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A miniature painting lamp is an essential tool for any miniature painter because it provides the perfect light source to enhance the color and details of their work. But what makes a great miniature painting lamp? In this article, I’ll discuss one important feature of lighting: color rendering index (CRI). Then, I’ll discuss the other …
What is CRI in Lighting? A Guide for Artists and Miniature Painters Read More »
Are you looking for a unique hobby gift, or have no idea what to get that special tabletop gamer? Are you in a rush? No worries! Whether it’s for a special occasion, like the Christmas holiday season, an anniversary, a birthday, or a gift just to say “thank you for being an amazing person”, check …
135 Unique Hobby Gift Ideas for Miniature Painters and Tabletop Gamers! Read More »
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Miniature painters have a wide variety of wet palette options to choose from. In principle, all wet palettes serve the same purpose. A wet palette keeps model acrylic paint from drying out and helps a miniature painter thin and mix paint. With a wet palette, a painter can take their time working out their color …
15 Best Wet Palettes for Miniature Painting (Review) Read More »
Are you looking for ways to save money in your miniature painting hobby? The miniature painting hobby can be as expensive or as affordable as you want. Of course, as with any hobby, you can easily find yourself spending much more than your budget allows. As commissioned miniature painter for many years, I’ve learned a …
10 Money-Saving Hobby Tips for Miniature Painters Read More »
If you lead a busy life, it can be difficult to find time for hobbies. Many of us have jobs that require long hours. We may have family obligations, or other commitments that keep us from spending all our free time on our hobbies. But, while these realities are true for many people around the …
No Time for Hobbies? 5 Simple Tips for Saving Time Read More »
Looking for the best model glue for plastic, metal, or resin miniatures? An essential tool for any miniature hobbyist is a good glue. How else do you assemble and glue Warhammer miniature kits? For a hobbyists working with miniatures, scale models, and even 3D prints, a good glue needs to be strong, reliable, and easy …
Complete Glue Guide for Miniatures and Models (Best 10 Reviewed) Read More »
Did you know that a messy desk can increase stress and make hobby work more difficult? Of course, you did. An organized miniature painting workspace helps you enjoy enjoy the process of painting. Let’s take a look at why you should be organizing your miniature hobby supplies, and why it will improve your miniature painting …
Painter’s Delight: Organization Tips for a Less Stressful Miniature Hobby Read More »
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 shopped around for different tools and things that could give me a competitive edge, or …
Ever wonder why you can’t seem to finish a project? Procrastination, it’s like a road block that holds you back. Whatever thorn is in your side, you can’t name it or pull it out. The bogeyman stalks all artists and miniature painters the same, and makes the work that much more scary. I’ve said it …
Procrastination: The Bogeyman of Artists and Miniature Painters Read More »
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 than a hobby. In fact, you dream of a way to take what you’re passionate …
Are you looking for a better way to organize your paint brushes? Maybe you have high-end kolinsky sables and are looking for a horizontal paint brush holder to keep the bristles safe and the tips sharp. For a great paint brush rack, you’ll want something that is both functional and fun for your desk. Sure, …
Are you looking for the best washes for painting miniatures? How do you know what wash to use for your models? Acrylic washes are a thinned version of paint. Washes provide a way for you to darken, shift-color, or even highlight parts of your model. If you use washes a certain way, the techniques also …
Top 7 Best Washes for Painting Miniatures and Models (Tips) Read More »
What is the best primer for painting plastic or metal miniatures? The best primer for painting miniatures depends on the surface material. Some primers work best on plastic, whereas other primers work best on metals. In principle all primers act as a preparatory coat over unpainted metal, plastic, or resin to prevent the absorption of …
Best 10 Primers for Plastic and Metal Miniatures (Reviews and Tips) Read More »
Have your broken the law with your hobby? You may not even know if your hobby is illegal. That boundary between the lawful and illegal aspect of many hobbies has thinned in recent years. I’ve written about the controversy that 3D printing game miniatures could be grounds for piracy and copyright infringement (read here). 3D …