The Best Paint Brands for Miniatures: A Guide to Brands
The Best Paint Brands for Miniatures: A Guide to Brands As a miniature painter with over 20 years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of using just about every major acrylic paint brand out there. My team at Warhammer Universe and I constantly experiment to find the optimal paints that provide vibrancy, coverage, blendability – […]
Do You Have to Paint Your Warhammer Minis? Unleash Your Creativity with This Essential Beginner’s Guide
Do You Have to Paint Your Warhammer Minis? Unleash Your Creativity with This Essential Beginner’s Guide Our team here has loved playing Warhammer and painting miniatures for over 20 years, We often get asked by new hobbyists – “Do you really need to paint your Warhammer minis?” The short answer is: No, you don’t HAVE […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Base Coating Models: Conquer These 3 Mishaps for Flawless Finishes
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Base Coating Models: Conquer These 3 Mishaps for Flawless Finishes As a 20+ year veteran miniature painter and enthusiast at Warhammer Universe, I want to provide a helpful and thorough overview of common mistakes to avoid when base coating our beloved models. Proper preparation and application of a base coat, […]
How to Create Snow Bases for Miniatures
How to Create Snow Bases for Miniatures: A Guide for Tabletop Gamers As a warhammer universe enthusiast with over 20 years of experience painting miniatures, I love creating immersive environments for my figures. And few things set the scene like a frosty snow base! The clean white backdrop makes colors pop, implying a rich story […]
How to Fix Painting Mistakes on Miniatures: Tips for Beginners
How to Fix Painting Mistakes on Miniatures: Tips for Beginners As a warhammer fanatic with over 20 years of miniature painting experience, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. From thick layers of paint obscuring detail to accidentally knocking over an open pot of Null Oil wash and ruining an afternoon’s work – every miniature […]
The Best Wet Palette for Painting Miniatures: Cost vs Function
The Best Wet Palette for Painting Miniatures: A Miniature Painter’s Guide As a miniature painter with over 20 years of experience, I have tried countless wet palettes in my quest to find the perfect one. From DIY attempts to premium commercial options, I’ve used them all in my pursuit of creating vivid, smooth blends on […]
How to Thin Your Paints for Miniatures: Why You Must Thin Them!
How to Thin Your Paints for Miniatures: Why You Must Thin Them! Looking for more paints? Check out our full guide on The Best Paint Sets for Miniatures The Key Reasons to Thin Your Paint for Miniatures Applying paint straight from the bottle often leads to a lumpy, blotchy finish that obscures detail. Thinning […]
What are Washes and Glazes for Warhammer Miniatures? An Understanding of The Two
What are Washes and Glazes for Warhammer Miniatures? An Understanding of The Two As a Warhammer enthusiast with over 20 years of experience painting miniatures, I’m often asked about the key painting techniques that can take models to the next level. Two of the most important advanced skills to master are washes and glazes. Properly […]
How to Use Washes and Glazes to Bring Warhammer Miniatures to Life
How to Use Washes and Glazes to Bring Warhammer Miniatures to Life As a Warhammer painter with over 20 years of passion, love, and experience painting miniatures, I’ve learned that washes and glazes are essential tools for bringing depth, blending, and intrigue to any Warhammer model. These techniques may seem complicated at first, but are […]
Easy OSL (Object Source Lighting) Effects for Warhammer Miniatures
Easy OSL (Object Source Lighting) Effects for Warhammer Miniatures As a warhammer hobbyist with over 20 years of experience painting miniatures, I want to share my passion for creating realistic lighting effects on models using OSL techniques. This article provides simple methods for achieving impressive OSL effects within 20 minutes, using common Citadel paints. Read […]