Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
A desk magnifying glass is an essential tool for a lot of hobbies. It is a very popular desk gadget. But with all the choices out there it can be hard to choose one that’s right for you. As a miniature painter, model maker, and someone who enjoys arts and crafts, e.g., coloring books with […]
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A spray booth to airbrush miniatures is an great tool for painting indoors efficiently and safely. The ventilation fan combined with an air filter keeps the contaminated air from spilling into your room. Most spray booths come with a built-in light source to make it easy to see the miniature while you are painting. If
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Twenty dice storage boxes and cases tested, from budget tins to hand-carved vaults built to survive years of table time. Find the one that matches how you actually carry your dice.
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Is airbrushing indoors safe? Do you want to airbrush miniatures, but don’t have a window for ventilation? Airbrushing is a great way to paint miniatures. There are a lot of techniques with an airbrush that can speed up your model painting, as well as create some really cool special effects. But, if you don’t have
Airbrushing Indoors, No Window? Here’s How You Can Safely! Read More »
Are you trying to spray paint or prime miniatures indoors? When it’s raining, hot or humid, you may be forced indoors to paint models. This makes aerosol or spray cans harder to use, if not impossible. Using an airbrush to prime and paint your miniatures indoors is a great way to continue working efficiently even
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Are you running out of space for storing your hobby paints? As your hobby needs expands, so does your paint collection. At some point, if you’re like me, you’ll have bottles from every maker, e.g., Vallejo, Army Painter, Citadel, and more. Most modular hobby paint racks sit on your painting desk. But, that’s precious real
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Do you have a hobby space that needs decorating? Do you have empty blank walls that could use a bit more “you” on them? Then metal poster wall art might be the right thing for you. Metal posters are a great way to decorate an empty room, because they are durable, exude quality, and unique.
Displate Review: Are Metal Posters Worth It? (Fallout Edition) Read More »
Painting miniatures is a sedentary hobby where you don’t exert a lot of physical energy. I’ve wondered whether the activity that we spend hours doing is unhealthy. Miniature painting is not exercise. Sure it’s great fun but the key question is whether our mini painting hobby is contributing to unhealthy habits with food and our
Is Miniature Painting a Fat Trap or Healthy Hobby? (Editorial) Read More »
What is the difference between inks, washes, and shades for miniatures? How do you use them when you paint models? There are many types of inks and washes for miniature hobby painting. They all have different effects and behaviors when you apply them with a brush or airbrush. Most inks and washes for hobby painting
Wash, Ink and Shade: What’s the Difference? Read More »
Do you want to teach your little kids about color, but don’t want the mess of paint, the hassle of broken crayons and dried-out markers? Dot markers are the perfect way to keep kids engaged and entertained. The best dot markers will get your kids involved from a young age with your painting and creative
“Chalkola Dot Markers” for Creative Kids: The Best Dot Markers? (Review) Read More »
Oil paints are a popular medium for miniature painters, because they offer more control and give smoother coverage than acrylics. With oils, it’s also easy to go back and change colors if you make an error in the painting process. The downside to oil paints is that they take longer to dry, so you’ll have
Abteilung 502 Oil Paints for Miniatures (Review): Quick Drying and Great Coverage Read More »
Here’s some extra motivation for painting miniatures! Are you just starting out in the hobby? Got your first models, but not sure if it’s worth investing the time to learn how to paint them well? Well, I’m here to tell you that there are a lot of skills you will pick up along the way
8 Things You Can Do When You’re Good at Painting Miniatures Read More »
Do you need to clear coat your painted minis? I think so. Maybe acrylic paint is strong enough to last year after year. But, did you know that a varnish or clear coat not only protects your models, but also make your paint job look better? A well varnished model creates a smoother, more vibrant
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Does your primer color matter? Some say the primer color does not matter, and it doesn’t if you put enough coats over it. However, that can get costly, and many people don’t want to spend more money on paint than they have to. Spray primers (in aerosol cans) and surface primers (which you can airbrush
Does Primer Color Matter? Should You Use Color Primers? Read More »
Are you looking for a modular hobby paint rack for storing and organizing your miniature paints? If you’re like me and have collected a lot of model hobby paints over the years, then you’ll know the struggle. Organizing your paint collection and hobby tools is essential for a productive time at your desk. It also
Plydolex Modular Paint Rack: Looks, Smells, and More (Review) Read More »