Brushes

The right paint brushes can make all the difference when painting miniatures. Whether you’re working on a Warhammer 40k army, a scale model train layout, dollhouse furniture, or other small-scale projects, here are some reviews and tips on choosing the best paint brushes for the job.

Golden Maple Kolinsky Sable Brushes Review (Tested for Miniature Painting)

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Six brushes, a sharp point, and a straightforward question: do the Golden Maple Kolinsky sable brushes hold up on real miniatures? Disclosure: Golden Maple provided this brush set for review. I tested the brushes myself, and the observations and conclusions below are my own. Some links in this article are affiliate links, and Tangible Day

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Choosing the Best Brush for Painting Miniatures (Full Guide)

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What’s the best brush for painting miniatures? Paint brushes are an essential tool for miniature painting. The most popular and useful brushes for miniature painters are a pointed round kolinsky sable size #1 or #2 brushes. These paint brushes have a bristle length of about 8-12mm and a belly diameter of 1.5-2mm. A pointed round

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Transon Miniature Painting Drybrush Set: First Look, Expectations, and Testing Plan

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Transon miniature and model drybrush lineup—five domed drybrush sizes with matching detail brushes

Ever spend an evening chasing highlights with a tired brush? Drybrushing brings textures to life fast, yet the wrong tool frays, sheds, and ruins details. I’m always on the lookout for cool toys to experiment with in the miniature hobby sphere; these brushes look super affordable right now and have, in my view, the ideal

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Are Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes Worth It for Miniature Painting?

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Have you ever wondered if investing in a high-end paintbrush could actually improve your miniature painting? I asked myself the same question when I first bought the Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable size 1 brush. It’s legendary among miniature painters for its precision and performance, but at over $20 a brush, I had

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The Notts Hobbies Complete Drybrushing Set: A Practical Review

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Dry brushing is one of the easiest miniature painting techniques you can learn. It is the foundation for so many cool special effects that I always recommend dry brushing to new painters. Of course, for reliable results, you’ll want to use dedicated dry brushes, which have durable, stiff bristles that help you apply dried pigment

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GHOST Maxton Black Miniature Paint Brush Set (Review)

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Greetings, fellow miniature painting enthusiasts! Today, our focus turns to a Kickstarter-backed paint brush set that has recently made its way into my painting arsenal – the Maxton Black Ghost brushes. If you’re like me, you might see Kickstarter contributions as future gifts to yourself, particularly in the realm of miniature painting. And this time,

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D’Artisan Shoppe Miniature Brushes: Synthetic Hobby Brush Review

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If you’re a miniature painter, wargamer, or scale model maker, then you know that having good quality paint brushes is essential. There are a lot of options out there, but in my opinion, D’Artisan Shoppe miniature paint brushes are some of the best value brushes you’ll find. They’re synthetic and come in a variety of

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The Army Painter “Regiment” Brush Review for Miniature Painting

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Are you looking for an honest review of The Army Painter Regiment Brush for painting miniatures? Your paint brushes are your most important tool for your miniature and model painting hobby. The AP Regiment Brush has become one of my favorite workhorse brushes for painting miniatures and models. The Regiment is fantastic for a host

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Best Alternative to Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes for Painting Miniatures?

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Are you looking for a cheap alternative to Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes for painting miniatures and models? For the mini painter, the Winsor & Newton Series 7 line of paint brushes are the gold standard. However, the Series 7 line of kolinsky sable paint brushes are expensive, often more than $20-30, per brush.

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Best Cheap Synthetic Brushes for Painting Miniatures

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Are you looking for cheap, inexpensive brushes for miniature painting? Sometimes you want to neglect your tools and just get to work! Go ahead and abuse your brushes. Paint like nothing else matters. Yes, you absolutely need cheap brushes for painting miniatures. These are the brushes you can treat like crap. Let your imagination run

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