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.
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 […]
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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 »
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 »
Do you get bored painting miniatures? Do you want to experiment with new, exciting ways to paint miniatures and models? A great way to overcome painting block is to experiment! Try a new technique. How about painting with coffee? Yes, I do mean paint miniatures with a do-it-yourself (DIY) coffee paint mixture. Board games, miniature
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Do you play board games with miniatures? Tabletop games with miniatures are especially fun because they add an extra level of tactile immersion. Even better, of course, are board games with painted miniatures. Of all the games that you can enhance with painted miniatures, Cthulhu Wars (Peterson Games) is a particular stand-out! In this article,
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Can you use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean or strip paint off miniatures or models? How does an ultrasonic cleaner work? Ultrasonic cleaners use sonic waves transmitted through a liquid (usually water) that rapidly “scrubs” dirt or other unwanted particles from object surfaces. In this article, I explain how an ultrasonic cleaner works and why
How Does an Ultrasonic Cleaner Work? Best Practice and Use Read More »
So, you’re looking to paint your 3D printed miniature. Painting 3D printed miniatures and figures is similar to painting other types of kit-type miniatures and models. This is especially true if you’re using model acrylic paints, such as Citadel or Army Painter model paints. In this article, I show you how I painted a 3D
How-To Paint a 3D Printed Miniature with OSL Read More »
Most painters spend years copying techniques before realizing they already have instincts worth following. Here are five ways to stop borrowing other people’s styles and start recognizing your own.
5 Ways to Discover Your Miniature Painting Style Read More »
We are humans, and it is in our inherent nature to be creative. Creativity is embedded deep within our DNA, which is why we managed to build grand civilizations and make a technologically thriving society today. Is there something you love to do? Do you enjoy painting miniatures, photography, or other hobbies? Do you want
How to Unleash Your Inner Creativity (6 Ways) Read More »
Not sure if you have enough contrast on your painted miniature? A quick way to check if you have enough contrast on your miniature is to take a photo! Once you have the image, remove the color. You’ll see the dynamic range on your model a lot better, and painting with high contrast will become
How to Paint High Contrast Miniatures with Photography (5 Steps) Read More »
Are you looking for ideas for a Seraphon army color scheme? The Seraphon are a race of reptilian warriors in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar world (Games Workshop). The Seraphon miniature range from hulking scaled warriors and lizard beasts, to smaller, more agile troops. The models are gorgeous and, of course, deserve a good paint
Seraphon Color Schemes: 9 Motifs with Ideas Read More »
Do you enjoy assembling miniatures? Many scale models arrive in boxed kits that require assembly. Miniatures are often plastic, resin, or metal. Each kind of material and model kit requires a different assembly approach to achieve the best results. Tabletop games such Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Infinity the Game, Guild Ball, and many others
30 Miniature and Model Assembly Tips for Hobbyists Read More »
Are Citadel Contrast Paints right for you? If you’re a new miniature painter, or simply a procrastinator who isn’t sure where to start, Citadel’s Contrast Paint line is perfect for you. If you’re wondering if you can use Citadel Contrast Paints on 3D prints, read on below. In this article, guest writer Eleni Stamos (an
Citadel Contrast Paints with 3D Printed Miniatures (It Works) Read More »
Fifty things I’ve learned at the painting desk over years of commission work, from why a black primer speeds up highlighting to why saliva might be the best blending medium you already own.
50 Miniature Painting Tips: What I Learned as a Commissioned Painter Read More »
Over the years, I’ve developed a joy for taking photos. Of the images I’ve created with my camera, I’m still drawn to black and white photography. There is a simplicity in black and white photography: a timelessness. Without color, a photograph feels ageless. I suppose that is the beauty of photography: discovering things that were
Black and White Photography: 40 Images with my 40mm Lens Read More »