There’s nothing quite like having a custom miniature for yourself or custom bits to properly personalize your mini. The worst kept secret is that it’s actually not very hard to do. Our friends at Shapeways have created a tutorial that you can use to customize a generic miniature using MeshmixerOpens in a new tab (which is free) and a downloadable 3D printable designOpens in a new tab (FYI, you can get designs for a variety of miniaturesOpens in a new tab, many that are available free to downloadOpens in a new tab).
The printed miniature was printed in a rigid clear material, perfect for painting. As we’ve said before, the more details a miniature has, the easier it is to paint, because it’s more like paint by numbers rather than relying on artistic skill to paint on designs and details. If you want to learn more about painting miniatures, be sure to join Will Friedle on The Painter’s Guild this Monday on AlphaOpens in a new tab and jump on the miniature painting bandwagon!
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Image Credit: Shapeways
Teri Litorco is a tabletop game fangirl who makes YouTube videosOpens in a new tab about miniature games that include various painting and scenery tutorialsOpens in a new tab and helpful tips. To keep up with her personal projects, her on FacebookOpens in a new tab, InstagramOpens in a new tab, and TwitterOpens in a new tab, and help her continue to make accessible painting tutorials by supporting her on PatreonOpens in a new tab.