Jamafore Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ok, I'll admit it. My hands shake all the time and on some days can get really bad. I was wondering how others deal with it, especially seeing some of the beautiful minis on here. I'll start, depending on how bad they are, music tends to help, as will coffee. If I'm doing detail work like painting symbols, I'll actually prop my hands and mini against the table. There are times that I will just not paint because of my hands. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I Don't have that problem.Sorry Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Couple of previous topics: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273807-shakey-hand-syndrome/?hl=%2Bshakey&do=findComment&comment=3346378 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279966-painting-help/?hl=%2Bshakey&do=findComment&comment=3461409 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I put down the beer/scotch/coffee and/or energy drinks. I've got a problem with alcohol and caffeine especially when I'm on a rostered day off Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Coffee helps? Usually makes me shake more lol! Have you tried some basic relaxation exercises, think of Tai Chi's warm up exercises.. breathing steadily and calming the nerves. Failing that, resting your hands against something / each other is what I find works best. My hands are getting worse, so I can sympathise with your concerns :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CovertToaster Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I have the same problem but mine comes from alcohol. Usually resting on something is the way to go; either the wrist you are painting with or extend the next finger down from the brush out and place it just below where you want to paint to act as a guide for the brush. Always happens when I'm painting detail onto miniatures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I make sure to get some hot wrist-on-wrist action going when I paint. Pretty much eliminates shaky hand syndrome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 I never thought of using the wrists supporting each other. Coffee's always affected me oddly, the first cup in the morning helps me get going, but after that it will actually calm me own. But then, I've always been a strange one. My apologies, mods. I didn't think to do a search for other threads. Spectre - Brother, trust me, they get annoying real quick, brother. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Naw, I definitely went through a phase of coffee actually helping calm me down and/or being good to make sure I sleep. This was back in the University days mind you, when I had caffeine pretty much all day. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Once you've drink 24cans of mother in one day (approx 4hrs) all caffeine has no effect it actually is used to balance my system as I have severe caffeine withdrawals now. Usually a nice black strong Russian or Irish coffee(shot of whiskey of course) calms me down Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I make sure to get some hot wrist-on-wrist action going when I paint. Pretty much eliminates shaky hand syndrome. this! elbows on a table at a good height to stop you leaning too much/getting back ache, wrists together. it will help handling the model as well to mount it on something. this will give a better grip of the model and reduce shake. personally I use an old hex paint pot bluetacked to the base Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3532315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Lean both elbows on the desk, and use your left hand to steady your right hand (brush hand). If you don't have to hold the mini, you can cros your hands at wrists. If you have to hold the mini, then hold it between left thumb and index, lean your right wrist into your left palm. I hope I can make that clear enough. I find that pressing both elbows against my chest helps with steadying as well, especially when working very small details. I'd advise against coffee or other stimulants as they usually tend to amplify motor movement problems like shakiness etc.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3535350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Breathing..... its all in the breathing.... just like a sniper! (and I'm being serious!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3535401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Snipers trick - when I am painting a thin line/eye/detail, I breath out - holding teh breath actually makes you shake more but its what people subconciously do when concentrating.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Coffee helps? Usually makes me shake more lol! The true way to test for ADD/HD. If a strong cup of coffee calms you down, you have Attention Deficit Dis ... oh look; a squirrel. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Breathing..... its all in the breathing.... just like a sniper! (and I'm being serious!) Indeed! I recently tried breathing out slowly and steadily when painting things like highlights and it's made a significant difference Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 For me the only two things I found effective were practicing painting (and I loathe painting) and steadying your hands by resting them upon something solid - the wrists trick would also be effective, I would think, but I've never tried it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Coffee helps? Usually makes me shake more lol! The true way to test for ADD/HD. If a strong cup of coffee calms you down, you have Attention Deficit Dis ... oh look; a squirrel. Great I knew the doctor was right, looks like it's back onto medication boys Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yoga and weights Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3538865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yoga and weights Just not at the same time ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3539064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hemal Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 · Hidden by Captain Semper, December 9, 2013 - Unreleated - commeniting of deleted material Hidden by Captain Semper, December 9, 2013 - Unreleated - commeniting of deleted material Reported - please step aside whilst the appropriate powers deal with it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283858-shaky-hands-how-do-you-deal-with-it/#findComment-3541617
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