Want simple to follow tutorials with step-by-step photo instruction on how to paint your first or latest miniature or scale model figure?
If you’re new to the world of painting miniatures, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are so many different ways to paint, and so many different products available. But, don’t worry!
Here, you’ll find articles that walk you through stepwise in different painting projects. From choosing the right paints and brushes, to understanding the different techniques, these articles will cover everything you need to get started (and keep going!). More content added regularly, so check back often!
How to Paint OSL on Miniatures (Start Dark, Build the Glow)
I start with a glow on a black practice card, then apply the same idea to a miniature. Follow the light from its source across nearby surfaces with dry brushing, glazing, and selective edge highlights.
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Preshading Miniatures With Dry Brushing in 5 Steps
Build a black-to-white value sketch with progressively lighter drybrushing before applying transparent color to your miniature.
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How to Use Shades to Add Contrast to Miniatures (7 Simple Steps)
You’ve basecoated your model. The paint is opaque and smooth—but it looks flat. That flatness comes from a lack of contrast. Contrast is the movement from light to dark across a surface. It’s what gives a miniature depth, weight, and…
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How to Basecoat Miniatures (7 Simple Steps for Smooth Results)
Are you ready to paint your first miniature? Maybe you just want to get started and feel like you need a clear refresher. Basecoating your miniature is the second most important step, immediately after priming your model. Basecoating miniatures is…
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How to Paint Stone Ruin Bases for Miniatures (Tutorial)
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to paint a stone base? The base of a miniature adds a huge amount of atmosphere to a model. Stone or cracked rocky terrain is a common motif in a lot…
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How to Dry Brush Miniatures and Models (Tips, Photos)
Okay, so you want to dry brush miniatures? Dry brush painting is one of the simplest and most under-rated ways to paint miniatures. When painting miniatures, many people head straight for the more advanced techniques. But, why? Dry brushing is…
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How to Paint a Cracked Base in 5 Minutes (Tutorial)
The cracked earth effect is a great way to add some depth to your miniatures. It can be used for all sorts of ideas, from lava effects, ice and dried desert scenes. The base of a model adds key scenery…
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How To “Focus-Stack”: 13 Steps to Improve Your Miniature Photos
For miniature painters who want to share their work, or gamers that want to record their battle reports, capturing sharp and clear images is pretty important. The best way to take miniature photos is to keep your entire model sharp.…
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Painting Black on Miniatures: Expert Tips for Realistic Effects
Painting black on miniatures is a challenge. Even experienced miniature painters will hesitate when it comes to painting the color black. In this article, I’ll dive into my quick method for painting a realistic black color on miniatures and models.…
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How to Blend Paint on Miniatures (Simple Tips for Layering Color)
Miniature painting, an art that demands precision, patience, and a sharp eye for detail, can be significantly enhanced by mastering the skill of achieving seamless blends on surfaces like cloaks. This technique has the potential to make your miniatures truly…
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