Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Whether you’re a traveling wargamer or just a hobbyist who likes to paint miniatures, there’s always the challenge of how to set up your painting area when you’re away from home. I recently attended a gaming convention and brought my miniature painting supplies with me, so I thought I’d share my experience (and some solutions) …
Hotel Room Miniature Painting (Travel Challenges, Tips, and Solutions) Read More »
Are you looking for a better way to mix your miniature and model paints? Do you hate Vallejo or Scale 75 paint separation in your bottles? A lot of miniature paints tend to separate from their liquid binders if allowed to settle, and require a bit of shaking to get them to mix properly again. …
5 Best Model Paint Mixers and Shakers for Miniature Paints (Review) Read More »
This Artis Opus Brush Series S review is based on several months of regular brush use in commissioned miniature painting. Artis Opus brushes are similar in cost to other kolinsky sables, and require the same level of care for best performance. This may dissuade more casual painters. But, if you’re serious about painting miniatures and …
Do you paint miniatures professionally, or want to take your hobby to another level? Commission miniature painting, along with pro studio painting, requires reliable tools and equipment that must meet certain standards. Miniature painting lamps need to provide even, consistent light without any hot spots or glare. This is essential for seeing small details clearly, …
Best Miniature Painting Lamp for Professional Use (A Commission Painter’s Review) Read More »
Searching for a paint tube rack to store and organize your favorite paints? I’ve searched high and low for a hobby paint rack that can store my acrylic and oil paint tubes. Although I’ve found a few good acrylic paint tube organizers that may do the job, a general hobby rack that holds paint tubes …
Best Paint Tube Rack? Plydolex Tube Organizer and Storage (Review) Read More »
A desk magnifying glass is an essential tool for a lot of hobbies. It is a very popular desk gadget. But with all the choices out there it can be hard to choose one that’s right for you. As a miniature painter, model maker, and someone who enjoys arts and crafts, e.g., coloring books with …
Desk Magnifying Glass for Hobbies and Crafts (Top 7 Picks) Read More »
As an avid miniature painter, I’ve been looking for ways to get my kids into the hobby. But, painting miniatures can be difficult for young children. Young children still have developing fine motor skills, which take time to mature. To get my kids used to working with acrylic paints, I figured I’d try out a …
What’s better for painting miniatures, airbrushing or regular brushwork? The best answer for this question is that it depends on what you’re trying to do with your miniature painting project. Airbrushing is a powerful tool and adds other more technical options for miniature painters. For best results, regular brushing will always be useful for finishing …
Airbrushing Vs. Regular Brushing for Miniatures and Models Read More »