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Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Orc Skin
The Orc Skin Speedpaint Marker lets you lay down classic green skin tones in a fast, tidy, and highly consistent way. Instead of mixing multiple greens or fighting with streaky coverage, this marker delivers that familiar orcish hue in one smooth pass. It’s tuned for readability on the tabletop—vibrant enough to pop, yet natural enough to shade well with washes and highlights.
What Makes Orc Skin Reliable
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A bold, medium green that reads instantly as orc, goblin, troll, or mutant flesh
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Self-leveling flow that avoids patchiness on curved surfaces
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Marker format gives you better control over facial details, knuckles, toes, and ears
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Works beautifully with both darker and lighter accent colors
Ideal Use Cases
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Warhammer, Kings of War, and D&D orc and goblin forces
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Trolls, mutants, and jungle creatures needing strong green skin
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Board game enemies where quick color recognition matters
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RPG characters with green-tinted skin tones or magical mutations
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Speed-painting skirmish units while keeping results crisp
Tips for Best Results
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Prime with a light or neutral base (white, ivory, or light gray) for the cleanest green
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Use the edge of the nib to quickly define fingers, toes, and ear folds
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Deepen shadows by glazing a dark brown or dark green wash afterward
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Highlight with a yellow-green or pale green for instant contrast
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For heavy-use models, seal with a matte varnish after curing
FAQ
Does this match the bottled Speedpaint version of Orc Skin?
Yes, the marker version is extremely close, with slightly smoother flow on small details.
Will it cover in one pass?
Generally yes—one layer provides a solid tabletop-ready green. Add a second coat to strengthen saturation.
Can I blend it while wet?
You can. The ink stays workable for a short time, allowing quick transitions or shadow boosts.
Is this marker refillable?
Yes, it is fully compatible with Speedpaint Marker refills.
Who This Marker Is Perfect For
Any hobbyist building green-skinned armies or looking to batch-paint troops quickly will get excellent mileage from Orc Skin. It keeps your workflow smooth, predictable, and fast—without sacrificing clarity on the tabletop.
