How to Make Slapchop SLAP! A Better Way to Speed Paint

In this video, we're diving into the popular Slapchop method of miniature painting and taking it to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this technique can save you time while still giving your miniatures a high-quality finish. Watch as I paint two miniatures using different approaches: the traditional Slapchop and my own modified method, both fast, fun, and surprisingly effective!

Time-Saving Speed Painting:
In just 30 minutes, I'll walk you through how to use the original Slapchop technique and then show off how I streamline the process even further, cutting my painting time down to 20 minutes for an even better result. Grab your brushes and let’s get started!

What is the Slapchop Method?
The Slapchop method builds on classic techniques like Zenithal Priming and Drybrushing, but with a twist: you create texture and contrast upfront, then finish with a wash of speed paints or contrast paints. The result is quick, vibrant, and highly effective—perfect for painting armies in a fraction of the time.

The Evolved Slapchop Method for Blood Angels
I’ll also be introducing a new twist—using a purple and yellow pre-shading method specifically for painting Blood Angels Space Marines. This color-shift creates more dynamic reds, deeper shadows, and vibrant highlights. You won’t want to miss the step-by-step breakdown!

What You’ll Learn:
How to use the Slapchop method to speed-paint miniatures without sacrificing quality.
The benefits of purple and yellow for more vibrant red armor (and other color variations you can try!).
Easy tips on achieving amazing results quickly for any miniature type (whether it’s Warhammer 40K, Dungeons & Dragons, or beyond).

Whether you're looking to paint faster, get more vibrant results, or just want to see what happens when you tweak the method, this video is packed with useful insights. Let me know your thoughts on the traditional vs. evolved Slapchop, or if you have your own speed-painting techniques!

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Paints Used:
Blood Angel -
Zenithal:
Pro Acryl: Dark Plum - Faded Plum
Citadel: Dorn Yellow - Averland Sunset
Model:
Speedpaint 2.0: Blood Red, Hoplite Gold, Grim Black, Fire Drake, Warrior Skin

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00:00 Intro
00:12 How to Slapchop
06:15 Evolving Slapchop
11:30 Final Thoughts

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