Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Looking to start dabbling in the world of miniatures, scale models, and other related hobbies? Do you enjoy tabletop hobby games, board games? You’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find all our miniature painting tutorials and various hobby guides.
Whether you’re looking to learn how to paint your first mini or you’re a seasoned pro wanting to try out some new techniques, we’ve got you covered. Want to take better photos of your work for social media audience, or working on a hobby related business venture? Read on.
You’ve basecoated your model. The paint is opaque and smooth—but it looks flat. That flatness comes from a lack of contrast. Contrast is the movement from light to dark across a surface. It’s what gives a miniature depth, weight, and presence. Without it, even clean paint jobs feel unfinished. One of the easiest and fastest […]
How to Use Shades to Add Contrast to Miniatures (7 Simple Steps) Read More »
Are you ready to paint your first miniature? Maybe you just want to get started and feel like you need a clear refresher. Basecoating your miniature is the second most important step, immediately after priming your model. Basecoating miniatures is the process of applying the first solid color layer that everything else builds on. This
How to Basecoat Miniatures (7 Simple Steps for Smooth Results) Read More »
The best paint stripper does the job of removing surface paint, varnish or primer, effectively, without damaging the model surface underneath. We all know paint strippers can work and the issue isn’t finding the strongest product, but the best paint stripper for miniatures is one that gets the paint off without damaging the model underneath.
10 Best Paint Strippers For Plastic, Resin And Metal Miniatures Read More »
If you’ve ever stared at a pile of leftover sprues and wondered what else they could become, this list gives you a broad set of ideas to spark your creativity. Think of it as a toolbox of possibilities: from simple crafts to terrain starter concepts. It’s not a step-by-step tutorial. It’s a place to browse,
25 Simple Sprue Recycling Ideas for Miniature Painters Read More »
Painting miniatures with ADHD is like trying to write a school essay and you weren’t listening. Wait, what was that? The paint brush doesn’t move, and you’re thinking about the dirty-dishes; your mind races from thing-to-thing. Mind racer? It could be something or another, maybe not even the “80-HD” as my kids call it. Here’s
The 10-Minute ADHD Mini Painting Routine Read More »
Early feedback breaks momentum. Learn how to finish first, protect your creative flow, and build confidence without chasing approval.
Stop Asking for Feedback—It’s the Pebble Killing Your Creative Flow Read More »
Ever want a miniature sword to look like it’s glowing with energy? A lightsaber or lightning power sword of some sort, perhaps. Or maybe you want understand how to paint an object glow effects but don’t know where to start. This practice drill teaches you the object source lighting (OSL) technique on a flat surface
How to Paint a Glowing Lightning Effect (OSL Practice Drill for Miniatures) Read More »
Are you looking to take great pictures of your miniatures? After you’re done painting your miniatures, you may want to take photos of them in various locations. Professional photos always tell a story or evoke an emotion. With miniature photography, you have an excellent way to document your work, tell a narrative, and share what
Simple Camera Guide for Miniature Photography (7 Easy Tips) Read More »
What are the best gap fillers for miniatures and models? Miniature and model assembly is fun. Scratch builders love making things from…well, scratch. Filling gaps is an important step in preparing your models for primer and paint. Gap fillers are useful for whether you are assembling plastic model kits for Warhammer 40k or Age of
Top 12 Gap Fillers for Miniatures (What Works and When) Read More »
When it comes to painting miniatures, color theory is one of those things that a lot of people seem to think is necessary. However, in reality, you don’t need it. Sure, it can be helpful in some ways, but it’s not absolutely essential. In this article, I write as a working artist who doesn’t rely
Why You Don’t Need Color Theory (Editorial) Read More »
You’ve spent hours, perhaps days, meticulously painting your miniature models. They’re tiny works of art, deserving of more than a blurry, poorly-lit photo snapped in haste. So, you reach for your smartphone. After all, smartphone cameras have come a long way, right? Well, you’re not wrong. Despite what the DSLR purists might preach, your smartphone
Best Camera for Miniature Photography? Try Your Smartphone Read More »
Ever painted a flame and ended up with something that looked more like a blob of ketchup and mustard than fire? You’re not alone. Painting fire can be deceptively tricky. Many painters instinctively highlight the outer tips, but real flames glow brightest at the core. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the one trick
How to Paint Realistic Flames: The Trick You Need to Know! Read More »
What magnifying tools do you actually need for painting fine details? To paint miniatures well, you depend on steady hands and sharp eyesight. Magnification aids — like visors, headsets, or even simple reading glasses — make this work easier and far more comfortable. Whether you’re a scale modeler, painter, or hobbyist working with tiny parts,
Magnifying Visors for Painting Miniatures (Tips and Recommendation) Read More »
Do you want a fast and easy way to paint highlights on miniatures? Zenithal highlighting is a technique that quickly reproduces the light and shadows produced by an imaginary light source directly over the subject. Using a spray can or airbrush with a bright color, usually white, you spray directly downward onto a dark-colored model.
How to Airbrush Zenithal Highlights (Fast & Easy) Read More »
Ever spent hours painting a miniature, only to watch the paint chip away after a few gaming sessions? Frustrating, right? One of the biggest reasons this happens is skipping an essential first step—priming. You might wonder: Can’t I just use regular hobby paint to get started? It’s a common question, and the answer lies in
What’s the Difference Between Hobby Paint and a Primer for Miniatures? Read More »