ESSENTIAL
EQUIPMENT
XPS FOAM
XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) is my main material for building. It is sold at various consturction supply stores (Home Depot) as panels for insulation. You can also order a wider variety of thicknesses and densities from my partner XPS SUPPLY.
HOTWIRE TOOLS
Hotwire tools are essential for working with XPS foam, and one of the most valuable tool types in my studio. The Proxxon and Hercules cutters are nearly identical so you can grab whichever is better priced at the time of purchase. A handled cutter is recommended in addition to a tabletop cutter for more freeform organic shapes.
Proxxon Hotwire Cutter (Thermocut) | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Hercules Hotwire Cutter (Proxxon Clone) | USA | Canada | UK
Handheld Cutters | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
The various jigs I use with my Proxxon are from Shifting Lands
3D PRINTING
There are many companies making 3D printers and resin but the ones I have found to be the most reliable and user friendly are the 8K Printers and Resins from Phrozen. The Mini 8K is perfect for printing miniatures. If you want to print larger items, or more minis at once, the Mighty 8K would be a better option.
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
CUTTING & SHAPING
Olfa Utility Knife | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Olfa Blades | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
X-Acto Knife | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
X-Acto Blades | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Self Healing Cutting Mat | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Carpenter’s Square | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Rotary Tool | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Pin Vise | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Razor Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Mini Table Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Scroll Saw | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Palm Sander | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Heat Gun | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Wire Brush | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Basic Sculpting Tools | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
ADHESIVES, SEALERS, & PUTTIES
Mini Hot Glue Gun | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Mini Hot Glue Sticks | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Matte Mod Podge USA | Canada | UK | Germany
PVA Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Tacky Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Super Glue USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Super Glue Accelerant USA | Canada | UK | Germany
5 Minute Epoxy USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Green Stuff USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Milliput (Standard) USA | Canada | UK | Germany
PAINTING
When purchasing an airbrush setup it’s important to get a good quality airbrush, but you can save money when buying your compressor as an offbrand one will work just fine.
Airbrush | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Airbrush Compressor | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Airbrush Cleaning Pot | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Airbrush Cleaner | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Airbrush Flow Improver | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Airbrush Paint | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Wet Pallete | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Craft Brushes | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Detail Brushes | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Surface Primer | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Acrylic Craft Paint | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Miniature Paint | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Speed Paint | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Acrylic Ink | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Oil Paint | USA | Canada | UK | Germany
Oil Paint Thinner | USA | Canada | UK | Germany