The BEST way to paint metallics for miniatures EXPLAINED

In this video I break down both Non Metallic Metal (NMM) and True Metallic Metal (TMM) while I paint up some skeletons. Does one look better than the other? Do you have a preferred way that you paint metal for your minis? Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to check out my other hobby videos! How to paint a hydra in TMM: https://youtu.be/e9XhJYqWYxE MiniCraft Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mini.craftn/ MiniCraft Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minicraftn Disclaimer: Remember to work in a well-ventilated area and take safety precautions while handling sharp tools. Some of the actions seen in my craft videos could cause physical harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do. All of the following links are amazon associate links. I earn a commission on them at no extra cost to you.* HOBBY STUFF I USE: Handheld Hot Wire Foam Cutter: https://amzn.to/49uneoM XPS High Density Foam: https://amzn.to/4cUdAyu White Primer: https://amzn.to/3PVmpOF Black Primer: https://amzn.to/3PTubZm Xacto Knife: https://amzn.to/4asCG5U Clippers: https://amzn.to/4ar7HYd Hobby Saw: https://amzn.to/43Osum1 Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3VMMOSJ Files: https://amzn.to/3TJYJ0Y Pin Vise Hand Drill: https://amzn.to/3TUGnuk Extra Thin Plastic Cement: https://amzn.to/3xsOt5V Super Glue Gel XL: https://amzn.to/3UeBmOI Milliput: https://amzn.to/3Jbcm4j Apoxie Sculpt: https://amzn.to/43PuUAJ Variable speed rotary tool: https://amzn.to/3JaWqz6 Variable temp heat gun: https://amzn.to/4b6fIll LED Desk Light w/clamp: https://amzn.to/4aPr5xA 00:00 What are we doing? 00:51 What is TMM? 01:34 Base coating for TMM 01:57 Shading for contrast 03:14 Painting a shield in TMM 04:22 Chainmail and rust effects 05:31 How did the TMM turn out? 05:46 What is NMM? 06:33 Base coating and first layers of NMM 07:45 A key difference between NMM and TMM 08:15 Bounce reflections 08:48 The power of pure white in NMM 09:28 Painting a shield in NMM 09:50 Adding green paint for gold NMM? 10:48 Weathering a shield in NMM 10:57 Adding rust effect to NMM 11:30 How did the NMM turn out? 11:41 Comparing both techniques 12:48 Practicing and my TMM hydra 13:05 Don't be afraid to try! 13:40 Final thoughts