The Mini Primer

Tips & Troubleshooting

9 guides

Thick, clumpy miniature paint almost always means unthinned paint. Learn thinning ratios, wet palette tips, and how to fix dried or old paint.

Practical ways to get better at painting miniatures, from deliberate practice habits to the techniques that actually make a visible difference.

Fix chalky, muddy drybrushing with simple adjustments to paint amount, brush pressure, and timing. Beginner-friendly troubleshooting guide.

Learn how to batch paint miniatures with an assembly-line approach that saves time and keeps your army looking consistent on the table.

Learn how to paint cloaks and robes on miniatures with simple wash, drybrush, and layering steps that make fabric look three-dimensional.

Learn color theory for miniature painting: how to pick color schemes, use complementary colors, and make your minis look great on the table.

Learn how to fix miniature painting mistakes with simple touch-ups or a full strip. Covers safe strippers, gloves, ventilation, and plastic testing.

Learn how to paint miniatures fast with batch painting, contrast paints, slapchop, and more speed techniques that still look great on the tabletop.

Visible brush marks on miniatures almost always trace back to paint that's too thick or too dry. Here's how to fix them and prevent them.