All of our paints are non-toxic, water-based acrylic that are designed for use on plastic, metal, and resin miniatures. Here are the key reasons why I often choose Astrogranite Debris for basing and texturizing my miniatures. This is somewhat of a surprise since every other ‘snow effect’ texture or powder I have used has been a big hassle.

Overall, Citadel Technical Paints offer great value for money and are worth considering if you want to add some extra detail to your miniatures or terrain pieces. In the following section, I will take a look at three paints that are very similar in texture type but different in colour. I have seen a couple of beginners thinking their pots were broken because they never got any crack effect, all because they only painted a very thin coat on the base. The durability on the two earth versions as not that good, but I found no flaking on the Badland/Ironcrust. This thick, brown paint contains textured components that allow you to achieve a realistic muddy effect.

Getting an even coat from the Astrogranite and Mud was quite easy, so you should have no problem there. The grit in the paints is made of plastic microbeads which is very bad for the environment if you flush excess material in the drain (do not do that! This means I have also done all of my Orruk units with a combination of Agrellan Earth and various extra bits on top.

Each technical paint reacts in a unique manner to create natural, or unnatural effects, where appropriate. While there are cheaper texture mediums available, Astrogranite and other Citadel Technical Paints are highly useful due to their user-friendliness, great results, and wide application in my miniature work. In conclusion, creating a realistic and eye-catching base for your wargaming miniatures is an essential part of the painting process, and using Citadel Technical Paints can make the task much easier.For example, when used on a miniature’s base, Astrogranite can create the impression of a weathered city street or a rocky mountain terrain. The base texture provides the perfect foundation for recreating dirt, earth, or desert sand-like effects. I have tried to take pictures that as accurately as possible will portray the color and texture you will get. In my opinion, Citadel Technical Paints are worth it if you’re looking for a way to add unique effects to your models without having to use complicated techniques or materials.

A single 24ml pot of Citadel Texture paint will cover many small sized bases for your miniature collection. The US Moon landing in 1969 first gave us a real view of what Warhammer 40k xenomorphs may have seen as they prepared for the invasion of Terra. GW has used very little texture on their versions, so those are the images versions I have put side by side with them. Astrogranite is the perfect fit for this philosophy – it’s no-fuss and requires minimal preparation time. Or just have very little time for the hobby and the fact that they get the sand mixed already in the right proportions is worth it for them.From crackling earth and rusted metal to glowing magical runes and realistic blOOd splatters, these paints open up a whole new world of possibilities for customization and storytelling. Citadel Technical Texture paints are a special brand of paint that is very unlike the normal acrylic paint. Also, it is hard to know how much texture GW has applied to their bases (the top down view is not the best for that). This is where you will find any My Little Pony, Monster High, Barbie or Polly Pocket items that we may have in from time to time. We will resolve the issue by sending you replacement items or parts wherever we can and prefer to do this rather than provide a refund.