HOW TO THIN YOUR PAINTS: A Step-By-Step Guide

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    This video will lead you through step-by-step the process and characteristics I use to thin my water based acrylic paints, in order to achieve flawlessly smooth paint results without an airbrush.
    With detailed instructions, theory and technique tips to help you understand paint thinning and the benefits it offers.
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  • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
    @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +198

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    I’d love to hear what you thought of this video, was it helpful, enjoyable, easy to follow? Please let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below 👇
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    • @monishkhara1027
      @monishkhara1027 Před rokem +7

      This is suppppper helpful, it's nice to have a more prescriptive guide on how to thin paints. Would love to see a glazing breakdown next!

    • @ZendegiLeonard
      @ZendegiLeonard Před rokem +4

      It was a clear and well explained video. Great job😊
      There was one thing though. I was taught that when applying multiple layers to alternate the direction of each coat, for example one horizontal then the next one vertical. Was shown that doing this helped to prevent "runs" of pigment accumulating on surfaces.

    • @jonathanmatthews3086
      @jonathanmatthews3086 Před rokem +3

      Thanks for the video. This is exactly what I’ve needed this find. The theory section followed by some demonstration points was very helpful. Especially the points about testing on your hand.

    • @Evershifting
      @Evershifting Před rokem +1

      Yeah. A part about shrinking on a pallette was a missing part of a puzzle for me))

    • @zeroxexe111
      @zeroxexe111 Před rokem +2

      I got gifted a airbrush set and have been doing personal research of paint theory via minis and other hobby kits. With this in my knowledge I'll have my kits painted smarter.

  • @Edheldui
    @Edheldui Před rokem +1582

    I started painting a couple years ago, it took me forever to understand this, everyone says "consistency of skimmed milk" which doesn't reall mean anything. I had a feeling the behaviour on the palette was a good indicator, and it's so nice to see it explained in just 20 minutes. This is arguably THE most useful video on thinning on youtube.

    • @eskhaphey2873
      @eskhaphey2873 Před rokem +48

      "consistency of skimmed milk" - yep simply watered down normal milk XD

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +64

      Thank you.
      Yes, the skimmed milk example is used a lot and to be fair it’s a decent description.
      What it doesn’t convey is the bit about the water evaporating away to leave a layer of paint. Hopefully this video has helped join some dots and make things a bit easier now?

    • @eskhaphey2873
      @eskhaphey2873 Před rokem +1

      @@BrushstrokePaintingGuides yeah, skimmed milk leaves a layer of crush rather than consistent paint effect XD

    • @notanotter7900
      @notanotter7900 Před rokem +33

      @@BrushstrokePaintingGuides one issue with the skimmed milk thing is that for people like me, who don't or can't drink milk and thus have never had skimmed milk it basically means nothing.

    • @jackpaxton9391
      @jackpaxton9391 Před rokem

      @@notanotter7900exaaaaaaaactly!!1

  • @MrCloud254
    @MrCloud254 Před 10 měsíci +150

    Just spent 20 minutes watching paint dry, but it was the most informative paint drying video I've ever seen.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 10 měsíci +12

      Haha 🤣
      Drying paint has never been as interesting 👍

    • @MrCloud254
      @MrCloud254 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides it genuinely was a very very good video! You explained a subject that I know I struggled to understand when I started painting minis at first, and the only way to understand was to ✨️just do it until it's right✨️

    • @04Royale
      @04Royale Před měsícem

      @@MrCloud254 zs

  • @TVs_Brent
    @TVs_Brent Před rokem +528

    Five years of trying to get a straight up answer on how to thin your paints and finally someone takes the time to actually do a proper demonstration. Thank you for this.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +14

      Thanks for watching man.
      I tried my best to give as thorough an answer to the question as I could and try and explain what I do.
      So glad you’ve found it helpful

    • @iharpo9292
      @iharpo9292 Před rokem +8

      ​@@BrushstrokePaintingGuidesi reall appreciate this very open video on the subject. I feel like the divide between the average hobbyist and skilled painter is 50% lack of communication on things like this. You get told to thin your paints, you get told "make sure to do this" or "now layer it up to bring in highlights" but never a full explanation on whqt that means or the fundamentals of it. This is so helpful

  • @fischziege
    @fischziege Před rokem +230

    This video should be mandatory viewing for people getting into the hobby. The concepts of "movement" and "shrinking have for the first time given me a clear idea about how thin paint should be, and I'm excited to apply this to my painting. Thank you very much.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +8

      I’m not going to argue with you there 🤣
      Please share it with others and maybe we can make that happen
      Thanks for the support

  • @FauxHammer
    @FauxHammer Před rokem +365

    You and this video are not what the mini painting community deserves, but what it needs!!!!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +14

      Wow, thanks man
      That’s so amazing of you 🙏🏻

    • @AzimuthWing
      @AzimuthWing Před rokem +6

      Thin your paint noob 🤣🤣🤣

    • @FauxHammer
      @FauxHammer Před rokem +9

      @@AzimuthWing my advice was sound, and it clearly worked ;)🤣😂

    • @davidgordon2801
      @davidgordon2801 Před 10 měsíci

      Hahaha this is exactly what I was about to write!

  • @TheNutsyOne
    @TheNutsyOne Před 6 měsíci +32

    Finally! A thorough video that says more than "add water till it's how you want it". The demonstration of it springing back on the wet palette is a great way for me to take it in.

  • @saucemandela
    @saucemandela Před rokem +393

    This is by far the most comprehensive video i’ve ever seen on the subject of thinning your paints. I always ran into the problem of thinning my paints little too much. things like the spring back and speed of the paint really put it into perspective for me!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +18

      Thank you
      I’ve even had to learn how to make animations for this vid, so it’s so great to hear it actually made some sense too 😀

    • @dylannormandin6298
      @dylannormandin6298 Před rokem +5

      The animations were super helpful! Thank you so much for putting the time into them!

    • @goosterpaints731
      @goosterpaints731 Před rokem +2

      Agreed! One of the best of it´s kind. First time here and an instant sub!
      Amongst all the more ’infotainment’ oriented mini-painting channels these days, it’s really refreshing seeing someone putting in the effort to get to the bottom of some basic subjects and making aboslutely sure it’s understandeable!

    • @saucemandela
      @saucemandela Před rokem

      @@BrushstrokePaintingGuides I’m currently painting a primaris infiltrator and I can already see the exponential difference in how my paint is settling. I truly cannot thank you enough, a subscription is far from being enough compensation

    • @gregoiremallet5751
      @gregoiremallet5751 Před rokem

      I totally agree with you Wonderful video

  • @Treydog
    @Treydog Před 9 měsíci +32

    Recently started painting as a complete beginner with almost no knowledge of painting miniatures about a month ago and this guide as well as the paintbrush basics guide have been invaluable to me.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 9 měsíci +3

      That’s so awesome to hear.
      I’m really glad your enjoying the channel and finding the videos useful 👍

  • @n7xranger
    @n7xranger Před rokem +146

    I don't comment often but I need to: this video has dramatically improved my enjoyment of the hobby. As someone with anxiety and a need for things to be "perfect", painting models has been a huge issue for me. While I love building models and doing conversions I've always felt anxious and uncomfortable while painting. This video does an amazing job of showing a technique while also explaining the reasoning behind it with an example application. The combination of the visuals showing how the paint acts along with an example of you doing it correctly made it easy to follow along and try on my own. Instead of just "thin to X consistency" I now can see how the paint is going to perform and can thin/thicken it as needed. Now I can paint with confidence and really enjoy it!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +13

      This comment is everything I could have hoped for!
      It is so great to hear this video has had such a positive effect for you and helped you enjoy the hobby all the more.
      I paint to relax and unwind and that's what I try and share with these videos.
      Happy painting :o)

    • @JackTheLadBosh
      @JackTheLadBosh Před rokem +4

      Similar problem i have

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      @@JackTheLadBosh I hope this video helps you too 🙂

    • @iGuide_net
      @iGuide_net Před rokem +1

      I am a noob, is he talking about thinning acrylic paints? I assume so since he is thinning with water. I am a perfectionist too and these brushstrokes on metal are driving me crazy

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      @@iGuide_net apologies, yes. This video is about thinning acrylic paints for miniature model painting

  • @tgstory84
    @tgstory84 Před rokem +95

    I’ve watched an awful lot of ‘how to paint’ videos, but this one has been by far the most educational where I can see what good looks like. Thank you.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching
      So great you found it useful and haven’t been put off by the other videos out there

  • @3Xero3
    @3Xero3 Před rokem +8

    My 1st piece of advice for any new hobbyists has always been "thin your paints", now I'm instead just gonna link them to this video. Instant sub+like from me. Great job.

  • @rokenwolf
    @rokenwolf Před 4 měsíci +14

    I honestly didn't expect to watch the full almost 20 minutes of this, but it was engaging and informative throughout. Simple as the concept is, the visuals and pace of demonstrating it all was perfect. Great video, well done!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 4 měsíci

      That’s so great to hear, thank you.
      I imagine a lot of people think “20mins on that, why?”
      But it’s great to hear you didn’t feel it was boring or dragged. I tried to make a video I wish I had when I started painting.
      Like you say, a simple topic but strangely tricky to define.
      Thanks for feeding back, it really helps me make better videos 👍

  • @robbaldwin2402
    @robbaldwin2402 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I have a feeling this video is going to be the key factor in deciding whether the gift I'm painting for someone will turn out good, or looking like a child's attempt at an arts and crafts project the rest of the family has to pretend to like.

  • @davidsonfamily2930
    @davidsonfamily2930 Před rokem +16

    As one who has been doing this for a couple years now and still struggles with consistency of my thinned paints, that spring-back tip is super helpful.

  • @ZakvonMammel
    @ZakvonMammel Před rokem +8

    DUDE you explained what everyone else just skimmed over and my painting has improved drastically overnight. Thanks for the fundamentals! You're doing the gods work!

  • @MaskofFayt
    @MaskofFayt Před rokem +3

    A well presented and spoken guide about miniature painting without insulting people or denying that different consistencies of paint thickness or thinness are valid for their own tasks and actually having a clue what they're talking about and not just regurgitating half info from google searches? That's rare in this hobby these days

  • @thatbear28
    @thatbear28 Před rokem +30

    I’ve watched dozens of videos about paint thinning and this is the first one that actually helped me understand a key point I’d been missing. I always felt like when I thinned my paints they filled up the recesses even more than when I didn’t but it never occurred to me that if there’s more water in the mix then most of that pooling will evaporate away.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +3

      Yes! exactly this.

    • @1die204
      @1die204 Před rokem +4

      This video completely changed my understanding of painting. Hand brushing and airbrushing.

    • @bergeracvandamme
      @bergeracvandamme Před 5 měsíci +1

      Same here. Previously as soon as I saw it pooling like that I'd brush away the excess then thicken the paint, resulting in a poor finish. Seeing him apply it like that then just leave it knowing the theory behind why the finish will still be very good is a complete game changer.

  • @MidnightMagpie73
    @MidnightMagpie73 Před rokem +4

    Out of the number of painting videos I have seen NONE went through an actual method. Step by step and what your looking for as well was greatly appreciated.

  • @neilhinkle2462
    @neilhinkle2462 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Learning the difference on painting larger surfaces vs very small details based on thinning ratio was a huge help thank you.

  • @Ghank123
    @Ghank123 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Finally. After 3 years of watching all type of videos on CZcams about this topic I found the best video ever. 9:30min was the spot. Thank you very much! Really really grateful for your content.

  • @skintbusker
    @skintbusker Před rokem +44

    As someone picking up miniature painting again after 20+ years away this is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. Thank you for the in depth look! So helpful!

    • @dylannormandin6298
      @dylannormandin6298 Před rokem +4

      I'm in the exact same boat! 20 years later getting back into the hobby, I've been watching a lot of videos and this was one of the most helpful!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Welcome back to the hobby. Really glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching :)

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +2

      Thanks man, glad the video was helpful. Welcome back to the hobby too :)

    • @nicolaim7061
      @nicolaim7061 Před rokem

      likewise, 10 years for me. Just a big badge of Contrast Paints

    • @Garysmith1210
      @Garysmith1210 Před rokem +1

      Same here. 40 years old now, I have not painted since I was maybe 14. Just bought some deathguard go to say feel like a kid again.

  • @dolangooby117
    @dolangooby117 Před rokem +34

    An excellent tutorial! I really appreciate the fact that the painting of the piece at the end is unedited. Many tutorials just tell you to "use two thin coats" and then it's just a swoosh-cut into the next shot with a finished surface. Here you can see the stages in between and the value of two coats and with all the theory from before it makes perfect sense, I've been thinning my paints for years now but now I know better why :'D

  • @Vode_An_919
    @Vode_An_919 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow! Not just a “do this”, but the theory behind WHY you should do this. Very helpful! Thank you so much!!!

  • @fatherburning358
    @fatherburning358 Před 4 měsíci +1

    As a professional painter of residential, commercial and industrial and now artistic work it is essential to understand all of the concepts you have shared here. Well done. The understanding is the difference between amateurs and professionals. 💪👍

  • @geriwr6049
    @geriwr6049 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This channel is so underrated

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you, really glad you’re enjoying the channel.
      Would really appreciate any support you can give by helping spread the word about the channel to all your hobby mates 👍

  • @michaelfreeman2907
    @michaelfreeman2907 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this video and shout out to the Poor Hammer Podcast for directing me to the channel! I never thought of water being the vehicle for moving the paint around so to speak, this was helpful to understand the mechanics behind what the paint is doing on a model, thank you!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hey man, thank you really glad you found the video useful.
      And a huge thank you for letting me know Poor Hammer had directed you here.
      I’ll have to go and thank them for sure 👍

  • @EastToWestTCG
    @EastToWestTCG Před 4 měsíci +1

    As someone who's churning around the idea of painting a miniature for the first time, this video gave me confidence and understanding without ever holding a brush.
    This is top tier content. You should be proud.

  • @isgibson
    @isgibson Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your comprehensive explanations have saved me more effort than I can imagine. I wish I could upvote your videos with every rewatch as well.

  • @robbie604604
    @robbie604604 Před rokem +19

    This is EXACTLY the video I needed to understand how to thin my paints properly. I watched many other videos that explained various parts of this, but you really explained it extremely well from start to finish, with clear examples. Thanks for breaking it down in such a logical way and explaining it so well!!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching
      So great to hear it was helpful for you
      Please help share it with others 👍

  • @Branpanman
    @Branpanman Před 3 měsíci +14

    Dude... your guides and explanations are NEXT LEVEL!!! You've got me stoked to dive headlong back into the hobby after nearly 15 years away! Consider me subscribed and a patron of your channel! Cheers, mate!!!

  • @Lets3DPrint123
    @Lets3DPrint123 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is by the far the most descriptive of what "thin your paints" actually means. I love how you explained everything in great detail and even why the paint acts the way it does.

  • @Thoughtmage100
    @Thoughtmage100 Před rokem +2

    I am saving this video for all eternity. It definitely helped me figure out why paint needs to be thinned, and I'll be referring it to anyone else new to mini painting as well.

  • @chrisl4999
    @chrisl4999 Před rokem +6

    As someone who has been painting minis for longer than I care to admit to, this was educational and highly informative. I learned quite a bit about things I was doing without thought. I’ll be a better painter for it.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching man.
      So great to hear that it was useful even to a long time painter such as yourself 👍

  • @MiniatureMasterClass
    @MiniatureMasterClass Před rokem +10

    This was more like watching a high school science video than a hobby paint one. LOL! Please keep these coming. I wish I had resources like this when I started painting ages ago.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Haha thanks man
      Yeah, sorry if it got a bit "school" but I wanted a way to try and explain concepts which I couldn't with just footage of paint being applied. I actually taught myself to make those animations for this vid, which was interesting

  • @dabshirejr
    @dabshirejr Před rokem +1

    There isnt much to say that hasnt already been said, but thank you. This tutorial not only shows you how to thin your paints, but WHY you should thin them in a way that is so simplistic yet so in depth. Appreciate you!

  • @hansjohannsen6722
    @hansjohannsen6722 Před rokem +2

    I just discovered the magic of thinning brush paint with "airbrush thinner" aka wet water. Amazing wash results. Thanks for sharing

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Ah! Differences of thinning with other solutions. Yeah that’s a whole vid right there. I did toy with adding to this one but it would have confused things.
      Still planning the water vs medium vs thinner vs retarder vid
      So many vid ideas 💡

  • @Joey-cj5rf
    @Joey-cj5rf Před rokem +24

    You can tell a lot of time and effort went into making this video. The quality and information was top notch. Wish I had a resource like this when I started painting. Hope you continue to make content like this would love to see your take on glazing.

  • @TheAceOfSkulls1
    @TheAceOfSkulls1 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I came back to this after finishing up painting several white models yesterday to say that this video in particular improved my painting drastically.
    The 9:00 mark is exactly the best tutorial I've seen on thinning paints telling you exactly what a thinned paint should react like and more importantly, demonstrating that you should thin them like how you would mix pigments or create glazes. I don't know why I hadn't thought of that when I always went to add water directly to my paints but it instantly gave me more control of the exact amount of thinning.
    Fantastic video that I didn't know I needed but is my go to now for telling people new to the hobby what "Thin Your Paints" means.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 11 měsíci

      That’s so great to hear, thanks for taking the time to come back and leave this feedback.
      Sometimes it’s just a little thing which makes a concept click and for someone to go “oh, I get it!”
      I’m really glad this video did that for you
      Keep painting man 👍

  • @PizzaPalDon-qs8kn
    @PizzaPalDon-qs8kn Před 9 měsíci +2

    As soon as I saw how smooth your models looked (especially with no brush strokes) I knew I had to see what I was doing wrong.
    It's so funny to me that I would see that springy consistency and think to myself, "This must be too thin," before applying a tiny bit more paint. I guess it was a mental holdover from making an even thinner mix and ended up with an impromptu wash. Thanks for the video and the information. And also thanks for showing the results of the first coat. I know some would just skip back to the end result (which is great) but seeing that you'll end up with the primer showing through was super helpful (along with the explanation). Definitely can't wait to see more of your work!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching man, really glad you found it useful. I wanted to try and show the whole process from beginning to end.
      So people can see how it looks on the palette, being applied, after a first coat etc. because that way people can simply compare their process against each stage and see if theirs differs.
      I think the problem with the standard advice to beginners is it doesnt tell them what they're supposed to be looking for and a lot of the tutorials cut to the end result and never show how poor a single coat can actually look.
      Please do check out the rest of my channel and let me know what you think :o)

  • @deadboydeadboy
    @deadboydeadboy Před 10 měsíci +1

    This has to be the best guide I've seen for thinning paints and controlling your paint viscosity.

  • @floki5695
    @floki5695 Před rokem +5

    This is the greatest (and only) video that anyone will ever need when learning how to thin paints for minis! Such a detailed explanation and unedited information, thankyou.

  • @aclabonte
    @aclabonte Před rokem +8

    Man, this was so informative. I've taken to skimping on thinning recently because I would too easily get to the point where I was diluting the pigment and the coverage would be patchy. I can't overstate how helpful it was to see someone display specifically how it should look/behave on the palette when it's thinned just right!

  • @jackiefranken590
    @jackiefranken590 Před rokem +2

    I have been painting for about 3 months now and watching video after video, this is hands-down the best I have seen thank you so much

  • @4watchingvids
    @4watchingvids Před rokem +1

    I started painted last year and I still dread it, I've learned more from 2 of your videos that I have my whole time painting. Thank you!

  • @BunsenB14
    @BunsenB14 Před rokem +8

    This is the best, most comprehensive, and helpful paint thinning tutorial I have ever seen. I've never seen thinning described in such a visual way. It made it so easy to understand. I will definitely try this technique tonight. Thank you!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching man. Really glad you found it useful. Please let me know how you get on

    • @BunsenB14
      @BunsenB14 Před rokem

      @@BrushstrokePaintingGuides the first night went well. I think I need to leave more time between coats. I got a bit of texture, probably from lifting up part of the first layer.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      It can be tricky getting used to a different pace of painting and it could be the paint being disturbed. If could also be dry paint from your brush, so do make sure you regularly rinse your brush to ensure there’s no build up happening

  • @highexplosiveblitz
    @highexplosiveblitz Před měsícem +3

    Thank you soo much for this video. I'm reasonably new to modelling and have messed up my past models because of just using paint out of the bottle but this video just resolved all my problem with modelling. Thanks soo much! 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před měsícem

      Hey, so great to hear this guide was so helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Really made my day.
      Thank you 🙏

  • @Iskelderon
    @Iskelderon Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you!
    I'm a visual learner, so seeing you balance the ratio between color and water to get it to flow just right really helped me get a better feel for it.

  • @RvnKnight
    @RvnKnight Před rokem +2

    I've only been painting minis a couple of years and have always heard "thin your paints" but never the why behind it. I gratefully appreciate this video as I can understand why I should thin my paints and the physics behind it. Thank you for this.

  • @Dare_Busted
    @Dare_Busted Před rokem +3

    This video was extremely good!
    The information was clear, concise and very topical.
    The visual diagrams were the best balance of simple, yet informative.
    The work space setup, camera placement, scripting, editing, even the calm background music, were perfect!
    Masterclass example of a tutorial video!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thank you so much 🙏
      Really great to hear you enjoyed the video.
      Please do help spread the word and share with your hobby mates

  • @FlyingRavenStudios
    @FlyingRavenStudios Před rokem +7

    This has to be the best and most easy to understand explanation of paint thinning for brush painting I have seen to date. Beautifully shot and edited video as well. Great work!

  • @anth0r
    @anth0r Před měsícem +1

    I’ve been struggling with painting for over a year lol. The side by side comparison in your video is amazing. The right side is beautiful, mine look like the left side haha. Thank you

  • @ericlang7408
    @ericlang7408 Před rokem +2

    I had no idea about this spring back point 😮!!! This is the best tutorial on thinning paint ever !!! Thank you so much!

  • @JonBius
    @JonBius Před rokem +12

    James, this video is absolutely brilliant! What a wonderfully education and informative treatment of such a foundational principle! Thank you for this!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Jon.
      Really glad you enjoyed it.
      And a huge thank you as ever for supporting the channel. You make these videos possible 🤛🏻

  • @paulburrow5178
    @paulburrow5178 Před rokem +3

    Hands down the best video over seen on thinning your paints. I’ve been painting for many years and this very well articulated. Amazing work.

  • @KindredBrujah
    @KindredBrujah Před rokem +1

    This is one of the best guides for _anything_ I've ever watched. Bravo!

  • @jameslawrence8734
    @jameslawrence8734 Před rokem +1

    I've been painting minis for three years off and on and I've never understood how to properly thin the paints because I never knew what to look for. Thanks for this knowledge.

  • @CiaranIrl
    @CiaranIrl Před rokem +3

    This was an absolutely brilliant video. You obviously put a heap of time into it with diagrams and stuff - thank you!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thank you
      Yeah, it was quite a lot of work. Not least, having to learn how to animate from scratch.
      Really glad the effort shows and it was of use 👍🏻

  • @EthanAcapella
    @EthanAcapella Před rokem +5

    I just finished my first units and they look a bit bumpy and thick in some areas, after watching this I realised I used too little water and the result you’re aiming here seemed too wet imo but seems that results are way better. Thanks so much for this video, been checking also your other videos and helped a lot since I just got into Warhammer.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      It can look too wet for sure, and truth be told I prefer to go with too thin rather than too thick. As I’d much rather add an extra coat than have a bumpy basecoat.
      This video is intended to get you observing your paint and choosing what you’re wanting to use it for.
      Once you get those two things Observation and Choice as your default, you’ll find everything starts to click into place 👍

  • @itsio7188
    @itsio7188 Před rokem

    "Speed of paint"... this has changed the way I look at it. It's simpler now. I thank you so very much.

  • @alternatebanana3670
    @alternatebanana3670 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I wish more folks opted to explain the thinning process as you did in this video instead of just "Thin your paints!".
    Thanks, friend. Skills for life.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Awesome, thanks for watching.
      Together we can make that happen. Whenever we see people commenting "thin your paints" or "like milk", we can share a link to this video and help people with real advice and not just a catchphrases :)

  • @Valcutio
    @Valcutio Před rokem +6

    This was incredibly helpful. I just started building and painting miniatures not too long ago and finding the sweet point on thinning my paints was something I have struggled with. Love your videos so far! Would be interested to see you paint Tau units.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, really glad you found it helpful.
      I do have plans for a Tau video as it happens ;)

  • @thegingerviking8698
    @thegingerviking8698 Před rokem +3

    This is by far the most important, informative and well presented video a starter like me needs to see in order to understand where to start when painting models! I cannot thank you enough for this! Absolutely fantastic mate! ❤️🎨

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      That’s so great to hear. Thanks for watching.
      If you could share it with others, that would be great 👍

  • @justinkotrba2197
    @justinkotrba2197 Před rokem

    This is hands down the best detailed "Thin your paints" video. Perfect!

  • @bergeracvandamme
    @bergeracvandamme Před 5 měsíci +2

    I must've watched close to a hundred painting videos over the past few months and this one has had by far the biggest positive impact on my painting.
    I'd already learned long ago that you had to thin your paint, but this is by far the best explanation of not just how to do it, but *why* to do it, which makes it make so much more sense. It's also extremely helpful that you show the entire process from mixing to application to drying, because even with perfectly thinned paint it's completely counterintuitive in that it looks totally different going on than it does when it's dried.
    In the past when I've been applying paint and it's looked like yours does at 13:50 or at 17:30 I've thought it looks so uneven and patchy that I must've thinned it too much. Never in a million years would I have expected it to dry so uniform and smooth, so I've then added more paint to thicken it and got bad results without ever knowing why.
    This is a superb video and worth a sub on its own. Based on this I'm now really looking forward to checking out your others.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks so much
      And thanks for taking the time to comment.
      It makes me so happy to hear this video has been so useful for you.
      Thanks for the sub, welcome to the channel. Look forward to hearing what you think to my other videos 👍

  • @gilbertpatrucco5196
    @gilbertpatrucco5196 Před rokem +3

    I have to say, after watching many many videos on this topic, this is the best and most methodical and most important, very well explained. Great job mate!! I usually don't share videos, but yours definitely deserves more views. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thank you 🙏🏻
      I think this is the most amazing response I could have ever hoped for.
      Really appreciate it 🤛🏻

  • @Zickzag
    @Zickzag Před rokem +3

    What an amazing video you have put together, not only it is extremly informative and easy to understand, but it also doesn't lack any depht on the subject and it compliments with examples, graphics and many demonstrations. You sir are a phenomenal teacher. I will definetly be sticking arround this channel and see what amazing content you are going to produce in the future.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much
      This is amazing feedback and I really appreciate it. I wouldn't call myself a natural teacher in anyway, so I just try and make videos I would have like to have had when I started.
      It's great to hear that is coming across and it's helping others.

  • @ThisSiteisCrap
    @ThisSiteisCrap Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is the most useful mini painting video I've ever found. Thank you!

  • @TimMcLaughlinNB
    @TimMcLaughlinNB Před rokem +1

    This is the best explanation of / approach to paint thinning I have seen yet.

  • @KjcKiesh
    @KjcKiesh Před rokem +3

    Thank you very much for this video! I am still very early into my painting journey and a detailed breakdown like this is invaluable

  • @Duncan275
    @Duncan275 Před rokem +3

    This was amazing your “just right” is actually much thinner than I ever realized I needed to go to, the behavior of the paint you are looking for, always seemed like indicators to me that I went too thin.
    Thank you! Best video explaining thinning paints ever. I am beyond thrilled with my first attempt results!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching
      Really great to hear you’re getting good results from the advice. 👍

    • @krvyentertainment
      @krvyentertainment Před rokem

      I agree, other videos I've watched, and really enjoyed as well, but I always felt as though the spring action meant it was too much water and that I needed to get more coverage so it needed to be a little more "heaped" to really work, I can't wait to give this new (correct) technique a try!

  • @TheLeatherBlacksmith
    @TheLeatherBlacksmith Před rokem +2

    Superb video! As someone who has never painted a model, I was still able to follow along and understand what you were saying. I've had college professors explain concepts with less grace and clarity than this. Superbly done! This should be required viewing as a how-to for all how-to videos!

  • @cakeinparadise
    @cakeinparadise Před rokem +1

    Finally someone that shows the consistency instead of saying a vague analogy

  • @bendingwall7996
    @bendingwall7996 Před rokem +3

    Awesome! Not thinning my paints enough/ to the right consistency has allways been something people have told me i can do to improve, but ive never really known how to recognise the right consistency until now, this will help immensley! :)

  • @SendarSlayer
    @SendarSlayer Před rokem +3

    Just getting into the hobby now, to prepare for when my Battletexh kickstarter mechs arrive. All I've done for painting so far is a really quick tutorial at Warhammer. I understood Why you think your paints, but not how it works and what i should be looking for. This has helped immensely.

  • @VingloLeClerc
    @VingloLeClerc Před rokem +1

    Just wanting to thank you as I now understand the thinning process. I’ve been painting for a LOT of years and I could never get my paint thinned properly.
    Been painting yesterday and the process was much better and much more enjoyable.
    Again thank you ver much.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for taking the time to write this comment.
      It’s so great to hear you’ve had such a positive response from this video and you’re enjoying painting more 🙂

  • @thiagosouza9445
    @thiagosouza9445 Před rokem +1

    This was the BEST video on thinning I've ever encountered. Congratulations!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      Thank you very much
      Please share it with others you think would benefit from it 👍🏻

    • @thiagosouza9445
      @thiagosouza9445 Před rokem

      My paints seem to jump from thick peaks straight to separating... I also use a wet pallete

  • @solartoast8043
    @solartoast8043 Před rokem +6

    Very cool!
    The reason i use Vallejo Air instead of Citadel is because it means less of this messing around. I can go straight from pot to model. I found when I was fiddling with consistency and mediums I just went straight to artist’s acrylic and the finish/colours were incredible. Citadel just seems to achieve neither for me.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem +3

      Yeah, using paints which are closer to your sweet spot are a good idea. Airbrush paints are just faster versions of the standard colours on the speed scale 👍🏻

  • @lamMeTV
    @lamMeTV Před 9 měsíci +5

    Not only did you build it from the ground up, using diagrams to show contrasts. You also repeated things a lot!
    This is the first good video on thinning. Usually its just trolls saying "thin your paints lmao"
    I thought it retracting was always bad cause I wanted it to be controllable. I also thought that bubbles means its waaaaay too thin

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching.
      Really glad you found the video useful 👍

    • @thomassublime5969
      @thomassublime5969 Před měsícem

      I thought the same about retracting and bubbling, and I've heard other CZcamsrs say it IS a bad thing. So I was wondering what you think 8 month later ? Did it change the way you paint ?

  • @kyledibben3096
    @kyledibben3096 Před rokem

    THIS. This is the video I have been desperate to find among all the painting tutorials

  • @trashcanhands
    @trashcanhands Před 4 měsíci

    This is by far the best explanation of how to thin paints that Ive found. Thank you!!

  • @Zaqinabox
    @Zaqinabox Před 9 měsíci +4

    God and here I was thinking I'd need paint thinner.

  • @alfredoloaiza1186
    @alfredoloaiza1186 Před 22 dny +1

    Best video on youtube on this matter. Period.

  • @damianolandi5003
    @damianolandi5003 Před rokem +1

    After 3 years without painting, starting again was painful. Muscle memory vanished and the eye for subtle behaviours was gone with it. Videos like this are vital to get back to where I was. Thank you!

  • @kevinlacroix5902
    @kevinlacroix5902 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Thank you painting Jesus.

  • @austincrook5304
    @austincrook5304 Před 5 měsíci +4

    No wonder my first Space Marines looked so grungy…

  • @darkfent
    @darkfent Před 2 měsíci

    I've been airbrushing for years but couldn't really understand the paint process when painting with a brush...this finally makes sense

  • @Managable_Mayhem
    @Managable_Mayhem Před hodinou

    This is really REALLY educational, which I never thought it would be since the basis is 'add water to paint'. Goes to show that even the easiest things have tips, tricks and rules to them if you look close enough. :'D
    I only just started with a hobby that requires smooth application of white paint, yet it's really hard for me to accomplish that with a brush. But this should greatly help me figure out things.
    One thing I need to keep reminding myself, as I do not buy the same colours you use or rather I need to buy whatever I can afford and get in stores nearby: Each paint behaves differently and it needs adjustment. Which is something I never thought of or get told when asking for help, so I need to remember this.

  • @t1msguitar
    @t1msguitar Před rokem +3

    It also helps to not glob your paint on initially like you did for a LOT of added contrast on the left vs right. I paint with regular paint daily and it's never looked like a kid painted it like your left side.

  • @Stuck91
    @Stuck91 Před rokem +2

    Been looking everywhere for a painting tutorial video that didn’t cut away after the first few strokes and also showed the person going back to the palette to mix/load more paint into the brush. This is perfect!

  • @crankyhead1089
    @crankyhead1089 Před rokem +1

    The best way to teach someone, is to take a comprehensive approach and try to boil it down to simple concepts.
    I believe you have successfully achieved it in this video, well done

  • @alexandrefernandes6286
    @alexandrefernandes6286 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very helpful, thorough and very enjoyable.
    Do more, many more, please!!
    Thanks for helping us, the noobs!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you, I’m really glad you found it useful.
      I do have a series of fundamentals videos like this one in this playlist
      czcams.com/play/PLdErgfyUObIiAHNvLmp4UVgPbLMlq_4ig.html
      And I keep adding more as often as I can, so stay tuned 👍

  • @ville6211
    @ville6211 Před 6 měsíci

    This video should be linked on every "Start miniature painting here" video. Absolute gold!

  • @Gryndir
    @Gryndir Před 7 měsíci +1

    The description of needing movement is the best description I've heard when it comes to paints. I've been struggling with nailing down the right consistency recently as i tend to make it too thin, but now I know exactly what I'm looking for. This is probably the best paint thinning video on the internet.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks very much.
      Really glad to hear you’ve found the video useful.
      Please help spread the word and recommend it to others 👍

  • @KevinoftheCosmos
    @KevinoftheCosmos Před 23 dny

    I can't explain to you how helpful this explanation/demonstration for me. This is a cornerstone strategy for mini-painting.

  • @HayashiKaiji
    @HayashiKaiji Před 4 měsíci +1

    As an beginner and someone who doesn't have a trained eye, this gave me such a huge AHA moment. It's shocking to me just how well it looked after the water evaporates. It's really a 'trust the process' moment.

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před 4 měsíci

      That’s so brilliant to hear!
      Really glad you found the video helpful
      Thanks for watching and please do check out the rest of my channel 👍

  • @athena3234
    @athena3234 Před rokem +1

    This has significantly reduced my anxiety about starting to paint, thanks!!

    • @BrushstrokePaintingGuides
      @BrushstrokePaintingGuides  Před rokem

      That’s fantastic to hear 😀
      Painting should be fun and relaxing.
      So, I’m glad this video has helped ease your anxiety and hopefully you’ll now be able to just enjoy painting again 👍

  • @ErnoCor
    @ErnoCor Před rokem

    That was great, exactly what I needed to know! Explanations were clear and well illustrated.

  • @HurkaTheGuard
    @HurkaTheGuard Před 10 měsíci

    This is the best thing i could have been gifted by the CZcams algorithm. Started with 40k painting about a year ago an even if i thinned as i could i barely got the results i wanted. Now i know what i did wrong, I rarely went for more thin layers as when i did they became too patchy for my liking and ended up using paints, while thinned down, more towards the thick side. Couple that with me being much more of a visual learner and I will definitely be using this as a guide next time i paint.
    Also now i finally know why everyone paints on the back of their hand on the photos i have seen, and its not to form the tip of the brush but more so to test the paint viscosity, at least that's what i got from the video, once more thank you.

  • @larryprobert8175
    @larryprobert8175 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a great teacher! Explained in such easy to understand terms! Thanks for taking the time!