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Size M is the dry brush most painters use by default. The dome is wide enough to cover a base or a cloak in a few passes but still narrow enough that you can aim it at a single shoulder plate without dusting the whole model.
Specifications
| Brush family | Dry Brush |
| Shape | round dome |
| Size | M |
| Bristles | synthetic, stiff |
| Recommended use | drybrush |
| Handle marking | glossy black stripe |
| Packaging | single brush, individually packed |
| Manufacturer code | AKB024 |
| EAN | 8435568345638 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | China |
What it is for
- Dry brushing bases, rubble and groundwork
- Raising texture on cloaks, fur and hair
- Bringing out chainmail and studded leather
- Dusting a vehicle with a lighter tone
What to pair it with
Use a lighter tone of the base colour from the AK 3rd Generation range rather than plain white – white kills the colour underneath. Go smaller with AK Dry Brush – S on fine detail.
Frequently asked questions
How hard should I press?
Barely at all. Pressure pushes paint into recesses, which is the opposite of what dry brushing is for.
My dry brushing looks chalky – why?
Too light a colour, too many passes, or paint that was not dry-wiped enough. Build it in several very light passes instead of one heavy one.
How do I clean an AK synthetic brush?
Rinse it in clean water – or the matching thinner for enamels and oils – before the paint sets, work brush soap into the bristles with your fingers, reshape the tip and let it dry point-up. Never leave a brush standing in a jar. The cleaners are in thinners and cleaners.
Synthetic or Kolinsky sable?
Synthetic fibre is springier, cheaper and completely indifferent to harsh thinners, so it is the right choice for varnish, enamels, oils, pigments and every abrasive technique. Sable holds more liquid and comes to a finer point – that is the da Vinci brushes range. Most painters end up owning both and using each for what it does best.
The complete range is in the AK Interactive brushes category.