My Favorite Paints & Brushes for Tabletop Miniatures or Terrain
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As someone who's been painting miniatures and crafting terrain for tabletop gaming for years, I've tried a lot of different tools and products. Today, I want to share my personal favorites—the brushes, paints, and accessories that have earned a permanent spot in my kit.
But for detail work, nothing beats The Army Painter "Most Wanted Brush Set" in my opinion. I've had the same set for over a decade and the bristles still hold a fine point. They have just the right amount of snap for precision painting. Definitely worth the investment.
Over the years I've bought some high end Kolinsky Sable brushes which are definitely nice, but nothing I can't live without.
I'm also a big fan of the Green Stuff World Brush Rinser. It's perfect for quickly rinsing brushes when I'm using speed paints, or any other harsh paints, without gunking up my main water cup and possibly ruining my good brushes.
If you're willing to splurge a little bit, the ~$200 Army Painter Speedpaint Mega Paint Set is great and the ~$42 Army Painter Speedpaint Starter Set is a good alternatives. The Mega Set has a broader color selection, but the Starter Set is great for beginners or anyone wanting to test the speed paint waters.
The biggest problem with speed paints, is that the colors don't mix well, so having more colors at hand is very useful.
These don't fully replace normal acrylics if you want your models looking absolutely killer, though. But they can do the bulk of the work.
I hope this roundup of my favorite miniature painting tools was helpful!
Brushes I Swear By for Miniature Painting
First up, brushes. For rough work like dry brushing and stippling, I reach for this Acrylic Paint Brush Set. They can take a beating and keep on going, plus they're super affordable.But for detail work, nothing beats The Army Painter "Most Wanted Brush Set" in my opinion. I've had the same set for over a decade and the bristles still hold a fine point. They have just the right amount of snap for precision painting. Definitely worth the investment.
Over the years I've bought some high end Kolinsky Sable brushes which are definitely nice, but nothing I can't live without.
Brush Care Essentials I Can't Live Without
To keep my good brushes in top shape, I rely on two key tools. The Paint Brush Cleaner Rinse Cup lets me dry my brushes upside down, which helps prevent bristle damage. I pair it with The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver.I'm also a big fan of the Green Stuff World Brush Rinser. It's perfect for quickly rinsing brushes when I'm using speed paints, or any other harsh paints, without gunking up my main water cup and possibly ruining my good brushes.
My Go-To Miniature Paints
Speaking of speed paints, let me rave about The Army Painter Speedpaint line for a minute. These acrylic paints have been a total game-changer for me. I can basecoat minis so quickly using a slapchop method, but I can also glaze and layer them for more refined results.If you're willing to splurge a little bit, the ~$200 Army Painter Speedpaint Mega Paint Set is great and the ~$42 Army Painter Speedpaint Starter Set is a good alternatives. The Mega Set has a broader color selection, but the Starter Set is great for beginners or anyone wanting to test the speed paint waters.
The biggest problem with speed paints, is that the colors don't mix well, so having more colors at hand is very useful.
These don't fully replace normal acrylics if you want your models looking absolutely killer, though. But they can do the bulk of the work.
The Bottom Line
When it comes down to it, these are the painting tools and supplies I use the most and recommend to anyone looking to up their miniature painting game.I hope this roundup of my favorite miniature painting tools was helpful!