Getting Creative With Basing Materials Miniatures

Choosing the best basing materials miniatures require is usually what separates a decent paint job from one that really pops on the tabletop. It's funny how we spend dozens of hours meticulously highlighting a cape or blending a sword, only to leave the model standing on a plain black plastic disc. Honestly, the base is like the frame of a painting; it sets the scene, tells a story, and gives the model a sense of weight in the world. If you've ever seen a beautifully painted frost giant standing on a bright green grass field, you know exactly how jarring a bad basing choice can be. ...

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Bouras Arlene