MiniMaster Studio 1.0 

Portable painting station and Organizer. 

Features

1. Paint storage with a sliding door
2. Brush storage with alternate drawer options
3. A functional wet palette with a locking lid
4. Wet palette paper storage
5. Brush cleaner with a drying rack

1. Paint Storage

There are three styles of paint storage:

1. Tall Dropper Bottle 70- 80 mm tall bottle 25mm diameter

   -Holds 32 bottles. 

   -Form Factor - 25mm in diameter, 70 to 80mm tall.

   -Works with Army Painter, Valjero, and Green World bottles in the same form factor. 

2. Short Army Painter Style Paint Bottles

   -Holds 32 bottles. 

   -Form Factor - 25mm in diameter and 60mm tall.

   -The bottles are stored upside down to display their colors.

3. Citadel Style Ink Pots

   -Holds 18 pots. 

   -Form Factor -  32mm in diameter and 43-60mm tall

   -Taller 58mm versions must be stored in the center row to avoid interfering with the sliding door.

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2. Brush Drawers

The frame holds up to 7 drawers, with three brush drawer styles available. Each drawer features mechanical locking tabs to keep it securely closed. Choose and print only the drawers you need. If you’d like a drawer for a different brush style, feel free to reach out—custom designs are possible with provided dimensions.

Clip Drawer

• Contains 5 slots with flexible grips to accommodate a variety of brushes.

• Grip diameters range from 4 to 7mm. Brushes over 7mm may stretch the clips, making them unsuitable for smaller brushes afterward.

  TIP: It is recommended to print clips in PETG, though PLA also works.

   

Triangular Army Painter Drawer

• This form-fitting drawer holds 8 brushes snugly to prevent sliding or bristle damage.

• To remove a brush, press down on the left side to lever the brush out.

   

UPINS Drawer

• Functions similarly to the Army Painter drawer but is designed for "UPINS UPINS Fine Detail" brushes. This is my go-to “budget brush”

   

3. Wet Palette

Among the drawers, there’s a functional wet palette with a locking lid. 

1. Cut your paper towel and parchment paper to 10 x 20 cm.
2. Add the paper towel and parchment paper to the base of the palette.
3. Add water until the paper towel is fully saturated. Pour out any excess water, and you're ready to paint!

The lid includes additional brush rests and locking clips to prevent spills.

4. Wet Palette Paper Storage

Keep your supplies organized in one place. When cutting paper towels and parchment paper, prepare a few extra sheets and store them here for easy access.

• Note: This drawer is twice the size of the others and will occupy two of the seven available slots  

5. Brush Cleaner

The brush cleaner attaches to the frame for portability, ensuring you always have a cleaning vessel on hand. Key features include:

• Textured Stalagmites: Helps clean and remove paint from brush bristles.
• Slanted Ribbed Washboard: Removes excess water from bristles.

• Brush Drying Clips: Six external clips allow brushes to hang bristle-side down, with a drip tray to catch excess water and keep your workstation clean.

   

Tip: Position the cup so the slot faces you. This keeps the drying brushes out of your way and allows you to continue using the cup.

Printing Recommendations: Wall thickness and ironing are critical. After several prototypes, the current design held water for 7 days without leaking. If you encounter issues with print tolerances, a quick spray with a clear coat will make the vessel watertight.

Assembly 

• No fasteners or glue are required—each part simply snaps into place.
• The sliding door track should be lubricated before use. Apply a small bead of oil to the leading edge of the door prior to installation, then slide the door back and forth to distribute the oil evenly. Some break-in time will be needed for smooth operation.
• Clips should be printed in PETG for best results.