2- Remove Parts from the Sprue
Next, you will need to remove the components from the sprue. To do this, you will need a pair of plastic cutters to cut each component from its sprue gate. When removing components from a sprue, cut the smallest parts of the component from the sprue first. This puts less pressure on parts more liable to break.
When people start the miniatures hobby, they often use a craft knife or cheap clippers to remove their miniatures from their sprues. However, using cheap plastic cutters or another not-for-purpose craft instrument is not good practice. Doing so puts unnecessary pressure on the plastic, and you risk damaging your figures – or, even worse, hurting yourself.
Some specifically-designed plastic frame cutters will save time and ensure removing your figures from their sprues is easy. RedgrassGames’ Precision Nippers are specially designed to do just this. RedgrassGames nippers easily cut through sprues and put as little pressure on the plastic as possible. This means that your figures are in no danger of being damaged during the removal process.