Reaper User Popular Post Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Reaper User Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2019 Okay I was summoned via bat-signal to set the record straight on this, so here I am. I guess a bat signal works, I am pretty squeaky, but I'm definitely not nocturnal so maybe we need a new signal... but I digress. Reaper Bones grew out of our CEO Ed's desire to have a Bones-branded paint line. Because good coverage was a priority with painting Bones (for the initial coat at least) we went with the base formulation and high-density pigments of the old HD line (recently canceled) for better coverage. There is new tech in the Bones paint line, specifically in the metallics range which use a new type of flake that's shinier than our original flake but still non-toxic. There are also several colors I'd been wanting to put into production for quite a long time, but they weren't a good fit for triads. Bones was perfect for those interesting "one-off" colors. (Some of the hidden gems in the Bones line include the dark skin tones (Ebony and Ruddy) which mimic natural African skin tones better than anything we've previously produced. The yellows also rock, and Sunrise Orange is possibly the best orange I've made. Just sayin'...) Otherwise, the thing that makes the Bones line different is just that it's the culmination of everything I've learned over the years about making good miniatures paint. It's completely useable on everything that Core MSP is, mixes with it just fine, can be airbrushed with just like Core, etc. It's also the line I am proudest of making because I think it turned out really well! Otherwise, differences are usage-based. Bones is not in triads, and does not contain specialty colors like Liners, Clears, Additives, Primers, and Sealers. They are all unique formulations; even the white and black are different from the Core white and black. Okay, any other questions? Other than "is there actual blood in the blood colors triad". I'm not answering that one. --Anne 12 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManvsMini Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Vaitalla said: There is new tech in the Bones paint line Without giving away trade secrets or proprietary information, can you comment further on what "new tech" means? You've commented on the metallics using a shinier flake; could an example for the non-metallic paints be given? Has the binder/fluid medium changed to allow for the paint to be more densely pigmented, etc? Thank you very much responding from the other thread. Since you don't like the bat analogy, what type of emblem would you rather have emblazoned on a spotlight to shine in the sky? And, oh, one more question, completely opinion based: if one could only purchase three paints from the Bones line, what would you say are the "must haves"? Off the record, even. Would they be the three you mentioned in the opening post? Thanks again, Anne. -MvM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'm also curious about the metallics, but a slightly different question. When you say new, is it ALL of the Bones metallics, or just the ones in the Dungeon Dweller sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted February 12, 2019 Artists Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks for taking the time to come satisfy our curiousity! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loim Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Dangit, now I'm gonna have to buy some Bones paints to try the Metallics. You're an enabler, Anne. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Author Reaper User Share Posted February 12, 2019 Good morning! All of the Bones metallics except one, I think, use the new metallic flake. The one had to be done with old flake because the color wasn’t available in the new flake, but I did mess around with the base on that one to retain more shiny. When I say “New Tech” I mean both “relatively new to the overall paint market” and “stuff that is new for Reaper”. I don’t have a lot of time for active R&D anymore (though I do fit it in here and there), but I work with a marketing guy and paint chemist who is very good at fetching me options when I tell him I need an X that does Y, and he also has been to Reaper, toured our factory and keeps his eyes open for interesting new stuff. Binder and fluid medium did not change for non-metallic Bones, though I did begin working with a new additive. How can I put this...with any craft, you’re going to get a much better idea as you work with things as to how far and in what ways you can push the envelope while still retaining or enhancing the qualities you are looking for. This Bones line is the culmination of 14 years of Anne learning and pushing envelopes. Bones paints I reach for most often for general use: Dragon Red, Heraldic Red, Lantern Yellow, Candlelight Yellow, Dragon Green. But I’ve been on a red/yellow kick lately. Colors I consider very unique in the line: Ruddy Flesh, Ebony Flesh, Youthful Flesh, Ancient Oak, Skeleton Bone. As far as a signal, I have had a grumpy werewolf of one sort or another as my avatar for all of my Reaper tenure, so let’s go with Grumpy Werewolf! Loim I am here to appeal toward the side of every painter that loves to purchase tiny, brilliant bottles of paint...it’s painter candy, you know it is! 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Author Reaper User Share Posted February 12, 2019 Also, the second tier of my Patreon is literally all about the paint, guys. Reaper doesn’t have me do too many paint videos for Reaper Live, and I don’t have time at Reaper to write about the paint as much as I’d like; I’m too busy making it. So I’m doing it in my side-hustle. Link is in my sig line. I’m happy to answer simple stuff here when I have time, though! Just use the grumpy-werewolf-signal and if I have a sec, I shall endeavor to answer. (Hmmm not sure why above text is bolder. Unintentional; Reaper forums, you are weird.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrek Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Are the upcoming Pathfinder paints formulated like the Bones line? And to clarify someone who was asking elsewhere, the Dungeon Dweller paints are also formulated like Bones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Author Reaper User Share Posted February 12, 2019 Correct! Pathfinder is being formulated in the style of Bones, and the Dungeon Dwellers also, as their SKU numbers imply. :) 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Author Reaper User Share Posted February 12, 2019 Pathfinder has some really nice colors in it so far, the folks at Paizo did a great job constructing it! Some really unique stuff. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgwanaRob Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I love the Skeleton Key paint - looks great on tankards of ale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted February 12, 2019 Author Reaper User Share Posted February 12, 2019 You can thank Reaper Ron for concepting the Dungeon Dweller Colors. I just matched his swatches! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearman Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) What prevents the core MSP colors from being adapted to the newer Bones formulations? Edited February 12, 2019 by Clearman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Loim said: Dangit, now I'm gonna have to buy some Bones paints to try the Metallics. You're an enabler, Anne. Oh, they're definitely worth it. I love mine, and use them on a regular basis. Don't really have a favourite (I lied, Dragon Bronze and Dragon Copper!) 4 hours ago, Vaitalla said: Correct! Pathfinder is being formulated in the style of Bones, and the Dungeon Dwellers also, as their SKU numbers imply. :) Oooooh, can't wait for the set then! Hopefully will be be able to buy the full set when it comes out, aaaand it doesn't come out in some wintery month (by Canadian definitions) - otherwise I'll have to wait a bit, I guess :p 2 hours ago, IgwanaRob said: I love the Skeleton Key paint - looks great on tankards of ale! Looks good for armour too, if you're looking for a cold steel kind of look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breegull Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks so much for providing your insights, Anne!! This is exactly the kind of info I love to have. I've been eying several of the colors you mentioned, so they'll be going into my cart for sure. (Lantern yellow looks like its gonna be sooo goooood!) And, you really have outdone yourself with the Bones line! Some of the colors are just soooo unique and smooth and just...*Italian chef kissy fingers* 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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