Buying brushes online?

[AlbertD]

Now that I know I enjoy this hobby and will stick with it I'm looking at buying some better brushes. I want to get 2 or 3 Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes. I have an art supply store in town that has them but they are way cheaper at places like Blick. Should I but them locally where I can look at a few and pick the best or is it OK to buy them sight unseen?

Also, am looking at getting a 0 a 1 and a 2 pointed rounds. Does that sound like a good start?

Thanks for any guidance.

 

[sd0324]

Look at Sabot miniatures and Michigan Toy Soldier Company.


Steve

 

[AlbertD]

Look at Sabot miniatures and Michigan Toy Soldier Company.


Steve

Tanks Steve, I will. I would like to support a company that supports our hobby.

 

[sd0324]

I'd also like to add The Last Cavalry website as well. It's run by a really great figure painter, has tons of products and also informative how to things you may find useful. I agree with supporting these guys that support this narrow hobby of ours.

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Albert

Some good suggestions if I might add Rosemary & Co series 33 and 22 kolinsky all handmade and much cheaper than W&N

Do a search here plenty of details

Happy brush buying

Nap

 

[theBaron]

I'd also like to add The Last Cavalry website as well. It's run by a really great figure painter, has tons of products and also informative how to things you may find useful. I agree with supporting these guys that support this narrow hobby of ours.

Steve

I second that. Here's the main URL to Dave's website: http://lastcavalry.com/

You can check out his YouTube channel, too. And if you get out to shows here in the US, you can meet Dave in person.

Prost!
Brad

 

[AlbertD]

I'd also like to add The Last Cavalry website as well. It's run by a really great figure painter, has tons of products and also informative how to things you may find useful. I agree with supporting these guys that support this narrow hobby of ours.

Steve

I second that. Here's the main URL to Dave's website: http://lastcavalry.com/

You can check out his YouTube channel, too. And if you get out to shows here in the US, you can meet Dave in person.

Prost!
Brad

So far I have bought from Last Calvary (some paints) and Michigan Toy Soldier (a couple of books) and the service was excellent from both. On the first of the month I'll be getting my brushes and a new figure. I've been enjoying the old Verlinden busts I had in my desk drawer but am looking forward to trying one of the newer ones.

 

[theBaron]

If you're planning on going to MMSI this weekend, Dave will be there as a vendor. He may have some figures in the exhibition, too.

Prost!
Brad

 

[PLG]

Hi Albert

Some good suggestions if I might add Rosemary & Co series 33 and 22 kolinsky all handmade and much cheaper than W&N

Do a search here plenty of details

Happy brush buying

Nap

I totally agree with Nap - the best value brushes I have bought.

Peter

 

[AlbertD]

I totally agree with Nap - the best value brushes I have bought.

Peter

I ordered a few of Da Vinci brushes from Last Calvary a week or so ago and and looking forward to trying them. In the meantime I got a #0 and a #1 Windsor & Newton from my local art supply store. They were more expensive but not too bad. I will try the Rosemary & Co. next time for sure. As a matter of fact I'll order a couple right now.

 

[Nap]

Hi Albert

Da Vinci are good and as you realise W & N are expensive !

If you order from Rosemary say you got details through PF links as they support FOTM

Happy brushing

Nap

 

[Billy Dickinson]

Hawk Miniatures Brushes are worth a look as well. Great brush at a great price.....

Billy

 

[Airkid]

Hawk Miniatures Brushes are worth a look as well. Great brush at a great price.....

Billy

Yup - I second that. Bought some at Telford and they are very good.

Phil

 

[Hawk_Uk]

Hawk Miniatures Brushes are worth a look as well. Great brush at a great price.....

Billy

Yup - I second that. Bought some at Telford and they are very good.

Phil

Hi Bill, And Phil
Thanks for the comments and hope you enjoy using the brushes. We really enjoyed our weekend in Telford.

Our full range of paintbrushes are available from our website with free postage

hawkminiatures.co.uk

 

[OldTaff]

I find the Hawk flat brushes excellent for blending in small areas.

Alan

 

[AlbertD]

I finally got my Rosemary and Co. brushes and they sure do look nice. It took forever from Great Britain. Some sellers wouldn't sell them to a US buyer because of a law we have about importing fur. Sounds silly but whatever.

 

[Peter R G Browne]

Rosemary & Co series 33 or 22, which are recommended? Long or short handles? I assume size 0, 1, 2 and 3?

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed

 

[Nap]

Rosemary & Co series 33 or 22, which are recommended? Long or short handles? I assume size 0, 1, 2 and 3?

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed

I have up to a 2 , the main one in use is a 1 , 0 for eyes

Short handles

They also do a Red Dot one ....worth getting for Basecoating

Nap

 

[Peter R G Browne]

I have up to a 2 , the main one in use is a 1 , 0 for eyes

Short handles

They also do a Red Dot one ....worth getting for Basecoating

Nap

Thanks Nap. Series 22 or the longer point 33?

Series 33: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed

Series 22: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-designer

 

[Nap]

Thanks Nap. Series 22 or the longer point 33?

Series 33: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-pointed

Series 22: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-designer

Personally I prefer the 33 but use both

Nap