Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Looking to learn more about miniature painting, wargaming, and related hobbies? This is the perfect place for you! Here you’ll find sponsored articles and guest posts from some of the best experts in the industry. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we’ve got something for you. Come take a look!
Every once in a while, something comes along in the hobby world that excites me to the point of feeling “I can’t wait to get my hands on this”. The Redgrass Games Lamp R9 is one of those products. This versatile lighting solution for miniature painters and creatives provides quality illumination with minimal effort. In
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The Redgrass Games 360 Painting Handle is a tool designed to hold your models in place while painting. With this holder, you won’t have to worry about your model slipping or moving as you work. It’s a simple yet effective idea that works exceptionally well. If you’re curious whether this handle is right for you,
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Hobby desk lamps come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on your needs as a miniature painter, modeler, or traditional artist, I always suggest getting the best quality you can afford. Whether that means a feature rich, high CRI lamp or a simple tabletop task light, there are a variety of options to choose from.
UberLight Flex Portable Miniature Hobby Lamp (Review) Read More »
So, you paint miniatures and your hands cramp up, fingers stiff? The human hand is the best tool you have for interacting with the world around you. But it’s got limits, too. Holding small objects for extended periods of time can be painful for muscles, tendons, and joints. A painting handle increases the surface area
A-Case Painting Handle for Miniatures and Models (Review) Read More »
Are you a miniature painter, scale modeler, or traditional artist looking to start with oil paints? Oil painting miniatures has gained steam in recent years due to the vibrant colors and range of effects available. Of course, there’s a huge range of oil paint brands out there and it can be hard to decide which
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So, you’re looking for the best wet palette for painting miniatures and models? Have you considered the new Everlasting Wet Palette from RedgrassGames (RGG)? A wet palette is a helpful tool for miniature painters. It keeps your acrylic paints from drying out, and it allows you to mix paints for different techniques at a leisurely
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Floor lamps aren’t my first choice for lighting up a hobby space. They are often large, cumbersome to set up, and don’t provide the flexibility to move the light where you need it. But, I have a few floor lamps that I use to add more ambiance to my workspace. Importantly, I’ve discovered ways to
Lastar Hobby Floor Lamp Review (Compact Miniature Painting Light) Read More »
Do you paint miniatures professionally, or want to take your hobby to another level? Commission miniature painting, along with pro studio painting, requires reliable tools and equipment that must meet certain standards. Miniature painting lamps need to provide even, consistent light without any hot spots or glare. This is essential for seeing small details clearly,
Best Miniature Painting Lamp for Professional Use (A Commission Painter’s Review) Read More »
Searching for a paint tube rack to store and organize your favorite paints? I’ve searched high and low for a hobby paint rack that can store my acrylic and oil paint tubes. Although I’ve found a few good acrylic paint tube organizers that may do the job, a general hobby rack that holds paint tubes
Best Paint Tube Rack? Plydolex Tube Organizer and Storage (Review) Read More »
The Forged Gaming Mimic Chest is a great Dungeons and Dragons gift for any tabletop or RPG gamer. This handcrafted and high quality polyresin chest is perfect for storing your metal or resin dice, as well as other gaming accessories you need to protect. Both beautifully crafted and unique, the Forged Gaming Mimic Chest is
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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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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 »
What’s the best metal dice set for tabletop gamers? The answer to this question depends on a lot of factors, including your budget and what you need in a gaming dice set. Forged Gaming is one company that sells high-quality metal dice sets which are durable and cost-effective. They sent me a unique set to
Best Metal Dice Set? Forged Gaming Dice Sets for DnD and RPGs (Review) Read More »
Did you know that a messy desk can increase stress and make hobby work more difficult? Of course, you did. An organized miniature painting workspace helps you enjoy enjoy the process of painting. Let’s take a look at why you should be organizing your miniature hobby supplies, and why it will improve your miniature painting
Painter’s Delight: Organization Tips for a Less Stressful Miniature Hobby Read More »
Hobby paint organizing can be a challenging task. I have hobby paint in every drawer, under the bed, and it’s spilling out of cardboard boxes under my desk. My brushes are in worse places! As a commissioned miniature painter, wargamer, and blogger, I’ve gathered a huge collection of hobby supplies. Just look at my desk!
The Perfect Paint and Brush Organizer? (JKB Concepts Hobby Organizer Review) Read More »