What BRUSHES do I Need for FACE PAINTING?

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 Natural vs. Synthetic 

Natural hair is sticker and stiffer, and usually has higher price.

Rounds brushes are essential! 

 They will be your best friends for creating teardrops, swirls, thick and thin lines, traditional butterflies, tiger stripes, animal textures, and any sophisticated style.

Script Liner Brushes 

They are lovely for traditional and reverse teardrops. They have the perfect length, allowing you to load enough paint to paint an entire design in one stroke. Script liner #3 is perfect! 

 Due to the length of the bristles, Script Liners 3 XL are ideal for the pinstripe technique. If you're in a hurry, this brush is not the one.

Flat and Angled Brushes ⏬

 Load multiple colors simultaneously to cover a large area faster and achieve a light and shadow effect in a single stroke. This technique is ideal for layering various layers of paint, as shown on the blue mask. Watch You Tube video here

 Angled brushes have bristles cut at an angle and provide a unique flow. The hair moves on its own with minimal movement and effort. The extended toe allows you to paint the most beautiful roses, leaves, butterflies, masks, unicorn horns, animal ears, and dolphins.

 

Filbert Brush 

The top part of a Filbert 6XL brush is oval and flat at the ferrule, allowing you to use the edge for thin lines or teardrops and the body for bold strokes, such as water, feathers, and round shapes like dolphins and unicorn heads. It is excellent for creating daisy petals; creating more than one layer can give a 3D illusion and more movement. Read what other say about Filbert 2XL

 

 

Flora Brush

  Flora brushes have flat or round ferrules. Depending on your choice, you will get triangular or round petals. They are ideal for painting teeth, petals, and even short and long teardrops.

Dagger Brush

The most intimidating!

 It's harmless and delicate, but its unique shape—flat ferrule with a curved, angular tip—can be intimidating.

Think of it as an angular brush for floral designs, leaves, lines, and butterflies. With a bit of practice, it can become your favorite for creating magical and detailed strokes! Watch a dagger tutorial here

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10 Brushes You Must Have

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I have approximately 40 brushes in my brush holder, and although I change them depending on my mood, this is mostly what I bring to my events.

 What`s in my kit?

 PRO TIP 1

Don't let your brush holder turn into a wild brush safari! Keep only your trusty brushes in sight and send the rest on a mini-vacay to your drawer. It's way better to have a squad you know, than a chaotic brush holder when inspiration strikes.

 PRO TIP 2

Learn to retire those that have already fulfilled their role.

Brushes, like any tool, have a lifespan. When you notice that the lines or strokes aren't coming out as you want, take a look at your brushes, If you see that the bristles are splayed or there's too much paint accumulated at the base, it's time to let them go. Remember, a worn-out brush can be a hindrance rather than a help. So don't hesitate to replace them when necessary.