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While the effect is not as obvious, and will not ‘pop’ in the same way on the table, it looks quite good. It would be easy to ruin a brush if you tried to apply the texture with it, so go with something else. I think the two earth crackle paint would be my best suggestion if you want to do the simplest base possible (just put the texture on, drybrush and stop there). Citadel Technical paints have been designed to help painters achieve a range of different paint effects on their miniatures.Whether you're working on fantasy creatures, sci-fi vehicles, or historical figures, these paints allow you to add the perfect finishing touches that bring your models to life. We will resolve the issue by sending you replacement items or parts wherever we can and prefer to do this rather than provide a refund.

Or just have very little time for the hobby and the fact that they get the sand mixed already in the right proportions is worth it for them.On the other hand, yes, I am aware that Citadel technical paints are a specialized hobby product, and may cost far more than generic brands or alternative textured art mediums. Citadel Technicals are specially formulated to fulfill all the finishing touches and complex processes to miniatures - add interest to your miniature bases, provide a protective layer to your paintwork, thin your paints more effectively and embellish with glows or blood spaltter. I doubt a wash/shade would work very good on the thin version (not a lot of cracks to fall into), but could definitely be used with the thick version. These paints are designed to be used on top of your basecoats and can be applied with brushes or sponges to achieve the desired results. I actually think this is because there is something wrong with my Armageddon dust – my paint pot was simply broken some way.

The thin version could be very good to drybrush, but the thick would be a bit hard to get a good effect on. RELATED: ESSENTIAL BASING MATERIALS FOR MINIATURES AND MODELS Agrellan Badland is another popular citadel technical paint. Stirland Mud: A thick, brown paint that comes loaded with texture, it can be used to give the effect of mud, soil, or dirt. If you notify us of a fault more than 6 months after you bought a product, you must be able to prove that the fault was present at the time of purchase (Consumer Rights Act 2015 again). Agrellan Earth: This paint cracks as it dries, which creates a cool effect of parched, cracked earth.

The labels on the pots provide clear identification of the paint color and effect, making it easy to locate the desired paint in your collection.

They are designed to give your miniatures a unique look and texture, with a wide variety of colors and textures available. The cracks formed by Agrellan Earth provide an interesting textural contrast and lend an air of desolation and aridity to your miniatures. If you are just going to do a couple of bases they can be fine, but if you plan to base an army the same way you should keep away from the out of production paints. I have some bases I did when these paints first came out years ago, and they are still going strong.These programs are designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to these affiliated sites. There are two tips, a thin and wide end, that help you spread textured paste wherever you need it to go. The crackle texture paints took a bit of damage, but I can see no marks or flake from these grit ones.