How to make a good custom lego minifigure with a toothpicks

[Gregory-Mouchague]

Hi guys

So I talk with a professional lego customizer and I told me that for make my customs lego minifigures I need a toothpicks ! I see his work and this is amazing what he can do with toothbricks !

But my problem his that, me, I try do paint my lego with a toothpicks and with my paint but the painting does not catch with the plastic !

Can you guys can tell me how to do the same work has him with the same material he told me to have ( toothpicks, game workshop paint )

Because with me, the paint do not catch

Thanks :laugh: :laugh:

Gregory.

[Borador]

I believe you are using the wrong type of paint. TheMooseFigs is known for using a toothpick. He explained how he did it and what he used in a video, but I don't remember which video it was. I think it was this one: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/99717434@N04/14192136210/

If not, look through his channel/photo stream. He did have a video on this.

[Gregory-Mouchague]

So, you, what kind of paint do you thing I should use ? And does It's good to use a toothpick in wood for paint in Lego ?

Thank you soooo much

Gregory.

[Borador]

Me? I don't use paints much myself. Sharpie paint pens stick, but you have to puddle them if you want a toothpick. I hear of people using Citadel and Apple Barrel Gloss. War hammer paints apparently work too, but I haven't heard of using them with a toothpick.

I have some paint in my basement that I've used before, but I don't recall the brand name. I can check if you want, but the stuff I use is not that great. I honestly think you'd be better off going with one of these other suggestions.

[Gregory-Mouchague]

Ok thanks a lot man, a call you back if I need more help :) !

Thanks a lot, YOU ARE AWESOME !!!! :D

Gregory

[Borador]

No problem, glad I could help.

[Wardancer]

I have not used a toothpick yet, but I think it is a good idea for very fine lines and dots. These can be difficult with a brush because it is elastic, so it often makes a big dot where it hits the surface and then smaller lines during movement. A toothpick I imagine can work because the tip does not change shape when it touches the surface. For this reason, I have sometimes used needles, for example for giving horses a new eye color. A needle cannot take in much paint, so a toothpick might be better if the wood takes in some paint. Ill have to try.