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 […]
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 […]
How to Paint Metallic Colors on Miniatures – Unleash the Mesmerizing Shine of Metal on Your Models
How to Paint Metallic Colors on Miniatures – Unleash the Mesmerizing Shine of Metal on Your Models Painting metallic colors on miniatures can transform models, adding realism, visual interest, and an eye-catching shine. However, working with metallic paints poses unique challenges compared to regular acrylics. In this extensive guide from our team of experts at […]
Recess Shading Warhammer Miniatures (And Other Tips to Level Up Your Painting Skills)
Recess Shading Warhammer Miniatures (And Other Tips to Level Up Your Painting Skills) Today, we’re diving deep into the world of recess shading – that magical technique that adds depth and drama to your minis without requiring a steady hand worthy of a brain surgeon. But that’s not all! I’ve got a whole bag of […]
How to Paint Miniature Skin Tones: A Guide
How to Paint Stunning Miniature Skin Tones: The Ultimate Guide Painting realistic skin tones on miniatures can seem daunting to many hobbyists. Human skin has incredible complexity and variance in hue, texture and luminosity. Mastering skin not only enables you to paint vibrant faces that draw the viewer in, but also opens creative doors to […]
A Guide for Painting Miniatures: Citadel and Acrylic Paints
The Complete Guide to Citadel and Acrylic Paints for Painting Miniatures As a Warhammer hobbyist and miniature painting enthusiast with over 20 years of experience, I am often asked – are Citadel paints acrylic? What is the difference between Citadel paints and regular acrylics? And most importantly, what are the best paints to use when […]