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Do you use a wet palette? How do you setup your palette? I’ve tried all types of wet palettes: the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) disaster and even the fancier “Everlasting Wet Palette” (Red Grass Games). These are either mold-farms or over-hyped and expensive palettes.
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This article is a descriptive overview of the differences between tabletop quality and display level miniature painting standards. What do the terms “tabletop standard”, “display level”, or collector quality” mean in regards to miniature painting? This seems to be a recurring question in the miniature painting community. And, it is an especially relevant topic for
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When it comes to the world of tabletop gaming and miniature collecting, the thrill of holding a character you’ve created is unmatched. This is where Hero Forge steps in, revolutionizing the way we interact with our tabletop heroes. As a passionate gamer and miniatures enthusiast, I recently delved into the world of Hero Forge’s custom
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I’ve often wondered how miniature painters actually film their videos for YouTube. What camera do they use? Where does it sit relative to the model? How do they frame close-up shots without blocking the view with their hands? There’s plenty of finished video content out there, but surprisingly little written guidance on the camera setup
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In this article I describe my thoughts and process about how I made my first battle report video. I learned a lot, and I hope my experience helps or simply inspires those of you who are just starting out. This video documents a game of Warmachine/Hordes I played using my Grymkin army, which faced-off against
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Do you lick your brushes to keep a fine point? Many painters lick their brushes for this purpose. Other miniature painters work saliva into the bristles with their fingers, which can help maintain brush shape. Well, given how exposed our brushes may become toward saliva during the course of painting (see the reasons miniature painters lick
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Do you paint miniatures? If so, you’ve probably realized how much stuff you’re going to need or want. The miniature painting hobby if given enough time and pressure will create a veritable mountain of doo-dads and widgets galore. Well, I’m not here to stop you on your slippery slide to financial ruin and despair. Minimalism
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It’s an interesting topic to talk about. I know many us, me included, drink coffee on a daily basis. We drink it for many reasons. Some like the taste, others like the warmth of the mug in their hands while they work or think those deep thoughts we all have: “How do I make an
Caffeine: Neuroscience for the Tabletop Gamer Read More »