Welcome to a library of fantastic articles related to the painting of miniatures and models. If you’re a tabletop gamer, a miniature hobbyist, or artist of any genre, there is something to learn here. These painting articles are written by professional miniature painters.
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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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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Choosing the Best Brush for Painting Miniatures (Full Guide)
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…
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Retributor Armour: Best Gold Metallic Paint? [Review]
Are you looking for the best metallic gold paint for your miniature and modeling needs? Retributor Armour metallic paint as a base color in the pot is awesome. On the other hand, operate the spray version with caution (it’s not…
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Struggling to Stay Focused While Painting? Fix Your Lighting
Ever notice how some days you can paint for hours, totally locked in—while other times, you can’t focus for more than ten minutes? Your lighting might be the reason. A good lighting setup in your hobby space doesn’t just help…
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How to Airbrush Zenithal Highlights (Fast & Easy)
Do you want a fast and easy way to paint highlights on miniatures? Zenithal highlighting is a technique that quickly reproduces the light and shadows produced by an imaginary light source directly over the subject. Using a spray can or…
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What’s the Difference Between Hobby Paint and a Primer for Miniatures?
Ever spent hours painting a miniature, only to watch the paint chip away after a few gaming sessions? Frustrating, right? One of the biggest reasons this happens is skipping an essential first step—priming. You might wonder: Can’t I just use…
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Non-Metallic Metal (NMM) Sword (Blending with the Loaded Brush Technique)
Non-metallic metal (NMM) painting is the technique of using regular paint (without metallic content) to give the illusion of a metallic, reflective surface. In general, NMM requires high contrast painted with smooth transitions from light-to-dark. There are many technique you…
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8 Best Airbrush Paints for Miniatures and Models
Are you searching for the best miniature paints for airbrushing? Did you know you can use regular model acrylic paint in an airbrush? All you need to do is thin your normal miniature paints for it to flow properly through…
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Top 5 Yellow Paints for Miniatures: A Comparison and Guide
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,…
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