8 SYNTHETIC SAW BRUSH

AMMO 8 Synthetic Saw Brush

AMMO 8 Synthetic Saw Brush is a synthetic saw brush in size 8 from AMMO of Mig Jimenez. Its fibers are trimmed into an irregular, toothed shape, so it does not draw a solid mark but breaks the paint up into small irregular lines. That makes it ideal for effects of dirt, streaks and texture. The synthetic fibers have good spring and are resistant to thinners - they will take acrylic, enamel and oil paints and weathering products.

Use

• Irregular streaks of dirt, rust and creeping stains on vertical surfaces
• Texture and rub effects for realistic weathering
• Suggesting wear and irregular lines where a straight brush would look artificial
• It can also be used to apply paint texturally, much as in drybrushing

Differences from the other types

Unlike a round brush, which draws continuously and with a solid mark, and a liner with long fibers for thin long lines, a saw brush creates a deliberately irregular, torn mark. That is its main strength in weathering, where the point is realistic randomness, not a precise line.

Care of the brush

Clean the brush immediately after use with the appropriate thinner or cleaner for the type of paint, and do not let paint dry between the fibers or at the ferrule. Do not pull the fibers against the lay and do not press too hard on the surface. After cleaning, leave the fibers loose and keep the brush tip upwards, so that it holds its irregular shape.

Who It Is For

For modelers who do weathering and want realistic streaks, dirt and irregular textures without laboriously drawing every line by hand.