Free workbench guides

Prep, paint, fix and finish.All in one place.

Short, practical guides written at a real painting desk, with diagrams of Bob the knight to show you what we mean. Pick a group, tap a card, and get back to the brushes.

9 guides Plain English Diagrams on every page New guides added as they're published

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Every workbench guide we have published so far, with more on the way.

9 guides
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How to Prepare Resin Miniatures for Painting

No washing, the odd micro support, and how to prime.

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How to Glue Resin Miniatures

Plain super glue, and the glues to avoid.

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How to Paint Your First Miniature

From primed to painted, one step at a time.

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Painting

How to Thin Miniature Paints

Smooth coats that don't hide the detail.

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Painting

How to Use Washes and Shades on Miniatures

Instant shadow in the recesses.

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Fix it

How to Fix a Bent Resin Miniature

Warm water, a short dip and a little patience.

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Compete

How to Enter a Miniature Painting Competition

How to get your miniature entered.

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Compete

How to Photograph Miniatures

Clear, sharp photos with a phone.

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Seasonal

Christmas Posting Dates 2026

Royal Mail's Christmas posting dates, UK and abroad.

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