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[Manicelf]

I'm starting a DE army and like the skin on this model. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on what colours have been used for the skin. Thanks

[Daeron]

Hm, I can't identify the base color used (dark grey purple?), but I believe that Ushabti Bone (old Bleached Bone) would be a suitable choice to mix in for the highlights. You see.. the highlight has a warm tone. Usually, when it has a warmer tone, it means a bone-like color was added rather than flat white.

[Phierlihy]

Alexi is supposed to be pretty nice so you could send her an email and ask her (probably through CMON). To me this looks like a base of Fortress Grey with a bit of blue in it. Then shaded down by adding Chaos Black and highlighted by adding Ushabti Bone. I think that would get you pretty close.

[Lord tsunami]

i can tell you right now that the answer is not going to be "first a layer of [bottle A] then a layer of [bottle b]". Obviously a multitude of mixes, probably between more than two colors have been used, and there will be no simple recipe. My best guess would be to start with a bluish gray (like shadow gray) and add a bit of red or purple. This is the basecoat. Then you add more and more flesh color (like elf flesh) to the mix for highlights. This would definitely give a similar effect, but your (and mine) skills would keep it from looking THAT good

I have found that the secret when painting womens skin is to not use too much contrast. when painting males its fine, but women will look like transvestites if you use "normal" shading. Just a pro tip

[Darkmark]

There's about 3 or 4 colours in the new GW range with Slaanesh type names that are in the same range of colour e.g. Deamonette hide, Warpfiend flesh. I'll check tomorrow morning and list them for you.

BTW what mini is that because I want it!

[Kurze]

^ agreed!

[Manicelf]

I think the model is a vampire by Reaper.
Thanks for the input.

[Jarvax]

The mini is Eldessa, Necromancer by Reaper.
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/n ... test/02986

[Darkmark]

I've had a look and this is what I think;

Daemonette Hide: this is perfect for the base coat with its mix of purple and grey
Slaanesh Grey*: for mid-highlights with its light grey and purple hue
Warpfiend Grey: tbh I can't remember exactly what this colour looks like, but I think it has a more green hue in it than the 'Hide

Rakarth Flesh: this is my go to base coat colour for DE skin now
Pallid Wych Flesh: goes superbly over Rakarth.

I'd try this to achieve what you want;

1. Basecoat: Deamonette Hide
2. Wash basecoat with a touch of blue
3. Reapply basecoat leaving deepest areas
4. Basecoat + Slaanesh Grey
5. Repeat step 4 X number of times depending on how well blended you want the skin
6. Slaaanesh Grey + a touch of Pallid Wych Flesh for final highlights
7. Final highlights of Pallid Wych Flesh with a touch of Slaanesh Grey
8. Very thin blue glazes over skin
9. Very thin purple glazes in deepest areas.

Obviously you'll need to add more steps, depending on ratios you use, but I reckon this is about what you need. Good luck and post your results!

* Slaanesh's colour is grey! Who knew?!

Edit: cheers for mini tip!

[Nachtlich]

I've been using Dark Elf Skin for the Reaper paint range and got similar effect and coloring with some shading.