Brush Synthetic Round - (2)

Italeri synthetic round brush, size 2

A modeling brush with synthetic hair from Italeri. A round brush has its hair bound into a rounded bundle that comes together into a point, which is the most versatile shape for modeling work. Size 2 is medium and suits everyday small areas, flooding with paint and more precise strokes alike. The synthetic hair holds its shape well, cleans easily, springs back and resists the thinners of the common modeling paints, so it survives frequent use.

Use

• General-purpose brush painting with acrylic and enamel paints.
• The round point makes it possible both to fill a smaller area and to draw a finer line.
• Applying paint to smaller parts, picking out details and touch-ups.
• Also suitable for flooding paint into recesses and for local weathering.
• Thinned paint flows better toward the point and does not dry at the ferrule.

Care and tips

Do not let paint dry in the hair and do not dip the brush right up to the ferrule; paint residue at the metal ring splays the bundle and the brush loses its point. After work, clean it with the thinner appropriate to the type of paint, rinse it and smooth the point back into shape. Store the brush point up or lying flat.

Who it is for

For beginners and advanced modelers alike, as a dependable brush for the basic kit. The round shape in size 2 is a good all-rounder between fine detail and flatter coats and will serve for most everyday painting tasks on a model.

After use, clean the brush with a suitable thinner according to the type of paint, wash it and let it dry lying flat or point up so that the hair keeps its shape.