How do you do Mini highlights?

There’s basically two approaches.

  1. Base coat the miniature the shade color and layer over it with a brighter color, leaving some of the darker layer showing for shading.
  2. Base coat the model with your primary color and then layer a darker shade color over that in the areas where you would have shadows.

Why is it called a zenithal highlight?

An advanced step to priming miniatures is called Zenithal Priming. This technique utilizes the fact that paint is not completely opaque, to simulate light from the sun when it is at its zenith.

What is volumetric highlighting?

Volumetric highlighting is a style that best emphasizes the shape of the miniature in relation to light and shadow. The right lower shin guard is a perfect example of this. By using techniques normally reserved for 2-d art we can give greater expression to the sculpt, adding depth to the shapes.

What are partial highlights?

Partial highlights are only in sections, usually placed around the face to give off a brighter, face-framing look. Some stylists consider a partial highlight to be the entire top ​half or the top and side sections of your head.

What is partial vs full highlights?

While full highlights cover all the hair, partial ones are only present on the outer layers, leaving some natural-colored strands underneath, or in the front making a face frame. Is balayage considered full highlights? Balayage is a highlighting technique that can be either partial or full.

What is a zenithal prime?

Zenithal Priming is a way to paint your miniatures based on how they are traditionally viewed. Zenithal, meaning “located at or near the zenith”, is all about painting from above.

What is zenithal priming?

What are halo highlights?

Halo lights (ring lights) “This technique gives a lighter face-framing effect by adding highlights closest to the face leaving the rest of the hair darker. It’s a great way of brightening your hair without long and expensive hair appointments.