Beginner’s Guide

There’s so much involved in doing a proper paint job. Of them all, priming is the most essential.  The general knowledge miniature painters have of primer is that they help the paint stick. But, it’s…

A varnish is important for no other reason than to seal the paint and prevent it from chipping off. Chipped paint is common with metal minis, but it can also happen with resin and plastic…

Painting miniatures means getting all of its surface soaked in paint.  However, the pointy parts to the sharp edges are a bit delicate. If you do tabletop gaming, there will be a considerable chance of…

Varnishing your plastic and metal miniatures ensures the paint lasts longer and doesn’t chip easily. However, every varnish won’t work the same.  The best varnish for miniatures, whether for gaming or display, will be easy…

Do you want to varnish your painted miniature but don’t know which varnish to use? Gloss and satin varnishes are fine. Still, I like matte finishes best. It gives a finish that won’t darken colors…

Have you ever wondered why some painted minis look better than others? It’s all thanks to the protective varnish applied.  Varnishing miniatures protect the painted mini model, but many models have been ruined due to…

The best varnish for miniatures makes the paint job look flawless while preventing chips, cracks, dust, and imperfections.  However, the various options you’ll find, from matte, satin, and gloss varnish to aerosol, brush, and airbrush…

Brush size varies for manufacturers and for bristle type. For this reason, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options when choosing miniature paintbrushes. So, how do you know which…

Natural hair paint brushes are among the trendiest brushes used by advanced miniature painters because of their high quality.  Mini painters believe that a good quality natural brush will easily hold paint well, release paint…