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Inking for Miniatures: Brighten Colour Fast
How do you make a miniature's colour pop with ink? Learn what inking is, how it differs from a wash, and how t...
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Washing, Shading & Pin Wash: Full Guide
What is a wash and when do you use it? Learn the one-pass shading technique that adds instant depth, plus pin...
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Overbrushing: The Fast Broad Highlight
What is overbrushing and how does it differ from drybrushing? A step-by-step guide to fast, smooth mid-tone hi...
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Drybrushing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
What is drybrushing and how do you do it without the chalky finish? Learn the dry brush technique with brush a...
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Layering for Miniatures: Step-by-Step Guide
How do you get smooth highlight-to-shadow transitions on a miniature? A full step-by-step guide to the layerin...
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Edge Highlighting: A Practical Guide
What is edge highlighting and when should you use it? A step-by-step guide to crisp edge lines that make armou...
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Thinning Paint: The Two Thin Coats Rule
Why and how to thin your paint, how to judge the right consistency, and how to build two thin coats for smooth...
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Undercoat Colour Strategy: Black vs White
Should you prime black, white or grey? Pick the right undercoat for your scheme and dominant colour to save ti...
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Basecoating Miniatures: A Smooth Base, Step by Step
What is basecoating, how do you lay it down smoothly, and why two thin coats? A step-by-step method for a clea...
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Zenithal Priming: Free Light & Shadow in 5 Min
What is zenithal priming, why does it work, and how do you do it step by step? Fake overhead light to give a m...
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Priming & Undercoating: The Complete Starter Guide
Why and how do you prime a miniature? Spray vs brush vs airbrush primer, picking the right colour, and the tri...
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Cleaning, Mold Lines & Degreasing Minis
How to remove mold lines and degrease a miniature before painting. Skip this prep and even the best paint flak...
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