Lbofun
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Post by Lbofun on Sept 13, 2018 19:25:44 GMT
So I just got a gift card for my past b-day, and I was looking to update my brushes. I have been just buying brushes willy nilly over at the local craft store.
Long question short. any recommendation?
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Post by Soul Samurai on Sept 16, 2018 9:38:01 GMT
Winsor Newton Series 7 are my favorites, and if you search you'll find them to be widely recommended for miniature painting. There's actually a slight variation called "Winsor Newton Series 7 Miniature"; the only difference that I know of is that the Miniature variation has shorter bristles. Personally I don't see this as an advantage and prefer the regular version. Rosemary & Co also have a good reputation and to my knowledge are quite affordable. Check out Plarzoid's comment on this thread. Basically Sable fur is generally the material of choice for miniature painting brushes. Whatever brushes you end up with, it's important to take care of them or else they won't last long. Don't let paint get into the ferrule, and use a good brush cleaner to keep them clean and pointed - The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver is fantastic for this. I actually use it regularly mid-painting, especially when I'm changing colours or having a bit of trouble getting my brush to form a sharp tip. Despite this the smallest size small tub lasted me something like five years; I might not be the most prolific painter, but still it's a very minor investment with a huge payoff in terms of getting better performance from your brushes and having them last longer before needing to be replaced.
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Sept 18, 2018 21:17:23 GMT
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Post by nyarlathotep333 on Sept 18, 2018 21:17:23 GMT
Craft store brushes are good for drybrushing though. That technique can be pretty harsh on your brushes so I always keep a stock of cheaper brushes on hand to just use for that.
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crimsyn
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Post by crimsyn on Sept 22, 2018 3:36:51 GMT
Kolinsky Sable brushes are the best, and Soul Samurai has some good advice.
From what I've heard, the "Series 7 Miniature" brushes are not designed for painting miniatures. Rather, they are designed for painting miniature paintings, which is its own separate hobby/art form. So, confusingly, they actually aren't as good as the regular Series 7 brushes when it comes to painting miniatures.
I personally prefer the Raphael 8404 brushes; I'm not sure what it is, but they just feel a little more right to me than Series 7, and their size 2 is my favourite brush.
Also, a good #2 and #0 is what you really need; rarely do you need to go below that size as long as you have a good tip.
Finally, you don't have to use your good brushes for everything, and using cheap brushes for rough work can help your good brushes last longer.
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Post by marxlives on Sept 26, 2018 16:07:20 GMT
Murder paint brushes so good, I would be a broke man without craft store brushes.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Sept 26, 2018 17:56:11 GMT
Murder paint brushes so good, I would be a broke man without craft store brushes. A couple of things:
First of all, a well cared for quality brush will last far longer than a craft brush - I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it could last ten times as long or more, saving you money in the long run.
Second, have you tried The Master Brush Cleaner and Preserver? Because it extends the life of a brush by well over ten times.
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Sept 29, 2018 3:56:28 GMT
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Post by gedditoffme on Sept 29, 2018 3:56:28 GMT
Murder paint brushes so good, I would be a broke man without craft store brushes. A couple of things:
First of all, a well cared for quality brush will last far longer than a craft brush - I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it could last ten times as long or more, saving you money in the long run.
Second, have you tried The Master Brush Cleaner and Preserver? Because it extends the life of a brush by well over ten times.
Thanks for this post, I am buying my first w&n brush and some cleaner to preserve my other mid tier brushes. Will see how much it extends durability and paint quality
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Post by Soul Samurai on Sept 29, 2018 4:29:47 GMT
Thanks for this post, I am buying my first w&n brush and some cleaner to preserve my other mid tier brushes. Will see how much it extends durability and paint quality Cool! I do recommend reading a bit about caring for brushes; basically I think the most important thing is "don't let paint dry in the ferrule". Anyway, good luck!
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