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Are you looking for inspiration for painting miniatures? Motivation for new miniature painters comes from different places. If you dig around the internet, you’ll find a ton of miniature painting tips and techniques. But, what may be harder to discover is the “spark”, the inspiration for painting your miniatures and models. In this article, Thor […]
The Joy of Miniature Painting: Inspiration by Bob Ross Read More »
It’s simple, really. When you start taking day-to-day life too seriously, even when things go bad, there is a part of you that can still do things. I’m not talking about watching TV or seeing a movie. I mean hobbies where you make stuff from nothing. You take a part of you and inject it
Why You Need Hobbies, Seriously Read More »
Are you looking for a cheap alternative to Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes for painting miniatures and models? For the mini painter, the Winsor & Newton Series 7 line of paint brushes are the gold standard. However, the Series 7 line of kolinsky sable paint brushes are expensive, often more than $20-30, per brush.
Best Alternative to Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes for Painting Miniatures? Read More »
Visible layer lines are the main obstacle when you prepare an FDM-printed PLA miniature for paint. The best smoothing method depends on the size of the model and how much surface detail you need to preserve. Sanding and filler primer provide the most control, while a thin epoxy coating can reduce print lines with less
Smoothing PLA 3D Prints: How to Smooth 3D Printed Miniatures Read More »
Candy Land is not really a game. I’ve been playing the Candy Land board game with my daughter. But, my introspective self has decided that Candy Land isn’t an actual game. What am I talking about? Candy Land has survived generations of competitive professional game design. But, I perhaps I’ve over-thought myself. Stuck in an
Is Candy Land the “Reality” Game? Read More »
Applying decals without wrinkles or bubbles takes the right sequence, not luck. I walk through cutting, wetting, softening, and sealing wet-slide decals on curved Space Marine armor, the way I do it on my own models.
How to Apply Warhammer Space Marine Decals (Tips) Read More »
What glue do you use when basing miniatures? The kind of glue you should use will depend on the material you’re using to flock or base your models. Whether you using sand, grass flock, resin, cork, or other material, you’ll want a strong and durable adhesive. In this article, I highlight the pros and cons
Best Glue for Basing Miniatures? Read More »
A stencil can turn a flat armor panel into hex camouflage, worn metal, circuitry, or a clean insignia. On a miniature, the hard part is getting the stencil close enough to the surface to keep the edges sharp. This guide covers 11 stencil designs for miniatures and models, along with practical tips for getting clean
11 Airbrush Stencils for Miniatures and Models (Tips for Clean Results) Read More »
What’s better for painting miniatures, airbrushing or regular brushwork? The best answer for this question is that it depends on what you’re trying to do with your miniature painting project. Airbrushing is a powerful tool and adds other more technical options for miniature painters. For best results, regular brushing will always be useful for finishing
Airbrushing Vs. Regular Brushing for Miniatures and Models Read More »
Are you looking to make your own wargaming or scale model terrain features? The first time I tried cutting foam with a utility knife, I made a blizzard. Static-charged beads stuck to my sleeves, my desk, and somehow my coffee cup. A hot wire cutter changed the whole experience. The cut is quiet, the mess
10 Hot Wire Foam Cutters for Foam Terrain That Are Worth Buying Read More »
Do you ever get tired of playing tabletop games? Not bored, tired and exhausted. “Spoon theory” describes the energy depletion you may feel due to underlying chronic illness or other underlying issues. But, spoon theory may also be a useful way to describe why intense gaming situations may drain a player’s ability to perform over
“Spoon Theory”: Are You Often Exhausted by Tabletop Gaming? Read More »
You feel the urge to paint minis, perhaps in the morning, or in the late evening after the day’s duties are done. It’s a weekday, or a Saturday, who cares. You’ve got the itch to pick up a brush. You hobble to your desk, littered with art supplies; oh, so messy. But, beautiful because you
25 Reasons Why Regular Brush Miniature Painting is Always Better Than Airbrushing Read More »
Are you looking for the best light for model building? As a scale modeler and painter, I rely on good lighting to see and work with small details. Assembling and painting scale miniatures and models requires visual acuity. Most household desk lamps are too dim, lack contrast, and can even hurt our eyes over when
Lamp and Lighting Guide for Scale Modeling (8 Tips) Read More »
Are you looking for a model paint mixer machine? Some of the best model paint shakers and mixers are simple devices with light-duty motors. Others are more powerful, industrial sized mixers. If you’re looking for help to shake up your Army Painter dropper bottles, Citadel pots, or other brands of highly-pigmented model paints, check out
Top 10 Recommended Model Paint Mixers and Shakers Read More »
So, you are hosting a role-playing gaming (RPG) gaming event, like Dungeon and Dragons (D&D)? Sometimes you just want to throw a party. Whether you’re hosting a RPG campaign, a birthday party, or an anniversary, you know having the right ambient lighting is an absolute must. Ambient lighting for tabletop gaming or other event not
Immersive Ambient Lighting Guide for Tabletop RPG Games (5 Tips) Read More »