Dry brushes

[Leslie BT]

So what is being used for dry brushing on your work bench?

Makeup brush from the supermarket, or the expensive branded GW or Warlord brush.

What size do you use?

[iw7596]

Cheapo brushes , i use them from wilkos,the works etc, they are also used for applying pva glue, decal fixer , etc etc etc.

[Colonel Kilgore]

I'd never thought of using make-up brushes - that's a great idea!

Do you get funny looks in the supermarket, Les?

Simon

[martin goddard]

I use a   wide sable Number 10 cats tongue brush. Expensive, but I really enjoy using it.


martin

[Lluis of Minairons]

Would I be marked as heretic (or even worse, banned from this forum) if I confessed having always used wasted brushes for this job?
I mean, those so worn that are no longer useful for fine painting...

[John Watson]

Luis I do the same as you. Once a brush has lost its spring then I keep it for dry brushing or for applying PVA on bases etc.
John

[pbeccas (Paul)]

I use the small Army Painter dry brush.  It’s been going for years now.

[Spartacus]

I also use wasted brushes, I trim them and give them a second life.

Terry

[Smiley Miley 66]

I ve been using old wasted brushes for years, all sizes for a lot of the “Dirty” jobs. I even have old tooth brushes for stippling green stuff and fillers when you need a textured finish, great for camouflage netting and bushes finishes. Also for cleaning up models like head Swops for instance and any other rough job needed.
Miles

[Smiley Miley 66]

Must admit, I think I do need to invest in some brushes next year. With the Windsor and Newton Brushes and a decent cats tongue brush. Looks like I will be spending at least £100 + early next year.
I need a specific Wash brush, specific Varnish brush always needed a specific Dry Brush. Looks like I am going to be in trouble with the wife, again ! LoL
Miles

[Colonel Kilgore]

That's why you need to steal her make-up brushes, like Les presumably does, Miles 

Simon

[Wardy64]

Always like using a 3 inch ceiling brush for a bit of dry brushing, gives good overall coverage.

Dave

[Nick]

Must admit to just using old brushes too.

Nick

[pbeccas (Paul)]

Make up brushes are really good for applying weathering powder to vehicles too. 

[Leman]

I use cheap and knackered brushes for drybruhing, although these days I tend to highlight more than drybrush.