This section of our site is dedicated to the budgeting and side of your hobbies. Your hobbies don’t exist in a vacuum. If you’re like most people, your painting and gaming hobbies are a big part of your life, and that means they can have a big impact on your budget. If you’re interested in providing commission miniature painting services, I also share my experience with that aspect of the hobby, too.
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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5 Simple Tips to Market Your Hobby For Cash
Are you looking for ways to monetize your hobby? Maybe you paint miniatures on commission. Whatever hobby or interest you love to do, I’m sure at some point you will have thought about the possibility of making it into more…
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7 Luxury Hobby Things You Need to Want
Do you like expensive things? If you’re into scale modeling hobbies and miniatures, e.g., painting and assembling model kits, then you may be interested in what an extra hundred or more in your budget could buy. Over the years, I’ve…
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Can You Make a Living Painting Miniatures Full Time?
So you want to turn your miniature painting hobby into “a real job”? Tabletop gaming has been around for centuries, but the advent of miniature painting has allowed for a greater level of immersion in these games. As long as…
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10 Money-Saving Hobby Tips for Miniature Painters
Are you looking for ways to save money in your miniature painting hobby? The miniature hobby can be as expensive or as affordable as you want. As commissioned miniature painter, I’ve learned a few tricks to budget-saving tips without sacrificing…
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Strategic Triage: Prioritizing Your Creative Concepts
Miniature painting is an intricate art that requires patience, focus, and attention to detail. As with any creative endeavor, it’s easy to get lost in the process and become overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that need to be…
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The Silver Lining: How Inflation and a Bad Economy Can Fuel Your Creative Writing
I write a lot. Most of it is technical academic stuff for work. But, often I’ll pull up a blank page and draft a creative story or some essay on the state of the world—life. It’s something I enjoy doing…
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Running a Successful Hobby Gaming Convention: The Hidden Magic and Mayhem Behind CaptainCon
CaptainCon is an annual 3-day gaming event taking place in Warwick, Rhode Island. It is held every year in early February (usually the first weekend) at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center. CaptainCon is a celebration of all things gaming, featuring…
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Digital Threats Against Influencers and Online Businesses (Prevention Guide)
Do you use social media or other digital venues to share your art and creative works? As an influencer, your online presence and reputation is valuable, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from malicious actors. We’ve grown…
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The Power of “No”: Are You a Distracted Hobbyist?
Distractions are everywhere. You’re trying to get work done, but your mind keeps wandering off to think about that new gossipy thing you heard about your co-worker, or that reality show you can’t miss tonight. Even when we’re trying to…
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Whether you’re looking to make some extra money to support your habit (err hobby), or you’re hoping to one day turn your passion into a career, we’ve got the tips and tricks you need to get started.
Miniature painting, photography, 3D printing, and wargaming can be expensive hobbies, but there are plenty of ways to save money or offset their costs and still enjoy the activities you love.