Apply an even coat of Zandri Dust spray primer to prepare the miniature.
Zandri Dust (Base): Mix 2 drops of paint with 1 drop of water for a smooth consistency.
Apply this basecoat to cover areas where the spray undercoat didn’t reach.
Shading
Apply Agrax Earthshade to the coat for shading.
Technique:
(a) Generously apply the shade over the surface.
(b) Dab off the excess with a clean brush to avoid pooling.
Highlighting
Use Zandri Dust to highlight raised areas. Apply the paint sparingly to preserve the shaded recesses.
Mix 1 part Ushabti Bone with 1 part Zandri Dust .
Apply selectively to light-exposed areas, avoiding shadows and downward-facing surfaces.
Basecoat: Kislev Flesh Apply a smooth basecoat to the skin areas.
Shade: Guilliman Flesh Add a wash to enhance the skin's depth.
Progressive Highlights:
Mix 1: 1 part Kislev Flesh + 1 part White Scar for the first highlights.
Mix 2: 2 parts Kislev Flesh + 1 part White Scar r for the final highlights.
Mix Karak Stone with Eshin Grey in a 1:1 ratio.
Apply a glaze, blending from light to shadow.
Add a white variant by blending the gray with khaki tones.
Basecoat: Castellan Green .
Highlighting: Mix Karak Stone with Castellan Green in a 1:1 ratio.
Basecoat: Doom Bull Brown .
Shade: Berserker Blood to deepen the wood tones.
Highlights: Mix Doom Bull Brown with Karak Stone in a 1:1 ratio to paint wood grain details.
Shade: Nuln Oil for metallic parts.
Highlights: Use Stormhost Silver on metallic edges.
Apply a gloss varnish ( Technical Ardcoat ) because it adheres better and provides added durability.
Then, finish with a matte varnish (diluted for smooth application) to create an even, non-glossy surface.