The Mini Primer

Getting Started

Everything you need to begin, with no art background assumed. Miniature painting is simply applying acrylic paint to a small model so it reads well on the table, and almost anyone can learn it. These guides cover the small starter kit you actually need (a couple of brushes, a handful of paints, a pot of primer, a water pot, and a scrap of palette), how to choose an easy first mini instead of your prized hero, and how to set up a comfortable, well-lit spot to work. Above all they set the right mindset: a tidy tabletop standard beats a flawless figure you never finish.

Getting Started

8 guides
Getting Started

A Simple Step-by-Step Plan to Paint Your First Mini

A clear beginner guide to painting your first miniature, from priming to the final highlight, with no art experience required.

July 1, 2026
Getting Started

Common Beginner Miniature Painting Mistakes

Avoid the most common miniature painting mistakes with practical fixes that help beginners get better results from their very first minis.

June 26, 2026
Getting Started

Tabletop Standard vs Display: How Good Do Your Minis Need to Be?

Learn the difference between tabletop standard and display painting so you can set realistic goals and enjoy miniature painting from your very first model.

June 25, 2026
Getting Started

How to Start Painting Miniatures: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to paint miniatures for beginners: the tools you need, priming basics, and first steps to a finished mini.

June 23, 2026
Getting Started

Is Miniature Painting Hard? What Beginners Should Expect

Is miniature painting hard? Honest answer: easy to start, years to master. Here's what beginners should realistically expect in the first weeks and months.

June 17, 2026
Getting Started

Setting Up a Miniature Painting Workspace

Learn how to build a miniature painting workspace setup with the right desk, daylight lighting, ventilation, and storage to paint comfortably from day one.

June 12, 2026
Getting Started

Choosing Your First Miniature to Paint

Learn how to pick the best miniatures for beginners to paint: right size, material, detail level, and where to find affordable practice minis.

June 8, 2026
Getting Started

What You Need to Start Painting Miniatures

A clear, no-fluff list of miniature painting supplies for beginners — paints, brushes, primer, and a few extras that actually matter.

June 4, 2026

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