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Cary Clark / FAQ / Build / paint

What paints work best with LEGO® minifigs?

From Mark de Kock: !

Have you tried acrylic paints from Games Workshop®? These paints are specially designed to be put on plastic figures. Thin the paint down with water before use.

From Justin M. Kopp: !

A different method a friend and I always used: Fine point Sharpie Markers. Last a long time as long as you let them dry and are gentle with your minifigs. Plus, a little rubbing alcohol takes it all off!

From Mark Sandlin: !

I use the Marvy-Uchida brand DecoColor markers for colors, and Sharpies only for black. After I paint them, I’ll put the minifig next to a 60 watt lightbulb to dry. (Not too close, or you might cook your fig!) I let them dry for at least 24 hours next to the bulb before I touch them.

Here’s an example:

For more pictures, see Aves and his “Payback” in the “Spacecraft” section of my site.

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