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Mindenbrush:
I took a second look at BMC tutorials and especially the one where he sets up the Proxxon and some of the issues one can have such as getting the hot wire at 90 degrees to the table in all directions.
The arm had not seated in the slot correctly which is why it looks like it is at an angle so I reset that and the used an engineer's square to check the wire.
Hammers:
I came across these in a Stockholm game store a few weeks ago:
"Army Painter Masterclass Dry Brushes" is the rather pretentious name, but when I saw them I knew exactly how and what for I could use them.
If you do the light directional highlights, i.e up to down, I would say your best choice is a flat, stiff brut with thin bristles. Sometimes however you want to apply highlights with a circular motion, for example when dry brushing ground elements, like flagstones, and then these come in handy.
These brushes have very fine, soft hair but as they are short and set rather densely they old their shape very well. They hold just the right amount of paint and due to the fine hair does not offload streaks or blobs in wiped off properly.
I would not be surprised to learn that they originally come from the cosmetics industry. These set me back about €22 so you may find cheaper substitutes by rooting through your daughters beauty kit.
Chairface:
--- Quote from: Hammers on March 17, 2021, 02:25:35 PM ---I came across these in a Stockholm game store a few weeks ago:
"Army Painter Masterclass Dry Brushes" is the rather pretentious name, but when I saw them I knew exactly how and what for I could use them.
If you do the light directional highlights, i.e up to down, I would say your best choice is a flat, stiff brut with thin bristles. Sometimes however you want to apply highlights with a circular motion, for example when dry brushing ground elements, like flagstones, and then these come in handy.
These brushes have very fine, soft hair but as they are short and set rather densely they old their shape very well. They hold just the right amount of paint and due to the fine hair does not offload streaks or blobs in wiped off properly.
I would not be surprised to learn that they originally come from the cosmetics industry. These set me back about €22 so you may find cheaper substitutes by rooting through your daughters beauty kit.
--- End quote ---
I really like these and I would submit that these are more rugged than makeup brushes. I'm extremely pleased with them
Grimmnar:
--- Quote from: Mindenbrush on December 29, 2020, 01:40:38 PM ---I checked out Black Magic Craft and a few other sites to get reviews on hot wire cutters before asking Santa for the Proxxon. Just placed an order with Shifting Sands for the Guide, Angle And window/arch templates. --- End quote --- You went through the USA source?
--- Quote from: Chairface on March 22, 2021, 03:28:00 PM ---I really like these and I would submit that these are more rugged than makeup brushes. I'm extremely pleased with them --- End quote --- I am not so confident on that. And these makeup brushes can be had at the Dollar Store/Pound Shop. But be sure to let us know how these hold up if you please?
Grimm
Mindenbrush:
No, I used the European shop as the postage was so much cheaper than buying in the US.
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