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Do you have a lot of paint tubes lying around? Oil and acrylic paint tubes lying in a drawer or in a pile make it hard to find the colors you need. It’s also messy. If you’re looking for ideas for storing and organizing your acrylic or oil paint tubes, here are a few ideas. […]
Acrylic and Oil Paint Tube Storage Ideas (Recommendations) Read More »
How do you take better miniature photos? Taking great pictures of your miniatures is an important skill as miniature painter and scale modeler. You don’t need expensive equipment or even a dedicated camera to capture professional quality photos of your painted miniatures. In this article, I share my experience in tabletop miniature photography and show
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How do you thin acrylic paints to airbrush miniatures? As a best practice, you should thin your model paints to the proper viscosity for your airbrush. The proper viscosity for airbrushing depends on the air pressure, the resolution, and the airbrush nozzle size. For simplicity, of course, you could buy “airbrush-ready model paints”. But, these
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One of the best ways to prime your miniatures and models is with an airbrush. Spraying a primer helps you apply even and smooth coats that make painting more enjoyable. Learning how to prime your miniatures with an airbrush will save you precious time and money. Applying primer with an airbrush can even improve the
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6 Miniature Priming Hacks and Tips You Want to Know – Priming Tips and Tricks for Miniature Painting – Alternative Priming Methods for Miniatures and Models – Useful ways to Prime Miniatures – Filler and primer can
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Priming is one of the most important steps in miniature painting. A primer smooths out microscopic imperfections in the surface of your model and provides a solid foundation for overlying model paint color. When applied correctly, a primer is essential for a durable paint job, preventing paint peeling and chipping. In this article, I share
Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Priming Miniatures (and Solutions!) Read More »
How do you paint marble effects on your miniatures? You can use the marbleizing technique to paint miniature bases, stylize stone effects, and even create elaborate terrain pieces. Using marble effects can add significant interest to a model. Of course, there are a few key elements you need to know for creating compelling, realistic looking
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Want to paint miniatures faster? Have a horde army collection that still wears bare plastic gray? Speed painting and quality don’t usually mix well. But, with some planning and a few shortcuts, you can get a decent quality paint job on a miniature with little effort. In this article, I share some of my tips
Speed Painting Miniature Armies (Simple Tips and Tricks) Read More »
Are you looking for a way to fix a foggy or cloudy varnish on miniatures? It is common for some aerosol matte varnishes to turn cloudy or frost on models, if applied under certain poor conditions. The cloudy or foggy varnish effect can be devastating, as it obscures all the hard work painting the miniature.
How to Fix Foggy Varnish on Miniatures (Simple, Easy, Fast) Read More »
Are you looking for the best miniature painting desk? The best desks for painting miniatures are comfortable, provide enough space for organizing your hobby supplies, and provide a durable working surface. In general, the best hobby table and miniature painting desk for you is a personal decision. In this article, I review my top 10
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As an avid miniature painter, I’ve been looking for ways to get my kids into the hobby. But, painting miniatures can be difficult for young children. Young children still have developing fine motor skills, which take time to mature. To get my kids used to working with acrylic paints, I figured I’d try out a
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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 »