You Don’t Have to Know What You’re Doing
When I painted my first Fire Elemental miniature, I had no idea what I was doing. This is the story of the candle reference, the failed attempts, and how being willing to experiment eventually led to the paint scheme we still use today.
Our First Custom Order and Happy Little Accidents (Part 2)
On our first custom miniature commission, experimentation with metallic pearl paint led to an unexpected discovery. What started as test pieces for a Fractal Familiar became the foundation for our Adamantine and Mithril Golem paint schemes — a reminder that in miniature painting, “mistakes” often turn into breakthroughs.
Happy Little Accidents
A forgotten dilution step and an unexpected paint interaction led to the creation of one of our most distinctive pieces. This is the story of how a mistake became the Adamantine Golem — and why sometimes the right move isn’t fixing an error, but listening to what it’s trying to teach you.
Oh, You Thought THAT Miniature Would Be Your Best Seller?
We assumed we knew which miniatures would be our best sellers. We were wrong. This post walks through the Ice, Huge Snake, Metal, and Arcane Elementals that challenged our assumptions—and how listening to customers reshaped our catalog.
Getting a Handle on Your Artist
A candid look at the tension between creativity and cost, and how small artistic improvements can quietly price a product out of reach if you’re not careful.
Who Is Our Customer Base?
We didn’t set out to build a miniature business for collectors chasing $70 showpieces. We built Storytellers Haven for gamers who want good-looking, table-ready miniatures at a price that makes sense.
Starting a Hand Painted Miniatures Business (With Zero Artistic Skill)
I started studying techniques that would let me make the most out of my third grade artistic skills. What is slap chop in all its versions, what is zynethil, what is the difference between a layer paint, a contrast paint, and a speed paint, why do my resin miniatures hate me…