Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Are you looking for a custom dice tray? A custom dice box or tray turns your experience of an ordinary board game or RPG session into something new. A custom dice tray, DIY or bespoke, is a gaming accessory that puts your personality on tabletop display. Gaming immersion and community go hand-in-hand as a tabletop […]
Custom Dice Trays for Tabletop Gamers (10 Unique Finds) Read More »
Looking for a review for Games Workshop Citadel miniature transport cases? I’ve been eyeing a new case to store and transport my ever expanding miniature collection from Warmachine/Hordes and Warhammer 40k. I’ve used all the foam transport options, e.g., Battlefoam, Sabol transports, but have now considered the Citadel line of carrying cases At first, I
Citadel Crusade Case (Army Transport): Worth It? Read More »
Did you know we all play the same secret game? No matter what you play, a board game, a tabletop miniature skirmish, or roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons, the rules make games happen. As I watch my kids play with their toys, I notice that they make rules. They have rules for have a
Just Thinking: The Secret Game We All Play Read More »
Do you paint a lot of miniatures? Many miniature painters lick their brushes (see here). I’ve been guilty of doing this, too, but less so now after thinking it might be dangerous in the long-term. But, is licking your brush really bad for you? In this article, I try to clarify if paint brush licking is
Paint Brush Licking: Is it Really Dangerous? Read More »
Over the years as a commissioned miniature painter, I’ve been asked to repaint and restore old miniatures and models. In some cases, these restoration projects included toys and dolls. At first glance, repainting toys, miniatures, and models may seem daunting. If you’re a beginner looking to repaint toys or other miniatures, then this post is
How to Repaint Toy Dolls: My Little Pony Read More »
How do some models seem to have an “extra” pop to them? Maybe you have stumbled upon minis painted with a non-metallic metal (NMM) effect. Lovely aren’t they, but what is non-metallic metal (NMM)? In this article, Chris Spotts, studio artist and owner of the “The Spotted Painter”, introduces his thoughts on how to paint
What is NMM (Non-Metallic Metal) Painting? Read More »
In miniature photography, adding an LED ring light to my studio has improved the quality of my images. For a long time, I ignored this aspect of the hobby until I realized that I wanted professional looking photos of my work. Of course, that meant learning all about how to make great looking miniature photos.
Photography Lighting Review: The Yesker LED Ring Light for Miniature Photography Read More »
How do you paint board game miniatures yellow? Yellow is one of the hardest colors to use well in miniature painting. This is because of three main reasons: First, yellow acrylic paint often doesn’t provide an artist with good surface coverage. Multiple yellow paint layers are required for a smooth base coat. Second, it is
Painting and Shading Yellow Miniatures (Cthulhu Wars) Read More »
Are you looking for a spray booth for airbrushing miniatures or scale models? The key features to look for in the best spray booth for airbrush mini painting include size, noise, ventilation-filter type and power, and optional lighting. Some spray booths are portable with the capacity for easy storage. Other booths have more permanent setups.
Top 10 Spray Booths for Airbrushing Miniatures and Models Read More »
Every miniature paint job is way to discover a bit about yourself. In art, the opposition to progress is your resistance to explore outside your comfort zone. This is true for athletes and erudites looking for the next metaphorical hill to climb. Of course, all this soul-searching and boundary pushing leads to a chaotic mess
Painting Complexity with Simplicity: A Miniature Painting Philosophy Read More »
Should I start playing Warhammer 40,000? Is Warhammer 40k worth the hobby expense and time? The popularity of Warhammer 40k runs decades deep into gaming history. Although some love Warhammer 40k, there are others who think it’s a bad game. Warhammer 40k is a tabletop miniature wargame that pits various human and xenomorph (alien) factions
Is Warhammer 40K Worth It? Why You Need to Play Warhammer 40k Read More »
Did you know you can convert your miniature painting into a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin? A non-fungible token (or NFT) is a unique unit of data on a digital ledger called a blockchain. As a miniature painter and artist, you can convert your miniature paintings into a unique NFT currency, a form of non-interchangeable digital creative
5 Reasons Miniature Painters Should Convert Their Miniatures into NFT Cryptocurrency Read More »
How do you paint comic style or cel shaded miniatures? In this article, Neil Amswych shares his experience as a colorblind miniature painter, and his whimsical comic book style of painting. Read on to learn tips and insights into painting with a comic book style (e.g., cel shading) that you can use for boardgame miniatures,
Comic Style Miniatures: How This Color Blind Artist Paints! Read More »
Do you like expensive things? If you’re into scale modeling hobbies and miniatures, e.g., painting and assembling model kits, then you may be interested in what an extra hundred or more in your budget could buy. Over the years, I’ve shopped around for different tools and things that could give me a competitive edge, or
7 Luxury Hobby Things You Need to Want Read More »
Every miniature painter and hobbyist need a water cup to rinse their brushes while they paint. Of course, you can use any disposable cup or container, even an old coffee mug. But, if you’re looking for a dedicated water cup for cleaning your brushes, then check out these top 10 paint cups and accessories. You
Best 15 Paint Cups for Painting and Hobbies Read More »