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Choosing a good basing material for a painted miniature is the easiest way to add life and story to your work. A huge variety of products allow you to finish a model with a bit of narrative flair without being expensive or requiring a ton of extra supplies. In this article, I give you an […]
28 Miniature Basing Materials for Miniatures (Tips and Review) Read More »
Painting miniatures can be painful for your hands and wrists. This is in part due to the fact that you have to maintain a firm grip on a small object for a long time. The bones, joints, and muscles in your hands aren’t designed to do this. Enter the usefulness of miniature painting handles and
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Do you want to paint your wargaming miniatures faster? Batch painting or assembly line painting are best practice methods for completing large miniature painting projects. The key to successful batch painting of miniatures is to keep your tools and techniques simple, minimizing any risk to mistakes and reducing executing decisions on color choice and composition.
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What are the best oil paints for painting miniatures? For most miniature painters, acrylic model paints have been the standard media. But, oil paints have a definite place in miniature painting, especially for scale modelers, and even for wargame model painting like those for Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, or Bolt Action. In this article,
10 Best Oil Paints for Painting Miniatures (Guide and Review) Read More »
Do you lick your paint brushes when you paint minis? Or, maybe you’ve seen other hobbyist do it and you’re a little disgusted. If so, here are the three reasons a miniature artists might lick their brush. Here are 3 reasons why miniature painters lick their brushes: Continue reading to see why painting miniatures is
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A miniature painting lamp is an essential tool for any miniature painter because it provides the perfect light source to enhance the color and details of their work. But what makes a great miniature painting lamp? In this article, I’ll discuss one important feature of lighting: color rendering index (CRI). Then, I’ll discuss the other
What is CRI in Lighting? A Guide for Artists and Miniature Painters 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 looking for a better way to mix your miniature and model paints? Do you hate Vallejo or Scale 75 paint separation in your bottles? A lot of miniature paints tend to separate from their liquid binders if allowed to settle, and require a bit of shaking to get them to mix properly again.
5 Best Model Paint Mixers and Shakers for Miniature Paints (Review) Read More »
Is historical wargaming dying? I don’t think so. The inevitable rise of the historical gaming genre is as obvious to see as the Red Coats advancing up Bunker Hill. So, why is it that some gamers are so quick to write off historical wargaming? Here, we take a quick dive off the deep end to
Is Historical Wargaming Dying? Nope, Here’s Why! Read More »
Are you looking for ways to paint Infinity miniatures? Infinity is a tabletop skirmish game set in a sci-fi universe. Infinity, a game by Corvus Belli, pits fictional nations and conglomerates against one another in urban battlefields. It is a brutal game where high-tech weaponry, combined arms mechanized and cyber warfare come together to resolve
Oil Painting Tutorial for Infinity Game Miniature (Photo Guide) Read More »
Are you a miniature painter in need of some creativity? Then look no further than photography, an art form that uses light as the primary medium. Taking photos is about more than just the technical components; it’s about expressing yourself and conveying your own unique story. Gregory Culley is a master of grimdark photography and
Gregory Culley: Grimdark Photography Methods and Madness Read More »
Have you ever wondered how traditional art could translate to miniature painting 3D sculpts, e.g., tabletop figurines, wargaming miniatures? Traditional artists who paint at miniature scale are also known as “miniaturists”, and may often be confused with those of us who paint miniatures, which are 3D models. In this article, Tiffany Hastie writes about her
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So you paint miniatures and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. But did you know that painting miniatures can actually provide numerous health benefits? In this article, you’ll find 13 surprising benefits for miniature painting that could improve or enhance your health. As hobbyists and artists, we are keenly aware of the joys that come
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So you’re upgrading your hobby space. You want it to be more than just a place where you store your miniatures, paints and supplies. You need the perfect atmosphere for productivity and focus. What is the ideal hobby space for painting miniatures, working on scale models, or simply a dedicated area for making and creating
The Ideal Miniature Painting Room (Philosophy and Designer Tips) Read More »
Are you looking for a unique hobby gift, or have no idea what to get that special tabletop gamer? Are you in a rush? No worries! Whether it’s for a special occasion, like the Christmas holiday season, an anniversary, a birthday, or a gift just to say “thank you for being an amazing person”, check
135 Unique Hobby Gift Ideas for Miniature Painters and Tabletop Gamers! Read More »