![]() ![]() When using a dark-backed shield, you can sometimes have a ‘silver’ effect left around the design where the layer of decal varnish sits. Leave that layer to dry and then paint or spray matt varnish over the top to remove the shine. ![]() Leave it to dry and apply another layer of gloss varnish over the design. Gently move it into the correct position with the brush (or with your finger if you are careful!). Place the transfer with its backing on the shield face and gently slide the transfer off of the backing and onto the shield. Put your brush underneath it and lift it out of the water. Put the transfer face up into the water, leave it for about 20 seconds. Cut as close to the edge as possible following the shape of the design. This helps the transfer stick to the shield.Ĭut out the design you want to use. When this is dry, I apply a layer of gloss varnish to the facing. I don’t want it to look too even, so I apply it quite randomly. ![]() I do this by adding progressively more white to each successive highlight, the more white add, the closer to the centre of the shield I apply the highlight. Over the Dheneb Stone base coat I add some highlights in a loose circular pattern, following the curve of the shield. Please see my ‘painting Greek hoplites’ guide for the initial stages and then continue here.
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