The bench notes
A place to start.
A setup to grow.
Choose the part of your bench you want to improve. Each guide starts with the choices you can make before buying anything.
Brushes for miniatures: sizes, shapes and materials
Choose a small working selection of miniature-painting brushes by point, belly and job rather than buying every size.
Read the guide 02 / BENCH NOTESDesk lamps, ring lights and LED panels for miniature painting
Choose a light shape and mounting style around your hands, desk and model rather than the word daylight on the box.
Read the guide 03 / BENCH NOTESHow to make a DIY wet palette
Try a small homemade palette with a shallow tray, absorbent layer and suitable palette paper before choosing a dedicated system.
Read the guide 04 / BENCH NOTESLighting for painting miniatures: CRI, colour temperature and lux
Read hobby lamp specifications without confusing colour rendering, light output and brightness at the model.
Read the guide 05 / BENCH NOTESMiniature brush care: cleaning and storage
A short routine for cleaning water-based acrylic paint from brushes, protecting the point and storing the working kit.
Read the guide 06 / BENCH NOTESMiniature paint storage: racks, drawers and project boxes
Choose paint storage by bottle fit, reach and the way you work, with a simple routine for closing and identifying colours.
Read the guide 07 / BENCH NOTESFirst miniature painting kit: a practical checklist
Build a small first painting kit or choose a useful gift without buying a whole hobby room at once.
Read the guide 08 / BENCH NOTESHow to set up a miniature painting station
Plan a practical painting space for a kitchen table, small desk or spare room, starting with the things you already own.
Read the guide 09 / BENCH NOTESWet palettes: what they do and how to set one up
Understand the hydrated palette surface, choose a practical size and troubleshoot paint that becomes too wet or dries out.
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