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Painting Obsidian

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Amasul of Tor Ellyr, Jul 4, 2012.

  1. Amasul of Tor Ellyr
    Jungle Swarm

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    Greetings children of the old ones, I come to you seeking the knowledge of your painting secrets, specifically tips tricks and color progressions on how one paints obsidian stone. I'm looking for an ornamental look, for a character model. Many thanks in advance.

    Amasul of Tor Ellyr,
    Captain of Ulthuan
     
    Amasul of Tor Ellyr, Jul 4, 2012
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  2. Craken
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    I painted mine black, then I highlighted the raised portions with a medium level gray, then I finished it with a gloss coat.
     
    Craken, Jul 4, 2012
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  3. Moniker
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    I painted mine black with medium blue highlights on the extreme edges.
     
    Moniker, Jul 8, 2012
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  4. Caprasauridae
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    For weapons, I simply painted the obsidian parts with Tin Bitz and then washed them with Bhaal Red. I think this gives them a stony, but worn outlook, not the kind of shiny, decorative obsidian.
     
    Caprasauridae, Jul 11, 2012
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  5. Moniker
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    Well that was for my Slann's obsidian throne. For weapons, like the teeth on saurus and skink weapons, I just to black with a gloss coat. Simple, lazy and effective.
     
    Moniker, Jul 12, 2012
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  6. totzro
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    Shouldn't obsidian have a purple highlight? I would try and do some very fine highlight with purple over black and then heavy washes of purple wash. And gloss on the top.
     
    totzro, Jul 12, 2012
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  7. n810
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    Heres some examoles of different types of obsidian.
    Artifactsobsidianvarieties.jpg
    Picture008.jpg
    obsidian.jpg
     
    n810, Jul 12, 2012
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  8. Anton_S
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    I like to think of all the purple on my Lizards as some kind of fantasy obsidian. It's black > Hormagaunt Purple drybrush > Lilac Purple drybrush > Praxeti White drybrush > purple wash. Tons of it in my paintlog.
     
    Anton_S, Jul 12, 2012
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    elmoheadbutt, Jul 13, 2012
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  10. n810
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