Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi all, Im at a point now that i want to buy a good quality set of brushes, I only paint 28mm models... Any help will be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Any new brush will do for basecoating (size 2 or 3), but for detail I really like the Windsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable. Perfect point, and it holds and releases the paint so much better than anything else I have used - it really makes a huge difference. And to protect your investment (okay it is only a few quid, not really an investment, but you know what I mean) get some Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver. The Art Store in Glasgow sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Any new brush will do for basecoating (size 2 or 3), but for detail I really like the Windsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable. Perfect point, and it holds and releases the paint so much better than anything else I have used - it really makes a huge difference. And to protect your investment (okay it is only a few quid, not really an investment, but you know what I mean) get some Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver. The Art Store in Glasgow sell it. Thanks Sholto...do the art stor sell the brushes too as im there tomoro...i dont mind basecoating as i usually use a spray primer it is the detail that i am after (i shouldve mentioned that in my post), i currently use the old old old bright red citadel brushes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The Art Store sell Kolinsky Sable, and might sell Masters Brush Cleaner. If they don't Millers Art Store (on Stockwell Street) had some Masters Brush Cleaner the last time I was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Awesome well i know where else i am going now, Art store it is thanks Sholto do i just go for the whole set or is there recommended sizes that i should look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ah, that's up to you and how you paint! I prefer larger brushes (size 2 and 3), but YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 i like little brushes....kinda like fine detail size citadel one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 little brushes are the 0's and "oughts" my favorite size (and I get told I'm CRAZY for using it) is a 5/0... it's super tiny and good for eyes and fine details. I prefer the brush to be shorter, so it's more stout... Not sure what you'll find at the art store... I actually buy acrylic nail brushes (like they use in nail salons). You can find those on ebay, but you have to replace them once every... six months or so. They are meant to take a beating (nail polish is more caustic than acrylic paint) but they do wear fairly quickly (probably doesn't help that I put my brushes in my mouth... REALLY bad habit, and the reason I <don't> spend a lot of money on brushes... ) I've been told I should get sables... but I don't have the money, and there are a lot of bad habits I would have to unlearn first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 oh gosh...i know the feeling for being told im crazy about using tiny brushes....i also have a habit of chewing my brushes (not the brush end mind)....i think i will have a look at sables and if i dont have a heart attack i shall purchase some.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I don't think tip-size varies as much as the brush-size would suggest. A good Size 2, which I use for doing eyeballs, works better than my 000 brush. They both have the same tip, but the Size 2 holds tonnes more paint, which means the tip does not dry between palette and model. I should also point out that I use a magnifier lamp, which helps enormously with detail painting. I would get one of those, if your budget can stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 it cant stretch to that just yet...i have a third hand with magnifier and a sperate lamp atm..... i think ill have a look at the sizes and see which ones suit me best then take it from there.... But you guys are a great help though really handy talking to people who actually paint using decent brushes for their input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Since you're in Scotland, I can't recommend Rosemary and Co brushes enough. Cheaper than W+N and I've found them to hold their tips and last longer. (www.rosemaryandco.com) I personally use the series 22, though I know some painters use series 33 as they're a less springy brush. As for size, I paint whole models just using size 0 and 1, though for larger areas I have a 2 and a 3 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Since you're in Scotland, I can't recommend Rosemary and Co brushes enough. Cheaper than W+N and I've found them to hold their tips and last longer. (www.rosemaryandco.com) I personally use the series 22, though I know some painters use series 33 as they're a less springy brush. As for size, I paint whole models just using size 0 and 1, though for larger areas I have a 2 and a 3 as well. is there any shops in the glasgow area that sell these brushes as im going to glasgow tomoro with the intention of getting some new brushes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Not that I know of, I know Rosemary does go to craft fairs and such, but mostly it's mail order. SO if you need something now, probably a bit tricky. That said, she's very quick to make them and ship them out. Often they appear within two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I also use Winsor and Newton Series 7, size 000 or 00, depends what I can get my hands on. It is a bit more expensive (here it is around 10€, whereas you can get ordinary brushes for 3€) but definetely have nto regreted geting them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Think ill look in the art store at W & N and other sable brushes tomorrow you guys are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Another W&N proponent. Great brushes, but like a lot of other things, brushes are a matter of taste. I use the Miniature brushes (so named because they are short, not because they were manufactured to paint miniatures) A 1 is my basic workhorse brush for the majority of things, and I keep 000 just for like eyes under hoods and other tricky type stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oh right think WN will be the brushes i invest in will have a wee look at my store see what they have....is there any brush cleaner people will recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I actually don't use any cleaner at all. I just make sure it's clean after each paint. Do not dip the whole brush in the paint (the metal part - just the sables and not all the way) and your brush should last quite a while. On average, WN lasts about a hundred minis no problem (even without additional treatment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I hate to admit it, but... soap. A bar of non-perfumed soap. Seems to work very well even though it's not quite what you're supposed to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Have to say i never would have considered soap!! Genius...could save me some money on cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I know about not dipping too much in...not getting the metal bit submerged in water etc...as it was always my mistake with other brushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 My art teacher in college never used any brand brush cleaners, he recommended any soap with a moisturizer in it and this has server me well over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malandres Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Time to use the wifes dove bar then :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilGinger Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 After 30+ years painting I would recommend a good Sable brush maker is largely irrelevant as if you are using acrylics you will kill them quite quickly & even brush cleaner will only extend this a bit, so spending £8 on a brush I would spend £3-4 on is a waste of cash. Fine nylon brushes also have there uses especially if you are using artists ink for lining etc but they wont take the abuse levels of say lots of dry brushing a sable or even a squirrel hair one will. As an all rounder size I use size 0-2 mostly with a good point & a 5/0 for fine lining with ink and some detail on a 6mm figures. I use brushes which have lost the ability to hold a point for general dry brushing & applying white glue to bases. Small area dry brushing I use my normal brushes & hope they recover. I have a couple of 3/0 nylon brushes I use for artists inks. as well as a selection of size 6+ squirrel hair brushes I use for priming, & varnishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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