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Are you wondering whether you should get a dice jail for your dice? What’s the point of a dice jail? If you’re playing a tabletop roleplaying game (RPG), like Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) or Pathfinder, you may be wondering what dice jails are for, and whether you need one. In this article, we’ll explore the […]
DnD Dice Jails: Science or Superstition? (10 Best RPG Dice Jails) Read More »
Is Miniature Painting Difficult? – ways to overcome miniature painting difficulties – is it hard to get started painting miniatures? – simple tips to start painting miniatures – painted frog mini spotted
Is Miniature Painting Difficult? Read More »
Games Workshop produces some of the best sculpts I’ve seen on the market. No surprise given the company’s history. Of my several ongoing commission projects, my task with this Tyranid army (more than ~300 pieces) has been a lesson in patience, endurance, and (most importantly) an enlightening experience. In this article, I review some of
Speed Painting Tyranid Swarms (Tips and Process for Painting Large Armies) Read More »
Are you looking for a shortcut to paint miniatures faster? A trick for painting miniatures quickly is to use the dipping method. Using a good “dip” solution is an easy way to shade models and add contrast. I think using the Army Painter Quickshade dipping method is one of the best ways to speed paint
Army Painter Quickshade Review and Guide to “Dipping” Miniatures Read More »
I’ve gotten many questions over the years from new hobbyists about what they can do to improve their miniature painting. It’s a common question: “how to paint miniatures better?” or “how to improve miniature painting skills?”. You can watch painting miniature tutorials. Many of these tutorials focus on how to start painting miniatures. But, in
10 Ways to Improve Your Miniature Painting 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
Forged Gaming Mimic Chest Review: Perfect for Dungeon Masters and Players Read More »
Are you having trouble painting with your hobby metallic paints? Metallic paints are wonderful for adding a little accent or realism to your models and dioramas. But, they can be frustrating to work with. Luckily there are some simple things you can do that will help them go on smoothly and keep your sanity. In
Why It’s Bad to Thin Metallic Paints, and Other Metallic Painting Tips Read More »
I have a large collection of models that I’ve painted. Too numerous for me to count. The ultimate driving force that motivates me to paint is discovery. Whenever I feel my toes are hanging off the edge of burn-out (e.g., the loss of desire to do anything), I find that I can retreat safely on the knowledge that
Discovery and Passion: Keys to Improving Your Miniature Painting (Editorial) Read More »
3D printing miniatures has come a long way. Resin 3D printers are able to produce miniature sculpts that are indistinguishable from plastic model kits. Resin 3D prints have almost no artifacts with even, smooth surfaces that make them ideal for painting. As someone who paints miniatures, as well as 3D prints, I’m always looking for
How to Paint a 3D Printed Resin Miniature A-to-Z (Flesh, Cloth, and Metal) Read More »
Are you looking for review of the Masterson Sta Wet Palette? Do you paint miniatures and use a wet palette? The Masterson Sta Wet Palette is the best starter wet palette for painting miniatures and models. Even though it is a low-cost option, it is a great tool that I use for painting miniatures.The Masterson
Masterson Sta-Wet Palette for Miniature Painting (Review) Read More »
Is The Army Painter Wet Palette any good? If you’re a miniature painter or modeler, then you know how important it is to have a wet palette. A wet palette helps to keep your paints from drying out, and helps you blend and mix paint. It’s an essential part of any serious miniature painter’s toolkit.
Army Painter Wet Palette Review: The Ideal Tool for Hobbyists Read More »
What does Grimdark mean to you? Is it a genre of art, visual style, or something else entirely? Players and painters tossed around the term a lot in the miniature painting community. What does Grimdark describe in regards to miniatures painted for Warhammer 40k or other tabletop games, like Dungeons and Dragons? What are some
What is Grimdark? Miniature Painting Dark Fantasy and Reality Read More »
Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips) – brush on primer tips – guide for brushing primer – small base primer when to use paintable primers
Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips) Read More »
Grit is a quality that is essential for any miniature painter. It’s what allows us to keep going when we’re painting something and it doesn’t look right, or when we’ve been working on the same miniature for hours and it’s still not done. It’s what helps us to learn from our mistakes and to keep
How Grit Helps With Miniature Painting: Are You Gritty? Read More »
Mold is a fungus that thrives in moist environments. If you are using a wet palette for painting miniatures, whether to mix or thin paints, it is important to take steps to prevent mold from growing on it. A wet palette with mold growing on it can be a safe place for bacteria to breed
How to Prevent Wet Palette Mold (Tips, Guide) Read More »