Are Citadel Contrast Paints right for you? If you’re a new miniature painter, or simply a procrastinator who isn’t sure where to start, Citadel’s Contrast Paint line is perfect for you. If you’re wondering if you can use Citadel Contrast Paints on 3D prints, read on below. In this article, guest writer Eleni Stamos (an …
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I’ve painted miniatures for a long time. Along the way I’ve gathered up a collection of miniature painting tips that have helped me. Many of the tips and tricks I’ve learned are from providing a miniature painting service. Through the years, I’ve learned how-to be a more effective painter. Of course, I’m always looking for …
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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. In fact, some techniques that you may find difficult, others might find easy. And, vice …
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Are you painting miniatures for Warmachine Hordes? Privateer Press has a unique line of steampunk inspired miniatures. A mix between magic and science, the Iron Kingdom World these characters inhabit is as fantastical and mysterious as the Games Workshop Warhammer 40k universe (albeit not as dark). How to paint miniature articles and video are everywhere. …
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Are you wondering how to paint your 3D printed models? 3D printed miniatures look a lot better with a good paint job to bring out all those details. Painting 3D printed minis is the same process as painting other kit models and miniatures. But, there are a few places that require a little more thought …
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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 …
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Are you wondering about the possibility of 3D printing your own miniatures? There are free 3D files for almost anything now. Even your favorite wargame miniatures are coming to an open source database near you. Out of simple curiosity, I did an online search for free 3D printable files for Warhammer 40k and Forgeworld models. …
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Are you looking for the best magnifying lamp for painting miniatures and models? You need to see details clearly to paint well or craft those beautiful scale models. The best magnifying lamps are systems that have both full-spectrum bright light, but also have lenses with sufficient magnification (ideal minimum: 2x to 2.5x) and focal length …
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Are you trying to choose a paint color scheme for your miniatures? Looking for a good paint scheme for Warhammer 40k or other tabletop games? Even if you’re familiar with painting techniques, you’ll still need to know what colors to choose for painting miniatures. For those who are in product development, a primary challenge is …
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Are you sick of shaking your huge collection of model paints every time you need to use them? I know you wish you had a powerful machine to stir-up those pesky pigments. Maybe you’re looking for the best alternatives to the Typhoon Paint Mixer, a re-branded industrial vortex mixer. Model paints formulated for miniature painting …
When I was learning how to improve my miniature painting, I was always on the look-out for resources to learn from. Of course, there are many ways to learn how to paint miniatures: you can watch YouTube videos, take classes, join a club, find online tutorials, or look for books. As I was searching the …
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Sometimes you want to neglect your tools and just get to work! Go ahead and abuse your brushes; paint like nothing else matters. You need cheap synthetic brushes for painting miniatures—these are the brushes you can treat like crap. Art is about capturing the moment. Don’t hesitate, apply your passion and stick those synthetic bristles …
So, you’ve spent hours painting miniatures. Now, you want to protect your work. If you’re a gamer, this is especially important since your models will have to endure a lot of handling. To protect your minis, you need to seal them with a varnish. Varnishes also improve photographs of your models. There is a need …
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Are you looking to hire a miniature painter? Maybe you’re looking to hire a painting service, but don’t know where to start. Well, then you already know that miniature hobbies are much more fun and exciting when the models are fully painted. Painted miniatures make your games and the entire hobby come alive. Miniature hobbies …
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Simply amazing! 3D printing has come a long way. The technology has invaded the hobby space, bolstering independent designers and makers, and has even raised ethical controversy in gaming communities (see here). 3D printing has changed how we perceive and craft unique pieces of work. Quite simply, 3D printing has begun to change the fundamental …
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