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Best Miniature Bases for Wargaming and Tabletop Minis
Miniature bases compared by size, texture and pack count: 32mm and 40mm round bases, slotted bases for 40k and a mixed-size 25/32/40mm pack.
Best Miniature Painting Kits and Starter Sets
Compare miniature painting kits that pack paints, brushes and tools in one box: Reaper, Army Painter, Citadel and Nicpro starter kits and what each one includes.
The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport
Find the best miniature carrying cases for tournaments and game nights. Protect painted armies in transit with foam, magnets, and rugged exteriors.
Best Drybrushes for Miniatures and Terrain
Find the best drybrushes for minis and terrain. Soft makeup-style rounds and stiff flats compared for smooth highlights without chalky, scratchy results.
Best Gap Filling Putty for Miniatures and Models
The best gap fillers for miniatures compared. Sandable putties, liquid fillers, and sprue goo for erasing seams and joints before priming your models.
Best Miniature Paint Sets for Tabletop Painters
Best miniature paint sets compared by color range, dropper vs pot bottles, pigment quality and value. Paint-only sets for tabletop painters, from starter to large.
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All tips →How to Paint Fire and Flames on Miniatures: Colors, Blending and Glow
Learn how to paint fire and flames on miniatures with a dark-to-bright color order, brush blending, glow on nearby surfaces and tips for torches and burning bases.
How to Paint Faces on Miniatures: A Step by Step Guide for 28mm Figures
Learn how to paint faces on miniatures with simple steps for skin base, shading, eyes, mouth and highlights, plus tips for steady hands and fixes.
How to Drybrush Miniatures for Fast, Crisp Highlights
Learn how to drybrush miniatures step by step, how much paint to load, which brush to use, and how to fix chalky or scratchy results on fur, armor and terrain.
How Long Does Acrylic Paint Take to Dry on a Miniature?
Find out how long acrylic paint takes to dry on miniatures, why thin coats dry fast, what slows drying down and when it is safe to varnish or handle a model.