THIS is how you get better at highlighting

Подписаться 51 тыс.

Просмотров 46 тыс.

0% 0

The Ultimate ‘How To’ Guide to Highlighting Warhammer Miniatures / tips and tricks that make it easy
This is an easy to follow guide that uses Citadel products to achieve fantastic looking miniatures, even if you’re new to the hobby.
Here on TableTopReady, it is my goal to help you to become a better miniature painter no matter what skill level you're starting from. All my tutorials are beginner friendly and I explain in detail the techniques I use in my videos and let you know what products I use along the way.
You can support the channel by becoming a member or joining my Patreon:
PATREON - / tabletopready
Both give you access to my tutorials early and you'll even see what I’m currently working on with regular updates
CONTACT ME - contactus@tabletopready.co.uk
WEBSITE - www.tabletopready.co.uk
INSTAGRAM - tabletopr34dy
GET YOUR CITADEL BRUSHES HERE: www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL SPRAY PRIMERS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL BASE PAINTS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL LAYER PAINTS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL SHADE PAINTS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL CONTRAST PAINTS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
GET YOUR CITADEL TECHNICAL PAINTS HERE:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
CITADEL TOOLS:
www.firestormgames.co.uk/pain...
OTHER PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND:
Paint Racks I use to store Paints: amzn.to/3lNZWVx
Mounting Blocks I use as painting handles amzn.to/422Yhih
Wet Pallet I use this for painting amzn.to/3tL13vF
Reading Glasses I use as magnifiers amzn.to/3vhQeS8
Day Light Lamp I use for painting amzn.to/3vrhE8o
Daylight Bulbs cost effective lighting amzn.to/48pwnPQ
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content
I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT AND COMMENTS AND IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME ON MY JOURNEY IN GROWING THE CHANNEL, MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE

Хобби

Опубликовано:

18 авг 2023

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 160

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Seeing as You’re already here looking at the comments, why not leave one yourself? As well if you appreciate the content here on TableTopReady take a moment to like the video. Commenting and liking videos shows RU-vid that people are enjoying the content and they will get shared to more people. You could just write something like - ‘Would recommend’ ‘Very useful tutorial’ ‘Great Video’ ‘This is absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to see more and I can’t believe more people aren’t commenting and liking your videos’ I really appreciate any support - Thank you

@Dracobyte 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your hard work!!

@therustykrab8106 10 месяцев назад

These sort of tutorials, of the so called basics, that go into everything you need to know about it, is just what alot of people need, including me!! Thanks!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

No problem. I feel I need my own tutorials some times 😋 I’m glad my content helps you

@FranzBazar 8 месяцев назад

Agreed. I’m just starting out, and also need to learn so that I can teach my kids because they want to do it as well. They’re young. So the more of these the better! Earlier I was looking at how do I clean brushes between colors and do I even need to. Stuff that basic! So I really appreciate it!

@Tito_Silva 10 месяцев назад

By far the most useful and didactic tutorial I found. I really needed this one. Would be great to see more specific tutorials. Like non metallic metal, OSL, etc

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

I have plans to do NMM with Dante soon and OSL I want to include in a future painting tutorial

@MisterTingles 10 месяцев назад

the value of a sharp, high quality brush can't be understated. For sharp edge highlights and fine lines, that is. I resisted the investment in a good brush for quite a while, opting for more paints that i didn't really need instead, and you can certainly find good (enough) brushes for little money and get good without an expensive one, I prefer 1€ ones from Milan (here in Germany) for the bulk of my painting. but when you're holding a high quality brush, you instinctively know the difference... and if you don't mash on them and clean them regularly, they'll outlast their investment.

@Zach-xf5my 10 месяцев назад

Da Vinci maestro series 35, size 00. An absolute goat

@lukeelphick642 10 месяцев назад

I actually find the opposite is true for me. I get more stuff painted to a higher standard when using my nasty cheapo, hook tipped synthetic brushes than when I'm using my fancy Artis Opus or Series 7. I think this is partly due to stressing about the brush itself. When I'm using the sable brushes, I'm worried about damaging them or getting paint in the ferrule etc. so I'm spending way more time worrying about the brush itself than painting the miniature. I only really used them for fine detail work anyways and metallics can wreck the bristles too over time. Whereas the cheap synthetic brushes I treat like garbage and just get the paint on the model. Don't have to switch out the brush for metallics either. I find the bend tip is actually really handy for edge highlighting too! I can't deny that feeling comfortable with the cheap brushes is probably due to most time spent using them. So I guess this just adds to Michael's point in the video though. What works for one person, may not work for someone else!

@MisterTingles 10 месяцев назад

@@lukeelphick642 ye, same thing i use it for, fine detail work. all the caustic work gets done with cheap brushes. But seeing the difference in how fine of a line i can get with a Maestro compared to even a nice cheap one makes it worth the 18 bucks for me. Artist Opus is probably just as nice, but has the bespoke tax added to the price for no measurable benefit, even tho I covet them just as much as the next guy ...

@Dracobyte 6 месяцев назад

Good to know that!

@sayyahdina 10 месяцев назад

Great video! I find the best way to improve is to stop comparing my work with others online and just try to be better then myself yesterday.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

This is the number 1 piece of advice. one I need to remember myself sometimes :)

@PartnersofMachino 10 месяцев назад

As always really appreciate the clarity and approachability of your videos. Thanks so much Michael!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

apreciate your support and comments :D thank you

@OveratedUnderdog 10 месяцев назад

Your advice about using a part of the painting hand to touch either the model or the other hand really helped me with my control. As someone just getting into the hobby, this channel has given me the confidence to paint my armies to a standard I'm proud of!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad I've been able to help :) it's why I love making these tutorials. Keep it up

@bergeracvandamme 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant tutorial. You're inspiring me to get back into 40k after a 30 year hiatus!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 8 месяцев назад

😃 that’s brilliant. I really hope you get back into it 💪🏻

@gdonaldson26 10 месяцев назад

Sticking my tongue out while painting improves the finished product by at least 50%. 👍

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Haha ofcourse, it’s aerodynamics

@Robmlufc 8 месяцев назад

Great videos, really enjoying getting through them. Answering all the questions I have, cheers! 👍🏻

@TableTopReadyYoutube 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad the tutorials are helping :D

@nachtmacher6237 10 месяцев назад

Looks amazing . Thank you 😊

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

no, thank you :)

@SinaKec 8 месяцев назад

Great video! Thank you!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad you liked it :)

@olgadushina 10 месяцев назад

This is definitely my favourite miniature painting channel! Love everything starting from the content to the way it is delivered to the newbies like me! Watch every video and try to reproduce as best I can. And as a bonus, I particularly enjoy your voice and the way you speak. Could listen for ages! ;) Looking forward to new videos! Cheers!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Oh shucks 😋 thank you. I’m happy you enjoy my content and presentation. I have a lot of fun and love making these tutorials.

@olgadushina 10 месяцев назад

@@TableTopReadyRU-vid 🤗😉

@Juanmacm 10 месяцев назад

Amazing video, thank you very much. This video is for me one of the best references for highlights.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much 😊 I’m really glad you think so

@inquisitorcarl 10 месяцев назад

I've followed this channel from the very start and I'm very glad I have as you have brilliant tutorials that are simple and create great results. I hope you get more growth

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

that really means a lot to know you've been here since the start. It's been a journey and the content has definetly improved since then ha. I glad you've been with me on this journey as its only going to getting bigger and better :D

@inquisitorcarl 10 месяцев назад

@@TableTopReadyRU-vid tyvm bro you deserve all this growth and I wish the best

@SM0RN124 2 месяца назад

This tutorial helped me so much with my army! Thank you so much!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 2 месяца назад

I’m glad I could help 😊

@RaggiDrex 6 месяцев назад

I am starting with mini painting and your tutorials expain everything so well. thanks

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

Welcome to the hobby. Glad your enjoying and your able to use my content 😁 make sure to fun most of all

@tomburtenshaw2727 10 месяцев назад

Your tuts are second to none. Keep 'em coming!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

🤭 the tuts. Ha thank you I’ll do my best to 😁

@robsmith4500 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Michael! This is a great refresher for me, very comprehensive and to the fundamentals. Also yes, weird tongue actions are essential :)

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

It makes you more streamline ha I’m glad you like the tutorial. Thank you 😁

@TaxemicFanatic 10 месяцев назад

Really helpful. Thank you.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

I’m glad ☺️

@lepszykomentator 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful piece of tips. Thank you very much, you are an angel😊

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Hopfully it helps

@billdoetsch Месяц назад

Recently started painting again and tried to break the horizon into edge highlighting - really appreciate this and the Ultramarine guide ! Would love to see a Dark Angel one!

@TableTopReadyYoutube Месяц назад

I'm glad my videos have been helping. I have a couple of dark angel tutrials already on the channel. go check em out :D

@ImpStyle1 10 месяцев назад

Great job as always Michael, thanks for this fantastic video.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Your very welcome. thank you for suggesting to make it

@ImpStyle1 10 месяцев назад

@@TableTopReadyRU-vid Thank you for doing this, it will be very useful to me and many others. Good job

@christopherrichen4444 10 месяцев назад

Mate your “work” is amazing from vids to the bottom of the art. Hats off.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

O shucks. Thank you 😊

@inigodonoso 28 дней назад

This video will really help me to make highlights! Thank you!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 19 дней назад

I'm glad, keep practicing and you'll get it :D I believe

@THE_MR_MAN 7 месяцев назад

this helped alot thanks!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad 😃

@thatminipainter17 10 месяцев назад

Grate job like always

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

thank you :)

@xKage_kunx 10 месяцев назад

Another great tutorial vid. I'm hoping to see you do a shading video down the line. A lot of the other videos out there haven't helped me understand the proper way to thin down my paints for the nice gradual shade from one color to the next.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊 I enjoyed making this tutorial and I am thinking about other similar tutorials covering techniques

@fearlessretaliator4997 10 месяцев назад

It is such a joy watching you wield a brush.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

thank you :)

@Dracobyte 6 месяцев назад

Awesome tips!!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

This was a fun video to make :)

@kullervo3289 3 месяца назад

I really appreciate all your videos. New to hobby, just started 40k in 10e, helped me a lot!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 3 месяца назад

Awesome welcome to the hobby. I’m really glad your enjoying my content 😁

@chefdude7536 10 месяцев назад

Thak you very much for this tutorial

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like it :D

@whalesequence 10 месяцев назад

The monument hobbies synthetic brushes made my painting so much better, the issue with them is that they're always out of stock, that's definitely one point in citadel's favor

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

there are a lot of great afordable brushes out there. When people descover them, they sell out. EXPO TOOLS have some fantastic affordable brushes as well

@whalesequence 10 месяцев назад

@@TableTopReadyRU-vid Oh cool, I'll check those out

@RoryG90 10 месяцев назад

This is my favourite painting channel!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

🤭 wow. Thank you

@XmortoxX1990 6 месяцев назад

This is definitively the thing I want to improve the most among other painting skill. Thank you for the video

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

if you can highlight, you'll be able to paint anything. it's something to take yor time with though

@TheDuke07 10 месяцев назад

Another great video from one of the most underrated creators on here

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

You're always very kind with your comments. thank you

@shorelessskies 6 месяцев назад

Great stuff as usual

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much 🙏🏻 I appreciate yah

@jammerman28 4 месяца назад

I appreciate your video. Thanks for the tips! Good luck with your channel.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 4 месяца назад

I appreciate your comment :D thank youand good luck with painitng

@Jo-xx8gd Месяц назад

Great video ! thanks alot !

@TableTopReadyYoutube Месяц назад

Thank you. I'm glad you like the content :D

@JohnR1298 10 месяцев назад

That's where I've been going wrong for so many years, not sticking my tongue out 😆 Seriously though, I find drawing the brush tip over my tongue a little bit helps get that point for that last little dot of paint I need to finish! (Apparently it is an old artist trick I've heard). Another cracking video mate, thank you. You covered quite a lot there as well 👍☺

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. :D

@garrettmoriguchi9253 10 месяцев назад

Highlighting reminds me of trying to learn how to ride a bike. You'll struggle at first and all of a sudden things start to click. For me, two things happened. I instinctually started to brace my hands on things instead of letting my hand try to highlight in "free space". The other thing was learning how to thin paints to get the consistency that works for me...thin enough to glide on easily but not so thin that it's pigmentless runny "ink". Also some paints flow better than others which you eventually learn over time.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

All very sound advice. I remember when it clicked for me as well. Its like your brain finally understands what your trying to do and it updates itself ha and thats when the confidence happens

@FranzBazar 8 месяцев назад

I’m just starting out, and also need to learn so that I can teach my kids because they want to do it as well. They’re young. So the more of these the better! Earlier I was looking at how do I clean brushes between colors and do I even need to. Stuff that basic! So I really appreciate it!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 8 месяцев назад

Hopefully you’ve seen my recent learn how to paint miniatures video 😃 that video will be perfect for yah. I really hope you have lots of fun and make good memories with your children

@Charnaud676 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Thank you for creating it. :)

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊 I’m glad you like it

@rfernandz2001 10 месяцев назад

One thing that I wish modern digital-sculpted miniatures would do is add a slight flat bevel to prominent hard edges. That way the painted highlight more easily works for both surfaces (that meet the beveled edge) and is easier to paint.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

interesting idea. I do wish their swords had less of a bevel though :P

@bxxx2 Месяц назад

thanks, very useful!

@TableTopReadyYoutube Месяц назад

Thank you :D

@stormcrow7611 10 месяцев назад

Well done.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Thank you :D

@samuellund1377 8 месяцев назад

You kind of sound like Holly from Red Dwarf, and I say that with the deepest respect.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 8 месяцев назад

Haha I guess we do. They’re dead Dave

@MrBkatt 6 месяцев назад

I'm just getting back into painting after roughly 25 years absence. I borrowed a bunch of paints, brushes and ultramarines my friend never get done, so I took up the banner and will do it for him. I tried highlighting today, and the lines was absolutely horrendous, like the one in the 9minute mark. Mostly because I don't see as well as I did last time. And probably because my tools are trash. Think I'll invest in a pair of reading glasses and a new brush. Thanks for the video, I really like how you took the time to really explain the process. Much appreciated 👍

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

Glad I can help If there was a turning point for my ability in the hobby. It would be when I started using reading glasses. Our eyes aren’t very good at focusing on something so small up close. It’s amazing the difference it makes. A lot of it is practice as well. Take your time with it and enjoy it 😁 this is how we improve

@passj4982 6 месяцев назад

For a DIY wet pallete, I'd reccomend getting any A5 paper box, then there's something sold locally in most stores (uk) called spontex moppets, 2 packets of that fit perfectly in the A5 size and last longer than a wet paper towel (they're essentially just an A6 sized sponge)

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

I give this a try

@jameswood240 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video it's like you were talk directly at me lol

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

maybe I was ...

@mikemodels928 10 месяцев назад

Highlighting is my Achilles feet. Very useful video

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

lets make it your strength :D

@MorrowindES17 10 месяцев назад

Another fantastic tutorial il be a pro painter in no time.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

theres no point making these tutorials other wise :D

@zackbradford7522 5 месяцев назад

Wish I found this vid when I first started. Great job on it. What size and brand brush are you using? The one with the long tip? I’ve been looking for one similar.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 5 месяцев назад

I just use the citedal range of brushes and I'll switch between medium and small.

@TKalways 10 месяцев назад

What lighting set up do you have? I'm struggling to find a bright enough all around light when painting, but your light box seems like what I need!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

theres a link in the descriptions of my videos for the light I use. you can also just get day light bulbs for standard lamps which i've also linked. if you use lamps, it helps to have a couple on each side. i use to just have 2 cheap lamps from ikea with the day light bulbs in.

@maxwelldawson8088 6 месяцев назад

great tutorial. im just starting of painting and im wondering is the paint for highlighting just blue paint thinned down or do you put a little bit of white in it because it looks a little white to me.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

I use available colours in the range which tend to be lighter tones of the blue. I recommend watching my painting your first miniatures 😁

@redneckwarrior1530 10 месяцев назад

I had a question about the brushes, I often get this small blob of paint on the tip of my brush, which prevents the paint from applying to the surface unless I apply more pressure, but this then ruins the edge highlighting and is very frustrating, is this a result of not wetting my brush enough? How often would I need to wet my brush? And if you have any brush maintenance tips after use I’d appreciate it! Thanks for the video man! It really helped a lot!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Honestly it’s something I deal with as well. It happens when paint drys on the top off your brush. It’s not completely solvable. It could be too much paint. Not thin enough or even just how dry your environment is. I tend to just pinch it off with my fingers and the wash my brush.

@BerserkerXII 10 месяцев назад

Amazing tutorial! I think sometimes, it comes down to just the patience. 😅

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely. When we can just relax and slow down, that’s when magic happens

@messermedic7797 3 месяца назад

How do you attach parts of your miniatures to those mounting blocks (or plastic cup in this video) and get them of afterwards without damaging them? Glue, glue tack, the force? :D

@TableTopReadyYoutube 3 месяца назад

they're easy to remove if you've used super glue. just a little pressure needed

@mirage809 10 месяцев назад

Highlighting is a technique that is simple on paper, but can be quite tricky at first. Luckily it's something you get better at as you paint more and improve your feel for the paint and brush control. Also, seeing you wear two sets of glasses over one another looks a bit goofy, but the extra magnification looks useful for spotting all the tiny details.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

those reading glasses are what really changed everythng for me. I've got terrible eyesight as it is ha but seeing what your brsh is doing is important

@alexaranda5277 2 месяца назад

Good video

@TableTopReadyYoutube 2 месяца назад

thank you :D

@HighMarshalHelbrecht 10 месяцев назад

Any plans of genestealer cult tutorials?

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

Yes, most likely you'llsee this in October

@thehursk1935 10 месяцев назад

What are the easist to hardest 40k minis to paint

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

The easiest mini to paint is the one you’ve already painted so many times it’s easy 😋 I think it’s best to say that even with enough practice and experience something shouldn’t feel easy. If it feels easy then we need to push our selves more 💪🏻

@thehursk1935 10 месяцев назад

Question do you know much about 10th edition? I'd so do you know if I can run Castellon and marneus calgar together? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

I don't to be honest. I'm pretty sure that they have to share the same faction key word

@thehursk1935 10 месяцев назад

@TableTopReadyRU-vid awesome thank you. Also do you hand paint everything?

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

yes, I tried to use an airbrush, but it wasn't for me

@propiggaming921 2 месяца назад

Hey how often should I replace a paint brush?

@TableTopReadyYoutube 2 месяца назад

When it’s not doing what it’s suppose to 😛

@swiftxx1 5 месяцев назад

Fire

@GameGijs 10 месяцев назад

Turning on 'tongue out mode' here!

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

haha activate

@yonibenitah6325 6 месяцев назад

Can you provide a link to these GWs painted minis viewers please? @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="660">11:00</a>

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

just head over to the warhammer website, you can just google warhammer or games workshop. you can go into the shop and look at every miniature GW do. the marines are the intercessors. I always go there to see images and turn arounds

@yonibenitah6325 6 месяцев назад

@TableTopReadyRU-vid just another thing ... chunky highlight is by far the hardest highlight to get good at

@TableTopReadyYoutube 6 месяцев назад

I agree, and the one that takes the longest.

@bee-beargaming 10 месяцев назад

I still struggle with edge highlighting

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

keep at it, you'll get there eventually. took me 6 months just highlighting space marines before it clicked for me :P

@grapeape7284 10 месяцев назад

What is baking paper in american? Wax paper?

@garrettmoriguchi9253 10 месяцев назад

Generally recommended is parchment paper. You can find it in any grocery store (check where they keep the aluminum foil, etc.). I know some people used wax paper but because of the wax, the moisture from the wet paper towels underneath won't keep the paints from drying out.

@TableTopReadyYoutube 10 месяцев назад

I think it's also cooled grease proof paper

@grapeape7284 10 месяцев назад

Thanks guys!