Gift Ideas for Miniature Painters
The best gifts at every budget for the hobbyist in your life
Buying for a miniature painter? Whether it's a birthday, Christmas, or just because, this guide covers gifts they'll actually use — from affordable stocking fillers to premium upgrades.
Under £25
Stocking fillers and affordable treats
Army Painter Masterclass Drybrush Set
Three sizes of goat hair drybrushes (15mm, 12mm, 7mm). Every painter needs a good set.
Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable
The industry gold standard. A single Series 7 brush is a meaningful gift any painter will appreciate. Size 1 is most popular.
£23.99 on Amazon → £25 – £65
Solid gifts that'll get regular use
Warhammer 40,000: Paints + Tools Set
Citadel paints, brushes, clippers, and a push-fit miniature. Everything needed to start the hobby in one box.
Golden Maple Wet Palette + Brush Set
Great value bundle: wet palette, 11 detail brushes, 100 palette papers, sponges, and a brush holder.
£32.99 on Amazon → 
Vallejo Game Color Starter Kit (16 Paints)
Matte and metallic colours in convenient dropper bottles. Great for wargaming and fantasy miniatures.
Army Painter Mega Brush Set (10 Brushes)
A complete brush set: 3 layering, 2 drybrushing, 3 detail, and 2 for large models. Covers every technique.
£62.50 on Amazon → 
Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Most Wanted Set (22 Paints)
Skin tones, metallics, effects, a wash, primer, and a free miniature. The essential paint starter set.
Rosemary & Co Series 33 Kolinsky Sable Set
The best value Kolinsky sable brushes on the market. UK-made, beautiful point, fraction of the W&N price.
£64.73 on Amazon → £65+
Premium gifts and complete starter bundles
Warhammer 40,000: Starter Set
Two complete armies, rules, and everything needed to start playing and painting. The full Warhammer experience.
Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Mega Set (50 Paints)
The everything set. 50 paints, washes, metallics, effects, a paint station, and 2 brushes. A serious upgrade for any painter.
Tips for Buying
- •Don't buy paints if they already have a collection — painters are very particular about their colours. Brushes, tools, and wet palettes are safer bets.
- •Brushes are always welcome — they wear out and need replacing. Even experienced painters appreciate fresh brushes.
- •A wet palette is a game-changer — if they don't have one, it's one of the most impactful upgrades you can give.
- •When in doubt, gift cards work — hobby shops like Wayland Games and Element Games offer gift cards that let them pick exactly what they need.
Looking for more? Check out our brush guide or resources page for more recommendations.
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