Miniature photography focuses on capturing small-scale objects in a way that either emphasizes their miniature scale or makes them appear life-sized. Miniature figures are often highly detailed and well painted. This genre of photography relies on balancing focus and depth of field with well lit, still objects. While there are advanced techniques like photo stacking…
What is Color Theory? What is Color Theory? Color Theory is the term we use to label our collective understanding of how humans perceive color. It is a framework that guides the use, combination, and impact of colors in any visual composition. We apply Color Theory in art, marketing, design and any discipline that uses…
What are FDM and SLA 3D Printing Technologies: A Quick Summary FDM vs SLA 3D Printing Summary: SLA and FDM are two of the most common 3D printing technologies. SLA stands for Stereolithography Apparatus, while FDM stands for Fused Deposition Modeling. SLA uses a laser to cure liquid resin, while FDM uses a heated nozzle…
I always love to see other people’s hobby desk set ups. It’s one of my favorite forum posts to read. You get to see how others paint and hobby, and it usually give you some ideas. That said, there are always similarities and common themes. Are they wide and flat, or do they have shelving…
3D Printing Resolution Basics What is 3D printer resolution? 3D printer resolution refers to the level of detail and precision with which a 3D printer can produce objects. It is typically measured in microns (one millionth of a meter) and represents the smallest layer height the printer can achieve. A higher resolution means finer and…
What Are the Benefits of Using Minis in D&D What are D&D Miniatures? D&D Miniatures are small plastic, resin or pewter figures used to represent characters and monsters in the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. They help visualize where the characters are in the environment during gameplay. Official D&D Miniatures are between 25 and…
How Do I Strip Paint Off Of Miniatures? Removing paint from miniature, models, plastic or resin is done with the use of solvents, cleaners, soap and water. Acrylic paints are easier to remove. Oils and Enamels are typically more challenging than Acrylics but can be stripped successfully without harming a plastic or resin model. I…
The goal of a primer is to give you a solid foundation that allows paint to stick well. This prevents it from chipping or warping off the 3D print or whatever you’re painting. A clean, smooth prime should be a part of any painting process. Unless you’re using colored filament or resin, you’ll usually want…
The Iwata Eclipse HP-CS sits neatly in the premium airbrush slot. It’s easy for a beginner to use, but a notch above the entry level airbrushes. I’ll walk through why it’s worth that bump in price. If you’re in the market for a gravity feed, dual action, internal mix airbrush, this is one of the best to consider.
The Badger Line of Airbrushes has been around for quite a while. The Patriot 105 delivers the quality and reliability users want in a workhorse airbrush. The Badger line up is quite popular in the miniature painting world. Few come more recommended than the Patriot 105. It really sets the bar for what entry level…
