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13 Best Lights for Miniature Painting and Hobbies

Are you looking for the best miniature painting lamp or light? Every hobby at modeling scale requires your ability to see and work with small details. Good contrast and correct color temperature are essential for consistent, high-quality output at any scale. The best light for hobbies such as miniature painting and scale modeling are those …

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Best Budget Magnetic Miniature Carrying Case? A Review

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In the world of miniature gaming, safely and efficiently transporting your painted army is a universal need. Like an armored troop carrier, a magnetized army carrying and storage case will help you get to the frontlines ready for battle. After reviewing a number of foam tray systems for taking your models on the go, I’ve …

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Vallejo Surface Primer for Miniatures (Review and Tips)

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The most important step of any miniature paint job is priming. A primer or undercoat is a preparatory coating placed on the surface of a miniature before painting. The use a primer ensures that paint adheres to the surface and helps paint durability. This is especially important if you’re using the miniature or model for …

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Redgrass Games Sprue Cutter and Precision Nipper (Review)

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I’m a hobby miser when it comes to fancy tools. I don’t like spending money on things that I don’t need, aren’t going to improve my craft, or I find overvalued. Redgrass Games, a company dedicated to providing high-quality tools for miniature painters and creatives, released two new tools in their line up: the Sprue …

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JMBricklayer Botanical Garden Plastic Brick Set (Review)

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Do you enjoy LEGOS? Everyone knows LEGO bricks, as they’ve been around for ages. I grew up with these construction small construction bricks. The precursor to Minecraft, the emergent gameplay from Lego bricks is almost limitless. Of course, since their inception, other companies have risen to fill this market. JMBricklayer is one such brand, creating …

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Can You Make a Living Painting Miniatures Full Time?

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So you want to turn your miniature painting hobby into “a real job”? Tabletop gaming has been around for centuries, but the advent of miniature painting has allowed for a greater level of immersion in these games. As long as people are gaming with miniatures, enjoying them in their various hobbies, there will always be …

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A-Case Painting Handle for Miniatures and Models (Review)

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So, you paint miniatures and your hands cramp up, fingers stiff? The human hand is the best tool you have for interacting with the world around you. But it’s got limits, too. Holding small objects for extended periods of time can be painful for muscles, tendons, and joints. A painting handle increases the surface area …

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