Some creators find their path early. Mario Siles found his in the middle of a pandemic, staring down a career in civil engineering that wasn’t making him happy, when an ad for a master’s degree in digital sculpting with ZBrush … Read More
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The Vault by Minarium: A Home for Your STL Collection
If you print minis, you know the problem: STL files are scattered across your laptop, an external drive, and maybe a couple of cloud folders with nonsensical names like ‘New Folder 2.” You buy a file from a Patreon drop, … Read More
5 Ways Miniature Creators Can Heat Up Their Marketing This Summer
Summer is a quiet season for a lot of hobbies, but it doesn’t have to be quiet for your STL sales. Conventions ramp back up, painters have more free time, and audiences are hungry for new content. Here’s how creators … Read More
“I Prefer to Say I’m an Accountant”: The MOMminiatures Story
By Manuel Olmedo, owner of MOMminiatures Years ago, I saw a humorous video on social media that said, “When people ask me what I do for a living, I prefer to say I’m an accountant.” Nobody asks an accountant questions. … Read More
Why We Said No to Hidden Fees: The Story Behind Minarium’s Founding
Minarium Founder Rob Walczak has always loved miniatures. Not just printing them or painting them, but the hunt for that perfect sculpt, the one that fits exactly what you’re imagining. That passion for collecting is what eventually led him to … Read More
From Warhammer to Worldbuilder: Meet Bruno, One of Minarium’s Standout Creators
There’s a moment every serious hobbyist knows. The one where appreciation flips into ambition. Where you stop looking at a miniature and start wondering if you could build something better yourself. For Bruno, that moment came when he returned to … Read More
Could New 3D Printing Laws Accidentally Target Your Miniature Business?
Four US states and the American Congress are now moving to regulate what 3D printing files you may legally possess, what firmware your machine may run, and whether your printer is permitted to operate without government surveillance. The goal is … Read More
Minarium Web App Upgrade: Your New Creator Hub Is Live
The Minarium Creator Hub is live! Built based on invaluable feedback from our seller community, the upgraded creator page has been redesigned to help buyers (1) find your best work faster (2) stay engaged between releases and (3) reach you … Read More