Guides, Tutorials & Studio Stories

Behind-the-scenes insights, practical tips, and community stories from our 3D printing workshop

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Support
shipping support

Damage on Arrival: Fast Resolution Checklist

Fast resolutions come from clear documentation. Take the right photos and keep all packaging until we confirm next steps.

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Guides
miniature photography

Photography Cheat Sheet: Make Your Miniatures Look Expensive

Good photos are not just for selling. They are archive-quality documentation of a collector piece.

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Guides
preservation

Heat, Sun, Humidity: Long-Term Preservation

Resin lasts longest in stable room temperature with indirect light. Extremes of sun, heat, and humidity shorten lifespan.

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Tutorials
miniature painting

Skin Tones Without Chalk: Layering + Glazing

Chalky skin makes a figure look cheap. Layer thin, balance warm and cool, and glaze transitions for collector-grade faces.

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Guides
resin care

Resin Care: Sunlight, Heat, and Safe Cleaning

Poor care can age even premium resin fast. Here’s how to protect it from UV, heat, and cleaning damage.

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Guides
resin care

Resin Care: Sunlight, Heat, and Safe Cleaning

Keep resin crisp for years: UV avoidance, heat protection, safe cleaning, and minor repair tips.

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Community
international shipping

Behind the Scenes: Packing Standards for International Shipping

Foam architecture, magnet-safe packing, and double-boxing to prevent breaks in transit.

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Tutorials
miniature painting

Beginner Weathering: 3 Methods That Don’t Ruin the Sculpt

Controlled grime, edge wear, and dust effects without turning everything brown.

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Moody collector shelf with a statue lit by warm key light and cool rim light
Showcase
statue photography

Collector Room Feature: Lighting a Statue Like a Diorama

Simple lighting setups that make paintwork look dramatically better on camera.

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News
14k resin

Studio Update: New 14K Resin Workflow + QC Checklist

New 14K resin workflow and QC checklist for better consistency and quality.

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