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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2024
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  • @SquidmarMiniatures
    @SquidmarMiniatures  ปีที่แล้ว +14

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  • @kingxerocole4616
    @kingxerocole4616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1850

    "Don't use them for 90% of the paints you use."
    Got it.

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

      Haha, if you use contrast, washes and metallics 90% you are right :) for me those are less than 10% so these tips apply to my painting style.

    • @tylerfiore9758
      @tylerfiore9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

      Yea I’m painting necrons so basically 90% metallic

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      @@tylerfiore9758 oh yeah, synthetic it is :)

    • @tylerfiore9758
      @tylerfiore9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@SquidmarMiniatures yep

    • @Oblerone
      @Oblerone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I use some less expensice ones för all Metallic paints. But I reach a step on the necrons that I have no more mettalics to paint. So I rince my watercup, clean the metallic brushes. And swap to my squidmar brushes to the final touch ups. Used them today for the first time and it was a joy using them :) thanks Emil

  • @JustinDynamicD
    @JustinDynamicD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    by the end of the video I was expecting "Don't actually paint with these brushes, use them to demonstrate to others that you are a serious painter only, just use synthetic when its time to paint".

  • @danioshea
    @danioshea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    "I like to use a sharp hobby knife"
    **shows literally the grubbiest, broken-tipped, knife available**

    • @dj1jesus375
      @dj1jesus375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      8:41

    • @OtherworldlyOdd
      @OtherworldlyOdd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right? Need to change that xacto blade stat.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha, yeah!

    • @silverhoney6969
      @silverhoney6969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw your comment before that part of the video and you did NOT exaggerate. I can’t believe it cut anything

  • @Thertra70
    @Thertra70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    So what I am hearing is I have no business buying this type of brush haha :)

    • @jayjester4843
      @jayjester4843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If your not doing detail painting, no. Table quality can easily be achieved by base coating, dry brushing and washing. If you want to take it to the next level than use the natural hair brushes to carefully highlight edges or pick details.

    • @twistedbambi2370
      @twistedbambi2370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😂

    • @Weaver_Games
      @Weaver_Games ปีที่แล้ว

      lol same. I bought a $10 CAD pack of 5 brushes. Killed one of them in a week cause I was basecoating hard and fast with it and, well, whatever it's just $2.

  • @BrookTheUndeadDM
    @BrookTheUndeadDM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    "Don't do anything to your brushes because it will damage them"
    Got it

    • @rhfrenegade
      @rhfrenegade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And when you're done not painting with your brushes, wash them with fancy soap in an 80 degree angle.

    • @mergenocide
      @mergenocide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Cant ruin em if you dont use em!

    • @joepagett7607
      @joepagett7607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know right!!

    • @jamzee_
      @jamzee_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mergenocide Dust :)

    • @TheBullterrierFan
      @TheBullterrierFan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just avoid unboxing. Problem solved. @@jamzee_

  • @shanewalker3427
    @shanewalker3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Well... you've convinced me to continue using my Army Painter brushes instead.

    • @tmk1785
      @tmk1785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had no luck with my Army Painter brushes. How are yours holding up?

    • @shanewalker3427
      @shanewalker3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@@tmk1785 I have the white ones (wargamer series) and I've been using them for a couple of years now without issue. I play skirmish games but they've probably done around 100 models so far.

    • @SvartElric9
      @SvartElric9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The regiment brush is honestly pretty great

    • @shanewalker3427
      @shanewalker3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SvartElric9 Definitely! I use the Monster brush for basecoats and larger areas, Regiment for my main work horse, and Character for most detail work. The Detail brush is pretty good for really small things. I find the Insane Detail brush too small to be useful.

    • @rockkiller124
      @rockkiller124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a fan of regiment brush, I mostly use my Kolinsky brushes on basically everything

  • @foxhound24
    @foxhound24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1301

    Moral of story: just use cheap brushes

    • @hiimhunter7649
      @hiimhunter7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @Bingus McDrangus Team dumpster diving

    • @robsonez
      @robsonez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      And if you have a nice expensive brush, just don't use it...

    • @seatcheeks4242
      @seatcheeks4242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      This. I bought 50 brushes for $10 at Michael's right as COVID broke out and I'm still using them lol.

    • @thesupreme8062
      @thesupreme8062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah

    • @RUTGERMORTENSEN
      @RUTGERMORTENSEN ปีที่แล้ว

      They're all made in China anyway

  • @Jak0vas
    @Jak0vas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    Good idea and perfect timing, it's almost like you planned it... My tips are:
    1. Keep paint in the top part of the brush
    2. Don't use washes on nice brushes
    3. Don't use metallics on nice brushes
    4. Keep water clean, perhaps have two glasses of water, use one to get the excess off and the second to thoroughly clean whilst painting)
    5. Store wet brushes upside down (the pringles container Squidmar shipped allows you to wedge brushes upside down in the foam)
    6. Brush soap can help get baked in the paint out, but use it often otherwise it's limited in how much it can rescue your brushes in my experience.
    7. Prey to the painting gods that your shiny new brushes will not split after 30 minutes despite being careful :D

    • @Jak0vas
      @Jak0vas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hah, nice to see you use the two glasses of water trick, I had a patent pending on that ;D

    • @ironreed2654
      @ironreed2654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      #dualwatercups

    • @sasserine
      @sasserine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      One Boy, Two Cups

    • @alexanderkoryakin9510
      @alexanderkoryakin9510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You: Keep paint in the tip part of the brush.
      Capillary action: No can do.

    • @Jak0vas
      @Jak0vas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexanderkoryakin9510 depends on the thickness of the paint, hence why you want to avoid washes with high flow. Regardless you will get longer life by being conscious of this risk to the brushes.

  • @Tom_-
    @Tom_- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    You also shouldn't use paper towels to dry your brushes! The paper fibres are released into the hairs and can get stuck and splay them out. Use a microfiber towel.

    • @left4cash
      @left4cash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      great tip, didn't realise I was mistreating my brushes

    • @zer0zer082
      @zer0zer082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Say whaaaaa, thank you for sharing this. So what is a good way to dry them?

    • @joepagett7607
      @joepagett7607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank for the tip

    • @ivanbecattini587
      @ivanbecattini587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Oh, come one, paper fibres... i use kolinsky brushes with contrast and shades and clean them with blotting paper al the time. I buy 2 or 3 brushes per year.

    • @myzorbos
      @myzorbos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      wtf thank you!!

  • @jonathanmccormick8424
    @jonathanmccormick8424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I've been using a nail clipper to remove stray hairs. It works well to single the hair off, and snip it without risking damaging other hairs.

    • @Noesus
      @Noesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its better to use tweezers to just pull the grungy hair out, so you don't accidentally clip something

    • @honieebean
      @honieebean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow that's a great idea 🤯

  • @TheAegisClaw
    @TheAegisClaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Never had an issue with sable brushes and metallics, in my 30 years of painting. The key is to cleanup metallic paint extra carefully.

    • @joshbecka6110
      @joshbecka6110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I have had a sable brush that has been my workhorse for the past year or so and I have been using it with metallics, washes and contrast paints this entire time and it has still kept a good point. It actually seems to have gotten a little better. I clean it with brush cleaner regularly, so that probably helps

    • @PersianPersuasi0n
      @PersianPersuasi0n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joshbecka6110 I have to agree here. Mine have been absolutely fine when cleaned with a brush cleaner after every session. Fully agreed don't dry brush with them, but I really have had no issues with metallics, washes or contrast paint.

    • @deifiedtitan
      @deifiedtitan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joshbecka6110 Same, never had the issues that Emil brings up regarding those paints.

    • @funkymoped537
      @funkymoped537 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Another 30 year plus veteran, and totally agree. Make sure you clean them and don't jab them about/drybrush with them and they last ages.

  • @ClaptrapRapture
    @ClaptrapRapture 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I have a handful of Windsor & Newton brushes that I've used for about 7 years now. I use washes, contrast and metallics with them. They're absolutely fine with regular washing and cleaning using The Masters soap, and being careful about keeping the ferrule clean.

    • @terpdx
      @terpdx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. Use my sable brushes with metallics all the time. Sometimes it's the only way I'm going to get fine trim details done on a model w/o needing to reload the brush every few strokes. As long as I give them a good cleaning with the soap when I'm done, the brushes are fine. The only time I've ruined sable brushes (basically only the first few nice brushes I've bought) was when I ignorantly allowed paint to get up into the ferrule. That being said, I don't recommend using them with the super thin metallics like Vallejo Metal Color or any of the alcohol-based metallics. Those paints wick right up into the ferrule too easily.

    • @kael13
      @kael13 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you leave the brush soap in the brush to dry or rinse it thoroughly before allowing to dry? @@terpdx

  • @patchlord2112
    @patchlord2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    its always good to keep the plastic tube covers from when you buy your brush and use it to protect your "nice" brushes when your done for the day and finish cleaning them

    • @georgeratkowitz8023
      @georgeratkowitz8023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, but there's a thing called 'brush plastic tube black hole' in which eventually all plastic tubes end. If I had a cent for each 'plastic tube' lost :D. But do not worry, you can DiY a bunch of clear plastic tubes using a plastic tube from an empty window spraying bottle :)

  • @lecardinal1
    @lecardinal1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    At the end of the day, you should do an another kickstarter for cheap brushes that we use 90% of the cases...;-)

    • @calvinhill158
      @calvinhill158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I would genuinely love that, I always find it frustrating that the contents of assorted paintbrush packets you can grab from an art store are always kinda useless, with like 3 brushes you can use and like 4 brushes not even actual artists use. If I could buy a set of like 20 cheap brushes with multiples of the fine brushes and only one or two of the larger brushes that would be awesome.

    • @willthorson4543
      @willthorson4543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just go to a hobby store and get cheap brushes. In the states we have hobby lobby and Wal-Mart. Get 5 brushes or more for between 3 and 6 bucks.

    • @stemes2860
      @stemes2860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@calvinhill158 you can buy packs of cheap brushes straight from china. www.aliexpress.com/item/33008391133.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.56f76811wMtTvB&algo_pvid=fa478a87-3d53-43e0-902a-2913b9a2172e&algo_expid=fa478a87-3d53-43e0-902a-2913b9a2172e-28&btsid=0ab6f82315963221482303359e2798&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

    • @Duracelbunny
      @Duracelbunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stemes2860 This is the way. Expensive brushes are way to overrated. Just use it and get a new ones more often.

    • @MoD1982
      @MoD1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With some luck they'd be better than the expensive brushes, that fall apart after 2 uses. Not exaggerating, I've got a brush from 10 years ago that's in better condition than one of the Squidmar brushes.

  • @grimmriffer
    @grimmriffer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    So don't use them for:
    Base coat.
    Wash.
    Dry brush.
    Metallic.
    That's literally all the things I ever use a brush for. 😆

    • @piotrfrankowski3336
      @piotrfrankowski3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't know, there are other posibilities to use brush.

    • @blowingUpTheSunShine
      @blowingUpTheSunShine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There's details, edge highlighting and blending. I normally just use a spray can with the color I want for the basing, and the rest makes sense. The best bushes for dry brushing are make up brushes, trust me they make it way faster. I keep cheap brushes for washes and metallics.
      But about 80% my paint time is spent doing the detail work.

    • @OldieWan
      @OldieWan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ha ha ha, if that is all you use brushes for it sounds like you have absolutely no need for one of these high end brushes.
      These brushes are ONLY for edge high lights and details painted on like shoulder pads and other places. This is for the fine work that takes months and months of experience and practice. Stick with your cheapo brushes like I do when doing anything else other than fine detail or edge work.

    • @joepagett7607
      @joepagett7607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol you may be allowed to layer with them BUT ONLY WITH 100% PURE OXYGEN

    • @OldieWan
      @OldieWan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joepagett7607 A fellow man of culture I see. That is how it is done!

  • @ErokLobotomist
    @ErokLobotomist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've done basically everything in this video at least once. Glad I watched this before I started using my new sets of brushes. Cheers from Canada!

  • @VaftrudnerKGA
    @VaftrudnerKGA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for telling me about not using the nice brushes with washes.
    Hadn’t thought about it. Cheers for saving my brushes! 😁👍

  • @jameseden591
    @jameseden591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect timing - I just got my Squidmar MK1 set today.

  • @Truthteller024
    @Truthteller024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Emil for showing me how to stop punishing my brushes! You are so awesome and I appreciate everything that you do.👊👊👊

  • @donttouchmyskink4746
    @donttouchmyskink4746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is EXACTLY the video I needed right now. I’ve abused my brushes over Christmas without realising I was. Great video 👍🏻

  • @SquidmarMiniatures
    @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    To those who wonder what to use kolinski brushes for: I Use them a lot - almost all the time. Glazing, layering, highlights, details etc. Anything with acrylic paints - I use them 90% of all my painting. but you can make them last longer by skipping a few things that's hard on the brushes. Think of them as a nice regular car for every day use. Maybe a Tesla. And cheap synthetic brushes like a tractor for the dirty work.

    • @JustinDynamicD
      @JustinDynamicD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think a lot of us are just surprised on the use case and realize where we actually "are" on our off journey is all. We jest in partial jealously ;)

    • @zulupox
      @zulupox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Apparently I've been using my Tesla as a bulldozer.

    • @joshuaginn792
      @joshuaginn792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I use synthetics for metallics... any tips to avoid curling tips? Metallics seem to curl the synthetics super fast...

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@joshuaginn792 midwinter minis did a video on it :)

    • @NimbulousVerbage
      @NimbulousVerbage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joshuaginn792 buy a 100 pack of eyeliner brushes on amazon for 4$

  • @biowiener7825
    @biowiener7825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks alot man, started this christmas with the hobby after watching countless videos and learning how to keep your brushes fresh is really helpful for a newbie

  • @ethan_g709
    @ethan_g709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I REALLY needed this video, I can't tell you how many of these mistakes I've accidentally made. Thanks a lot!

  • @zaganim3813
    @zaganim3813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    *looking sideways at my watermug that i change once a month* :O

    • @elelith7802
      @elelith7802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn, where's my shame gif when I need it.

    • @rain6353
      @rain6353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scary. Even letting bacteria and such form in that water. Swamp water... Nurgle worshipper detected!

  • @jamessykes6148
    @jamessykes6148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best and most comprehensive video on brush care I have seen! Some of the comments seem to miss the point that kolinsky brushes are for detail and not slapping on basecoats and washes, I certainly realised that too late when I started and so the video explaining that is helpful. It's also good to hear an explanation of why they can have split hairs from the outset, I've had that before and good to know it's not just me!

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It happens. If its really bad one can always ask for replacements if it's been unused :)

  • @brandonyoung751
    @brandonyoung751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm brand new at painting and needed this video!!! I was just about to search it up. So glad you posted.

  • @diamlee
    @diamlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    literally about to use new kolinsky sable brushes i got for christmas and saw this. thanks for the tips

  • @SquidmarMiniatures
    @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    But most importantly, whats your favorite brush care tips?

    • @jaanikaapa6925
      @jaanikaapa6925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      30 brushes for 1 euros.

    • @soXCold
      @soXCold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      a good brush soap and conditioner keeps my Raphael brushes amazing and sharp!

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jaanikaapa6925 Hot damn! Made from real straws from McDonalds?

    • @cinnamoroll668
      @cinnamoroll668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Regular cleaning, I use imperial leather soap and my partners hair conditioner. It's so much cheaper than brush soap and does exactly the same job. I've used this on windsor and newton, artis opus and rosemary and Co. Another tip is use your good brushes for detail work, not metallics or washes and base coating. Squidmar covers this and its 100% accurate. Great video and have a great new year.

    • @beetrix12
      @beetrix12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No need to take care of it if you're loaded enough to just buy new ones! Anyhow i have this buissness idea... >.>

  • @Jeremy-rp3in
    @Jeremy-rp3in 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved how you went over "Do not base coat with your expensive brushes" i did this and it absolutely chews through them. Aside from 2 expensive brushes i use all "Wal-Mart cheapo" ones since i can replace it in 30min and they cost around $4(USD) hah

    • @gabojill19
      @gabojill19 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 USD per brush?

  • @sstinger0137
    @sstinger0137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I've been doing most of these things. Thanks for the tips!

  • @AndICanTalk2
    @AndICanTalk2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally got the shipping notice for my Squidmar sets. I can't wait to use them, as well as give out the extra sets I ordered. My friends won't even care they are a few days late, since they are so nice! Hoping it pushes me to paint again for the first time in months.

  • @Dylanquinn666
    @Dylanquinn666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've found that watercolour brushes are great for mini painting. They are usually sable, have a really nice flow and maintain a sharp tip. I would highly recommend a pack of Daler Rowney aquafine brushes if you're on a budget.

  • @mini-paintingpapa
    @mini-paintingpapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Your number 1 recommendation just blew my mind.... Everything makes sense now! Thank God I just got a MEGA shipment of synthetic Ghost brushes...so when my Squidmars come in, they won't end up like my other sable brushes. MASSIVE lightbulb moment!!

    • @gregmccormack5709
      @gregmccormack5709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah man same! I heard this in the video and was like oh! that makes total sense ............D'oh!

    • @canisdirus6045
      @canisdirus6045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregmccormack5709 Same. I only started painting this year. I genuinely had no idea, couldn't figure out why my winsor and newton brush turned crappy so fast. I used it for washes, contrasts and metallic paint...

    • @joepagett7607
      @joepagett7607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will if you paint with anything other than pure oxygen

  • @Rustmonger
    @Rustmonger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have noticed in your last few videos that you seem really happy. Like extra happy. Like, you are trying to get through the video to tell us some really exciting news. Always a hint of a smile. It's awesome. I'm super happy for your success. Thanks for the tips.

  • @dallasmyers5471
    @dallasmyers5471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I’m so stoked to get my brush set and this was massively helpful. I think this video should be watched by all new painters. Thanks for sharing these tips!

  • @denniswijker7162
    @denniswijker7162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been using Windsor & Newton Kolinsky brushed for all my miniature work for a while now, and NEVER thought to look up any brush care. I was always carefully with them, but this has totally blown me away. I'm gonna be so much more extra careful from now on! (and invest in some cheap brushes on the side, and some soap!)

  • @opesam
    @opesam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Ok, I have a confession... I just use dish soap to wash my brush after every session. Granted, I've only got cheap synthetic brushes from Amazon, but it's worked well for me so far!

    • @cromcraft3494
      @cromcraft3494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dish sope is good.
      Best if you have an acid like vinegar afterwards.

    • @karlwallah2601
      @karlwallah2601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cromcraft3494 nah sulfuric acid. Cleans really well. No paint left in brush.

  • @bladieeightwheels
    @bladieeightwheels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Massive thanks emil. i was put off kolinsky hair after I had a really bad one and not sure if I treated it the way it wanted. Am currently getting on much better with lesser quality sable hair but this video has given me clues as to why it went south. I have confidence again. When I am ready I will buy your brushes if they are still available. I love your content and would love to give back to you in some way. My tip for brush care is store them flat I have been doing this in my regular job as decorator for years and have found it to be very effective in keeping brushes useable for the longest time.

  • @JRobb84
    @JRobb84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great timing, my Squidmar MK1 brushes arrived today. Looking forward to using them!

  • @BlackMagicCraftOfficial
    @BlackMagicCraftOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I see what you did here XD!

    • @halt8875
      @halt8875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love ur channel

    • @ohk7278
      @ohk7278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The king is here

    • @cricketerfrench7501
      @cricketerfrench7501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Not bad huh! He sells brushes and then tells you how to care for them so you don't need to buy more!!!

    • @stewybaby4
      @stewybaby4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cricketerfrench7501 Nope he tells you how to care for them before you ruin them and blame it on a lack of quality in the brush which means no one will buy Squidmar brushes

    • @stewybaby4
      @stewybaby4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alcovitch Which brushes are you talking about Bud? I have had Bad experiences with Raphael 8404. Which brushes have you received that were useless when you received them???
      If so? If it was me? i would be letting your Supplier know that you are pissed off.

  • @TK-wc1xj
    @TK-wc1xj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve been thinking about getting at least one of those more expensive brushes, but I haven’t got one yet because of worrying that I will ruin it. These tips will definetly be helpful, thanks a lot! Greeting from Finland.

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's def worth it, really helps follow shapes and paint details

  • @DreamItCraftIt
    @DreamItCraftIt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a new kolinsky sable, my first one ever so THANK YOU~! This video came out at exactly the right time!

  • @guybeckett9576
    @guybeckett9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I backed the kick starter with my very first bust. The whole process was very transparent and my delivery came a day early even under the current climate BONUS, feels like Cristmas all over again. With your guides I'm really exited to get started on inhancing my skills. From being a novice to experimenting with technecs I've never tried. Like using a pallet to then wet pallet, synthetic brushes to now yours. Really looking forward to this journey with you and Eira. Well done and keep up the good work.

  • @TheMindBullets
    @TheMindBullets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ballerina Brushes brought to you by Squidmar Miniatures

  • @patrickconsorte
    @patrickconsorte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    man i just buy a brush yesterday and i was thinking i dont want to ruin my brush . ty for the tips

  • @Schelome
    @Schelome 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good timing! I picked my Squidmar brushes up less than an hour ago. I would definitely not have had a second thought about using them with the washes specifically. Looking forward to using them in some post-new year painting.

  • @htpkey
    @htpkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Emil! I have seen some of these tips in other videos (no pun intended), but this has been the most comprehensive video I have yet seen on (Kolinsky sable) brush maintenance. Happy New Year!

  • @wolf40k
    @wolf40k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Sorry if your completely bald, you don't count"
    Hurtful 🥲

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or a win, you can rub as much sand in your hair as you want 😁

  • @alessiodecarolis
    @alessiodecarolis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Pratically the message is.....DON'T use these brushes for almost everything. For brushes' soap the trick is take some pieces of it and place in an old cap, so you've always a clean one

  • @Renikade
    @Renikade 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Emil. I go through my brushes like there's no tomorrow and don't even paint that regularly, so some of these tips will definitely help. I'm guilty of the water one and have tried not to do it for a while, but old habits die hard!

  • @samodonohue7709
    @samodonohue7709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips, looking forward to learning more 👍

  • @ernestasbogdanov5856
    @ernestasbogdanov5856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh man, I have been in this hobby for a year now and I got your brushes. I still didn't use them, because I am a bit scared to use them, thus I still paint with my old ones :D And The Don'ts list was the most valuable thing for me. Thank You so much Squidmar! This video was very much needed!

  • @EricHonaker
    @EricHonaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hadn't considered that about the contrast and washes. Nice tips!

  • @crothas
    @crothas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my Squidmar brushes in the mail last night :D cant wait to use them

  • @thecrimsonchapperling4154
    @thecrimsonchapperling4154 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be the most important mini video I have seen! Can't wait for the brushes!

  • @sburbtube6766
    @sburbtube6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If a brush is beyond saving I can use it at least for dry brushing or texture paints haha.
    Great video, I never really thought about how washes can damage my brush!
    Also I have one expensive brush here I weren't brave enough to use yet. This gonna change soon tho. Thank you :)

  • @carlmoore751
    @carlmoore751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “I like to use a sharp hobby knife”. Proceeds to use a blunt broken rekt excuse of a blade.

    • @kyle857
      @kyle857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, wtf? That thing was sad.

  • @mastersplinter5600
    @mastersplinter5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this great information. Good things that anyone getting in the hobby could use.

  • @tillter321
    @tillter321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So my take away from this is that I should stick to cheap brushes while I paint my Necrons haha. Good to know so that I don't mess up expensive brushes

  • @fogartyrt
    @fogartyrt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've literally used all my Citadel fine detail brushes in the exact ways you said not too....*heavy sigh*

    • @DeathmetalPersian
      @DeathmetalPersian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there's nothing wrong with that. This guy is just trying to advertise a brand to you. Real artists use cheap brushes because the skill is what determines the outcome, not the tool.

    • @fogartyrt
      @fogartyrt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeathmetalPersian I certainly won't be buying the brand he has but I have been more careful about what I use each brush for though.

    • @robinrehlinghaus1944
      @robinrehlinghaus1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You seem a bit pessimist

  • @Black_Blow_Fly
    @Black_Blow_Fly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First video I’ve seen regarding the damage metallic paints do to fine brushes !!!

  • @goldenthunderbird7187
    @goldenthunderbird7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always end up loving any sweater you wear in your videos!

  • @fragmina729
    @fragmina729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Me: During this vid start looking toward my cheap ass brusches that looks like shite 😬

  • @spork861
    @spork861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When you used the soap that looked like a lot of force bending it onto there. I thought you said earlier to never do that even with just water when washing it out, wut

    • @JorenMathews
      @JorenMathews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a point past which you shouldn't bend it. Approaching 90 degrees roughly. When he was doing was fine.

    • @j.mcq.8418
      @j.mcq.8418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looked pretty extreme to me too.

    • @p_serdiuk
      @p_serdiuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soap should moisturise the bristles and make them more flexible though, so maybe they don't get as damaged when they're bent wet and soapy rather than when a bit drier.

    • @spork861
      @spork861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@p_serdiuk No at all points were we talking about wet.
      Well, I guess he just showed us a bad visual example for the sake or not ruining a brush for the example then, because at 4:27 he pushes it against the bottom of the glass and there he pushes it just as hard as when he cleaned it with the soap at 10:11

  • @auricprophet7106
    @auricprophet7106 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just had my first Ender 3 delivered as I read your gear list and seemed like a good idea. Love the videos, they've really helped step up my painting. Cheers 🍻

  • @YalelingOz
    @YalelingOz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the warning about contrast paints, washes, and not particularly clean water. Your explanation made complete sense, and solves my years long mystery as to why my otherwise well cared for brushes were fraying out.

  • @Battle-Islandgaming
    @Battle-Islandgaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Tip number 1. Do not use the above mentioned brushes at all. The same effects and professional end product can be achieved with less expensive synthetic brushes. Your practice and skill is what makes a great paint job not the brushes.

  • @danuk459
    @danuk459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    So basically, what we learned from this is don't use your paint brush for painting with :)

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think you missed the point hahaha

    • @SquidmarMiniatures
      @SquidmarMiniatures  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Use your good brushes for layering, glazing, highlights, details. Anything that don't require brute force or ruins the hair.

    • @j.mcq.8418
      @j.mcq.8418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Come on, I think for most of us his prohibitions are not 90% of our painting. If that is 90% of your painting, obviously these recommendations don't apply to you. Besides, why would you need a Series 7 to apply a wash?

    • @danuk459
      @danuk459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j.mcq.8418 You do realise we are simply being sarcastic?

  • @klinktastic
    @klinktastic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    congrats on the kickstarter!

  • @giuliobaldassi
    @giuliobaldassi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for your suggestions, they are really helpful for beginners!

  • @ronjorgensen9573
    @ronjorgensen9573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips. I had learned many of these by trial and error but it cost me some expensive brushes. Still I learned a few new tricks to keep my favorite brushes a little longer. I am also finding my cheaper synthetic brushes even more useful.

  • @Black_Blow_Fly
    @Black_Blow_Fly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice Squiggy

  • @joegkushner
    @joegkushner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the heads up on the metallic paints. I knew about the washes and gravel paints as well as the limits on where you want to get the paint up to on a brush but not the metallics.

  • @jerrywerth8087
    @jerrywerth8087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video I will definitely be using the tips! More importantly... Thank you for designing the brushes. I just got a notification saying that my brushes have finally been delivered I will pick them up today after work!

  • @bitzbox
    @bitzbox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brushes arrived today! Looking forward to trying them out

  • @kal6351
    @kal6351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never thought about not using it with washes and metal paint. And it makes sense. Thanks!!!

  • @jasontrinque
    @jasontrinque 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great point about washes, didn't think of it that way! Great video!

  • @Daedricsoulslayer
    @Daedricsoulslayer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally did the dang thing and ordered a set. This video will be on repeat

  • @neilatlarge1255
    @neilatlarge1255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. I have heard most of these already through other videos, but there were a couple that I haven't heard mentioned before. :)

  • @glencwilson
    @glencwilson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brushes arrived yesterday evening so this was perfect timing.

  • @rrl4245
    @rrl4245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice! Now if I can only remember to follow it... (over-riding my many years of 'worst practices'.) Thanks

  • @andrewterrell3771
    @andrewterrell3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my brushes today. They are awesome!

  • @johnnycooper7019
    @johnnycooper7019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Emil, Thank you for your brush care tutorial & advice. I have recently purchased your brushes and am totally delighted with them! Wishing you & your Family a Happy & safe New Year. Kind Regards Johnny

  • @MadoraFu
    @MadoraFu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video!! I bought the Kickstarter brushes and I had no idea what I was doing wrong. Fortunately I haven't done many of these things (I had used a metallic paint with one but I cleaned it thoroughly so hopefully that won't give me a problem) but the stray hairs and splitting was making me so worried. This was so useful and helpful and I will be sure to treat my new brushes like the delicate sweet babies they are.

  • @lastpostgaming5901
    @lastpostgaming5901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my kickstarter cannot wait to start using them and have already planned what I am going use them on for my own videos lol

  • @briankowalchuk6083
    @briankowalchuk6083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I've done ALL the don'ts and didn't do almost all of the do's. Thanks for the lesson!

  • @thecsabel
    @thecsabel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great tips thank you. Just bought a bunch of brushes today, some of these tips will help to have them for longer hopefully.

  • @MrMagicchrisi
    @MrMagicchrisi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always something new to learn - thanks a lot!

  • @alexanderdeppa8044
    @alexanderdeppa8044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I swear by the winsor & newton restorer. It's helped me bring back a couple of brushes that I thought were too far gone.

  • @acs316
    @acs316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the Squidmar brushes

  • @krinkrin5982
    @krinkrin5982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gonna help me sooo much with my brushes. I tend to make a few of these mistakes (thankfully using synthetics, but still).

  • @AppleMan6809
    @AppleMan6809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah these tips seem really helpful, I just got a set of new brushes and these tips are going on a list infront of my painting area! :D

  • @edpistemic
    @edpistemic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU so much for posting this!! I've just received my Squidmar tube and without this I would have ruined them before I'd finished my first model!

  • @sagebrother
    @sagebrother 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great set of tips. Thanks

  • @Zizi_top
    @Zizi_top 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always! Thx

  • @peterhoffmann502
    @peterhoffmann502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video, just got some of your beautiful brushes. been scared to use incase of ruining them. Thank you!

  • @ALJessica
    @ALJessica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, you just saved me from ruining my brushes. I had no idea that washes and contrasts was a no no :)

  • @AF-kj2zl
    @AF-kj2zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video!

  • @CREATEminis
    @CREATEminis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video yet again! Love your content