Citadel Technical paint is a special category within the Citadel Colour system designed for effects, textures and unique finishes on miniatures and scenery. In this category you will find a variety of products such as texture pastes for bases, corrosion effects, blood effects and specialised mediums that simulate specific materials. Popular products in this range include Astrogranite, Stirland Mud, Nihilakh Oxide and Blood for the Blood God. These paints and mediums are commonly used to create more realistic bases or to add visual effects to miniatures. At Scenery Workshop many hobbyists use Citadel Technical paint to add atmosphere, detail and realism to their models.

What is Citadel Technical paint?

Citadel Technical paint is a range of specialised products designed to simulate specific effects or materials. Instead of applying a normal colour layer, these products are intended to create textures, weathering or other visual details.

The paints in this category often have a different consistency than standard acrylic paints. Some Technical paints contain particles that replicate soil or concrete, while others are transparent gels used to simulate blood, slime or corrosion effects. This makes them especially useful for finishing bases, terrain and miniature details.

Why hobbyists use Citadel Technical paint

Miniature painters often use Citadel Technical paint to give their models more character. While normal paints mainly add colour, Technical products help recreate realistic materials and environmental effects.

Citadel Technical paint is commonly used for:

• Creating realistic bases with soil, mud or stone textures
• Adding rust and corrosion effects to metal parts
• Simulating blood and battle damage
• Creating oxidation effects such as verdigris on copper or bronze
• Adding special finishes to terrain and scenery

Adding these effects helps miniatures look more dynamic and immersive. For this reason many hobbyists at Scenery Workshop use Citadel Technical products as a finishing step in their miniature painting projects.

How to use Citadel Technical paint for miniatures or scale models

The way you use Citadel Technical paint depends on the type of effect you want to achieve. Texture paints for bases are usually applied directly to the base with a brush or sculpting tool. Once dry, they create a rough surface that resembles soil, sand or stone.

Other Technical paints are used to create specific effects. Corrosion or oxidation paints can be applied carefully to metal parts to simulate weathering. Effect paints such as blood or slime are usually applied in small amounts to add realistic details.

Many hobbyists combine Technical paints with drybrushing or washes to enhance the texture even further. These products can also be used in scale modelling to simulate mud on vehicles or to add realistic terrain textures.

What to consider when choosing Citadel Technical paint

When choosing Citadel Technical paint it is important to consider the type of effect you want to create. This category includes several types of specialised products, each designed for a different purpose.

Common types of Technical paints include:

• Texture paints for basing and terrain surfaces
• Oxidation and corrosion effects for metals
• Effect paints such as blood or slime
• Specialised mediums for unique finishes

By combining different Technical products you can achieve highly realistic effects. At Scenery Workshop you can easily find the Citadel Technical paints you need to enhance your miniatures, bases and terrain projects.

Frequently asked questions about Citadel Technical paint

What is Citadel Technical paint used for?

Technical paints are used for special effects such as basing textures, rust, oxidation and other visual details on miniatures.

Can Citadel Technical paint be used on bases?

Yes. Many Technical paints are specifically designed to create texture and realism on miniature bases.

Do you need to thin Citadel Technical paint?

Usually not. Most products are designed to be used directly from the pot.

Can Technical paints be combined with other Citadel paints?

Yes. Technical paints are often used after basecoats, washes and highlights as a finishing step.

Why buy Citadel Technical paint from Scenery Workshop?

Scenery Workshop offers a wide range of Citadel Technical products so you can easily create realistic bases, effects and details for your miniature painting projects.