As usual with Stuffed fables Paul Gestwicki’s Blog is a great example of how the miniatures of this game can be painted, and I usually aim for something similar.

I started with «Fur brown» for the pelt, «Matt white» for the base, and «Grimoire purple» for the scarf. All these required about three layers. The sword blade and handle was painted with «Gun metal» and «Bright gold», respectively. These have good coverage and only one layer was needed. Finally the belt was painted with «Sulfide ochre», another color requiring several layers.

Moving on with a «Dark tone» wash, except on sword and handle. After drying (which is quick) the bear was dry brushed with «Leather brown» and the scarf with «Mutant hue». «Matt black» was then used for eyes, nose, and arrows on the chest, and «Pure red» for the heart. The sword sheath was painted in «Deep blue» and then washed with «Strong tone» for some reason. Finally the three repair seams just above the belt was painted/drybrushed with «Banshee brown».

Finally three layers of «Anti-shine matt varnish» was added everything except the sword and the base to reduce reflections. A cuddly bear is not glossy, especially when compared to a metallic sword. I’m not sure if three layers just was not enough or if the anti-shine is not as matt as I expected, as the bear is still not as matt as I want it. On the final photos below the last layer of Anti-shine matt varnish is not completely dry yet, causing it to be a bit more glossy than the final result.