How to Paint Moss for Warhammer Terrain
How to Paint Moss for Warhammer Terrain
In this guide, I will show you how I paint realistic moss for Warhammer terrain using flock, PVA glue, and simple layering techniques. This method is ideal for adding natural texture and variation, helping to bring your terrain pieces to life.
In this guide, I will show you how I paint realistic moss for Warhammer terrain using flock, PVA glue, and simple layering techniques. This method is ideal for adding natural texture and variation, helping to bring your terrain pieces to life.
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Materials and paints required:
- Flock (Amazon Associate link)
- PVA Glue (I use Hi Tack All Purpose Glue)
- Castellan Green
- Athonian Camoshade
- Agrax Earthshade
- Elysian Green
- Ogryn Camo
- Yellow Glaze (Two Thin Coats)
- Green Glaze (Two Thin Coats)
- Biel-tan Green
- Spatula to apply the 'Moss' (I use wooden lollipop sticks)
- Medium sized round-ended brush
- Wash brush
Step 1 – Mixing the Moss Paste
The moss is applied after the rest of the terrain has been fully painted.
To begin, mix flock and PVA glue (I use HI Tack glue, which does not reactivate once dry) to form a paste. Add Castellan Green and Athonian Camoshade to colour the mixture, keeping in mind that it will dry darker as the glue becomes transparent.
The consistency is important. The paste should be soft enough to spread without crumbling, but firm enough to hold its shape once applied. If it is too runny, add more flock. If it is too thick, add more PVA glue.
Step 2 – Applying the Moss
Apply the paste to the terrain using a spatula or sculpting tool. I used a Green Stuff tool for this step.
Be careful during application, as the paint within the paste can mark or damage the surrounding painted areas if applied roughly.
Once applied, the moss must be left to dry fully for at least 24 hours. This step is important, as rushing it can lead to poor results.
Step 3 – First Drybrush
Once the paste has fully dried, the moss can be painted. As the base colour is already within the paste, there is no need for a basecoat.
Using a medium round-ended brush, drybrush the entire moss area with Elysian Green. Always use a downward motion when drybrushing, as this helps create a more natural effect.
Step 4 – Adding Depth
The moss was then washed with Agrax Earthshade, which adds depth and breaks up the colour.
Allow this to dry fully before moving on.
Step 5 – Building Highlights
The moss was then drybrushed again with Elysian Green, followed by a lighter drybrush of Ogryn Camo.
At this stage, a slightly heavier drybrush works well to build up texture and give the moss more variation. As before, always drybrush downwards.
Step 6 – Adding Colour Variation
To bring the moss to life, it was glazed with Yellow Glaze. This glaze catches the raised areas and adds warmth to the green tones.
Final Thoughts
This is a simple and effective method for adding moss to terrain. By combining texture and colour variation, it helps break up flat surfaces and adds a more natural, organic feel to your pieces.
It is also a great way to hide or soften details you may not want on your terrain, while improving the overall look of the model.
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Discussion
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Do you prefer a more natural look or something cleaner and stylised?
Let me know in the comments, I would be interested to hear what techniques you use.
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