Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips)
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) – brush on primer tips – guide for brushing primer – small base primer when to use paintable primers
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 …
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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Miniature painters have a wide variety of wet palette options to choose from. In principle, all wet palettes serve the same purpose. A wet palette keeps model acrylic paint from drying out and helps a miniature painter thin and mix paint. With a wet palette, a painter can take their time working out their color …
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Okay, so you want to dry brush miniatures? Dry brush painting is one of the simplest and most under-rated ways to paint miniatures. When painting miniatures, many people head straight for the more advanced techniques. But, why? Dry brushing is not only simple, but many professional painters rely on it to complete their work. Dry …
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Are you looking for an honest review of The Army Painter Regiment Brush for painting miniatures? Your paint brushes are your most important tool for your miniature and model painting hobby. The AP Regiment Brush has become one of my favorite workhorse brushes for painting miniatures and models. The Regiment is fantastic for a host …
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Do you find yourself unhappy with your miniature painting? There are many reasons you may not be satisfied with your paintings. Maybe you’re unhappy with how the colors turned out, or thinking you used the wrong paint scheme. It could be that they made a mistake and now their piece couldn’t be used for its …
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Are you looking for ways to save money in your miniature painting hobby? The miniature painting hobby can be as expensive or as affordable as you want. Of course, as with any hobby, you can easily find yourself spending much more than your budget allows. As commissioned miniature painter for many years, I’ve learned a …
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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. …
A spray booth to airbrush miniatures is an great tool for painting indoors efficiently and safely. The ventilation fan combined with an air filter keeps the contaminated air from spilling into your room. Most spray booths come with a built-in light source to make it easy to see the miniature while you are painting. If …
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Are you trying to spray paint or prime miniatures indoors? When it’s raining, hot or humid, you may be forced indoors to paint models. This makes aerosol or spray cans harder to use, if not impossible. Using an airbrush to prime and paint your miniatures indoors is a great way to continue working efficiently even …
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Are you running out of space for storing your hobby paints? As your hobby needs expands, so does your paint collection. At some point, if you’re like me, you’ll have bottles from every maker, e.g., Vallejo, Army Painter, Citadel, and more. Most modular hobby paint racks sit on your painting desk. But, that’s precious real …
What is the difference between inks, washes, and shades for miniatures? How do you use them when you paint models? There are many types of inks and washes for miniature hobby painting. They all have different effects and behaviors when you apply them with a brush or airbrush. Most inks and washes for hobby painting …
Oil paints are a popular medium for miniature painters, because they offer more control and give smoother coverage than acrylics. With oils, it’s also easy to go back and change colors if you make an error in the painting process. The downside to oil paints is that they take longer to dry, so you’ll have …
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Are you looking for a fast and easy way to paint a stone base? The base of a miniature adds a huge amount of atmosphere to a model. Stone or cracked rocky terrain is a common motif in a lot of fantasy miniatures, e.g., Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and other tabletop hobby games. A base …
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