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Are you looking to improve your miniature painting? Do you want to increase your arsenal of painting techniques? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, these articles will show you some new (and unique) ways to approach your painting projects.
One of the great things about painting miniatures is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to techniques. You can go as simple or as complex as you like, and there’s always something new to learn. Explore some different miniature painting techniques, or learn how to spin something you already know how to do.
Experimenting with different approaches can help you find new and better ways to achieve the results you want. It can also be a lot of fun! So don’t be afraid to get creative, and try something new today.
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to paint the armor panel lines on your miniatures? The thin, narrow panel lines you find on miniatures like Gunpla, Warhammer 40k armored units, or military scale model vehicles, aren’t easy to paint. For best results, the panel lines should be painted with a dark paint,
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Did you know that a hair dryer is the most under-appreciated tool in the miniature painting hobby? The dry, hot air from a hair dryer will accelerate paint dry time, increasing productivity, and will improve the quality of your final layers of paint and varnish. As miniature painters, we all need good brushes, glue, and great
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I’ve been painting 40k and Warmachine models for a few friends. And for kicks, I’ve been trying my hand (and eye) at painting non-metallic metal (NMM). For the less well versed, NMM is the method for painting metallic surfaces without using metallic-containing paints. In this article, I share my experience trying to learn how to
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If you want to paint a miniature army quickly and still keep readable light and shadow, Slap Chop is a method I’ve used in competition and commission work. Begin with a black undercoat, drybrush gray and white from above, then apply transparent color. It is a practical way to get models battle-ready without an airbrush.
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What techniques do I use for paint blending on miniatures? This is a very common question, but not a simple one to answer. There are many ways to blend paint on a miniature. Each method has an advantage and disadvantage. In fact, some techniques that you may find difficult, others might find easy. And, vice
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Damon’s step-by-step recipe for crackling blue power weapons, with a dark base, vivid jade, and controlled white highlights.
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As an artist and professional miniature painter with years of experience working across various artistic media, I have come to appreciate the value of truly knowing my materials. The profound impact this understanding can have on the outcome of my work cannot be overstated. One medium that has always stood out for its vibrant colors, versatility,
Understanding Acrylic Paint for Miniature Hobbies: Uses, Types, and Best Picks (Guide) Read More »
Yellow can be hard to paint. Here’s the simple Contrast-paint and dry-brushing method I use for bright Imperial Fists.
How to Paint Yellow Space Marines (Easy and Fast) Read More »
Speed painting gets easier when I stop chasing details. Here’s how I use big shapes, a large brush, five colors, and strong contrast to finish a miniature fast.
How Do I Speed Paint a Miniature? [Thoughts and Tips] Read More »
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.
Batch Painting Miniatures (Tips and Tutorial) Read More »
Do you lick your paint brushes when you paint minis? Or, maybe you’ve seen other hobbyist do it and you’re a little disgusted. If so, here are the three reasons a miniature artists might lick their brush. Here are 3 reasons why miniature painters lick their brushes: Continue reading to see why painting miniatures is
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Are you looking for ways to paint Infinity miniatures? Infinity is a tabletop skirmish game set in a sci-fi universe. Infinity, a game by Corvus Belli, pits fictional nations and conglomerates against one another in urban battlefields. It is a brutal game where high-tech weaponry, combined arms mechanized and cyber warfare come together to resolve
Oil Painting Tutorial for Infinity Game Miniature (Photo Guide) Read More »
Looking for a guide about how to prime miniatures? Priming miniatures is the key to getting a professional looking paint job. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about priming miniatures, from what kind of primer to use, to how to apply it. There are a few different ways to prime
Priming Miniatures and Spraying Hobby Models (A to Z Guide) Read More »
Are you trying to paint models for a diorama, a tabletop wargame? Military tank miniatures from wargames like Bolt Action, Flames of War, or even Warhammer 40K can be fun but challenging to paint well. For the scale modelers who aren’t sure where to start with the process, tanks are one of the best places
How to Paint Model Tanks (8 Basic Steps) Read More »
I show how to zenithal prime miniatures with a dark base coat and controlled light spray, then use glazes or contrast paints to preserve the underpainting.
Zenithal Priming and Painting Miniatures – A Tutorial Read More »