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Wet Palette for Miniature Painting: Setup & Water Ratios

Michail Aug 1, 2025 14 min read

Build your own wet palette with foam pad, palette paper and an airtight container - use 7cl of water for painter size or 15cl for studio size. Read the full setup guide.

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How to Smooth 3D Prints: Sanding, Acetone & Heat Gun Guide

Michail Aug 1, 2025 8 min read

Step-by-step: sand with 80-120 then 150-400 grit, vapor-smooth ABS/ASA/PC with acetone, or use a heat gun at 15-22cm on PLA. See the full method now.

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How to Make a Wet Palette for Painting Miniatures?

Michail Aug 1, 2025 9 min read

Transform your miniature painting with this simple wet palette technique that keeps paints workable for weeks and revolutionizes your blending results.

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How to Paint Your First Miniature?

Michail Aug 1, 2025 15 min read

Discover the essential steps to transform your first miniature from plain plastic into a stunning painted masterpiece with these proven techniques.

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Which Warhammer Book to Read First? Eisenhorn vs Gaunt’s Ghosts

Michail Aug 1, 2025 10 min read

Skip the 50+ book Horus Heresy series. Dan Abnett’s Eisenhorn trilogy and Gaunt’s Ghosts are the two entry points we recommend for new 40K readers, plus why.

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What Scale Are D&D Miniatures?

Michail Aug 1, 2025 11 min read

Popular D&D miniatures come in 25mm, 28mm, and 32mm scales, but choosing the wrong one could ruin your entire collection’s consistency.

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What Is Nuln Oil?

Michail Aug 1, 2025 15 min read

Miniature painters’ secret weapon for instant shadows and depth, but mastering this mysterious black wash requires knowing these essential application techniques.

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What Is Filler Primer? Do I Need It for Miniature Painting?

Michail Aug 1, 2025 8 min read

A specialized coating that smooths imperfections and boosts paint adhesion, but do you actually need filler primer for your miniatures?

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Citadel Paints Guide: 5 Types, 300+ Colors Explained

Michail Aug 1, 2025 8 min read

Citadel’s paint range breaks into Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, and Technical formulas across 300+ colors rated 4.5-4.8 stars. See how each type works and how to thin, layer, and apply…

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What Is Hero Forge? Custom 3D Printed Miniatures

Michail Aug 1, 2025 14 min read

Get custom 3D printed miniatures without design skills through Hero Forge’s web platform, but the real value lies in understanding your purchasing options.