How to Use Jane Copperpot for Fantasy Skin Tones

By SCALE75 - HOBBIES & GAMES – SCALE75 - Hobbies & Games | Published: 2026-10-30

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Learn how to paint realistic and otherworldly skin tones on your fantasy miniatures using the Jane Copperpot resin figure from SCALE75. Step-by-step guide with painting tips.

Quick answer

Start with a zenithal prime, build up thin glazes of flesh paint, and finish with targeted highlights to make Jane Copperpot's skin look natural or supernatural.

Why Jane Copperpot is a great canvas for skin tone practice

The Jane Copperpot figure is cast in 35mm scale from high quality resin, which takes primer and paint evenly. Because it comes unpainted and requires assembly, you have full control over the color scheme from the first brushstroke. The SCALE75 painting reference included in the box gives you a starting point, but you are free to experiment with fantasy colors like pale blue, ashen grey, or warm olive.

Choosing your flesh paint palette

For natural skin tones, start with a mid-tone flesh paint and mix in small amounts of red or yellow for warmth. For fantasy skin, skip the flesh paint entirely and use a desaturated base like Scale75 Pale Grey or Bone, then layer translucent glazes of green, blue, or purple. The unpainted resin surface lets you see exactly how each layer changes the undertone.

Step-by-step skin tone painting process

Prime the resin figure: Clean the Jane Copperpot figure with warm soapy water to remove mold release. Spray or brush on a thin, even coat of primer. Let it cure fully. Skipping the wash can cause paint to bead up on the resin.
Establish the base skin tone: Mix your chosen flesh paint with a little flow improver or water until it has the consistency of skim milk. Apply one thin coat over all skin areas. Let it dry completely. Thick paint hides detail; thin coats preserve the sculpt.
Build shadows with a darker glaze: Add a drop of dark brown or deep purple to your base mix. Paint it into the recesses: under the chin, armpits, and between fingers. Wipe away excess with a dry brush. Less is more — you can always add more shadow later.
Add highlights to raised areas: Mix a tiny amount of white or ivory into your base flesh paint. Apply it to the tops of cheeks, nose bridge, brow ridge, and knuckles. Keep the paint thin so it blends softly. Hard edges on highlights make skin look plastic.
Seal the finished skin: Once you are satisfied with the transitions, spray a matte varnish to protect the paint and reduce shine. For fantasy skin, a satin varnish can give a subtle otherworldly sheen. Gloss varnish kills the realistic matte finish of skin.

Product facts

Jane Copperpot: 35mm scale unpainted resin figure with assembly required. Includes a SCALE75 painting reference. The unpainted resin surface gives you a clean canvas to practice layering skin tones, and the reference card offers a guide you can follow or modify.
Jane Copperpot