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Absolutely amazing guide, we believe this is your next how to thin your paints, this is an amazing guide, no non-sense, no time wasting, very practical, shows how it is done then you show the theory behind it, why there is problems how to solve them. It is everything anyone could want in a guide and more. We gave it a shout out just after watching it because this is amazing. We know the level of work that goes into these things, and though Brushtroke maybe humble, we will shout him out, he did an amazing level of work to make this guide for you guys. Well done and I hope this video gets the love it deserves! Keep those brushes slightly damp, not too damn enough so you can brush it on smoothly even when drybrushing 😉 So smooth 🍑 smooth
@@Z00111111 Yeah, we are pretty fast but everyone learns differently, and that's totally okay. I believe we both live by a very similar principle don't waste peoples time
Thanks for showing/explaining to us when AND HOW OFTEN to dampen our brushes. I always assumed the dampening sponges were just for "reactivating" the remaining paint visible on the brush without having to get more from my palette, and it never ended well. I also didn't know I should dampen before getting paint, so I will be trying that out soon with my Minotaur dry brushes.
I've seen dozens of videos about drybrushing. This is by far the best tutorial. I really need to make a drypalette to check the amount of paint on brush before applying it to the mini
Thank you I was worried people would just think “oh, another brush video. Big deal.” So it’s good to hear you thought it different to others you’ve watched. As for the texture board, yes. Get one, it’s so helpful to know you won’t ruin the mini with that first stroke. As for making one, go for it! And in case you just never get round to it, you can always just buy one 😉
OK, there's two answers to that The first is, a quick clean can be achieved by simply brushing against your texture board. Just brushing like that actually removes 99% of the paint and is the method Artis Opus promotes. For deeper cleaning, which is my preferred method, I use brush soap and the process I use is detailed in this video ua-cam.com/video/chBHaXh8iko/v-deo.html Hope it helps
Live your videos and your vibe. Dry brushing is one of my favorite techniques because of its speed. So naturally I'm intrigued listening to your thoughts on this
Thanks man The video is aimed at an intro level, but hopefully a few little bits in there for seasoned dry brushers too. Look forward to hearing your thoughts
I want to sincerely thank you for putting all the time and effort into making these videos. You have been EXTREMELY helpful in my beginning stages of getting into 40k and painting miniatures. Thank you for all the great work you do!
Brilliant video. I'm currently stripping my traditional coloured Sisters army and going for a custom white blue. It's requiring a lot of dry brushing, this video is absolutely going to help improve this!
The mistake I see a lot of people make is to use one or two shades only. This results in the bristles leaving streaks, even on a properly dried brush. If you want expert level dry brush, use several shades. I use up to 5 on figures and miniatures. As each coat gets lighter, and you dry brush a little less. If you do it right, it looks fantastic. If you do it wrong, it looks crappy and rushed. Done properly you will never see a brush stroke, or streak.
Your vids are awesome, really good job, you explain everything clearly and make it so easy to understand, I love watching your vids they really help. Keep it up 👍
Excellent video! This is getting saved to my playlist. Do you have a guide on using weathering powder? I’m wanting to incorporate that into my miniature painting.
That Eldar Flesh Dry paint you have is crazy. I've got (and use to good effect) Ryza Rust Dry and it is nothing like that, it's more like a thick heavy body acrylic rather than the almost-powder you've got there.
Ah now, Ryza Rust is an interesting one. So, when it was first released it was labelled as a Technical paint and has only recently been labelled as a Dry paint. As such, I do forget it's now classed as a dry paint. I will concede that it is the exception to the rule and actually very good for rust effects. You wouldn't, however, want to be trying to use it to highlight edges orange. So, good effect paint, poor drybrushing paint?
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Interesting! I had no idea it was actually a renamed technical paint; that explains it. I figured all Dry was like it so you've saved me ever buying any of the other Dry line 😄
@@JayTeacakes yeah, ryza rust was originally released alongside Blood for the Blood God, Nihilakh oxide etc So, don’t waste your money on the other drys 👍
These are some wonderful tips I never thought of and uses for dry brushing, thank you so much! I'm curious to see if any of these translate over for the Gundam models I typically build
10:14 The variation in paint application through the stroke from a flat brush also changes depending on how you sweep the brush over the surface; your example shows sweeping the brush edge-on across the surface, where using it flat-on would increase the variation -- there's less chance for the bristles to contact the surface at the ends of the sweep when swept flat -- but the side-to-side area covered is wider.
Yes, absolutely. You’re spot on. As I said in the video, the illustration was very simplified but intended to make people consider how the brush contacts the surface will make a difference. When choosing between the flat and rounded brushes I did say that they can both achieve the same results but with the flat you need to be more aware of your strokes and contact. Because the curved brush is curved in all directions it makes it more fool proof, as it will behave the same no matter how you hold it. Thanks for commenting 🙂
that's a very good question and something I have myself tried when I realised how poor they were. And, no, I've never been able to convert one back to a "normal" paint. The chemistry of them just doesnt seem to be the same. I've been told AK might make dry paints which actually work as intended. So I'm going to give them a go. But I think I'll stick with my view in the video, just buy paints which can be used for many things and give yourself options thanks for checking out my channel
No problem, I actually have two types of paint rack, so I'll give you links for both Paint racks - wall: amzn.to/3JKlptj Paint racks - tiered: amzn.to/4b2q7P1 And if you fancy taking a look round my painting setup I even made a video on that too ua-cam.com/video/Rv1ZG_0wcPo/v-deo.html
Don't bother with special hobby "drybrushes". Just go to your local dollar store/poundland and get small makeup brushes. They work better and cost 1/20th the price. AO are a way overpriced rip off. You can get the EXACT same brush from Rosemary & Co. for less than 1/2 the price.
Brush choice is very much a personal thing. I firmly believe everyone should find what they like best. Personally I prefer a natural bristle and don’t get on well with synthetics 🙂
@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Natural is superior to synthetic, but for dry brushing, it doesn't matter. My point is don't get talked into buying branded overpriced hobby supplies. There are better and much cheaper options out there.
Because the first section is just explaining what drybrushing is, and I then go on to explain why it’s better to use a texture palette. It’s all in the video 🙂
If you did enjoy this video please help support the channel and SUBSCRIBE
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I’d love to hear what you thought of this video, was it helpful, enjoyable, easy to follow? Please let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below 👇
Remember, for discount Warhammer minis, paints and more... be sure to check out this link:
bit.ly/2Zmbd3u
Absolutely amazing guide, we believe this is your next how to thin your paints, this is an amazing guide, no non-sense, no time wasting, very practical, shows how it is done then you show the theory behind it, why there is problems how to solve them. It is everything anyone could want in a guide and more. We gave it a shout out just after watching it because this is amazing. We know the level of work that goes into these things, and though Brushtroke maybe humble, we will shout him out, he did an amazing level of work to make this guide for you guys. Well done and I hope this video gets the love it deserves!
Keep those brushes slightly damp, not too damn enough so you can brush it on smoothly even when drybrushing 😉
So smooth 🍑 smooth
Thank you guys.
Really appreciate the support ❤️
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides ❤
It's also got great pacing for learning. He doesn't talk fast, and there are pauses that all help you absorb what he's just said.
@@Z00111111 Yeah, we are pretty fast but everyone learns differently, and that's totally okay. I believe we both live by a very similar principle don't waste peoples time
Omg brushstrokes lives! He who we thought vanished lmao all jokes aside nice to see you upload a video again. Hope you are well
Yeah, sorry about that.
But I am still here and I hope you enjoy this video.
There's more on the way too
Thanks for showing/explaining to us when AND HOW OFTEN to dampen our brushes. I always assumed the dampening sponges were just for "reactivating" the remaining paint visible on the brush without having to get more from my palette, and it never ended well. I also didn't know I should dampen before getting paint, so I will be trying that out soon with my Minotaur dry brushes.
I've seen dozens of videos about drybrushing. This is by far the best tutorial. I really need to make a drypalette to check the amount of paint on brush before applying it to the mini
Thank you
I was worried people would just think “oh, another brush video. Big deal.”
So it’s good to hear you thought it different to others you’ve watched.
As for the texture board, yes. Get one, it’s so helpful to know you won’t ruin the mini with that first stroke.
As for making one, go for it! And in case you just never get round to it, you can always just buy one 😉
I come here for the soothing melody in the background. The tips I learn are a happy add-on. Great vid as always.
Haha I’ll take that
Happy to have you onboard man
Highest quality videos in the genre by a mile
Thank you 🙏
Love the concept. I would liked a section on how to clean the dome shaped dry brushes after each use and how to clean them properly.
OK, there's two answers to that
The first is, a quick clean can be achieved by simply brushing against your texture board. Just brushing like that actually removes 99% of the paint and is the method Artis Opus promotes.
For deeper cleaning, which is my preferred method, I use brush soap and the process I use is detailed in this video
ua-cam.com/video/chBHaXh8iko/v-deo.html
Hope it helps
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides it does. much appreciate it!
Great video man, really high quality, good techniques, clear instructions, nice!
Thank you, really glad to hear you enjoyed it
This is genuinely a masterclass in Drybrushing. Bravo.
Live your videos and your vibe. Dry brushing is one of my favorite techniques because of its speed. So naturally I'm intrigued listening to your thoughts on this
Thanks man
The video is aimed at an intro level, but hopefully a few little bits in there for seasoned dry brushers too.
Look forward to hearing your thoughts
I want to sincerely thank you for putting all the time and effort into making these videos. You have been EXTREMELY helpful in my beginning stages of getting into 40k and painting miniatures. Thank you for all the great work you do!
The man is back!
Oh my goodness...that tip about tinting your TMM colors is so clever...i cant believe i never thought of that...amazing video again as always!!!
Brilliant video. I'm currently stripping my traditional coloured Sisters army and going for a custom white blue. It's requiring a lot of dry brushing, this video is absolutely going to help improve this!
I'm very new to the hobby and your videos have been so helpful, I absolutely love them. Thank you so much for making such high quality guides!!
Beginner here - Thanks for your easy to follow video - will definetely have to try some of these tips on my next minis 😀
Amazing content as always thanks for this!
Thank you 🙏
You are a master painter / Artist.
Thank you for teaching me... This valuable technique. Your friend
Aiken South Carolina 😀🙃😸😸😸✝️🇺🇸♥️
Glad to see you sorted your video thumbnail conundrum. Great video as always
Yes thanks
Opted for the more interesting mini.
Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
The mistake I see a lot of people make is to use one or two shades only. This results in the bristles leaving streaks, even on a properly dried brush. If you want expert level dry brush, use several shades. I use up to 5 on figures and miniatures. As each coat gets lighter, and you dry brush a little less. If you do it right, it looks fantastic. If you do it wrong, it looks crappy and rushed. Done properly you will never see a brush stroke, or streak.
A very good point. You are spot on, in order to achieve soft blends, then small increments in colour / shade is key.
Thanks for commenting
Happy to see you back with a new(and useful) video!
As always, great tutorial! Congratulations! Simply amazing! 👏
Amazing work, lovely no nonsense, factual explanation
Fantastic video, following along with your guides has made getting into the hobby super accessible!
HE’S BACK, TIME TO GET PAINTING! ❤
Love these vids, much appreciated. I share them with my local painting guild.
Your vids are awesome, really good job, you explain everything clearly and make it so easy to understand, I love watching your vids they really help. Keep it up 👍
Amazing video, looking forward to the next one. (Just found your channel HYPE)
Excellent video! This is getting saved to my playlist. Do you have a guide on using weathering powder? I’m wanting to incorporate that into my miniature painting.
Thank you
I don’t have a specific video on weathering powders
But I’ll send you a list of videos which I use it in to give you some tips 👍
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides that would be excellent!
That Eldar Flesh Dry paint you have is crazy. I've got (and use to good effect) Ryza Rust Dry and it is nothing like that, it's more like a thick heavy body acrylic rather than the almost-powder you've got there.
Ah now, Ryza Rust is an interesting one. So, when it was first released it was labelled as a Technical paint and has only recently been labelled as a Dry paint. As such, I do forget it's now classed as a dry paint. I will concede that it is the exception to the rule and actually very good for rust effects.
You wouldn't, however, want to be trying to use it to highlight edges orange.
So, good effect paint, poor drybrushing paint?
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Interesting! I had no idea it was actually a renamed technical paint; that explains it. I figured all Dry was like it so you've saved me ever buying any of the other Dry line 😄
@@JayTeacakes yeah, ryza rust was originally released alongside Blood for the Blood God, Nihilakh oxide etc
So, don’t waste your money on the other drys 👍
Can’t wait to try, thank you
Nice one
Please let me know how you get on
Holy moly, what mini is in the thunbnail? That looks so cool.
It’s called The Steel Rook and is a limited edition event GW mini
These are some wonderful tips I never thought of and uses for dry brushing, thank you so much! I'm curious to see if any of these translate over for the Gundam models I typically build
Great video, thanks 👍
thank you
10:14 The variation in paint application through the stroke from a flat brush also changes depending on how you sweep the brush over the surface; your example shows sweeping the brush edge-on across the surface, where using it flat-on would increase the variation -- there's less chance for the bristles to contact the surface at the ends of the sweep when swept flat -- but the side-to-side area covered is wider.
Yes, absolutely. You’re spot on.
As I said in the video, the illustration was very simplified but intended to make people consider how the brush contacts the surface will make a difference.
When choosing between the flat and rounded brushes I did say that they can both achieve the same results but with the flat you need to be more aware of your strokes and contact.
Because the curved brush is curved in all directions it makes it more fool proof, as it will behave the same no matter how you hold it.
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Great vid❤❤❤
Thanks 🤛
Very nice video with lots of good tips. How can i paint a white metal armor? Drybrush silver over white paint, or paint white wash over silver?
What is the name of the knight miniature you used, and what company makes it? Thanks!
I have more of a question for the Citadel Dry paints, can you add water or medium and make them into a "normal" paint.
that's a very good question and something I have myself tried when I realised how poor they were. And, no, I've never been able to convert one back to a "normal" paint.
The chemistry of them just doesnt seem to be the same.
I've been told AK might make dry paints which actually work as intended. So I'm going to give them a go.
But I think I'll stick with my view in the video, just buy paints which can be used for many things and give yourself options
thanks for checking out my channel
Can I ask where you got the paint holder, the acrylic one on the table.
No problem, I actually have two types of paint rack, so I'll give you links for both
Paint racks - wall: amzn.to/3JKlptj
Paint racks - tiered: amzn.to/4b2q7P1
And if you fancy taking a look round my painting setup I even made a video on that too
ua-cam.com/video/Rv1ZG_0wcPo/v-deo.html
A very good post. Great figure.👍
Don't bother with special hobby "drybrushes". Just go to your local dollar store/poundland and get small makeup brushes. They work better and cost 1/20th the price. AO are a way overpriced rip off. You can get the EXACT same brush from Rosemary & Co. for less than 1/2 the price.
Brush choice is very much a personal thing. I firmly believe everyone should find what they like best.
Personally I prefer a natural bristle and don’t get on well with synthetics 🙂
@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Natural is superior to synthetic, but for dry brushing, it doesn't matter. My point is don't get talked into buying branded overpriced hobby supplies. There are better and much cheaper options out there.
@@MiniatureMasterClass totally get where you’re coming from.
Appreciate you checking out my channel and taking the time to comment.
@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Other than my comments, your guide was great. Thank you for posting it.
@@MiniatureMasterClass cheers man
Appreciate it
Why did you use a paper towel instead of the dry pallet you have?
Because the first section is just explaining what drybrushing is, and I then go on to explain why it’s better to use a texture palette. It’s all in the video 🙂