What W&N brush?

[Yogie Bear]

Are the miniature brush\'s or the normal brushes better?

Should I get a mixture? What are the pros/cons of both styles?

Cheers
Yogie

 

[ardyer]

The miniature ones are smaller and easier to handle, I\'d go with those. As far as sizes go, I have a 0, 00, and 000. Mostly I just use the 0 and the 000.

 

[Einion]

I would recommend you use the largest brush you can for any job - as long as they have a good point (which is one of the things you\'re paying for) you can still do detail painting, even with a 2 or 3.

W&N\'s brushes aren\'t the only option and in a number of respects are not the best choice any more. See these previous threads for more info:
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=11363
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=10688

Einion

 

[Modderrhu]

Yep, larger brushes are better. Try a size 1 and a 00 initially. With a good brush, a 000 is simply a handicap, because the point and the ability to control the brush is just the same as a 00, perhaps even a 0. Provided the larger brushes have a good quality point, the only thing you need to use them instead of smaller brushes is your own confidence.

And yes, the W&N miniature line might offer better control, but will get paint into the ferrule more quickly, and they don\'t hold as much paint. Again, I believe that the difference between a short and long bristle is your own confidence with the brush.

Standard bristle length, size 1 and 00, whatever quality sable brush you choose. That\'s my recommendation anyway.

 

[Marmoset]

I got a W&N series 12 miniature kolinsky sable, size 0. Keeps a fantastic point, and the short length of the bristles make it easy to manoeuvre-as recommended by Jen Haley :] it is great for details while holding plenty of paint. I got it for my birthday, but it is not too expensive! I recommend it, but you should use a commercial brush cleaner to clean it, they can last for months of hard use.

Happy painting!

~Bill

 

[Ebonbuddha]

Same as it ever was. Same as it ever was...

Just be sure to get sable. NO SYNTHETICS!!! They curl up at the tips. The only item I have ever used special “miniature brushes” is when I won them in as a prize from a contest. The only difference I have found is the price. They cost more.

 

[EricJ]

I use the miniature line of brushes rather than the normal. They are quite a bit shorter, which I found gives me more fine control where I can put the pigment. I also don\'t like a TON of paint in my brushes, so the smaller size is actually an advantage for my style of painting. From the online place I got mine, they were only a few cents more expensive.

In terms of size, I only use 1\'s for 99% of what I do. I have a larger one for base coats and a 00 for some freehand work, but other than that, I don\'t use any other size.

 

[menace]

i prefer the miniature line as i dont like to load up the brush and it is a good bit steadier for my shakey hands, a good resource/supplier is L.Cornellissen & Son in London, they specialise in many artists brushes at half the price i can pay here, you will find their web page under the same name, i received my mail order of w&n 7 minis in 3 day.

 

[Marmoset]

Check out Jen Haley\'s advice on paintbrushes. Her whole site is excellent!

happy painting

~Bill

 

[supervike]

http://www.dickblick.com/zz058/87/

I\'m not sure if that company ships overseas, but 12 bucks for a \'1\' Series 7 Brush, seems to be a good deal.

I have had my W&N brushes for several years, and they are still doing fine!

 

[Einion]

Originally posted by supervike
http://www.dickblick.com/zz058/87/

I\'m not sure if that company ships overseas, but 12 bucks for a \'1\' Series 7 Brush, seems to be a good deal.

They should be close to the best prices one can find online:
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=13115

Einion