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Article: Paintbrush selection and care
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griffongames
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Great article! Very few painters realize how important brush maintanance is. Of course, once you've spent over $10 on a brush you learn to take care of them!
Magnesious
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I read this from top to bottom without stopping. Very useful information, we are
indebted to you again, Mr. Wong! One note: I have come to love using synthetic
brushes for base coating. They are VERY durable, and tolerate my occasional
abuse. Sometimes I use them for some larger details, but once face highlights, small
gems and the like come up, I go back to nature
indebted to you again, Mr. Wong! One note: I have come to love using synthetic
brushes for base coating. They are VERY durable, and tolerate my occasional
abuse. Sometimes I use them for some larger details, but once face highlights, small
gems and the like come up, I go back to nature
Excellent tips!
I would also advise those interested in their tools to pick up a good book on watercolor or acrylic painting- they're great for brush how-to's (think $15 is a lot to spend on a brush? try $350... some art supplies demand that you take care of them )
Following this article is a good step towards saving money on ruined brushes and allowing you to spend it on more minis!
I would also advise those interested in their tools to pick up a good book on watercolor or acrylic painting- they're great for brush how-to's (think $15 is a lot to spend on a brush? try $350... some art supplies demand that you take care of them
)Following this article is a good step towards saving money on ruined brushes and allowing you to spend it on more minis!
neil thomas
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dude i had no idea brushes were so far'n'wide, its certinly made me think about changing my whole set, iv only been painting for one year after a long break and retuned to the classic gw brushes coz i thought they are the best on the mini painting market, but how wrong was i!! wicked article and youv certinly broadend my horizons, cheers!!!
Cerridwyn1st
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Yeah, one added thing. If you get a good brush bucket, it will have a divider in the middle with notches in it. Lets you rest the brush in your water without the brush tip coming in contact with the end or sides of the tub. But don't let the bush sit in the water too long. The brush tub is a great place to rest brushes between uses when you are switching from one brush to another.
subversive
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Great article! I've got a pair of W&N s7 0's and a pair of 000's that I switch off between when wet-blending. I've been using them for over 4 years and the 0's are just now beginning to show signs of wear. Brush soap is a must, and I'm now eager to try out some liquid brush cleaner...
The only thing I'd add is some more brand name recomendations.
The only thing I'd add is some more brand name recomendations.
KrazyGoblins
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Good article! very intsructive however we disagree on one small point: we use a bager haired brush for drybrushing and that comes out rather well. other than that we totally agree.
pinballwizzard
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Great Article! Could you do a review of commonly used brushes by type and brand. Or am I asking to much of a great writer.
Imperialcheesemarine
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Loved this article, lots of useful information and piccies to boot! Thanks for taking the time out to write this, its been a great help
