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Ask ’Eavy Metal: Parchment and Purity Seals

December 2009·p. 103

THE SHORT VERSION

Joe starts pale paper with a bone or stone foundation and a dark wash. Reapplying the base and adding white gives cleaner parchment, while darker alternatives imply age. Fine marks suggest writing without reproducing legible script. Different ink colours and illuminated initials offer variations for larger documents.

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’Eavy Metal Masterclass: Vermin Lord

Joe updates the classic sculpt with a larger scenic base, a replacement weapon blade and an extended tail. Pale flesh, dark fur and weathered metals establish the creature’s contrasting materials. Glowing warpstone then adds a controlled directional-lighting effect. The masterclass explains both the complete painting project and the broader principles behind believable reflected light.

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