Citadel (Paint)

Here you will find our extensive selection of paint from Citadel. Citadel paint is high-quality acrylic paint specifically developed for coloring and bringing miniatures to life. Citadel paint comes in a wide range of shades and types of paint. These are: Base, Layer, Shade, Metallics, Dry, Contrast, Technical, and Air.

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Citadel Miniatures Limited is a British company that produces metal, resin, and plastic miniatures for miniature-based war games such as Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy Battle, which was later replaced by Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Previously, Citadel Miniatures was an independent company, but in 1979 it became a brand for another British game company, namely Games Workshop. In addition to miniatures, Citadel also produces paint and various accessories and tools for wargames and the miniature painting process.

Types of Paint

Citadel paint comes in pots designed so that you can dip the brush directly into the lid, making it easy and quick to paint without waste. Citadel paint is available in different types that are each suited to specific stages and techniques when painting miniatures. Below is an introduction to the different types of Citadel paint.

Base:

Base paint is the foundation of the traditional way of painting miniatures. It is intended to be the first layer of color you apply to your miniatures. Paint of this type has a particularly high amount of pigments, which means they cover with a single layer. The result is a uniform color with a matte finish, suitable for painting over when you need to add highlights and shadows subsequently.

Layer:

Layer paint has fewer pigments than base colors, allowing you to apply them in several thin layers over the base colors. This way, you can build up the color and really highlight the details on your miniatures. Citadel Layer paint is also suitable for 'edge highlighting', where you highlight edges with a thin line.

Shade:

Shade paint is very thin and is intended to add shadows to your miniatures. They are designed to flow into the recesses of the miniature and provide a beautiful result.

Metallics:

This type of paint contains real metal pigments, and therefore they are suitable for painting weapons and armor. Remember to change the water in your painting cup when you have used Metallic paint.

Dry:

These colors have a much thicker consistency than other Citadel colors. They are therefore suitable for 'drybrushing', where you let the brush lightly brush over the miniature, so only the most prominent parts get paint. This method is especially used for surfaces with a lot of texture such as fur, hair, or gravel.

Contrast:

Citadel Contrast paint is an innovative way to paint miniatures. Instead of painting a base color and adding light and shadows yourself, you can apply one thick layer of paint over a miniature that is primed white. When the Contrast color dries, it will settle dark in the folds and light in highlighted structures. It is a fantastic way to paint miniatures easily and quickly. We recommend priming with a Wraithbone Spray or Grey Seer Spray before painting with Contrast.

Technical:

These pots contain paint with special effects. Among the Technical products, you will find the possibility to create realistic blood, rust, slime, or sparkling gems. You can also make beautiful, realistic bases that look like sand, mud, cracked desert, or snow – just to name a few examples.

Air:

All Air colors correspond to a color that already exists among Citadel's paint types. The difference is that Citadel Air has a thinner consistency, making it suitable for airbrush use.

At Card Collective in Aalborg, we love painting miniatures, so whether you are a beginner or ready to take your miniature painting to the next level, we are always ready to help you get started with guidance and painting tips.