Hello all,
I was wondering what is a good paint brush to use with acrylic paints? Soft tip, camel hair, chinese brissel or some type of artiest brush? Why I ask…I’m trying to find a brush that won’t leave streaks. I have thinned my paint, but I still get small streaks. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
What type of acrylics and what colors are you painting? Some colors (lighter), and brands streak more than others, no matter what.
I have yet to find a yellow that will cover opaquely with no streaking on the first coat hand brushed. Especially without a white base coat.
That being said, I prefer red sable brushes. And with acrylics, since they dry more rapidly, it is critical to keep the bristles slightly damp/moistened to improve paint flow. I have not had much good luck with synthetic bristles when using acrylics. Although they do keep their shape better for precision work.
It depends somewhat on what you paint, like figures or whole kits, but I agree that better red sable is the softest and hold the most paint keeping it wet longer. Good call stick!
Hey Stik,
Currently I have been useing Vallejo and Tamiya. With both I thought maybe I didn’t add enough thinner…so I went through the process of adding a drop at a time and it didn’t seem to improve the situation, making me believe it was the brushes. I will order a set of the Red Sable brushes and hope that improves the end result. I am leaning toward trying out Mission Model paints here soon because I have heard how well they work. Thank you for the information.
MM66,
Thank you sir