Quick Answer
Start with a white or light grey primer, then build up vibrant blues and pinks using layering and glazes. Finish with a dark wash in the recesses and edge highlights for contrast.
Why a Light Primer Works Best for Tzeentch
Flamers of Tzeentch have bright, magical skin tones that pop best over a light undercoat. A white or light grey primer keeps your blues and pinks vivid without needing multiple coats to cover a dark base.
If you only have black primer, do a heavy white zenithal spray from above to preserve brightness on the raised areas.
Choosing Your Color Palette
A classic Tzeentch scheme uses electric blue for the body and pink or magenta for the flames and tentacles. You can also try turquoise and orange for a more fiery look.
Stick to two or three main colors to keep the model cohesive. Too many competing hues can make the miniature look busy.
Step-by-Step Painting Process
- 1. Prime and Basecoat: Spray the model with white or light grey primer. Apply a thin, even coat of your main blue (e.g., Thousand Sons Blue) over the body, avoiding the flames and tentacles. Common mistake: thick primer obscures detail. Shake the can well and spray from 20-30 cm away.
- 2. Layer the Flames and Tentacles: Paint the flame tips and tentacles with a bright pink (e.g., Emperor's Children). Use two thin coats for smooth coverage. Let each coat dry fully. Checkpoint: if the pink looks chalky, thin it with a drop of water or medium.
- 3. Wash the Recesses: Apply a dark blue wash (e.g., Drakenhof Nightshade) to the blue areas and a purple wash (e.g., Druchii Violet) to the pink areas. Let the wash pool in the crevices to add depth. Don't let the wash flood flat surfaces—wick away excess with a clean brush.
- 4. Highlight and Edge Details: Go back with the original blue and pink to clean up the raised areas, then add fine edge highlights with a lighter blue (e.g., Temple Guard Blue) and a pale pink (e.g., Fulgrim Pink). Common mistake: using too much paint on the brush. Wipe most of it off before applying.
- 5. Paint Eyes and Gems: Paint the eyes and any gem-like details with a bright yellow or white, then apply a thin glaze of yellow or orange for a glowing effect. Checkpoint: keep the glaze very thin—it should tint, not cover the base color.
- 6. Base and Finish: Paint the base in a neutral tone (e.g., grey or brown) and add texture paint or static grass. Seal the model with a matte varnish spray to protect the paint job. Common mistake: skipping varnish leads to paint rubbing off during gameplay. Use a light, even coat.
Products Used in This Guide
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Warhammer 40,000 Daemons Of Tzeentch: Flamers Of Tzeentch HHN-06: This is a secondhand Flamers of Tzeentch miniatures set, sold as-is with no returns. If you buy pre-owned, you may need extra cleaning or stripping before painting, but you save on cost compared to new-in-box.
Warhammer 40,000 Daemons Of Tzeentch: Flamers Of Tzeentch HHN-06