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Ever pick up a pen and feel like it belongs in your creative space, not just in your pocket? That’s how I felt when I first started using the Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1. It’s a pen with heritage roots, modern reliability, and a design that makes even the most ordinary notes feel intentional. If you’re
The Leuchtturm 1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Pen Review (My Favorite Everyday Pen) Read More »
What’s the best brush for painting miniatures? Paint brushes are an essential tool for miniature painting. The most popular and useful brushes for miniature painters are a pointed round kolinsky sable size #1 or #2 brushes. These paint brushes have a bristle length of about 8-12mm and a belly diameter of 1.5-2mm. A pointed round
Choosing the Best Brush for Painting Miniatures (Full Guide) Read More »
Ever spend an evening chasing highlights with a tired brush? Drybrushing brings textures to life fast, yet the wrong tool frays, sheds, and ruins details. I’m always on the lookout for cool toys to experiment with in the miniature hobby sphere; these brushes look super affordable right now and have, in my view, the ideal
Transon Miniature Painting Drybrush Set: First Look, Expectations, and Testing Plan Read More »
My hands-on picks for the best miniature-painting brushes, including everyday workhorses, premium detail brushes, drybrush sets, and inexpensive tools for rough jobs.
Top 10 Best Brushes for Painting Miniatures (My 2026 Picks) Read More »
Have you ever wondered if investing in a high-end paintbrush could actually improve your miniature painting? I asked myself the same question when I first bought the Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable size 1 brush. It’s legendary among miniature painters for its precision and performance, but at over $20 a brush, I had
Are Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes Worth It for Miniature Painting? Read More »
Gold metallics are usually a mess: poor coverage, no shine, wrong warmth. Retributor Armour is the one that fixed that for me, brushed, sprayed, and airbrushed.
Retributor Armour: Best Gold Metallic Paint? [Review] Read More »
Are you looking for a custom dice tray? A custom dice box or tray turns your experience of an ordinary board game or RPG session into something new. In this article, I show you 10 great examples of custom dice trays for tabletop gaming. Whether you’re playing an RPG, miniature wargames or board games, like
Custom Dice Trays for Tabletop Gamers (10 Unique Finds) (2026) Read More »
Miniature painting, a niche yet captivating hobby, requires precision, patience, and the right set of tools. Among these, a simple yet often overlooked accessory is the paint water cup. While any cup or mug can serve the basic purpose, specialized tools like the Citadel Water Pot offer unique benefits. In this article, I show you
Using the Citadel Water Pot (Overview) Read More »
Foam trays can catch on delicate parts and rub painted edges. These are my 10 magnetic miniature transport case picks for storage, display, and game-day travel.
Top 10 Best Magnetic Miniature Army Transport Cases (2026) 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 »
I bought the Citadel Water Pot on a whim and almost regretted it. Here’s why its brush rest, cleaning ribs, and tip-making grooves changed my mind.
Citadel Water Pot Review (Good Buy or Not?) Read More »
If you’ve ever obsessed over brush strokes under dim light or tried to photograph a miniature only to fight off shadows, you already know: your task lamp can make or break your hobby experience. I’ve used both the Redgrass Creative SOLO Task Lamp and their flagship R9 Desk Lamp extensively at my hobby desk. This
Redgrass SOLO Task Lamp vs. R9 Desk Lamp (Comparison): Which One Belongs on Your Desk? Read More »
Every primer on this list has been used on real miniatures — plastic, metal, resin, and 3D prints. Here’s which ones actually hold up, and how to choose the right one for your project.
10 Best Primers for Miniatures (2026 Buying Guide) Read More »
Looking for a little help seeing fine details on your miniatures? These are the three magnifying visors I recommend after years at the painting desk.
Magnifying Visors for Painting Miniatures (Tips and Recommendation) Read More »
Good quality, diffuse lighting can prevent eye fatigue, a major roadblock to a comfortable long painting session. For miniature painting, for long stretches, I highly recommend getting a lamp that uses a full spectrum daylight bulb or LED.
What Lamp Do I Use for Painting Miniatures? Read More »