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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: Phil Hamer on 25 March 2016, 08:07:45 AM

Title: Red Hair
Post by: Phil Hamer on 25 March 2016, 08:07:45 AM

I'll getting around to painting some Gauls/Celts and wondered if anybody had found the best colours to use for achieving a realistic look on 28mm figures.

Phil

Title: Re: Red Hair
Post by: tyrionhalfman on 25 March 2016, 08:15:48 AM

Neldoreth has done a post about it in How To which should help you http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=74427.0

Title: Re: Red Hair
Post by: FramFramson on 25 March 2016, 07:45:57 PM

On the other hand, I tend to use reddish browns and rich red earth tones, with only the faintest bit of pure orange sometimes in highlights (and that's if I want them to be a true bright redhead and not just kind of gingery), for a more natural look.

Title: Re: Red Hair
Post by: Phil Hamer on 26 March 2016, 04:08:31 PM

Thanks for the link and the tips. Much appreciated.

Title: Re: Red Hair
Post by: ancientsociety on 27 March 2016, 08:00:00 PM

Being a natural redhead myself, I like to use VMC Red Leather, highlighted with VMC Orange Brown, and washed with a midtone Brown or sepia wash. Tends to give a natural look with the right depth of color.