👍 [Pro Tips] My Painting Tools & Materials – A Small Sharing

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Last time I shared what’s in my toolbox.

This time I just wanted to share what I have usually use for painting and colouring my miniatures. Nothing super professional - just things I’ve slowly collected and experimented with along the way :blush:

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My main materials are acrylic paints, and I also use:

  • Black marker for outlines and details

  • Metallic pens to add a bit of shine and special effects, specially silver and gold

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  • White marker for highlights

For brushes, I always keep different sizes and thicknesses, because sometimes one tiny detail really needs the right brush.

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I also have an airbrush, but honestly, I don’t use it much yet — still in the learning and exploring stage :sweat_smile: Hopefully I’ll get more comfortable with it over time.

Before, I’ve even tried using nail polish — solid colors, glitter ones, and even a special top coat. Surprisingly, they work quite well on miniatures sometimes!

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I also use:

  • A pencil And mechanical pencil for shading and sketching shadows

To be honest, I don’t have that much experience in painting, and I wouldn’t say I have a lot of “professional techniques.”
But I really enjoy experimenting and trying things out, and I wanted to share what I’ve tried so far — so we can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and grow together as a community :white_heart:

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wow. so amazing. You painted well. You have many drawing tools that I can learn from.

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As soon as I saw the first few pics…before reading…I thought “Is that an airbrush”. I am just wondering how hard are they to use. I am use to using a large sprayer for painting houses…but those things, I find intimidating…LOL!

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Thank you! I’m still exploring and learning too, but I’m glad to share what I’ve tried. That’s the best part of this hobby — learning from each other :white_heart:

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LOL yes!! :rofl: You spotted it right away — I used it a few times and then it got “sent to the corner” :joy: Still a bit intimidating, but I’m sure I’ll bring it out again one day… maybe when I’m feeling brave :laughing:

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I understand totally about things being sent to the corner. I have about 6 or 7 sets of markers that I rarely ever use. They are just here in case I ever find a use for them. I really like that you have the mechanical pencils for shading. That’s totally professional and your paintings look so good

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I love your rides. The colours are very pretty. Thế blue is just so classic. It’s so beautiful how you painted the small details so perfectly.

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Yes, that’s right

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This is genuinely impressive omg!! Youre just on a different level :sob: You don’t play about this hobby and I love you for that

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Haha, glad I’m not alone with the “corner collection” :joy: Thanks for noticing the mechanical pencils — still learning, but they really help! Appreciate your kind words! :blush:

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yay :raised_hand:t2:high five

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Haha, you’re making me blush! :joy: I’m just out here trying not to mess things up too badly, but I’m loving every minute of it! Let’s keep rocking this hobby together! :tada::artist_palette:

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I love blue too—it’s so calming. I color everything using the same blue tone to keep it consistent for the theme park. Using a tiny brush like a needle helps me get those narrow lines just right, but it does take a lot of patience. I usually break the coloring into a few days so I don’t lose focus. I’m really glad people notice the details—it means a lot!

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Hopefully for a long long time yees

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Wow I think you did an amazing job with all your models despite you saying you’re not a professional painter. :pink_heart:

I’m still learning when it comes to painting too! It’s not my favourite part. :laughing:

I love all the blue incorporated! :light_blue_heart:

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You paint it so well. Didn’t see any flaws at all.

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Thank you so much! :growing_heart: I’m still learning too, so that means a lot. Blue is my comfort color — I’m really glad you like it! :blue_heart:

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Thank you! :face_holding_back_tears: Really appreciate it :blue_heart:

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I think your paint jobs are really good. I am starting to explore painting so I am just starting my pile. Thank you for sharing this.

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I really like the colour scheme you painted on the amusement park rides!! It’s the same kind of scheme I’d like to do!

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