To make a diorama, we’re going to need more materials than we would for a typical mini build or conversion. The process is somewhere between painting, kitbashing, and terrain building. However, there’s another element that’s maybe the most important of all: storytelling. Even a simple diorama tells a story. Here, a squad of Blood Angels…
The Best Wet Palette for Miniatures, Figurines and Models: Best of the Best Not too long ago the options for a wet palette were pretty limited. They aren’t terribly hard to make if you wanted to do it yourself, so that was a good option. While we did have a few basic products from well…
A wet palette is one of the first things you hear about when you work with acrylic paints. After the paints and brushes, you’ll need a palette. I personally had no idea what it was when I first heard the term. In Miniature Painting, we typically work with acrylics and a lot of the techniques…
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 is Wet Blending in Miniature Painting? What is Wet Blending? Wet blending is a painting technique used on miniatures to create smooth transitions between colors. It involves applying and mixing different paint colors while they are still wet. This method is popular for achieving realistic lighting effects, gradients, highlights and shadows on small-scale models….
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…
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…
If you just got a new 3D printer or are considering one, you probably have a big list of things you’re looking to create. Toys for the kids (or yourself!), figurines to display, miniatures for your D&D game, a cool Star Wars Mandalorian statue or X-Wing model. Once they’re printed, you’ll have a grey resin…
