallhunter4193
    @marshallhunter4193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came back to review this again as your videos always teach me something new. Thank you for making this

  • @steve101968
    @steve101968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Glad I watched that this, did not know a bout metallic paints and it explains a few things

    • @durzod2052
      @durzod2052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found a smaller wet palette on sale a few months back and started using it exclusively for metallics. Who knew I was doing a smart thing?

    • @markr6273
      @markr6273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Durzod
      If I understand this correctly, it still deteriorates the metallic paints. Better tonuse a regular palette for them
      Just learned about this too

    • @aceofspades9503
      @aceofspades9503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto- I just learned this too, and it does explain a few things. Think the metal flakes can be washed out of the sponge, or is it time to order a replacement?

    • @cartouchator
      @cartouchator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aceofspades9503 just use a home made one for metallics. I use thick high absorption kitchen paper towels for mine, £0.50 for a whole roll, when I used metallics on it I just throw it away and cut up a new one... Have a separate palette (professional one if you like) for non metallics but I'd only ever put metallics on a home made disposable one

    • @scotsbillhicks
      @scotsbillhicks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooopsie!
      Just found this out too.
      However I started down this route via table top minions tutorial on making your own wet palette. Then we got our paws on an everlasting et palette, (the orange one), and then I got the bigger blue one. Thus I still have sponges, baking paper, and a tub. All out of Tesco. So a metallic only palette is on the cards.

  • @MrNaadi
    @MrNaadi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video Emil! I've seen a few other DIY/how-to-use wet palette videos, but yours went into better detail about using a wet palette and how to get the right consistency of paint once it's on the palette. I'm a pretty novice painter and I'm just about to tackle my biggest project-- a Megaboss heavily inspired by the one you posted on P&P. I doubt I'll get close to the quality of paint jobs you can create, but I'm learning so much from your channel and having a blast painting (maybe a new wet palette might help!).
    You're quickly becoming one of my favorite YT channels full stop. Keep up the great work!

  • @corbincompton2966
    @corbincompton2966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude is top notch I love these videos his tip videos made me so much better at painting just started my first Primaris infiltrator squad been using a wet pallet since I started homemade of course but never thought to use parchment paper just different amount of water to paper towels ratio until I found something that’s works

  • @dreadgarr
    @dreadgarr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I subscribed simply because your tips help me be a better painter! Your no nonsense video’s have just the right amount of humor and still be to the point! So thanks and awesome stuff!!

  • @kirkgeorge8087
    @kirkgeorge8087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let me just say. I find your video informative and inspirational. They keep me wanting to paint, so that's is why I became a patreon. I really enjoyed this discussion on wet pallets. I have been using a home made wet pallet and been using a paper towel. I really like your recommendation on the cellulose sponge which I did order and cannot wait to get.
    Currently, I am painting Stoneforged Guild Ball miniatures. I have two guilds in process Alchemists and Masons containing a total of 20 miniatures that are primed and waiting to be painted.

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aah Thx Kirk! You have no idea how nice it is to get messages like this Sunday evening! Thx mate

    • @kirkgeorge8087
      @kirkgeorge8087 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Squidmar Miniatures keep up the great work!

  • @gabriel64gba
    @gabriel64gba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I jus literally started painting minis this month, so far I just painted my third one this week,

    • @MrB1923
      @MrB1923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Skill is directly related to practice.
      Now go paint 10 more. 😉

  • @christophe_5119
    @christophe_5119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s an awesome video. Genuine, keeping it real for new starters and sharing a lot of learnings and tips for people that have been painting for a while that are useful to up your game. This was useful to address some of the challenges i have been facing right now re mixing paints and how to manage the various level of wet paints . Thanks for doing this

  • @taudad5009
    @taudad5009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am painting up my T’au and Eldar 40K Combat Patrols and have finally taken the plunge and gotten my first wet Pallete. Over a decade into the hobby now, always appreciative of your advice and techniques Squidmar!! 🙏

  • @T47Night
    @T47Night 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You come across so genuine! Keep being awesome. I'm painting some Warcry warbands right now, and your videos are always helpful.

  • @jonathanbenton1406
    @jonathanbenton1406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video. Working on Song of Ice and Fire armies at the moment. Now off to remove my metallics from my wet palette. :)

    • @rudboypaintbrawl
      @rudboypaintbrawl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't panick about it as I didn't notice any contamination except if I fak up dilluting and spilling normal to metallic, usually I use two one big for normal paints and other for metallic.

  • @lime3620
    @lime3620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:23 this tip is literally a game changer for me. Taking a small amount of paint then stirring it into the brush was such a small yet crucial step that I've missed. Thanks!

  • @Nacho-WhatDoWePlayNext
    @Nacho-WhatDoWePlayNext 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to paint minis way back in the day, perhaps 30 years ago. Loved it. However, life happened and I am just now getting back into the hobby. I found your channel and have watched a few videos. Even stumbled across some and thought, "Hey, here is this guy again." When I was painting as a kid, there were no communities of people, it was just me in my bedroom painting and having fun. Today, there seems to be so many more techniques, tools, and like this video - great assistance to help people do better. I appreciate your practical approach to helping out people who do what you do so well. Thank you for these and I look forward to watching others. Keep up the good work.

  • @kueppe
    @kueppe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love my Everlasting wt pallett. I often take my projects with me when i am in a hotel. Easy to transport and can continue painting the next day. Currently painting my Escher Necromunda Gang.

  • @srsgoblin
    @srsgoblin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been watching how to paint tutorials for awhile, and I've already learned more advanced stuff from you in a handful of videos than in the last 5 years.
    Edit: oh and I'm painting Blood Bowl miniatures. Specifically I'm working on Goblins.

  • @rebornholy
    @rebornholy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Emil
    I've become a dm of my own homebrew dnd campaign, I've picked up a number of minis and I came across your channel as I have just begun painting.
    Your advice is invaluable and I am grateful for your newest one with advice for beginners.
    I feel that video and this one have given me a headstart to avoid some mistakes. Thank you.
    Oh btw, obviously I am painting D&D minis, I prefer reaper brand myself.

  • @Vikingeek
    @Vikingeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been um-ing and ah-ing about wet pallettes, and you've convinced me to at least try the home made one out! Currently I'm thoroughly enjoying taking my time carefully painting Mortarion - such a gorgeous model deserves me taking my time to do it as well as I possibly can!

  • @joostveenstra447
    @joostveenstra447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the first ever TH-camr I feel is worth subscribing to! I just started painting again after a 6 year break. I always played warhammer fantasy and I had to find out that GW killed my precious game :( I'm not a big fan of age of sigmar, so I started off painting some space marines in a desert camoflage pattern. Would you be interested in making a video on how you would paint freehand stuff like camo or other cool stuff? Also, I had never used a wet pallette before, so I improvised one like you described. Holy shit what a huge difference! Now I want that pro one!

  • @Junttipupu
    @Junttipupu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your namesake here, painting right now: mix of Aeldari from Warhammer 40k. Latest is Scourges. Before that Harlequins.

  • @Alvinvanggaardl
    @Alvinvanggaardl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a pretty new painter (9 months under my belt), but seeing others at a much higher level helps me improve a ton! That's why I stumbled upon this channel and so far, can't complain :)
    Currently I'm painting a series of wyverns and dragons for use in one of my Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. It's my first miniature project with sizes up to 75mm, so getting used to the new way.

  • @tryckstergaming2031
    @tryckstergaming2031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started yesterday painting. I have no experience in painting, even-less minis. I stumbled on your channel and Goobertown Hobbies before trying my hand at painting my Blood Bowl dwarf team. Just wanted to say thank you for the videos! They are so helpful!

  • @johanhoogstraten779
    @johanhoogstraten779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im working on some Gloomspite gitz :) amazing models to paint

  • @daswolfy1817
    @daswolfy1817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finished watching this video and immediately orders the palette, can’t wait to test it out on some Tomb Kings!

  • @aoshoops3233
    @aoshoops3233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watched this vid when you 1st released it finally got around to getting an everlasting one from redgrass, keep up the awesome videos bro! 🤘

  • @raven2xpie618
    @raven2xpie618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the videos squidmar, I just started painting last week and I'm really enjoying having your videos for learning techniques and watching your recommendations for what tools to use to make the experience better.

    • @raven2xpie618
      @raven2xpie618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am painting DnD minis, I've started with a troll, then made 4 ghouls, an Aasimar Fighter, a Tiefling Rogue, and now I'm just finishing up a challenging manticore I wanted to try out.
      I wish I could show you how its turning out cause I'm impressing myself for just starting last week!

  • @danielalvarez6791
    @danielalvarez6791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good painting my friend. I just might drop a "meaty tip" for that "smooth ass butter"... 😆 couldn't resist lol but seriously. Great work guy, you got another sub 🤜

  • @ironjavs1182
    @ironjavs1182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thx for the tips... I really like the idea, that my paints won't dry so fast anymore!!!

  • @HQDungeons
    @HQDungeons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    since i bought the wet pallet a year ago i don't want to miss it anymore.
    I even switched from the small to the large one.
    it also brought me forward in painting technology.

  • @ArnoldJudasRimmer..
    @ArnoldJudasRimmer.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely superb video man! I have just started painting wh40k again aftee nearly 15years, and I had no idea what a wet pallete or wash was as these were not used when I was last painting these miniatures. This has helped me no end as I have just took receipt of a new mega vellejo game color 72 set, army painter mega brush set, tamiya cutters and files, revel glu etc etc but I have bought one of these wet palettes and man does this thing do the business! Effortless to use, and blend colors together on the palette to add highlights across a spectrum without going dry within minutes.
    Thank you very much for your content has helped me a bunch gettin started again man 👍😃

  • @Shogan841
    @Shogan841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just discovered your channel and I’m loving it. Your tutorials are clear and helpful. I use to paint pretty regularly but life got in the way. I’m excited to return to the hobby. I’m about to start work on some malifaux minis.

    • @JohanEinevik
      @JohanEinevik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey. I'm in the same place. Rediscovering the miniature painting is fun and there is so much inspiration in the online community!

  • @rexter51
    @rexter51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loving the videos! They have helped me gain alot of confidence with my painting and im now trying things I thought to daunting before! Was wondering if you would be able to do a video about getting Games Workshop paints into dropper bottles as I've seen yours are all in them! Thanks and keep up the great work!

    • @UnstoppableTheatre
      @UnstoppableTheatre 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/p_OR2ZeMKNU/w-d-xo.html this one has the concept pretty well explained, I also used coffee stirrer to get more of the paint from my old bottles. This one didn't mention an agitator ball bearing but I found those really helpful for mixing the paints once in the dropper bottle. Metallics I usually drop 3 ball bearings into it.
      Stainless steel balls:
      www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IK9M4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
      Dropper bottles:
      www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F73QCJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @cmdrwraithe1857
    @cmdrwraithe1857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to start painting DnD minis soon. I've watched your video for beginner painters and I really like the technique you use. I've never heard of a wet palette before, but it looks really efficient. Thanks for sharing your art and techniques!

  • @eduardorodriguezcorrea7386
    @eduardorodriguezcorrea7386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just went to an expo and won a contest of fast painting with my very first miniature! I’m loving it I’m currently painting age of sígamar that was awarded as prize. Great videos

  • @Gabbiano88
    @Gabbiano88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Been wondering why my paint gets super wet over night... now I know! Also I guess I should stop putting my metallics on the wet pallet too...

    • @1AngelAlita
      @1AngelAlita 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did it help? I have that problem, too. Mostly with Army Painter.

    • @Gabbiano88
      @Gabbiano88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1AngelAlita it helped a little i probably should make more holes

  • @BinarySecond
    @BinarySecond 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    DON'T: leave your pallete for 6 months, it will go mouldy.

    • @vincentmuyo
      @vincentmuyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mmm, cheese smell.

    • @midshipman8654
      @midshipman8654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@vincentmuyo scratch and sniff painted miniatures.

    • @midshipman8654
      @midshipman8654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      might be a good idea for a nurgle army though.

    • @redvelvet5374
      @redvelvet5374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put dish soap in the water

    • @BinarySecond
      @BinarySecond 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@redvelvet5374 better to just not abandon it for 6 months untouched

  • @simonmeir6601
    @simonmeir6601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video. I’m sure a lot of young/beginner painters are lucky to see this video. Thank you for guiding the community as you do. Great work, I really enjoy your videos.

  • @EsThirt33n
    @EsThirt33n 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought my first miniatures to paint, they are swordswomen and girls with crossbows, and some skeletons and zombies from reaper, but I mainly paint 6inch scale action figure heads. Through watching miniature painting videos I've learned a lot, and now with this video I feel I can move away from my homemade paint pallete made from water bottle caps glued down on card board to a home made wet pallete. And it makes more sense too with wet blending.
    I just subscribed to your channel last week, and have been watching a lot, thank you for your tips and tutorials and fun videos!

  • @painappledad1352
    @painappledad1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Painting ma' new dwarf mini, cuz I have back from the dead to play dnd again!!! ♿

  • @sickelej3620
    @sickelej3620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Metallic paints dont leak through the parchment. They could spread on top of the pallet and infest other paints if you're not careful though.

  • @gamerjoshwhite97
    @gamerjoshwhite97 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the U.S and did a few test runs with a diy pallet using some of the stuff in the video. Huge difference and Great advice overall. This video helped alot