Quick answer

Apply Runic Purple from the Two Thin Coats range in thin, even coats, building up from a dark base to a bright highlight for a rich, luminous finish on your 28mm miniatures.

Why use a Highlight paint for purple?

Runic Purple is categorized as a Highlight shade in the Two Thin Coats system. This means it is designed to sit above a midtone, bringing brightness and saturation to raised areas. If you apply it directly over a dark primer, the coverage may be thin and require extra coats. Instead, start with a shadow or midtone purple for a solid foundation.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Prime and base coat: Apply a dark purple shadow or midtone as a base. This gives Runic Purple something to build on and prevents a washed-out look. Skipping the base coat can make the highlight appear thin and patchy.
  2. Thin your paint: Mix Runic Purple with a small amount of water to a milky consistency. Two thin coats are better than one thick layer that obscures detail. A common mistake is not thinning enough, leading to a glossy, uneven finish.
  3. Apply the first coat: Brush on a thin coat of Runic Purple over the raised areas of the miniature. Let it dry completely before adding more. Check for pooling in recesses; wick away excess paint with a clean brush.
  4. Apply the second coat: Add a second thin coat to build opacity and depth. Focus on the highest points where you want the brightest highlight. If the first coat is still wet, the second will pull it off—patience is key.
  5. Clean your brush: Rinse your brush thoroughly between colors. Runic Purple can stain bristles if left to dry. Use a brush cleaner or soap to preserve the brush tip for fine details.

Product facts

  • Runic Purple - Two Thin Coats: Runic Purple is a Highlight shade from the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy Two Thin Coats range, designed to compare with Citadel Word Bearers Red and Army Painter Chaotic Red. As a Highlight paint, it works best when layered over a darker shadow or midtone purple to achieve the intended vibrant effect without excessive thinning.

    Runic Purple - Two Thin Coats

    Runic Purple - Two Thin Coats