Here’s Dante NMM from another angle, because NMM only works from one angle 💀
What’s NMM All About?
Imagine you have a tiny warrior model. You want his sword to shine like real metal, but you are not using True Metallic (TMM) paints with metal pigments. That’s where NMM comes in! It’s a way to paint so that it looks like shiny metal, using clever tricks with light and shadow, all without using any actual metallic paints.
The One-Angle Myth: Busted!
Some think that because you paint the light and shadows in certain places to create the metal look, it only works if you look at it from one specific angle. But that’s not entirely true! Let’s clear up why NMM is much more versatile than it might seem.
First off, painting with NMM means you’re kind of like a magician with light. You’re not just slapping on paint wherever; you’re thinking careful as you go along about how light would hit the metal. By painting light and shadows in specific places, you make parts of the model look shiny from different angles, not just one.
Strategic Highlights on my Dante NMM
Here’s the secret: placing highlights (the brightest spots) and shadows very thoughtfully. This doesn’t just make the model look metallic from one angle; it gives it a shiny, reflective vibe no matter how you turn it. It’s all about being smart with where you put those light and dark spots.
Colour Magic
NMM isn’t just about making things look silver or gold; it’s also about using colours and glazes to create the illusion of shine and reflection. By carefully choosing colours (and often colours you might not expect) and putting them next to each other in just the right way, you can make the model pop and sparkle from any direction.
Engaging the Viewer
One of the coolest things about NMM? It makes people want to pick up the model and look at it from all sides. As they move it around, the painted light and shadows create an effect that makes the metal seem to shine and change, which is pretty awesome to see.
Simplifying NMM
So, when I painted Dante using NMM, I didn’t just think about how light hits from one side. I imagined light coming from different places, creating a shiny look that works from many angles. This makes Dante look heroic and his armour and axe super shiny, no matter how you look at him.
Wrapping Up
NMM might sound fancy and complicated, but it’s really about playing with light, colours, and shadows to make your models look amazing. And don’t worry, it’s definitely not just a one-angle wonder! With a bit of practice, you can make your miniatures shine like real metal, capturing everyone’s attention from any direction.
Ready to give it a shot?
Learn how to paint the NMM (Non-Metallic Metal) on Dante with my video tutorials and step by step guide!
Commander Dante
A series looking at Commander Dante, which was sent to me for early review purposes by Games Workshop. The model is being painted to a high standard and will be covered in large amounts of NMM (Non Metallic Metal).
Commander Dantes Shiny Axe
This video shows how to paint Dante’s axe NMM. This is my second try at the axe NMM, as I wasn’t happy with the first result!
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