DiscoverPaint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast117: Why You NEED to Varnish Your Warhammer Models
117: Why You NEED to Varnish Your Warhammer Models

117: Why You NEED to Varnish Your Warhammer Models

Update: 2025-09-15
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When we think about getting better looking Warhammer we usually think of improving our painting, but what about some of the more overlooked steps? 

In episode 117 of Paint Perspective, we're here to reveal some secret tricks to improve contrast, finish and get you better looking Warhammer miniatures without changing anything about your painting! 

Expect insights into: 
🤫Secret uses for varnish
👆🏻Increasing contrast on miniatures
🏝️Immersive miniature bases
🔥Hobby hacks 

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0:00:00 Trailer
0:00:49 Joe didn’t subscribe?
0:03:32 Vehicular hobbying 
0:11:19 Model plane retirement 
0:17:06 Improving your models!
0:20:47 Varnish is magic
0:24:38 Matt Vs Satin
0:26:20 AK Ultra Matte (problems)
0:31:14 Protecting your Warhammer
0:37:21 More contrast (without paint)
0:44:33 Secret varnish tricks
0:49:10 Environmental effects 
0:57:02 Hobby Hacks

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Paint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.

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117: Why You NEED to Varnish Your Warhammer Models

117: Why You NEED to Varnish Your Warhammer Models

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