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.
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. In […]
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How do you thin your paint when working on miniatures and models? Most hobby acrylics—Citadel, The Army Painter, Vallejo, and others—perform better when they flow smoothly and don’t bury the tiny details. Thinning helps you control the paint on your brush, spread it evenly, and build clean layers on any surface. Each thinning method has
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Acrylic inks are an essential tool for any miniature painter. I’ve discussed using inks for washes, glazes, and highlighting, as well as the best techniques for incorporating them into the hobby. In this article, I’ll cover some of the most effective ways to use inks when painting miniatures. In this article, I review 8 great
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The cracked earth effect is a great way to add some depth to your miniatures. It can be used for all sorts of ideas, from lava effects, ice and dried desert scenes. The base of a model adds key scenery and context for your painted models, which completes the overall look of a great paint
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If you’re like me and have a longstanding love for military history, you’ll understand the joy of bringing those stories to life through scale modeling. My passion for building models began in middle school, and now, years later, it’s rekindled by a client’s unique request. From the thrilling challenge of painting intricate details to navigating
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The HABIT of speed painting minimizes overthinking and helps maintain a natural, dynamic look. The miniatures usually require fewer touch-ups when painted quickly. Slowing down often invites unnecessary fussing, which can detract from the overall effect. Ultimately, I often find that faster painting results in better miniatures. In this overview, I focus on sharing things
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Speed painting miniatures can be a rewarding way to quickly enhance your tabletop gaming experience. In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to paint a Fane Knight Cavalry model from Privateer Press without an airbrush. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, I hope these tips will help you achieve the results you’re looking for
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Today’s camera technology in smartphones, DSLRs, or mirrorless compact cameras, has made it possible for anyone to take a picture at a moment’s notice. But, miniature photography brings unique technical challenges. If your photos are out-of-focus, blurry, and you’ve tried all the other tricks, then maybe the process of focus-stacking multiple images will help! In
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For miniature painters who want to share their work, or gamers that want to record their battle reports, capturing sharp and clear images is pretty important. The best way to take miniature photos is to keep your entire model sharp. You can also use a technique called “Focus-Stacking” to help you post-process your images to
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As a commissioned miniature painter, I use several airbrushes to complete my projects, efficiently. However, the linchpin of any airbrush is the air compressor, which drives the air flow you need to spray your paint onto your models. In this guide, I go over the basics of air compressors that you’ll likely want to know
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Painting black on miniatures is a challenge. Even experienced miniature painters will hesitate when it comes to painting the color black. In this article, I’ll dive into my quick method for painting a realistic black color on miniatures and models. Here, I will also answer questions like: “How do I shade black?” or “What color
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Painter’s block sucks. Help me.
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As a seasoned miniature painter, I’ve learned that the journey to a stunning, eye-catching miniature starts long before the first color touches its surface. It begins with priming, an essential step that sets the stage for your painting masterpiece. In this article, I share my personal insights, tips, and best practices for using different types
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I’ve learned to overcome procrastination a long time ago. While everyone is different, psychologically, I think there are some common issues that anyone can tackle if they want to overcome procrastination. Whether it comes to hobbies, e.g., painting miniatures, or work and adult life responsibilities, the single hurdle to overcoming procrastination learning that it is
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Miniature painting, an art that demands precision, patience, and a sharp eye for detail, can be significantly enhanced by mastering the skill of achieving seamless blends on surfaces like cloaks. This technique has the potential to make your miniatures truly stand out. “Layering opaque color” to create smooth transitions between two colors is a basic
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