The Mini Primer

Priming & Prep

What to handle before any color touches the model. Prep means cleaning the faint mold lines off the figure, washing off the factory release agent so paint will actually stick, gluing any parts together, and mounting the mini on a handle or cork so you are not smudging it while you paint. Then comes priming: a thin undercoat that gives your paint something to grip and stops it beading off bare plastic or metal. These guides compare brush-on, spray, and airbrush primer, and help you choose a black, grey, white, or zenithal undercoat depending on how bright or moody you want the result.

Priming & Prep

4 guides

Priming & Prep

How to Remove Mold Lines from Miniatures

Learn how to remove mold lines from miniatures with a hobby knife, mold line remover tool, and files. Covers plastic, metal, and resin safely.

August 8, 2026

Priming & Prep

Brush-On vs Spray vs Airbrush Primer

Brush on vs spray primer miniatures compared side by side: cost, control, weather limits, and when each method actually makes sense.

July 25, 2026

Priming & Prep

Black, White, Grey, or Zenithal: Choosing a Primer Color

Not sure what color primer for miniatures to use? This guide covers black, white, grey, and zenithal priming so you can pick the right base.

July 11, 2026

Priming & Prep

How to Prime a Miniature (and Why Priming Matters)

Learn how to prime miniatures the right way, why skipping primer ruins paint jobs, and which method suits your setup and budget.

June 27, 2026

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