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Did you know that a messy desk can increase stress and make hobby work more difficult? Of course, you did. An organized miniature painting workspace helps you enjoy enjoy the process of painting. Let’s take a look at why you should be organizing your miniature hobby supplies, and why it will improve your miniature painting …
Painter’s Delight: Organization Tips for a Less Stressful Miniature Hobby Read More »
Hobby paint organizing can be a challenging task. I have hobby paint in every drawer, under the bed, and it’s spilling out of cardboard boxes under my desk. My brushes are in worse places! As a commissioned miniature painter, wargamer, and blogger, I’ve gathered a huge collection of hobby supplies. Just look at my desk! …
The Perfect Paint and Brush Organizer? (JKB Concepts Hobby Organizer Review) Read More »
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 »
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 …
Best 10 Desks for Miniature Painting and Hobbies (Recommendations) 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 »
Are you looking for a spray booth for airbrushing miniatures or scale models? The key features to look for in the best spray booth for airbrush mini painting include size, noise, ventilation-filter type and power, and optional lighting. Some spray booths are portable with the capacity for easy storage. Other booths have more permanent setups. …
Top 10 Spray Booths for Airbrushing Miniatures and Models Read More »
Are you looking for a review of a high quality portable hobby station? For a compact, all-in-one system you can take on the road or store easily under a bed or desk, the Frontier Wargaming Paint Case may be your best option. The Paint Case 2.0 is an elegant, simple, and compact way to organize …
Frontier Wargaming Portable Paint Station (Paint Case 2.0 Full Review) Read More »
Every miniature painter and hobbyist need a water cup to rinse their brushes while they paint. Of course, you can use any disposable cup or container, even an old coffee mug. But, if you’re looking for a dedicated water cup for cleaning your brushes, then check out these top 10 paint cups and accessories. You …
Are you looking for the best hobby paint station? If you’re a miniature painter, then you know how a large model paint collection can get out of hand. A well-designed miniature paint station can help keep you organized and productive. For someone who wants a dedicated hobby space but has limited room, a portable hobby …
13 Best Portable Hobby Workstations for Miniature Painting (Review) Read More »
Are you looking for a vortex model paint mixer? Vortex model paint mixers are a specialized tool for miniature and modeling hobbyists. Are vortex mixers worth it for miniature painting? Vortex mixers have some major advantages for scale modelers, miniature painters, and artists. Vortex mixers, or vortexers are simple devices that transfer energy from a …
Four E’s Scientific Vortex Model Paint Mixer (Best Practice and Review) Read More »
A wet palette is a device that keeps your acrylic model paint “wet” for a near-indefinite amount of time. Just add water to the sponge material in a wet palette, and your paints won’t dry out, ever. A potential limitation with using a wet palette over a long period of time is mold and bacterial …
How to Make a Wet Palette for Miniature Painting (Tutorial) Read More »
Do you have a large collection of hobby model paints, tools, and other essential supplies? Staying organized is one of the best ways to keep your productivity high. Keeping your paint bottles and pots within easy reach will also make working on your project more enjoyable. You won’t need to use up your precious mental …
15 Useful Hobby Paint Storage Racks and Organizers 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 …
Are you looking to make your own wargaming or scale model terrain features? Foam is the probably the most versatile building material for making DIY tabletop terrain. You’ll probably want a good hot wire foam knife. Cutting foam with a regular hobby knife (or utility knife) is messy. A hot wire cutter tool is a …
10 Great Hot Wire Cutters for Making Foam Model Terrain (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 »