Just found this, I really want to start making money on my hobby. I want to have a holiday next year and my plan is to get some extra cash in by doing what you've said here. Thank you
@@waynehiggins16 good luck! I still think the best way is painting DND models for eBay and of course getting commission jobs. I was surprised I sometimes get commissions from eBay as well!
Awesome. Im recently getting more into paint models, cars atm, but I just injoy them. I dont play any games, i just enjoy building and making things, but I have nowhere to store or display them. The idea of selling, at a loss, crossed my mind as I wasnt doing it for any specific reason. It cost a fair bit. This gives me some hope, motivation, that I could now buy and sell minatures. I do art and 3d modeling, so Im a good painter. I can kill the fear of money by enjoying my hobby and maybe making money at it. Even to break even would be awesome. When I was younger I used to paint my brothers Warhammer stuff for fun. Thanks for the video.
Hey there I appreciate the golden nuggets of advice. I wish I would have watched this video before I put several Miniatures that I spent a crap load of time on all together and then sit them out on their own in the cold world of bidding next time I'm definitely going to set them as by now also I've painted those wizkids models before but I didn't think to sell them it is true there are a lot of people on eBay and a lot of them play D&D so I'm definitely going to be painting up some cheap models selling them for hopefully a lot I just got to be more realistic I literally thought in my head that I was going to blow people away what's my talent and there's going to be a bidding war but I can see that most of the buyers are people that sell painted miniatures so I guarantee they're going to sell them for a crap load more but oh well you live and learn this time I learned from you I appreciate it you good sir get a subscribe and alike I apologize for the lack of punctuation is all speech-to-text connected really just go on and on forever like this you're probably tired of reading I need to go make love to my wife first I need to brush my teeth goodnight
RedBeardBoss It would make a very interesting video if you bought say, 5 different D&D characters and painted them up, and showed the process of you painting, listing, packing and sending the miniatures off and showing how much profit you made. It could be a little series where you do one model per video.
@@redbeardboss actually I'm so motivated that i might promote them in my youtube channel, (yeah I know right now it's empty) but it will be in Spanish xD
I work in Miniature 1:12 and 1:24 and 1:48 scale houses and furniture . I am looking forward to learning how to paint these miniatures so I can transfer these skills to mini furniture, etc. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy the videos! I painted an Owlbear last night on camera if you want to see how I approached a speed painting. A good rule for small stuff is the shadows have to be a little darker to create contrast since the small models dont cast dark enough shadows on themselves from the lighiting in the room
That first mech you focused on, camo specs, is a known group for that specific game. It's like paying for Duncan from GW to paint. Not comparable at all.
Hey do you have a video on ebay costs and what not? I started listing minis after watching your videos! Thanks for the encouragement BTW, I started to sell but was not expecting the 12.5% in ebay fees which comes out from the calculated cost with shipping and tax. Maybe I am selling wrong or there is something I can do to avoid this? No idea, but figured I would ask. Thanks in advance!
I dont think I have a great way to film that but make sure you light the model good with lots of light then I use the slider on my cell phone to reduce the exposure, Its the little light bulb symbol on my samsung galaxy
I have a question- it's kind of random. So I have an airbrush gun, and when I ordered it a long time ago, I (purpose was to be able to do miniatures and use it for whatever way I could make money from it) but I'm an idiot and I didn't realize it didn't come with an air compressor. The ad was pretty misleading, but like I said I'm also an idiot. Now for unrelated reason, I wasn't able to order one offline afterwords. And I'm not now either. But back then I was able to go look everywhere to try to find an AC, because I could drive. I never did find one that I could afford but I did find a a pretty strong tire inflator, and another small usb powered tire inflator and I thought maybe somehow I could alter it to work for mine. I have looked and looked and haven't been able to figure it out. I have Epilepsy so I cannot drive around and look now because at this very moment it is uncontrolled (happens every now and again when my seizures start up again real bad). I also at this moment can't shop online to look. So my point is, have you ever had to rig or figure out your own air compressor situation for your airbrush gun that worked?
I have never done anything like that. I started with a mini air compress used for like cake decorating and then I got one from China on Ebay and thats the one I have been usng since
I bought a cheap airbrush with USB-rechargeable compressor from here: www.neatandhandy.com/products/premium-airbrush-for-hobbies-crafts It was about $50 total and is working great for me. I've mostly used it for priming and zenithal undercoating so far, but based on other reviews that I've read it seems good. Perhaps sell the airbrush gun you got and buy this instead?
I prefer working with plastic but i think some models ive seen sell for a lot are metal. People may think a metal model.is more special but i dont know first hand. Try one of each! Or best bet would probably be get a 3d printer and paint and sell resin models
It depends if the models are rare. I for example have collected all the old space wolves models in lead. In the process of collecting i ended up with multiple models of same character etc. And then sold them on both painted and unpainted on ebay. I made over £2000 (english pounds) doing that and made over 150% profit.
dude, you're giving away all the secrets, you're gonna flood the market with mini painters, then the price wars will come, and then everyone will be paining minis for $2 each, and none of us painters will be able to make money... except.. hmm, $2 a mini.. I could get all my minis painted by someone else for only $2.. Hmmm Ok.. proceed.
@@redbeardboss not to mention that if someone has a couple hundred bucks to spend on a character miniature, they could have a job that consumes so much time, they'd rather buy and play with the time and money they have.
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Just found this, I really want to start making money on my hobby. I want to have a holiday next year and my plan is to get some extra cash in by doing what you've said here. Thank you
@@waynehiggins16 good luck! I still think the best way is painting DND models for eBay and of course getting commission jobs. I was surprised I sometimes get commissions from eBay as well!
"They would pay you less if they could." Yeah that's worth a like and sub at least.
thanks!
I've been a miniature painter for 5 years now, and I've always want to invest in business In miniature painting!
put a few models up on ebay!
Awesome. Im recently getting more into paint models, cars atm, but I just injoy them. I dont play any games, i just enjoy building and making things, but I have nowhere to store or display them. The idea of selling, at a loss, crossed my mind as I wasnt doing it for any specific reason. It cost a fair bit. This gives me some hope, motivation, that I could now buy and sell minatures. I do art and 3d modeling, so Im a good painter. I can kill the fear of money by enjoying my hobby and maybe making money at it. Even to break even would be awesome. When I was younger I used to paint my brothers Warhammer stuff for fun. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching! If you want a strategy to make money painting miniatures look towards working on popular models for DnD players!
@@redbeardboss thank you. Sounds like a plan. Currently looking into buying an airbrush kit aswell. Thank you for the video
Hey there I appreciate the golden nuggets of advice. I wish I would have watched this video before I put several Miniatures that I spent a crap load of time on all together and then sit them out on their own in the cold world of bidding next time I'm definitely going to set them as by now also I've painted those wizkids models before but I didn't think to sell them it is true there are a lot of people on eBay and a lot of them play D&D so I'm definitely going to be painting up some cheap models selling them for hopefully a lot I just got to be more realistic I literally thought in my head that I was going to blow people away what's my talent and there's going to be a bidding war but I can see that most of the buyers are people that sell painted miniatures so I guarantee they're going to sell them for a crap load more but oh well you live and learn this time I learned from you I appreciate it you good sir get a subscribe and alike I apologize for the lack of punctuation is all speech-to-text connected really just go on and on forever like this you're probably tired of reading I need to go make love to my wife first I need to brush my teeth goodnight
Hope you make lots of money!
If I was better at painting I'd try this, it seems the money is in D&D. I would be interested in more videos like this.
Dnd for sure unless you can paint squads fast for warhammer but even then it would be a lot of work
RedBeardBoss It would make a very interesting video if you bought say, 5 different D&D characters and painted them up, and showed the process of you painting, listing, packing and sending the miniatures off and showing how much profit you made. It could be a little series where you do one model per video.
I supported the Ghost Paintbrushes in Kickstarter, can't wait for them to arrive
Hoping to start shipping in June!
@@redbeardboss actually I'm so motivated that i might promote them in my youtube channel, (yeah I know right now it's empty) but it will be in Spanish xD
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awesome video
Thanks for the visit!!
Thx
Welcome!
I work in Miniature 1:12 and 1:24 and 1:48 scale houses and furniture . I am looking forward to learning how to paint these miniatures so I can transfer these skills to mini furniture, etc. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy the videos! I painted an Owlbear last night on camera if you want to see how I approached a speed painting. A good rule for small stuff is the shadows have to be a little darker to create contrast since the small models dont cast dark enough shadows on themselves from the lighiting in the room
That first mech you focused on, camo specs, is a known group for that specific game. It's like paying for Duncan from GW to paint. Not comparable at all.
Its fine. This is mostly to help people get an understanding that they could be making some good money painting
That mech and similar also look to have each individual plate wetblended.
Fantastic info! I'm going to definitely try to paint & sell a few.
Good luck! Good way to earn some extra cash
Great video, you are an inspiration to everyone.. big like for this awesome video !
Thank you so much 😀 hope you make lots of money!
Hey do you have a video on ebay costs and what not? I started listing minis after watching your videos! Thanks for the encouragement BTW, I started to sell but was not expecting the 12.5% in ebay fees which comes out from the calculated cost with shipping and tax. Maybe I am selling wrong or there is something I can do to avoid this? No idea, but figured I would ask. Thanks in advance!
I think being a power seller gets a discount on that once you sell enough. Congrats on selling!!
Thank you for this! Will you be doing a video on photography tips?
I dont think I have a great way to film that but make sure you light the model good with lots of light then I use the slider on my cell phone to reduce the exposure, Its the little light bulb symbol on my samsung galaxy
Appreciate the video. How do you know what kind of price to ask on eBay? Not sure where to start. Ty!
Look up the sold listings for the same model on ebay. For sure you want at least double the cost of the mini
@@redbeardboss Perfect! Thx again friend!
I have a question- it's kind of random. So I have an airbrush gun, and when I ordered it a long time ago, I (purpose was to be able to do miniatures and use it for whatever way I could make money from it) but I'm an idiot and I didn't realize it didn't come with an air compressor. The ad was pretty misleading, but like I said I'm also an idiot. Now for unrelated reason, I wasn't able to order one offline afterwords. And I'm not now either. But back then I was able to go look everywhere to try to find an AC, because I could drive. I never did find one that I could afford but I did find a a pretty strong tire inflator, and another small usb powered tire inflator and I thought maybe somehow I could alter it to work for mine. I have looked and looked and haven't been able to figure it out. I have Epilepsy so I cannot drive around and look now because at this very moment it is uncontrolled (happens every now and again when my seizures start up again real bad). I also at this moment can't shop online to look. So my point is, have you ever had to rig or figure out your own air compressor situation for your airbrush gun that worked?
I have never done anything like that. I started with a mini air compress used for like cake decorating and then I got one from China on Ebay and thats the one I have been usng since
I bought a cheap airbrush with USB-rechargeable compressor from here: www.neatandhandy.com/products/premium-airbrush-for-hobbies-crafts
It was about $50 total and is working great for me. I've mostly used it for priming and zenithal undercoating so far, but based on other reviews that I've read it seems good. Perhaps sell the airbrush gun you got and buy this instead?
I missed out on the Kickstarter for that ghost drybrush. When are they gonna be up for sale?
They will be for sale when shipping is done. I could handle a late pledge if you message me on the KS platform
So useful! Where can I watch your stream?
I just stream here on my youtube channel
Love the thumbnail pic.
Thanks!
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Any thoughts on metal vs. plastic when selling?
I prefer working with plastic but i think some models ive seen sell for a lot are metal. People may think a metal model.is more special but i dont know first hand. Try one of each! Or best bet would probably be get a 3d printer and paint and sell resin models
It depends if the models are rare. I for example have collected all the old space wolves models in lead. In the process of collecting i ended up with multiple models of same character etc. And then sold them on both painted and unpainted on ebay. I made over £2000 (english pounds) doing that and made over 150% profit.
Artists dont make money. Artisans do.
I say both!
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@@silentbydesignes lol
Do you ever get that pang in your gut letting go of something you created?
Never! I get a thrill like "hey! someone liked my art!"
🤔 you better not be pulling my chain!
you can doooo it
dude, you're giving away all the secrets, you're gonna flood the market with mini painters, then the price wars will come, and then everyone will be paining minis for $2 each, and none of us painters will be able to make money... except.. hmm, $2 a mini.. I could get all my minis painted by someone else for only $2.. Hmmm Ok.. proceed.
lol maybe if my video goes viral! But we will all be saved by the fact art requires effort and people can be lazy
@@redbeardboss not to mention that if someone has a couple hundred bucks to spend on a character miniature, they could have a job that consumes so much time, they'd rather buy and play with the time and money they have.
That face on that girl looks horrible LOL
I will have to watch the video again to see!
@@redbeardboss the $360 one lol
@@redbeardboss also that $260 yeti the unpainted mini cost $85