The base is one of the first things a viewer notices on a finished miniature — and nothing brings it to life faster than a tuft of grass in just the right spot. Gamers Grass is today's gold standard among tufts: a Portuguese brand founded in 2015 by a group of hobbyists, now offering dozens of colors, sizes, and shapes. The trouble is, that sheer range can overwhelm a beginner. Which size? Which color? What are "wild" tufts, and what are the flowers for?
We'll help you find your way around the whole Gamers Grass range and pick exactly what you need for your miniatures — by size, environment, and experience level. Without wasting money on things you'll never actually use.
What tufts are, and why Gamers Grass
Tufts are small bundles of static grass glued onto a tiny self-adhesive base, which you stick directly onto a finished, painted base as the final detail. They're the fastest and most effective way to give your bases a natural, lived-in feel — a few tufts and twenty minutes of work turn a bare base into a piece of landscape.
Gamers Grass became a well-known name for one simple reason: they offer quality, and they offer a lot of it. The tufts are fluffy, sturdy, hold their shape, and are clearly separated on the sheet, so they're easy to lift with tweezers. Their range of colors and shapes is the largest on the market — from tiny 2mm tufts to 12mm clumps, from realistic meadow grass to fantastical Alien tufts in colors you won't find in nature (or, quite possibly, in any other shop).
Size matters
The height of a tuft (given in millimeters) is the first and most important choice. It determines how the tuft reads on the base — from low moss to tall steppe grass. Gamers Grass offers a whole range of sizes:
Tiny — small tufts
The lowest grass and moss. Ideal for fine undergrowth, a hint of green between rocks, or to fill in around larger tufts. Subtle and realistic, great for urban or rocky terrain.
Medium tufts
A versatile middle ground. Noticeable enough without being dominant. The best choice for a standard meadow look and most wargaming miniatures.
Classic tufts
The most popular size — one sheet has around 75 tufts. A distinct look that still feels natural. If you're only going to buy one size, this is the all-rounder to get.
XL — "wild" clumps
Tall grass for big, striking models, dioramas, and untamed wilderness. A bold detail — used more as an individual accent than across an entire base (though guerrilla-style orcs, or Catachans in the jungle, definitely have some appeal here).
Formats — Standard, Wild, and XL
Besides height, tufts also differ by format — how the individual clumps are shaped and arranged:
Standard tufts
Regular, cleanly separated tufts on the sheet. Easy to lift with tweezers, predictable shape. Ideal for beginners and for systematically basing an entire army.
Wild Tufts
Irregular, denser clumps with less defined separation — mimicking wildly growing vegetation. A more natural but "messier" look. Great for wilderness scenes and organic bases.
XL Tufts
The largest format (12mm), for overgrown landscapes. Tall steppe grass you place individually as a bold accent on a large, striking model in your army, or on a diorama.
Alien & Spikey
Fantastical tufts in unusual colors and shapes — for sci-fi, alien worlds, and fantasy terrain. Something you won't find anywhere else. For creative, thematic projects.
Not just grass — flowers, shrubs, and more
The Gamers Grass range goes well beyond plain grass. For more advanced basing, they offer several other categories:
- Flowers — tufts with colorful blooms for meadow and garden scenes. Also available in the smallest "Tiny" size for fine detail
- Shrubs — denser, bush-like clumps for bulkier vegetation, hedgerows, and forest undergrowth
- Laser Plants — plant shapes laser-cut from paper, for realistic leaves, ferns, and exotic plants
- Basing Bits — pebbles, twigs, mushrooms, and other natural details for a complete scene. These small extras really finish off a base
- Basing Boxes — themed sets combining tufts, flowers, Laser Plants, and Basing Bits with instructions — a complete solution for a specific setting (forest, desert, temple)
Which color to choose — by environment
The color of a tuft determines what kind of environment your miniature evokes. Here are a few tips for picking a color based on the setting you want to create:
Fresh meadow / summer
Rich green tufts for a classic summer landscape. The most versatile choice for most fantasy and historical miniatures.
Autumn / steppe / dry ground
Beige, yellow, and brown tufts for parched steppe, autumn vegetation, or savanna. Great for desert and steppe-themed armies.
Jungle / dense vegetation
Dark green, dense tufts for tropical and forest terrain. Combine with shrubs and Laser Plants for lush vegetation.
Winter / snow / dead grass
Dry, faded, wintery tufts for snow-covered or dead landscapes. Combine with snow effects for arctic terrain.
Flower meadow
Tufts with colorful blooms for vivid, colorful scenery. A perfect accent on a green base — a few flowers can bring an entire base to life.
Sci-fi / alien world
Alien and Spikey tufts in unusual colors for fantastical terrain. Ideal for sci-fi 40k armies on alien planets.
How to apply tufts — step by step
Finish the base first
Tufts get added as the very last step — onto a base that's already finished, painted, and sealed. Texture paste, paint, and drybrushing come first, and only then do tufts go on as the final detail.
Lift a tuft with tweezers
Use tweezers for better control — gently peel a single tuft off the sheet. The tufts are clearly separated by a cut line, so they're easy to lift and hold their shape well.
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Press it onto the base
The self-adhesive base holds on its own — just press the tuft onto the spot you want. For a stronger, longer-lasting bond, add a drop of PVA glue or Super Glue underneath the tuft.
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Place them naturally
Place tufts irregularly — nature doesn't grow in neat rows. A couple of tufts by the miniature's feet, one at the edge, mixing different sizes together. Less is often more.
The most common mistakes when using tufts
Too many tufts
An even carpet of grass looks unnatural. Nature is irregular — leave bare patches and cluster your tufts in groups.
Only one size
Using a single height looks monotonous. Combining 2mm, 6mm, and the occasional XL tuft gives a base depth and realism.
Tufts on an unfinished base
Tufts belong right at the very end. Add them before painting or sealing, and you'll either ruin them or make further work impossible.
The wrong color for the setting
A vivid green meadow under a desert army looks out of place. Pick a tuft color that matches the theme of the whole miniature.
What to get first
If you're just starting out with tufts and don't want to invest in the whole range right away, here's a recommended starter combination:
- One 6mm sheet in green (Dry Green or Strong Green) — a versatile base for most miniatures
- One 2mm sheet for fine low ground cover as a complement
- A starter set such as the Green Meadow Set — the ideal choice if you want to try several types and colors at once
- Optional: one sheet of flowers for a colorful detail — depending on your chosen setting (flowers usually don't suit a desert scene)
Summary — how to choose Gamers Grass tufts
- Size matters most — 2mm low cover, 6mm all-rounder, 12mm XL accents
- Start with 6mm — the most versatile, useful on most miniatures
- Pick color by environment — green meadow, beige steppe, dark jungle, faded winter
- Wild tufts for untamed wilderness, standard for systematic basing
- Flowers and shrubs as details for more advanced dioramas
- Apply tufts last — onto a finished, painted base, ideally with a drop of PVA or Super Glue
- Mix sizes and leave bare patches — irregularity equals realism
- A starter set is the best first step — everything in one place
The full range of Gamers Grass tufts — every size, color, flowers, shrubs, and starter sets — is available at our shop in Plzeň at Zbrojnická 116/2, open Mon–Fri 1pm–6pm. We're happy to help you choose based on your miniatures and setting.
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