The Brush Basics Every Miniature Painter Should Know
A high-quality paintbrush is one of the most important tools in your hobby arsenal, yet many painters struggle with splitting tips, dried paint in the ferrule, or inconsistent paint flow. In this guide, I’m taking the mystery out of painting by showing you the essential brush basics that every miniature painter should know to get the best results and make their brushes last for years.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced hobbyist, these are the fundamental "brush rules" that will improve your control and save you money in the long run. We’ll cover everything from the initial dampening of the bristles to the correct way to load your brush and, most importantly, how to clean and store them properly.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn:
🔸*Preparation:* Why you should never use a bone-dry brush and how to dampen it correctly.
🔸*Loading the Brush:* The "twist and pull" technique for a perfect, sharp point every time.
🔸*Paint Consistency:* How to ensure your paint stays on the tip and out of the ferrule.
🔸*The Siding Technique:* How to use the side of the bristles for edge highlighting without damaging the point.
🔸*Brush Care & Cleaning:* My step-by-step routine for using brush soap and restoring hooked tips.
🔸*Storage Secrets:* Why storing your brushes horizontally is the best way to protect them.
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🔸 VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Brush parts & different bristle types
05:10 - How to load your paint brush
08:16 - How to improve your brush control
09:50 - Maintaining your brush as you paint
11:08 - How to clean your paint brush
15:12 - Further viewing
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