SPEEDPAINT MARKER: SAND GOLEM

Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Sand Golem

Fast, natural earth tones with precise control and Speedpaint depth

The Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Sand Golem is the easiest way to create warm, natural, earthy tones on your miniatures with marker-level precision and classic Speedpaint shading. This tan-brown midtone is perfect for leather, cloth, bone, fur, parchment and terrain details—giving you smooth coverage and realistic depth in one clean pass.

If you want a reliable natural tone that works across fantasy, sci-fi and RPG models, Sand Golem is one of the most versatile colors in the Speedpaint Marker lineup.

Why Sand Golem belongs in every hobby toolkit

1. Natural, warm tones for realistic materials

Sand Golem is ideal for:

• Leather straps, bags, boots and gloves

• Creature hides and fur

• Cloth wraps and desert fabrics

• Bone, parchment and scrolls

• Rocks, stones and natural terrain

The marker produces a consistent tan shade with subtle shading—giving your models believable natural textures without multi-step layering.

2. Precision you can’t get from a brush

Brushes struggle with small straps, pouches and complex organic textures.
A Speedpaint Marker handles these effortlessly.

You get:

• Perfect edge control

• Clean coverage with zero overspill

• Accurate detail work

• Smooth strokes without streaking

Ideal for fast army batches and high-detail RPG characters.

3. Speedpaint shading in one pass

Sand Golem behaves exactly like bottled Speedpaint:

• Darkens in recesses

• Stays bright on raised edges

• Creates natural contrast automatically

• Reduces painting time dramatically

This gives you a professional-looking result with almost no technique required.

4. Plays nicely with all major miniature paints

Once dry, you can highlight or layer using:

• Army Painter Warpaints

• Citadel

• Vallejo

• Scale 75

• Pro Acryl

Fully compatible with any modern hobby workflow.

Best uses for Sand Golem

• Warm leather armor

• Desert robes and cloth

• Bone, parchment and scrolls

• Creature hides, fur and natural textures

• Rocks, rubble, stone and base details

• Terrain and weathered surfaces

It’s a top-tier colour for painters who want versatile, natural tones across multiple factions and genres.

Tips for best results

• Prime with white or light colours for ideal tone

• Apply in smooth, controlled strokes

• Add a second pass only in deep recesses for stronger shadows

• Varnish if models will see heavy play

FAQ – Sand Golem Speedpaint Marker

How does the Sand Golem Speedpaint Marker compare to bottled Speedpaint?
It behaves the same—dark recesses, bright raised areas—but the marker gives far more precision for leather, cloth and small organic details.

What primer works best with Sand Golem?
A white or light primer gives the cleanest and most natural tan-brown tone. Grey primer offers a slightly muted finish.

Is Sand Golem a good colour for leather?
Yes. It's one of the best Speedpaint Marker colours for leather straps, pouches, boots and organic materials thanks to its warm, natural shading.

Can I layer or highlight over the marker?
Absolutely. Once dry, Sand Golem accepts highlights, layers, washes and varnish from all major brands.

Is this colour beginner-friendly?
Very. Natural midtones are forgiving, making Sand Golem ideal for both beginners and speed-focused army painters.

The Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Sand Golem is your go-to tool for fast, realistic natural tones with unbeatable precision. If you paint leather, cloth, creatures or terrain, this marker is an essential addition to your kit.