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Stahly’s best washes for painting Warhammer miniatures 2024

Stahly's best washes for painting Warhammer miniatures

When it comes to breathing life into your Warhammer and tabletop miniatures, the magic lies in the details. An essential tool in every painter’s arsenal is the wash – a secret weapon that enhances depth, shadows, and the overall visual appeal of your models. In 2024, there are so many brands competing for your hard-earned money, but I’m here to share my personal best washes for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures.

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Stahly’s best nippers & sprue cutters for Warhammer & scale modelling

Stahly's best nippers & sprue cutters for Warhammer miniatures & scale modelling

Are you one of those who have been using the same old sprue cutter for years? Maybe a starter set Citadel cutter, a cheap pair of The Army Painter nippers or a no-name product from the hardware store? I plead guilty. When I finally invested in a higher-quality sprue cutter the difference was like night and day. In this post, I share my best nippers & sprue cutters that I have tested over the past few years.

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Stahly’s best primers & spray paints for painting Warhammer miniatures

Stahly's best primers & spray paints for painting Warhammer miniatures

A good primer is essential for preserving the fine details of your miniatures, and is the first step to an impressive paint job. Here comes a guide to the best primers & spray paints for painting Warhammer miniatures, from classic black and white to coloured and metallic sprays, with additional recommendations for Contrast and “one coat” paints, based on over 20 years of my own experience.

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Stahly’s best matt varnishes for painting miniatures (spray, airbrush & brush-on)

Best matt varnishes for painting miniatures - Stahly approved

The search for the perfect matt varnish can be like the search for the holy grail. Protecting your miniatures is a must, but too many models have been ruined thanks to a bad can of varnish. Many matt varnishes also tend to have a slight satin sheen even though the product says matt finish. Finding the best matt varnishes for painting miniatures is difficult, but not impossible. I’m here to help. 

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