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

5 guides

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.

August 18, 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.

August 4, 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.

July 21, 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.

July 7, 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

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