OUR GUIDE TO Miniature Planting & Micro Detailing: Grass, Plants, and Scenic Foliage
Adding grass, plants, and micro‑detailing elevates a gaming table from functional to immersive. Scenic foliage provides realism, texture, and tactical depth, while also showcasing the painter’s artistry. For wargamers and miniaturists, choosing the right materials involves balancing scale accuracy, adhesion, and durability.
Core Scenic Materials
Static Grass: Nylon fibers applied with glue or electrostatic applicators to mimic natural grass. Available in short, medium, and long lengths.
Tufts & Clumps: Pre‑made grass or flower tufts with adhesive backing. Ideal for quick basing.
Flock: Fine ground foam used for grass, moss, or leaf scatter.
Bushes & Shrubs: Resin or foam clumps shaped into hedges or undergrowth.
Trees & Saplings: Wire armatures with flocked foliage or resin casts for realistic miniature forests.
Flowers & Vines: Laser‑cut paper or resin details for micro‑detailing bases and terrain.
Rubble & Ground Scatter: Sand, gravel, and cork chips for texture layering.
Specialist Brands
Woodland Scenics: Industry leader in flock, static grass, and foliage for model railroads and wargaming.
Army Painter Battlefield Series: Grass tufts, snow scatter, and flower packs designed for miniature bases.
Green Stuff World: Electrostatic applicators, leaf scatter, and laser‑cut plants for advanced detailing.
Microscale Scenery: UK‑based supplier of realistic foliage and scenic scatter.
Noch & Heki: German manufacturers specializing in static grass and scenic mats.
Citadel Scenery Materials: Games Workshop’s branded tufts and basing kits.
Generic Craft Supplies: Affordable flock, sand, and moss packs from hobby stores.
Technical Considerations
Scale Accuracy: Grass fibers should match miniature scale (2–6mm for 28mm figures).
Adhesion: Use PVA glue for flock and scatter; superglue for tufts and resin plants.
Layering: Combine static grass, tufts, and rubble for natural variation.
Durability: Seal scenic bases with matte varnish to prevent shedding.
Seasonal & New Releases
Winter Scatter Packs: Snow flock and icy tufts from Army Painter and Woodland Scenics.
Holiday Flower Tufts: Limited‑edition festive colors (reds, whites, greens) for Christmas basing.
Green Stuff World Leaf Scatter: New micro‑cut foliage packs for realistic autumn and winter detailing.
Maintenance Tips
Store flock and scatter in sealed containers to prevent moisture damage.
Apply scenic materials in thin layers to avoid clumping.