Tutorial: How to make and use oil washes

I have been using oil washes for a few years now, here is a tutorial in which I will take you through the process I use for making the oil wash, protecting the model, and applying the wash itself. Plus a few more random thoughts that came to mind as I was talking....

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Tutorial: Applying decals/transfers to your models

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Dad Rich gives his advice on how to get your decals looking as realistic as possible on your models...

Painting a Power Sword With Lightning Effects

I have been desperately trying to get my Flesh Tearers Death Company finished of recent times and finally found some time recently. I left the power sword and power axe until the very last purely because I didn't really know how to paint them.

After much consideration I thought i'd give it a go and try for a lightning look. I did some research online but although I found quite a few tutorials, there weren't really any I liked or that I thought looked good.

After reading many of the techniques I gave it a go myself and here is the finished look:

Even though I am not completely happy with the results here is how I did it...