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PrimingWhy Priming? Primer is a special paint that has a ???? that allows paint to adhere to your painting surface better. Other Things Priming Helps? When a miniature is primed, the miniature becomes a nice even flat color. You can use this double check your prepping for mold lines, feeds, miscasts, ect. What Color Should I Use? There are several schools of thought on what Color you should use as your primer. In minipainter circles, these schools of thought are jokingly referred to Churches White Primer PROS: Makes light colors brighter, more vibrant. CONS: Makes mistakes and missed spots HIGHLY VISIBLE. Black Primer PROS: Provides instant Black Shading. Hides mistakes and missed spots. CONS: Difficult to spot prep mistakes. Difficult to find details. Lighter colors have a darker hue to them. Grey Primer PROS: CONS: Base Color as Primer PROS: You have your base coat and can start painting immediately. CONS: Base Color may cause interference with other colors on miniature. Dark Shading Base Color as Primer PROS: CONS: Base Color may cause interference with other colors on miniature. |