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Miniature Painters Converge at Long Island Tabletop Expo March 7 and 8
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Miniature Painters Converge at Long Island Tabletop Expo March 7 and 8

Paint-and-take tables will offer a miniature and brush for $5, while demos from Warhammer 40K to OPR Firefight and Lorcana Chaos Drafts ($25) fill the schedule at the Cradle of Aviation March 7-8.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Disciplined Commission Workflow Turns Miniature Painting Into Reliable Paid Service
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Disciplined Commission Workflow Turns Miniature Painting Into Reliable Paid Service

A clear, documented commission workflow protects you and your clients, guarantees predictable turnaround, and dramatically cuts disputes and chargebacks.

Sam Ortega5m read
Wargames Atlantic Ends Pre‑Orders, Shifts to In‑Stock Miniature Drops
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Wargames Atlantic Ends Pre‑Orders, Shifts to In‑Stock Miniature Drops

Wargames Atlantic announced on Feb 25, 2026 that it is "kicking pre-orders to the curb" and will only list new kits when stock is ready to ship.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Fast, Repeatable Basing and Display Techniques for Competition, Commissions, and Tabletop Miniatures
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Fast, Repeatable Basing and Display Techniques for Competition, Commissions, and Tabletop Miniatures

Quick, repeatable basing systems let you batch-process display-ready miniatures for commissions, competitions, and tabletop, practical steps, kit picks, and display tricks you can copy tonight.

Nina Kowalski6m read
Airbrushing setup checklist and basing and display guide for miniature painters
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Airbrushing setup checklist and basing and display guide for miniature painters

Two pillars matter: nail your airbrush workspace first using the practical checklist from Harder & Steenbeck, then lock a repeatable basing and display workflow, source the missing tactical steps.

Sam Ortega6m read
Age of Sigmar 2026 Roadmap Update Signals New Painter Priorities
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Age of Sigmar 2026 Roadmap Update Signals New Painter Priorities

Rob Baer’s Spikey Bits update on March 3, 2026 flags a painter-facing slate of new sculpts, boxed sets, battletomes, and event exclusives in Age of Sigmar’s 2025-2026 roadmap.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Monument Hobbies' Miniatures As Art Celebration Brings Live Paint-Alongs, Critiques to AdeptiCon
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Monument Hobbies' Miniatures As Art Celebration Brings Live Paint-Alongs, Critiques to AdeptiCon

Monument Hobbies will run a four-day Miniatures As Art Celebration at booth #400 during AdeptiCon, March 26 @ 10:00 am through March 29 @ 12:00 pm, with live paint-alongs and a teaser MAA Cup.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Musha Miniatures publishes beginner guide for mini painters
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Musha Miniatures publishes beginner guide for mini painters

Musha Miniatures offers an evergreen beginner guide on brush control, thinning, basecoating, highlighting, basing, and color theory. It helps painters scale from single minis to armies.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Frontline Gaming Announces Free Darkoath Marauder From March 7 Plus Coins
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Frontline Gaming Announces Free Darkoath Marauder From March 7 Plus Coins

Free Darkoath Marauder available in Warhammer stores from March 7, plus two limited-run collectible coins and an in-store paint deal (pick 10, get the priciest free).

Sam Ortega2m read
One Nerdy Dad Updates 10 Best Synthetic Brushes for Miniature Painting
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One Nerdy Dad Updates 10 Best Synthetic Brushes for Miniature Painting

One Nerdy Dad refreshed a March 2026 buyer’s guide claiming “dozens” of tests and a 10‑item synthetic brush list, the product names are missing from the excerpt and two update dates conflict.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Axxis Studio publishes step-by-step workflow to paint Balrog-style resin titan
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Axxis Studio publishes step-by-step workflow to paint Balrog-style resin titan

Learn a step-by-step airbrush-led workflow to paint a Balrog-style resin titan, from prep and priming through zenithal shadows, OSL, detailing and final sealing.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Color Theory Essentials for Miniature Painting: Practical Palette Planning
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Color Theory Essentials for Miniature Painting: Practical Palette Planning

This primer translates core color theory into hands-on techniques for painters working on 28-54mm miniatures, focusing on palette design, contrast control, and application methods that work at small scale. Learn how to choose dominant, accent, and neutral colors, use light and saturation to sell details, and apply studio methods like wet palettes, thinning, glazes, and dry-brushing for reliable results.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Army Painter's John Blanche Volumes 3 and 4 Land in Game Stores
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Army Painter's John Blanche Volumes 3 and 4 Land in Game Stores

Army Painter says John Blanche Masterclass Volumes 3 and 4 land in game stores on February 21, each pack includes ten 18 ml Warpaints Fanatic, an art print and a free painting guide.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Vallejo Unveils 80-Colour True Metallic Metal System for Miniatures
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Vallejo Unveils 80-Colour True Metallic Metal System for Miniatures

Retailers listed Vallejo’s new True Metallic Metal (TMM) line, an 80-colour system arranged in 20 chromatic families with Base, Light, Shade and Airbrush variants, and opened preorders in single bottles, 4-colour family sets, and full-case options. The lineup, with an expected release around December 31, 2025, aims to simplify realistic metallic finishes and improve airbrush performance for miniature painters.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Green Stuff sculpting putty shortage tightens as production and distribution falter
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Green Stuff sculpting putty shortage tightens as production and distribution falter

Green Stuff supply tightens after production and distribution issues, Spikey Bits reported on February 16, 2026.

Jamie Taylor2m read
How to Add Oils to Miniature Painting Workflows Safely and Effectively
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How to Add Oils to Miniature Painting Workflows Safely and Effectively

Learn practical steps to introduce oil paints into your miniature workflow safely, covering setup, materials, techniques, drying, cleaning, and varnish compatibility.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Complete Beginner Guide to Miniature Painting Workflow and Tools
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Complete Beginner Guide to Miniature Painting Workflow and Tools

A comprehensive beginner guide lays out the full miniature painting workflow from choosing miniatures to intermediate techniques, with practical equipment recommendations and step by step instructions. This matters because it removes guesswork, helps avoid common mistakes, and gives realistic progression tips to keep painters engaged and improving.

Jamie Taylor2m read
TheMiniCal Flags Rotspot, Baselair Amid Uptick in Short-Window Challenges
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TheMiniCal Flags Rotspot, Baselair Amid Uptick in Short-Window Challenges

Richard Gray’s ROTSPOT 2026 is back, and TheMiniCal spotted a cluster of short‑window contests, from Baselair’s dual online events to March and spring deadlines painters need to lock in now.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Frontline Gaming Details Painting-Relevant Adepta Sororitas Crusade Rules
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Frontline Gaming Details Painting-Relevant Adepta Sororitas Crusade Rules

Frontline Gaming’s Part 1, posted March 3, 2026, digs into Adepta Sororitas Crusade rules and flags a Saint Potentia selection step that could reshape campaign narratives and paint hooks.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Tale of Painters' 11-in-1 V3.0 Adds 18 AK, 4 Army Painter Washes
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Tale of Painters' 11-in-1 V3.0 Adds 18 AK, 4 Army Painter Washes

Stahly updated his 11-in-1 acrylic washes comparison to V3.0, adding 18 AK blue-cap washes and four washes from The Army Painter’s John Blanc, expanding a go-to reference for wash selection.

Jamie Taylor2m read
BrushForge Android Launch Brings Paint Conversion to Google Play
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BrushForge Android Launch Brings Paint Conversion to Google Play

A hobbyist developer announced on January 9, 2026 that BrushForge, a paint-tool app that began on iOS, is now available on Google Play as an early Android build. The release gives painters an accessible, free toolkit for paint-brand conversion, inventory tracking, mixing recipes, and a community area for step-by-step color guides, with an optional subscription for added features.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Top Miniature Painting Brushes Ranked for 2025, Expert Picks
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Top Miniature Painting Brushes Ranked for 2025, Expert Picks

A comprehensive buyer guide lays out the top miniature painting brushes and sets for 2025, highlighting which tools deliver precision, longevity, and value. The piece matters because it clarifies material differences, recommends desk sizes, and gives practical care and acrylic handling tips to keep brushes performing at their best.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Community Reviews Highlight AK 3rd-Gen Acrylics' Vast Color Range, Strong Coverage
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Community Reviews Highlight AK 3rd-Gen Acrylics' Vast Color Range, Strong Coverage

One Nerdy Dad and Tale of Painters' hands-on tests highlight AK Interactive 3rd-Gen as a 230–236 color line with high pigment load and strong coverage on miniatures.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Choose and Care for Miniature Painting Brushes for Better Results
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Choose and Care for Miniature Painting Brushes for Better Results

This concise guide explains how to choose between Kolinsky sable and high-quality synthetics, which brush sizes and shapes to start with, and the step-by-step care routine that extends brush life. Better brush selection and maintenance translate directly into cleaner lines, smoother glazing, and less frustration at the tabletop.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Compact Primer Boosts Miniature Painting Skills With Practical Workflow
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Compact Primer Boosts Miniature Painting Skills With Practical Workflow

A compact, actionable primer lays out a step-by-step painting workflow designed to help painters preserve detail, speed progress, and produce cohesive finished pieces. The guide focuses on controlled priming, a limited palette and thinned paint application, layering and glazing techniques, and short focused practice sessions to accelerate improvement.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Self-Judging Rubric Boosts Miniature Painters' Competition Success by Revealing Flaws
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Self-Judging Rubric Boosts Miniature Painters' Competition Success by Revealing Flaws

Painters using a self-judging rubric spot weak contrast, unclean seams, and inconsistent finishing before sending work to competitions or clients, improving submission success.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Goonhammer's Momma-Negan Unboxes Army Painter WWII British Set, Finds Fast Coverage
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Goonhammer's Momma-Negan Unboxes Army Painter WWII British Set, Finds Fast Coverage

Goonhammer contributor Momma‑Negan unboxed The Army Painter’s Historical WWII British paint set and reports it delivers quick, decent coverage when tested on real miniatures.

Sam Ortega2m read
Pigment Miniatures Show 2026 announced as art-first convention July 10-12
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Pigment Miniatures Show 2026 announced as art-first convention July 10-12

Pigment Miniatures Show 2026 will be an art-first, inaugural miniatures convention at the Courtyard Austin Pflugerville, with badges on sale Saturday, February 28th at 7PM CDT and fifty Virtuoso badges available.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Efficient batch miniature painting workflow for tabletop quality
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Efficient batch miniature painting workflow for tabletop quality

Learn a fast, repeatable workflow to finish batches of miniatures to tabletop standard using staging, limited palettes, and rapid primer/basecoat methods.

Jamie Taylor4m read