tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post1115414395679812131..comments2024-03-25T09:55:45.318-04:00Comments on 1000 Foot General: I Need Miniature Paint Brush RecommendationsJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03300726634407646984noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-91964575406353964252013-05-19T22:23:21.847-04:002013-05-19T22:23:21.847-04:00I use The Masters brush cleaner and preserver.
ht...I use The Masters brush cleaner and preserver. <br />http://inevitablespark.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-masters-brush-cleaner.html<br /><br />Highly recommended and easy to get at your local art supply store Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008146232006674730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-55470685323193251172013-05-19T09:18:56.511-04:002013-05-19T09:18:56.511-04:00Thanks all! Just ordered a pair of Raphael Kolinsk...Thanks all! Just ordered a pair of Raphael Kolinskys. Looks like the next painting technique I need to research is proper brush care. I thought a quick swirl in some fresh water was enough to clean my brushes.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300726634407646984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-59341338862196047972013-05-18T18:31:52.390-04:002013-05-18T18:31:52.390-04:00I use the Raphael series 8404 brushes and I couldn...I use the Raphael series 8404 brushes and I couldn't be happier with them. Absolutely brilliant. Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008146232006674730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-57041000870290806022013-05-18T16:05:40.448-04:002013-05-18T16:05:40.448-04:00A Windsor and Newton series7 is an excellent brush...A Windsor and Newton series7 is an excellent brush, but expensive. IMHO Rosmary & Company offer the best brushes for your money and many would argue(me included) they are just as good as the series 7 if not better and much cheaper. <br /><br />I prefer the pure Kolinsky sable series 33 located in the oils.<br /><br />http://www.rosemaryandco.com/<br /><br />However, you are spoiled for choice as they offer a huge selection to choose from.<br /><br />A interesting discussion was had over the Rosmary brushes on the LAF forum here:<br />http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=16034.0<br /><br />Cheers<br />Christopher<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-26666703956494632372013-05-18T14:32:17.415-04:002013-05-18T14:32:17.415-04:00I'll echo the others - I use a Windsor and Net...I'll echo the others - I use a Windsor and Netwon Series 7, size 0. Skip the "Miniature" line and just get a normal one.Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-39191724951706910132013-05-18T13:47:45.320-04:002013-05-18T13:47:45.320-04:00The Raphael 8404 and Winsor & Newton Series 7 ...The Raphael 8404 and Winsor & Newton Series 7 are both excellent brushes. I use both but I give a slight edge to WN7.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-19143326058802930062013-05-18T13:15:07.715-04:002013-05-18T13:15:07.715-04:00Should have also said I clean the brushes regularl...Should have also said I clean the brushes regularly too. Standard brush soap being my preferred option here.<br /><br />Cheers, <br />Rossroma912https://www.blogger.com/profile/10874596915202957037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-76118339248378594062013-05-18T13:14:13.662-04:002013-05-18T13:14:13.662-04:00Pro Arte Renaissance are my standard brushes with ...Pro Arte Renaissance are my standard brushes with 2,1, 0 and 00 being the most commonly used. I tend to use cheaper acrylic brushes for dry brushing etc and will basically buy what I get in that market.<br /><br />Cheers, <br />Rossroma912https://www.blogger.com/profile/10874596915202957037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-4744174031314243992013-05-18T12:27:52.207-04:002013-05-18T12:27:52.207-04:00I use a W&N 1 for most stuff down to 6mm. If ...<br />I use a W&N 1 for most stuff down to 6mm. If you keep it clean, it'll keep its point for a long time. I use a 0 for really fiddly work, but the 1 is my workhorse.<br /><br />FMBfireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627201667298914772.post-651985811471382782013-05-18T10:53:11.584-04:002013-05-18T10:53:11.584-04:00I've been using W&N series 7 brushes (2, 1...I've been using W&N series 7 brushes (2, 1 and 0 are my workhorses; the 1 being the most heavily used) for the last 18 months or so, but that is mainly because I can easily pick them up from an art shop near work.<br /><br />I've heard a lot of good things about other ranges such as those from Rosemary & Co.<br /><br />The main thing is to maintain them properly by cleaning them at the end of each session. I use Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver but other people use the pink brush soap.TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.com