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Miniature Basing Tabletop Articles, News & Updates

Whether you’re finishing up a quick army or crafting display-worthy dioramas, this is your go-to spot for all things miniature basing.

It’s time to take those painted minis to the next level—starting from the ground up!


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From texture choices and basing materials to color matching, layering, and realistic effects like mud, snow, or rubble, we’ve got the guides, tips, and product recommendations to help your bases stand out.

Need to get your army based in a hurry? Want to dive into more advanced techniques like scenic storytelling or multi-layered terrain effects? No worries—we break it all down, step by step, so your bases look as sharp as the models they support.

So grab your glue, prep your tufts and grit, and let’s turn those plain bases into miniature masterpieces!

Find out if The Magnet Baron is the best choice for your miniatures, read reviews, learn how to get discount codes, and explore top alternatives for magnetizing models.

Read More | June 25th, 2025

The Magnet Baron Guide: Worth The Hype?

Find out if The Magnet Baron is the best choice for your miniatures, read reviews, learn how to get discount...

This guide is designed to be a great place to learn how to paint miniatures like Warhammer and will take you from a bare plastic model to a finished masterpiece in a few short steps.

Read More | June 13th, 2025

How to Paint 40k Miniatures Guide: Paints, Glazes & Airbrushing

This step-by-step guide is a great resource for learning how to paint miniatures like Warhammer and other tabletop games and...

  Here’s a cool new, fully funded Kickstarter that’s perfect for both storing and painting your tabletop miniatures with a handle and magnetic bases!

Read More | June 27th, 2025

Magnetic Bases & Painting Handle Kickstarter Funded!

Here's a cool new, fully funded Kickstarter that's perfect for both storing and painting your tabletop miniatures with a handle and...

If you can’t find leaves for the bases of the miniatures in your army, just make your own by following this tutorial on how to make them out of birch seed!

Read More | November 25th, 2022

Making Autumn (or Spring) Leaves For Miniatures Bases

If you can't find leaves for the bases of the miniatures in your army, just make your own by following...

Paint Forge has released a huge new line of basting tufts from floweres, to green grass, to dead grass and more! Come see if they are right for your army!

Read More | July 9th, 2025

New Realistic Basing Tufts For Your Minis Are Here!

Paint Forge has released a huge new line of basting tufts from floweres, to green grass, to dead grass and...

Hi guys, looking to make some sweet custom swamp bases? It’s actually pretty easy to make a great swampy-looking base for your larger showcase models!

Read More | August 21st, 2014

Swamp Base Tutorial

Hi guys, looking to make some sweet custom swamp bases? It’s actually pretty easy to make a great swampy-looking base...

I noticed a lack of information on the true basics of basing, so, let’s give it a go. I’ll break this down into several parts so that it’s not overwhelming.  Any questions? Feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to answer them while working through this series of articles. While this will lack […]

Read More | June 26th, 2025

Basing Basics- Making Custom Bases Pt. 1

I noticed a lack of information on the true basics of basing, so, let’s give it a go. I’ll break...

I’ve been doing a lot of lava theme basing for my Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 Chaos models recently. I’ve shown some here in previous articles, but I’ve as yet never done a full description on how to do the actual painting. This article will focus on painting lava step-by-step. And what better model to use […]

Read More | June 25th, 2025

How To: Painting Lava With a Slaughterbrute

I’ve been doing a lot of lava theme basing for my Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 Chaos models recently. I’ve shown...