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3 Reasons Painters Lick Their Brushes

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Do you lick your paint brushes when you paint minis? Or, maybe you’ve seen other hobbyist do it and you’re a little disgusted. If so, here are the three reasons a miniature artists might lick their brush. Here are 3 reasons why miniature painters lick their brushes: Continue reading to see why painting miniatures is …

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Saliva May Be Good for Miniature Paint Brushes

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Do you lick your brushes to keep a fine point? Many painters lick their brushes for this purpose. Other miniature painters work saliva into the bristles with their fingers, which can help maintain brush shape. Well, given how exposed our brushes may become toward saliva during the course of painting (see the reasons miniature painters lick …

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