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Design Cinematic Miniature Bases in Minutes

Create custom STL bases for your army directly in your browser — no Blender, sculpting, or expensive resin packs required.

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Free to designNo downloadPay only when you export
Painted miniature on a Temple base with gold pillars and a treasure chest, designed in Base Crafter
Base designed in Base Crafter

Your Miniatures Deserve Better Bases

Turn plain black bases into immersive battlefield scenes, directly in your browser. Drag the slider to compare.

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No Blender. No sculpting. No expensive resin kits. Just your creativity.

Build Any Battlefield

Every base below was designed in Base Crafter, printed and painted. Mix textures and scatter to match any army.

Lava Forge base designed in Base Crafter
Lava Forge
Molten rivers through cracked basalt.
Factory base designed in Base Crafter
Factory
Riveted plating built for war machines.
Ruined Castle base designed in Base Crafter
Ruined Castle
Toppled columns, moss and buried treasure.
Library base designed in Base Crafter
Library
Worn flagstones and forbidden tomes.
Temple base designed in Base Crafter
Temple
Gilded pillars, glyph floors and hoards.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Pick your base

    34 sizes across round, oval, hex, square and rectangle bases, from 20mm to 170x105mm.

  2. 2

    Build the scene

    Choose from 30 sculpted ground textures and 140+ scatter objects, then trim anything flush with the rim.

  3. 3

    Check the fit

    Load your own miniature to see it on the base, and add contact pads so it stands exactly where you want.

  4. 4

    Export and print

    Download one print-ready STL, with magnet pockets if you want them. Designing is free; you only pay to export.

Built from Real Experience

Base Crafter exists because we faced the same frustrations you have with miniature base design.

The Tyrannofex Disaster

Late 2023: I had just finished painting my pride and joy - a massive Tyrannofex for my Tyranid army. After weeks of careful work, I turned to creating the perfect base to showcase it.

I spent hours designing what I thought was an amazing terrain base. Rocky outcroppings, alien flora, battle damage - it looked incredible. But when I went to attach my carefully painted Tyrannofex, it didn't fit.

The model's pose didn't work with the terrain I'd created. I had to rework large sections, losing hours of work. That's when Base Crafter was born - a tool to visualize and design bases that actually fit your miniatures.

Real Problem

Bases that don't fit the miniatures they're designed for.

Real Solution

Load your own miniature onto the base while you design, measure around it, and add contact pads so it sits exactly where you want it.

Real Users

Designed by hobbyists who want less cleanup, less sculpting, and more beautiful armies.

Cohesive armies

Match bases to your faction, lore, and terrain theme so every unit feels like part of the same story.

Skip resin packs

Create unlimited combinations without buying physical basing kits or expensive prep materials.

No Blender. No sculpting.

Design custom bases directly in your browser with a tool built for hobbyists, not 3D artists.

Uniquely yours

From lava worlds to ruined cities, create bases nobody else has and make your collection stand out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers about designing custom miniature bases for your tabletop gaming projects.

What games does Base Crafter work with?

Base Crafter supports all major tabletop games including popular sci-fi and fantasy miniature games, RPGs, skirmish games, and any game using standard round, oval, hex, square or rectangle bases. We currently support 34 sizes across round, oval, hex, square and rectangle bases, from 20mm to 170x105mm, and we add more on request.

How does the pricing work?

You can design unlimited bases for free. Base exports cost 2-5 credits depending on size. With the Warlord Pack, that is about $0.63-$1.56 equivalent per base.

Do I need to download any software?

No downloads required! Base Crafter runs entirely in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, and tablets. Just visit our website and start designing immediately.

Will the STL files work with my 3D printer?

Yes! Our STL files should work with all FDM and resin printers including Ender 3, Prusa, Anycubic, Elegoo Mars, and more. Files are optimised for 0.02-0.2mm layer heights and come unsupported.

Can I use the bases for commission work?

Absolutely! All purchases include commercial licensing for selling painted miniatures and commission work. For large-scale commercial use, contact us for enterprise licensing.

Still have questions? Contact support or browse the help center.

Ready to Craft Your Battlefield?

Whether you're building a regiment or a single hero, you can craft the perfect base to match your army's theme. Explore our designs, get inspired by our painted gallery, and start basing like a pro.

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Painted miniature on a Factory base designed in Base Crafter

Disclaimer: Base Crafter is not affiliated with Games Workshop or any other miniature game manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Our products are designed for compatibility with various gaming systems.

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