[header] How to paint warhammer figures [title] Get a can of black or white spray-on paint primer. [step] Don't skip out on priming your figures before painting them. The primer will help the paint stick to the figures, making them easier to paint. 
Black or white primer will work, but keep in mind that white primer is easier to cover with light-colored paints. [substeps] You can find a can of spray-on primer at your local hardware store or paint store.