In order to apply paint onto the molten (or plastic) toy soldiers one must use a paint brush. But, what type of brush should you use? This depends on the type of paint being used.
Most of my brushes are purchased from the local craft shop, A.C. Moore in my case, where there’s many to choose. Brushes with small and thin points are a necessity. Comfort grips on the handles eases the burden on the hand. Believe me that makes painting unit after unit almost painless.
Cost is also a factor. Do you buy the high end Kolinsky sable brush or a more affordable economy brush? There’s no right or wrong answer because it is a matter of taste. A trip to The Whiz in Westborough resulted in my purchasing an economy Testors brush for the first time.
No matter what I do my brushes quickly wear out. Most reliable sources will tell you to avoid getting paint in the ferrule (the part where the handle meets the bristles). That will cause the brush to lose its point. Brushes should also be stored with the bristles up.
What brushes do you buy and what do you use them for? Do you have any brush care tips? We’d love to hear them.
