Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Looking to start dabbling in the world of miniatures, scale models, and other related hobbies? Do you enjoy tabletop hobby games, board games? You’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find all our miniature painting tutorials and various hobby guides.
Whether you’re looking to learn how to paint your first mini or you’re a seasoned pro wanting to try out some new techniques, we’ve got you covered. Want to take better photos of your work for social media audience, or working on a hobby related business venture? Read on.
Want to paint your miniature army fast without sacrificing quality? Speed painting miniatures is something I’ve used in competition, as well as in some commission miniature paint jobs I’ve done. When you want to reach tabletop quality miniature paint jobs, getting your models battle-ready for example, then the slap chop approach using a zenithal underpainting […]
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So, you’ve spent hours painting miniatures. Now, you want to protect your work with a varnish. What is the best varnish for painted miniatures, e.g., Warhammer and military scale models? If you’re a gamer, this is especially important since your models will have to endure a lot of handling. To protect your minis, you need
Recommended Varnishes for Miniatures (Best Practice and Use) Read More »
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So, you have a wet palette. Now what? Do you know how to get the most out of your favorite wet palette? A wet palette is a painting accessory that keeps your acrylic paint moist for longer periods of time. This allows you to take your time mixing, blending, and applying acrylic paint to your
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So, you’ve got a plastic miniature to paint. Now what? Painting plastic miniatures is a simple process. But, I know that the sight of an unpainted model’s surface triggers a kind of fear in some people. I’m here to show you how I paint any plastic miniature without worrying about messing it up. Once you
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What techniques do I use for paint blending on miniatures? This is a very common question, but not a simple one to answer. There are many ways to blend paint on a miniature. Each method has an advantage and disadvantage. In fact, some techniques that you may find difficult, others might find easy. And, vice
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How do you paint power swords and weapons? In this article, Damon Rooney shares his talent and tips on how to paint these iconic gothic weapons for Warhammer 40k and your other favorite miniatures games. Read on to learn tips and insights into painting power weapons with that mystical glow. Whether you want to recreate
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Dive into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k with the precision of a skilled Inquisitor as we explore the exhilarating world of miniature photography featuring the stellar line of JoyToy action figures. This guide will expose you to the basic techniques (and inspiration) needed to capture stunning toy photography images. Deploy your camera and rally
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As an artist and professional miniature painter with years of experience working across various artistic media, I have come to appreciate the value of truly knowing my materials. The profound impact this understanding can have on the outcome of my work cannot be overstated. One medium that has always stood out for its vibrant colors, versatility,
Understanding Acrylic Paint for Miniature Hobbies: Uses, Types, and Best Picks (Guide) Read More »
So, you want to paint the color yellow? And, I mean bright yellow. Did you know yellow is one of the hardest colors to paint? In general, yellow acrylic paints have poor coverage and can often come out splotchy and uneven. If you’re looking to paint your wargaming miniatures with the color yellow, you’re in
How to Paint Yellow Space Marines (Easy and Fast) Read More »
So, you got new miniature paint brushes. But, how do you care for them? Taking care of your miniature paint brushes is the first-step in extending your hobby budget. The longer your paintbrushes survive the rigors of the hobby, the further your money stretches. It’s also just a good habit! In this article, I share
Miniature Paint Brush Care Tutorial (Tips) Read More »
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So, you want to paint models fast? Speed painting a miniature takes skill, but most of all it’s about cutting corners. When I want to finish a project fast, I […]
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The US Moon landing in 1969 first gave us a real view of what Warhammer 40k xenomorphs may have seen as they prepared for the invasion of Terra. Whether by human eye or bio-electrical organs, the visible otherworldly landscape is often where battles wage for many tabletop wargames. How do you create this “look” in
My Favorite Citadel Technical Paint and How to Use Astrogranite Debris (Review) Read More »
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How do you paint Necrons? Necrons are a science fictional race of aliens that you can play in the tabletop miniatures game in the Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Universe. The Necron line of miniatures are unique and highly-detailed sculpts that come in plastic kits. As with all Games Workshop models, Necron kits come with easy
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