![]() Not only is it cheap, it’s also extremely easy to apply and remove, which is something to think about before you start sticking things to your partially painted models. I spent about 15 bucks for a dozen Silly Putty eggs, and two days later had what is probably a lifetime supply in my possession. There are various methods that can be used to achieve this, from using masking tapes to more expensive purpose made hobby masking agents and putties all the way up to purpose made stencils, but I went with arguably the cheapest and easiest – good old Silly Putty. I wanted to achieve something like Games Workshop does for the camouflage on their Astra Militarum models, specifically the Catachans. We’re starting out with probably the most basic, intro level masking technique – applying a masking agent to your model in order to achieve stripes, camouflage, or even just covering one color to make blocking in another one on the model easier and cleaner. ![]() In today’s article, we’re going to talk about several methods of masking models and creating stencils for everything from camouflage patterns to army insignia. They’re ideal for doing designs that need to be done over and over again, or when you need more precision than freehanding will generally allow. Stencils and masks are a wonderful way to ensure that you can get smooth, crisp lines on a model, especially when trying to cover large areas. In this article, several of our authors explore how to use different masking and stenciling techniques on their models. ![]() In our How to Paint Everything series, we take a look at how to paint different models, armies, and materials, and different approaches to painting them. ![]()
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