F-16 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I am looking into getting some ultra detailing sable brushes but need some advice on which set to get. I found these on Ebay: Red Sable Ultra detail-er sets What is a good, small sable detailing brush set to get? Thanks for your help. Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It completely depends on what you would like to pay. My favorites are the Da Vinci Series 1505 Miniaturist brushes. The No:1 in that series are better for detailing than any cheap 0 or 00 I've ever tried. My guess is that goes for the Windsor & Newton Miniaturist series as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Buy the best you can afford, look after them right and they will last you. I have some over 12 years old now look as new. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeus60 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Just a note: if you're looking for Kolinsky brushes in the US, I saw this notice on the Dick Blick site: Kolinsky Sable Brush Shortage Due to regulatory issues regarding the importation of Kolinsky hair, we are temporarily out of stock on many of our more popular brush styles. Be assured that we are working with our vendors and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remedy this situation as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience. I don't know if that page is the exact type of brush denstore was referring to, but Dick Blick is out of stock of all of them. Stacey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I second the Blick Art Materials site. They have a great selection of brushes. Funny you should ask this question, i was just using some sable brushes right now. I have a few Atlas sable brushes, they're pretty durable, as long as you take care of them. After i clean my brushes with lacquer thinner, i soak them in Leow Cornell's brush cleaner for acrylic. You can pick some of the brush cleaner up at Michael's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I didnt know that they where hard to import. But they seem to be available through amazon still. There are synthetic alternatives that work quite fine. I have been trying out a set of Da Vinci Synthetics that have surprised me a bit. They are very nice to work with, and if the Kolinsky brushes will be hard to get in the future, I could manage with synthetic alternatives. I can warmly recommend Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin brushes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nmRoberto Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think that the type of brush could depend on what paint you are applying....acrylic or enamel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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