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Best 5 Simple Workspace Setups for Painting in Small or Shared Spaces

If you paint miniatures long enough, you start to notice how much your environment shapes your hobby. Where you paint, how quickly you can set up, and how easily you can clean up all influence how often you actually sit…

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Miniature Painting and the Art of Human Relationships

All of the world is connected. Some connections form easily. Others are strained, broken, or misaligned—and we emerge changed as a result. As I paint—building a finished miniature step by step, layer by layer—I’ve come to realize that the practice…

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Best Metallic Paints for Miniatures—My 5 Go-To Colors and Why

If you’ve ever stared at a wall of metallic paints and wondered which ones actually perform well on miniatures, you’re not alone. Metallics behave differently from regular acrylics, and choosing the right one can change the entire look of your…

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25 Simple Sprue Recycling Ideas for Miniature Painters

If you’ve ever stared at a pile of leftover sprues and wondered what else they could become, this list gives you a broad set of ideas to spark your creativity. Think of it as a toolbox of possibilities: from simple…

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7 Best Spray Primers for Miniatures (Review and Recommendation)

Are you looking for the best spray primer for painting miniatures? Aerosol primers vary widely depending on the brand and the conditions you’re working in. The best spray primers for plastic, metal, or resin models all share a few essential…

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Ork Paint Schemes (9 Color Motifs and Ideas)

Are you looking for paint scheme ideas for an Ork army? The Orks are one of Warhammer 40K’s most iconic factions—loud, brutal, and wildly unpredictable. They’re a tide of green muscle and scrap-armor ingenuity, held together by the sheer force…

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Why the StarCraft Miniatures Game Is Exciting for Painters and Tabletop Gamers

I grew up playing the original StarCraft until my computer fans screamed for mercy. Long nights on Battle.net, LAN parties packed with half-empty Dorito bags, too much soda, and custom-map tournaments where I was convinced my APM (actions per minute)…

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