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What is the best type of brush for dry brushing?
When dry brushing, you might want to consider using an older brush, or a cheaper one at least, as it is going to receive a fair amount of punishment.
Usually, paintbrushes are treated to lush silky smooth paint, which is then carefully applied in light strokes, and when the bristles are about to run dry, a conscientious modeller comes along and dips it into more paint and the effortlessly smooth process starts over. That is the life of a happy paintbrush!
However, a paintbrush destined for dry brushing will enjoy no such life, it will be dunked in paint and then scrubbed on a tissue or paper towel, and that's before being repeatedly struck against the side of a model until its bristles are all bent and tangled. This is the life of an unhappy paintbrush!
Don't worry, no paintbrushes were hurt in the writing of this article, but it does highlight why an old or cheap brush should be used for dry brushing (and definitely not your prized sable collection). You can also enhance your dry brushing results by clipping the end of your bristles to encourage a fanning effect perfect for the job at hand.
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