Citadel Contrast Paint: Skeleton Horde 18ml One-Step Bone Finish for Miniatures

Citadel Contrast Paint: Skeleton Horde (18ml) - One-Step Bone Finish for Miniature Painters
The Revolutionary Skeleton Horde Contrast Paint by Games Workshop
Transform your miniature painting experience with Citadel Contrast: Skeleton Horde, the premium bone-colored contrast paint designed to deliver professional-quality results with minimal effort. This 18ml pot contains a revolutionary painting solution for hobbyists and tabletop gamers looking to efficiently paint skeleton armies, bone details, aged parchment, desert bases, and countless other applications requiring a perfect bone or aged ivory tone.
What Sets Skeleton Horde Apart?
Citadel Contrast paints represent Games Workshop's innovative approach to miniature painting, and Skeleton Horde stands as one of the most versatile colors in the range. Unlike traditional acrylic paints, this specialized formula combines base coat and shade in a single application, automatically settling into recesses while maintaining lighter tones on raised areas. The result is an instantly dimensional bone finish with natural-looking depth and age characteristics.
The unique translucent bone-tan color produces a warm, slightly yellowed finish reminiscent of ancient bone or aged ivory. Its carefully calibrated pigment concentration ensures consistent coverage with just one coat over a proper primer, dramatically reducing painting time while still delivering results that rival multi-step techniques.
Technical Excellence in Every Pot
Each 18ml pot of Skeleton Horde contains precisely formulated pigments suspended in Games Workshop's proprietary medium. This medium ensures:

Ideal viscosity for controlled application with minimal pooling
Excellent flow properties for reaching recessed details
Optimal drying time allowing for adjustments during application
Superior pigment stability for consistent results from start to finish of the pot
Long-lasting color fastness when properly sealed

The wide-mouthed pot design prevents paint waste and features Games Workshop's reliable seal system to maintain paint freshness between uses. The distinct white cap identifies it as part of the Contrast range, making organization simple within your paint collection.
Versatile Applications for Every Painter
While designed primarily for miniature painting, Skeleton Horde offers incredible versatility:

One-step solution for entire skeleton armies or monster bone structures
Perfect for weathering effects on aged wood, cloth, or parchment
Ideal for creating desert basing effects when applied over textured surfaces
Excellent for painting aged ivory components, tusks, or horns
Can be mixed with other Contrast colors for custom aging effects

When applied over Citadel's recommended Wraithbone or Grey Seer primers, Skeleton Horde delivers its signature warm bone tone. For cooler, more neutral bone effects, applying over Grey Seer creates subtle variation without requiring additional paints.
Painting Techniques Optimized for Skeleton Horde
Contrast paints work differently than traditional acrylics, rewarding specific application techniques:

Start with a properly primed surface (Wraithbone primer recommended for warmest results)
Apply Skeleton Horde in a single, even coat using a medium-sized brush
Control pooling by drawing excess paint away from recessed areas
Allow the paint to fully dry (approximately 15-20 minutes) before handling
For darker effects in deepest recesses, a second targeted application adds dramatic depth
For highlighting, dry brushing with Ushabti Bone or Screaming Skull creates perfect dimension

Perfect Pairing Suggestions
Maximize Skeleton Horde's effectiveness by pairing with:

Wraithbone Spray for the ideal warm undercoat
Ushabti Bone for edge highlighting completed areas
Aggaros Dunes for complementary leather/parchment effects
Snakebite Leather for adjacent wooden components
'Ardcoat or Stormshield for protecting your finished work

The Citadel Contrast Advantage
As part of the revolutionary Contrast paint range, Skeleton Horde exemplifies Games Workshop's commitment to innovation in hobby painting. This unique formulation saves painters countless hours without sacrificing quality, making it an essential addition to both beginner and veteran painters' collections.
Whether you're painting your first Warhammer unit or adding to an extensive collection, Skeleton Horde delivers consistent, professional-quality results that will bring your miniatures to life with minimal effort and maximum impact.
For best results, shake thoroughly before use and ensure proper brush cleaning with Citadel Brush Soap after application.