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 Dark Art Studios are based in the UK offering an international painting & sculpting service.  We specialise in 28mm miniatures from the Warhammer ranges but we have a wealth of knowledge and can turn our hand to any painting/sculpting project, from Historical to Steampunk to Sci-Fi, we aim to provide a professional service with a quick turn around with impressive results.

We have worked hard to establish our Studio as one of the best around for quality, excellent communication & exceptional customer service. Give our services a try today!

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*PAINTING SERVICE*

We offer 3 standards of painting. Tabletop standard, High Quality standard & Competition standard. we have award winning artists in our ranks, so we can take your miniatures to the next level.

We are happy for you to send in pre-made/un-made models to be painted or we can buy in the miniatures for you. If you prefer just to do the painting and skip the prep work we would be happy to undertake this sort of job for you so please get into contact for a quote...

PAINTING STANDARDS

Tabletop standard - Good solid paint job with a couple of layers of shading and hightlights this is our most cost effective way to getting whole units painted

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wood elf wardancer High Quality Standard - very high quality paint job with splendid shading & highlighting paying special attention to detail. Investing in a higher level of painting for your character models will make sure they stand out on the battlefield.

Dark-Art Competition Standard - Highest quality of painting. These models are painted to the very best of our abilities! Techniques include NMM (painting using non-metallic- metals). Your Wish is our command!

 

 

Troll painted by Dark Art

 

*2012 PAINTING PRICES*

These prices are more as a guide to how much you can expect our team to quote you, The prices below are based on Warhammer fantasy miniatures and vary from mini to mini, Depending on how complex the models are to put together, the size and how detailed the mini/miniatures are.

*Note Warhammer 40,000 miniature types usually cost slightly more to paint.

Model type  Price per model [Tabletop] Price per model [High Quality]
Smaller sized Single miniatures on 20mm square bases -Troops/Infantry £5 £10
Single miniatures on 20mm square bases -Troops/Infantry £7.50 £15
Larger Single miniatures on 25mm square bases -Troops/Infantry £10 £20
Characters on foot -HQ Models £18 £30
Mounted miniatures -Troops/Infantry £15 £30
Mounted characters -HQ Models £25 £45
Monsters 40mm square bases -Troops/Infantry £15 £30
Monster characters 40mm square bases -HQ Models £25 £45
Large models -HQ Models on Monster/Large Mount £40 £60
Extra Large models £80 £120
Huge models £160+ £240+

Prices for Competition level of painting are to be quoted by the Painters. In most cases are double the price of our high quality standard...

*prices do not include the cost of shipping which the buyer is expected to pay for*

* All pricing are based on 28mm miniatures and include, paint prep, varnishing and basing. It does not include the price of the miniature itself, but we can buy the miniatures for you for the standard price*

Base options include choice of grass, static grass, gravel, sand, paint, or a combination of any two choices. Anything other than that is considered a custom base, and will incur additional charges.

Note: Sculpting Prices are quoted via e-mail

*CONVERTING & SCULPTING SERVICE*

"Have you got an idea for a miniature that you like to bring to life or a miniature that you would like to be converted into a one off piece?"

Dark-Art-studios can help as we offer a sculpting service… Dark Art will work with you to create the miniature you have always dreamed of owning or producing. We will bring your imaginative ideas to life as we create your perfect miniature!

For Conversion work we can use different parts from other miniatures or sculpt new additions using various sculpting techniques to customize your miniature…

 

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*No job is too big or small*

*The detail of your mini is only determined by the size of your Budget and imagination*

*For conversion you can send us the parts to do the job or we can source them out for you*

*We will work with you by sending work in progress pictures of the conversion/sculpt to ensure you are happy and get the model you've always wanted*

*Original Sculptures for reproduction on a commercial level will require an agreed contract with a registered company*

Please contact Dark Art via E-mail for a quote.

 

*FAQ*

 

"I Would like to use your sculpting & painting service how do I go about it?"

 *Get in contact via e-mail stating your name, address and what mini/miniatures you would like painted/Converted & how you would like the mini/miniatures painted/Converted

*We will quote you a price to do the work and give you our postage address*

*You send the mini/miniatures, parts etc. and pay half of the balance as a deposit*

*We start the work and send you pictures when the miniature is complete*

*You send the final payment and the cost of the postage & packing*

*We send you the miniature*

*Payment methods*

We except payment via Pay pal, Bank transfer, Cheque, Postal order and International money order.

*Deposits*

Deposit Policy: Payment terms are as follows - Half of balance before any work is undertaken (supplies etc.). Pictures will be emailed when job is finished and the final payment will be due. These terms are non negotiable. If these terms cannot be met, then the work will not be undertaken! 

*Negotiating and Discounts*

Pricing is Negotiable! If orders are to be of the large sort, a deal can always be cut. Discounts are for our long term customers.

*Postage*

Buyer pays for postage & packing.

Everything will be done to get the miniature to you in one piece, however if any of the piece’s do come unstuck during the postage phase it will be up to you to glue them back on. [to our knowledge this has never happen] You’re model will be bubble wrapped and securely packaged and sent to you as soon as final payment has cleared.

Dark-Art-studios cannot be responsible for miniatures lost or damaged in the post. if we have stated the miniatures have been insured, the amount claimed will not always cover the cost of the miniatures. The decision for how much compensation is received is up to our postage service and we can not be responsible for the amount received.

If you would like more info for have any questions please e-mail: info@dark-art-studios.co.uk

 

 

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