Dry brushing involves the use of fine brushes on dry paint or ink and is commonly used as part of an airbrushing process. This process has several advantages:

• It allows for more precise application than traditional methods, such as dropper bottles and rolling balls, which often result in uneven coverage.
• It reduces waste when applying large amounts of paint or ink, as only small amounts are wasted during application compared to other methods, where significant amounts can remain unused due to irregularities caused by shaking the bottles before use ( or simply not having shaken them enough).
• By applying several light coats at once you can get more uniform results than you would get by applying each single layer; this also means less chance of leaving streaks at the end of the application.

How to apply the technique

The dry brushing technique is relatively simple. The brush should be soft and with fine, stiff bristles. If you are using watercolor paint, choose the best type of brush you can find.

The next step is to apply color with short, light strokes that completely cover all areas of the model’s surface. Remember to avoid dragging the brush or leaving noticeable streaks, as this will ruin the results and make it difficult to correct errors later. When applying watercolor, for example, you start with the lighter colors and then add the darker ones, to avoid obscuring them with too much pigment in one go!

This method allows us to act quickly without worrying about getting our hands dirty by handling the messy chemicals found in acrylic paints (for example).

Dry brushing is not messy or dangerous.

Dry brushing is a safe technique. There is no risk of overdoing it or damaging the model or paint. If you are using a pointed brush, such as detail brushes, it is important not to use too much force when dry brushing. The soft hairs of these brushes are easily damaged if you try to brush hard against the surface of the model; this can cause the bristles in the miniature to break and spoil its appearance.

How to remove dust from brushes.

How to remove dust from brushes:

• Clean the brushes with a rag or paper towel. This eliminates the dirt that has accumulated in the bristles and prevents it from being pushed back into the paint.
• Use a brush cleaner if you have one. You can buy them at art supply stores, or use isopropyl alcohol if you have nothing else on hand.
• Use thinner to remove paint from bristles (if needed). Thinner is an excellent way to remove dried paint without spoiling the shape of the brush or causing damage to its fibers. It is also less aggressive than using soap and water, plus it smells better!

Conclusions

Dry brushing is a technique used in the making of miniatures. It is used to create lights and shadows on any surface, including wood, metal and plastic. It can also be used as a method of adding texture or highlighting details on models.

It is one of the most important techniques for creating realistic looking miniatures, because it allows you to give the illusion of three-dimensionality with only two dimensions (height and width). In addition, dry brushing allows you to create lighter surfaces such as skin or hair, areas where there are no contours!

The dry brush is suitable for beginners because it is easy to learn and the paint doesn’t have to stick very well. If you have problems with the paint drying on your model, the dry brush can help.