How to Paint Ceramic Wizards

Unpainted ceramic models are a great way to enjoy three-dimensional artistic expression even if your talents lie more in the two-dimensional art of painting. Ceramic wizard models are an enjoyable fantasy art offering, usually featuring plenty of interesting details which give you lots of opportunity to make creative decisions about how to design the model's final appearance.

Step 1

Give the model a thorough look-over to take stock of all the different sections you will want to paint. Take plenty of time to notice where the delineations occur between different objects and identify what every shape is. If the model is particularly intricate, you may want to make a list of all the various sections to be painted (e.g., different articles of clothing, skin, hair and accessories).


Step 2

Decide what colors you want to use for each of the items on the model, then mix or pull these from your paint collection. Do a sample palette with spots of all the colors you want to use on a piece of scrap paper to make sure you like the way they look together and that none of the colors clash.


Step 3

Paint the largest color section of the model. This way, you won't have to worry about accidentally getting paint on the smaller pieces, since you'll be doing them later. (On most wizard sculptures, the largest section will be the wizard's robe or cloak.) Let the paint dry fully, including any second coats you want to apply.


Step 4

Apply color to the other sections of the model, moving from largest to smallest. As with the robe, apply paint to a section, let it dry completely, then move to paint a different section. If you make any mistakes, use a clean, damp brush to wipe away the paint from the wrong area.


Step 5

Use metallic enamel paint, if you like. If the wizard is holding any metal objects, like weapons or gold, this will give the model an added layer of realism. You can also use metallic paint to add designs to areas of the wizard's clothing, such as stars or accents on the hem.

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