01 / Lighting
See the specs side by side.
Compare colour temperature, colour rendering and brightness at the maker's stated distance. Gaps stay visible, so you know what to ask before buying.
Open the lamp comparer →For the space where you paint
Make room
for the
small things.
A good light. A palette that works for you. Your favourite brush within reach. Build a miniature painting setup that makes sitting down to paint a little easier.
Set up your painting spaceSmall desks welcome. No dedicated hobby room required.
Made for UK hobbyistsKitchen tables to dedicated benches.
Specs with their sourcesManufacturer claims, clearly labelled.
Useful before you buyWork with the kit you already have.
Start with the essentials
A better bench,
one piece at a time.
01 / BENCH NOTES
How to set up a miniature painting station
Plan a practical painting space for a kitchen table, small desk or spare room, starting with the things you already own.
Read the guide 02 / BENCH NOTESLighting for painting miniatures: CRI, colour temperature and lux
Read hobby lamp specifications without confusing colour rendering, light output and brightness at the model.
Read the guide 03 / BENCH NOTESWet palettes: what they do and how to set one up
Understand the hydrated palette surface, choose a practical size and troubleshoot paint that becomes too wet or dries out.
Read the guideLess guesswork. More painting.
Two useful things
to keep at your bench.
02 / Paint ranges
Find the official paint chart.
Changing paint ranges? Find official conversion charts and look up your colour at the source. A listed equivalent is a starting point for a test swatch.
Find a conversion chart →Our approach
Good advice needs
an honest starting point.
We haven't tested the products on this site. Our guides bring together makers' instructions, published specifications and practical setup choices. Every spec has a source, and missing information stays missing.
Start with your space and the way you paint. The most expensive setup isn't automatically the one that fits your table.
How we choose and check information ↗