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.
5 Professional Miniature Priming Tips for Best Results
As a seasoned miniature painter, I’ve learned that the journey to a stunning, eye-catching miniature starts long before the first color touches its surface. It begins with priming, an essential step that sets the stage for your painting masterpiece. In…
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3 Popular Uses for Dry Brushing Miniatures (Tips)
Dry brushing is an essential miniature painting technique because it has so many uses in the hobby. It’s also one of the easiest methods to learn, which makes it popular among both novice and experienced painters. Whether you’re painting minis…
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Reaper VEX Airbrush Review for Painting Miniatures (Yay or Nay?)
Are you wondering whether the Reaper Vex airbrush is right for you? If you paint miniatures for tabletop games, e.g., TTRPGs, DND, Warhammer, an airbrush is a powerful tool. Of course, there are many airbrushes to choose from. The Vex…
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How to Shade Panel Lines and Recesses with Watercolor (Fast and Simple)
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to paint the armor panel lines on your miniatures? The thin, narrow panel lines you find on miniatures like Gunpla, Warhammer 40k armored units, or military scale model vehicles, aren’t easy…
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3 Reasons You Need a Hair Dryer for Miniature Painting
Did you know that a hair dryer is the most under-appreciated tool in the miniature painting hobby? The dry, hot air from a hair dryer will accelerate paint dry time, increasing productivity, and will improve the quality of your final…
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Practicing Non-Metallic Metal (NMM)
I’ve been painting 40k and Warmachine models for a few friends. And for kicks, I’ve been trying my hand (and eye) at painting non-metallic metal (NMM). For the less well versed, NMM is the method for painting metallic surfaces without…
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Zenithal Dry Brushing to “SlapChop” Paint Miniatures
Want to paint your miniature army fast without sacrificing quality? Speed painting miniatures is something I’ve used in competition, as well as in some commission miniature paint jobs I’ve done. When you want to reach tabletop quality miniature paint jobs,…
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7 Wet Palette Tips and Tricks for Miniature Painters
So, you have a wet palette. Now what? Do you know how to get the most out of your favorite wet palette? A wet palette is a painting accessory that keeps your acrylic paint moist for longer periods of time.…
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How to Paint Plastic Miniatures (Step-by-Step)
So, you’ve got a plastic miniature to paint. Now what? Painting plastic miniatures is a simple process. But, I know that the sight of an unpainted model’s surface triggers a kind of fear in some people. I’m here to show…
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8 Must-Know Paint Blending Techniques for Miniatures
What techniques do I use for paint blending on miniatures? This is a very common question, but not a simple one to answer. There are many ways to blend paint on a miniature. Each method has an advantage and disadvantage.…
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