Tips & Advice for Painting Shading and Highlighting on Miniatures
Painting shading and highlighting on miniatures will really make them stand out. Let me help you learn about the basics of these concepts.
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Miniature Tutorials & Guides
We love the wargaming and miniature hobby. Even though many of us play wargames, like Warhammer 40K and Battlefleet Gothic, the hobby element is where we spend most of our time. Some of our authors even have 20+ years experience with the hobby.
Here you will find an assorted list of miniature hobby tutorials. The articles range from creating wargaming terrain, like hills and trees, to doing basing on miniatures, such as realistic earth basing, or creating snow and ice.
You can also find more tutorials on our YouTube channel.
How to Dry Brush Miniatures (Simple & Effective Highlighting)
Everyone should know how to dry brush miniatures. It’s a great, simple way to highlight your models, especially for new painters. Come learn!
How to Do Layering for Miniature Painting (Tutorial)
Learning layering in miniature painting is a basic technique everyone should know. So, let me explain it to you and show you how it’s done.
How to Paint Miniatures: The Ultimate Guide You Need
Here’s my guide to miniature painting for beginners to help you get started on your first model. You’ll find guides, tips, and tutorials.
Edge Highlighting Is Easier to Learn Than You Think (Tutorial)
Learning how to do edge highlighting can be a bit intimidating. However, it really is easy to learn and I’ll show you how in this tutorial.
Really Simple Glazing Tutorial for Painting Miniatures
This glazing tutorial will explain what a glaze is, how to make your own, and how to apply it to your miniatures. It’s a great tool to use.
How to Use Washes for Miniature Painting the Correct Way (Advice)
You can get some great results in miniature painting using washes. I’ve got some tips & advice to help you learn and to avoid common mistakes.
How to Paint Skulls & Bone in 4 Quick & Easy Styles (Miniatures)
These are the ways I paint skulls and bones on my miniatures. I have tutorials for different colors, and also easy to advanced techniques.
Nighthaunt Painting Tutorial on How to Use Hexwraith Flame
This video tutorial shows me painting a Nighthaunt for Warhammer Underworlds. I show you how to use the Hexwraith Flame paint from Citadel.
Ultimate Guide to Miniature Painting Terms You Should Know
Ever heard some miniature painting terms and had no idea what they meant? Well, no more! Here’s a glossary with explanations and examples.
Learn to Paint Worn Leather for Miniatures (Quick & Easy Way)
Like most miniature painters, I painted leather for miniatures the same way for years and years. That technique was to just use browns, add some highlights, and wash it with more brown. However, I always saw better painters create a… Read More »Learn to Paint Worn Leather for Miniatures (Quick & Easy Way)
How to Use Masters Brush Cleaner (Brush Care Tips)
“The Masters” Brush Cleaner and Preserver is an amazing brush soap. It removes paint and helps preserves the brush. Here’s how to use it.