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SOLO Task Lamp (Overview): Portable Lighting for Miniature Hobbies

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As a creative hobbyist, I know how frustrating it is to work under inadequate lighting. Whether it’s painting miniatures or assembling models, poor lighting can distort colors, cast distracting shadows, and strain your eyes, making the experience less enjoyable. In this article, I share my excitement for the R9 SOLO task lamp from RedGrassCreative. If […]

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Top 5 Yellow Paints for Miniatures: A Comparison and Guide

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Painting yellow is a love-hate relationship for miniature painters. It’s vibrant, eye-catching, and iconic for armies like the Imperial Fists, but its poor coverage can make even seasoned painters grit their teeth. If you’re like me, you paint to relax, escape, and experiment with different colors to keep things fresh. In this article, I’ll compare

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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: Is This the Best Resin 3D Printer for Tabletop Miniatures in 2025?

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Are you looking for the best 3D printer for miniatures? Speed, reliability, and resolution are the top 3 features you should be looking at. Enter the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: a promising tool for those looking to efficiently print highly detailed miniatures. I had the amazing opportunity to drive this printer through a number of

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A Miniature Nostalgia Zone: Reviewing Sally Wallace’s “Christmas Emporium”

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The magic of miniatures lies in their ability to transport us to entire worlds contained within the smallest of scales. As an enthusiast of miniature art and a lover of holiday traditions, I was thrilled to check out Sally Wallace’s Christmas Emporium. This book is more than just a collection of beautiful scenes; it’s a

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11 Best D&D Miniature Carrying Cases and Storage Options

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I game, I travel. Campaign nights in worlds afar need some careful planning, especially if you’re playing with miniatures. How are traveling with your painted minis? Need a good way to store your stuff while you’re busy with real life? You’re not alone… In this article, I run you through some of the coolest and

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135 Unique Hobby Gift Ideas for Miniature Painters and Tabletop Gamers!

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Are you trying to find a great gift for a miniature painter or tabletop gamer and not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Picking something thoughtful for a hobbyist can feel impossible when you’re unsure whether they need a brush set, a terrain-making tool, or the newest board-game expansion. To make it simple, I’ve

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Badger Airbrushes: Best Beginner to Advanced Models for Painting Miniatures?

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Badger airbrushes are made in the USA. They make a ton of models, with new updates and iterations coming out all the time. As they are known for their hefty build-quality, balanced ergonomic grip, and low-cost maintenance, I love working with Badger airbrushes as a freelance miniature painter. Of course, the question you may ask

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Reaper VEX Airbrush Review for Painting Miniatures (Yay or Nay?)

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Are you wondering whether the Reaper Vex airbrush is right for you? If you paint miniatures for tabletop games, e.g., TTRPGs, DND, Warhammer, an airbrush is a powerful tool. Of course, there are many airbrushes to choose from. The Vex airbrush is a professional-grade airbrush, designed for the serious hobbyist or pro painter looking for

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Redgrass Games Sprue Cutter and Precision Nipper (Review)

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I’m a hobby miser when it comes to fancy tools. I don’t like spending money on things that I don’t need, aren’t going to improve my craft, or I find overvalued. Redgrass Games, a company dedicated to providing high-quality tools for miniature painters and creatives, released two new tools in their line up: the Sprue

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