Prime your miniatures indoors with black or white brush-on primers, then seal it all up with a clean matte varnish; Monument Hobbies has everything you need to prime, paint, and protect!
Tired of waiting on perfect weather just to get your models primed? Same. Monument Hobbies heard the collective sigh of hobbyists everywhere and dropped two brush-on primers—black and white—that cut through the chaos of cold garages, humid afternoons, and spray-can fumes.
Add their matte varnish spray to the mix, and now you’ve got a full prep-and-protect system that works inside your hobby space, not just out in the driveway. No airbrush needed. No guessing games with color matching. Just strong adhesion, smooth finishes, and zero excuses not to start painting.
Let’s talk about three must-haves from their PRO Acryl line—two brush-on primers (black and white) and the matte brush-on varnish—that have been living rent-free on my desk.
Brush-On Primers That Actually Work in Any Weather
If you’ve spent even a little time painting miniatures, you know one universal truth: prep is everything. A good start sets the tone for the entire project, and that means priming your models right. Not everyone has access to the perfect weather, a well-ventilated spray area, or the patience for an airbrush setup. That’s where Monument Hobbies comes through in a big way with their new brush on primers for minatures.
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Black Brush-On Acrylic Primer for Miniatures: $5.00
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Meet your reliable black basecoat that doesn’t care if it’s raining sideways or freezing outside. Monument Hobbies’ black brush-on primer gives you a super smooth, matte finish and serious grip for follow-up coats. No spray booth? No problem. This stuff was made to be applied with a brush, and it actually works. No chalky weirdness. No gloopy buildup.
Why it’s good: It’s color-matched to their regular Pro Acryl black paint, which means no guessing games when touching up missed spots or edge priming. This 22ml bottle goes further than you’d expect and is a game-changer for folks who can’t spray prime due to weather, living conditions, or personal preference.
White Brush-On Primer: $5.00
Trying to make bright colors pop without layering 15 coats? Say hello to the white brush-on primer. It shares the same strong adhesion and matte finish as its black counterpart, so you’re not trading durability for brightness.
Why it’s good: Again, this primer plays well in less-than-ideal conditions—high humidity, winter chill, or when you just don’t want to stink up the house with spray fumes. Like the black version, it’s color-matched to the white Pro Acryl paint, which makes for seamless transitions. This one’s ideal if you’re doing anything with pastels, neons, or looking to get maximum saturation from your top coats.
Pro Acryl Matte Varnish: $17
Pro Acryl Varnishes are basically your paint job’s wingman—there from start to finish, keeping things smooth and stylish.
The matte varnish? Oh, it’s got that no-shine, chill look that matches the rest of the Pro Acryl crew. You can slap it on with a brush or blast it through an airbrush—it’s your call. Want more control? Add a little water and tweak the finish ‘til it hits that sweet spot.
Feeling experimental? You can even mix it into other water-based acrylics to tone things down a bit. Comes in a solid 120ml bottle—plenty to keep your mini masterpieces looking exactly how you want.
Final Word: These Belong in Your Toolkit
Brush-on primers and matte varnish for miniatures from Monument Hobbies aren’t just convenience items—they’re smart solutions to common painting problems. From avoiding weather-related chaos to getting that perfect finish without an airbrush, these products are designed for real-world painters with real-world constraints.
Seriously, give them a try. Your models—and your stress levels—will thank you.
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