Make CHEAP Brushes Paint Like GREAT Brushes | Model Horse Thursday Tips S3:E1

Proper cleaning, conditioning and use are all key to getting cheap brushes to paint better and last longer. The tips discussed in this video are also key for keeping your premium and professional brushes in tip-top shape as well.

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CLEANING AND CONDITIONING SUPPLIES:
- Dish soap
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Glass cleaner such as Windex
- Isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol)
- Murphy's Oil Soap (for oil painters)
- Masters Brush Cleaner and Restorer

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GOOD TOOLS FOR MODEL HORSE CUSTOMIZING
PREPPING:
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SCULPTING:
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- Clay shapers soft   https://amzn.to/2RJhPoh
- Clay shapers affordable mixed set  https://amzn.to/2RLiLIK 
PAINTING:
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- Painter’s mask for airbrushing and priming  https://amzn.to/2LyeZT4
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- Temperature and humidity gage  https://amzn.to/2IZWTXN
BRUSHES:
- Nicpro detail brush set   https://amzn.to/3hMJlfa
  Works great as an all-round small scales painting set 
  (has brushes suitable for blending body color on stablemates and micros)
- Affordable detail/hairing-only brushes (spot and liner)  https://bit.ly/3hVNEFj
   Great for small scales and hairing patterns
- Master's Touch Round 0  http://bit.ly/2VhjZzN
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CLAY FOR RESCULTPING
- Aves Apoxy Sculpt:  https://amzn.to/2V2wbPO
- Magic Sculpt:  https://amzn.to/3aPbyQD
- Milliput Superfine White:  https://amzn.to/2Ttu6O3

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WICKED COLORS AIRBRUSH PAINT
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DRY EARTH COLOR
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OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE
- The Ultimate Guide On How To Paint Model Horse White Markings 
   https://youtu.be/HQyB-aF4Ahs
- How to Stay Safe Customizing Model Horses | Ultimate Safety Guide
   https://youtu.be/OxVEXHNl8HY
- How to Paint a Bay - Model Horse Customizing Tutorial 
  https://youtu.be/Yw7NX8bXyjc
- Prepping and Priming Artist Resin Model Horses 
  https://youtu.be/VUScmPllCr4
- Sculpting Stablemate Ears Part 1
  https://youtu.be/LT9dtM5TpN8
- Sculpting Stablemate Ears Part 2
  https://youtu.be/YucQ2wJCApg
- How I Made My Drastic CM Breyer Lady Phase Into a Criollo - VIDEO TOUR 
  https://youtu.be/3zpyZpCf5fY

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