Special brushes for model making

Discover our wide range of special brushes for model making which we can produce for your private label brand:

Cleaning Brush
Dust Brush
Glue Brush
Spray Brush
Weathering Brush
Shading Brush
Scenery Brush

Cleaning Brush for model making

Versatile applications and precision

As the name suggests, our brush is used to clean models and tools. However, its application possibilities go far beyond mere cleaning.

In modelling, precision and cleanliness are crucial for success. Whether you are maintaining your miniature artwork, cleaning your tools or preparing your model for painting - the right cleaning brushes are indispensable.

Our cleaning brush can be used in a variety of ways. It is ideal for cleaning engines to remove dirt and deposits, as well as for the precise application of engine oils and special cleaning agents to various materials such as plastic, metal or paint. Grinding residues can also be efficiently removed after grinding work.

The Cleaning Brush is also particularly useful in airbrush technique. It helps to thoroughly clean paint pots and cups to avoid colour changes and mixtures.

The brush supports the application of special techniques, such as creating textures or the precise application of colour, and helps to fine-tune the technique. It can remove excess colour and make small corrections while you are working with airbrush. It also enables thorough cleaning of hard-to-reach areas without causing damage.

The choice of the right cleaning brush depends on the specific requirements and the type of model. For a thorough cleaning that does not damage the model, it is important to choose the right brush. Often, a combination of cleaning methods is required to keep the model in perfect condition.

Cleaning brushes for models and miniatures

Brushes with a short handle facilitate access to narrow or hard-to-reach areas, such as complex modelling projects for ships or aircraft models. This brush design offers advantages in terms of handling and control and leads to better results when working on models.

The Cleaning Brush is therefore a versatile tool that can be very useful not only for cleaning, but also for precise painting techniques and achieving specific effects in airbrush painting.

We offer the Cleaning Brushes in different versions, but always with a short handle to ensure maximum flexibility and precision.

Our Cleaning Brush series:

Series 9951v7 from our model making range, Brislon synthetic, wooden handle
Series 9730v4 white Nylon angular, acrylic handle
Series 9748v18 synthetic fine angular, acrylic handle

Short handle cleaning brushes for model making - made in Germany

Dust Brush - brush for dusting and more

Series 86157v4

A dust brush is used, as the name suggests, for dust removal and fine cleaning.

But its application possibilities go far beyond that!

Find out more about our Dust Brush made in Germany!

Dust Brush for dust removal and cleaning

Applications in model making

Dust removal and preparations before painting

The Dust Brush is indispensable for keeping models dust-free and for cleaning small details. For fine cleaning, it removes dust and dirt so that details become visible again.

Before painting a model, the dust brush ensures that the surface is free of dust and dirt.

Materials and characterstics

The Dust Brush is made of synthetic fibres that are slightly longer and do not leave scratches on surfaces. It removes dust from small cracks and crevices and is easy to handle.

Thanks to its antistatic properties, the cleaned surfaces remain dust-free for longer. The brush is also durable and easy to clean.

The round, walnut-brown flamed wooden handle from sustainable forestry ensures a good grip.

Further applications

A dust brush can do much more. When working with powder colours, it is used to emphasise details or blend colours. Layers of powder colours in coordinated shades create depth and complexity.

Grass, bushes or trees can be shaded with powder colours in diorama construction. Battle damage on aircrafts, dirt on vehicles or soiling on uniforms and equipment can also be realistically simulated. The engine compartment of a model can also be provided with grease and oil effects.

Combined techniques

Powder colours can be combined well with other techniques such as washes, dry brushing or airbrushing. There are no limits to your imagination!

Cleaning advice

The Dust Brush should be cleaned with warm water and mild cleaning agents, such as our brush shampoo. The shampoo is moved to the edge of the fibres by circular movements and cleans the brush thoroughly. After cleaning, the brush should be left to dry on an absorbent surface or hung upside down with the fibres facing downwards.

Conclusion

A dust brush is indispensable in model making to preserve the quality and appearance of the models.

GlueBrush - helpful tool for gluing and more

Series 691040

When it comes to gluing processes, the right technique is half the battle. Almost all kinds of material can be bonded with themselves or with other materials.

It is not only the correct gluing method that is important. The glue often sticks to the tool and not to the part to be glued, which of course leads to frustration. Therefore, we have developed the Glue Brush as a useful tool for very precisely gluing.

The brush is ideal for paints, powder, pigments, lubricants and for cleaning work.

Also in the micro-electronics sector, where the amount of adhesives can be only a few micrograms, this tool is very helpful.

The specially designed holder which is 3D printed in our production is made of sustainable resin and can be printed with your company logo by pad printing technique.

The 3D holder is available at a MOQ of 120 pieces (article no. 691040)

The Nano Sticks can be supplied in packs containing 18 pieces with MOQ of 10 packs:

Shape long article no. 691041
Shape round article no. 691042

Spray Brush - a multipurpose accessory

Series 1004

Some things are special when they cannot be calculated.

According to Albert Einstein, this can be unterstood as coincidence. This is not just something that plays an important role in everyday life, but is also used as a creative element in art.

The spray technique was given a meaning of its own by the already existing technique, but also by action and drip paintings.

Thus, this type of expressive abstract spray art becomes its own way of art.

We consider the spray technique to be a special artistic process in which colors are sprayed or thrown onto the canvas or object in an expressive act.

This technique is also used in model making, as a base pattern or for the finishing touch.

This brush makes it easy to create tree crowns with different levels of brightness that show light and shadow areas or to suggest structures on rocks. It is equally suitable for painting, setting accents or for the stippling technique.

Spray Brush for stippling, accents, structures

Our Spray Brush is a little all-rounder!

The Spray Brush is made of high-quality natural bristles, a triangular ferrule and a high-quality wooden FSC^® certified handle.

The shorter bristles result in a robust brush that is not too stiff. It stands out with its great paint absorbing capacity.

Thanks to its special shape - pointed, flat and edged - this brush offers various possibilites for creativity!
Try it our for yourself!

The Spray Brush is available from a minimum order quantity of 120 pieces (item no. 1004 / size 8)

Spray Brush made of natural bristles, triangle ferrule, sustainable wooden handle

Weathering Brush - brush for weathering effects

Series EB505v18, EB515v17, EB500v4

Weathering – The aging effect

Everything that exists was created to pass away and the ravages of time not only gnaw away at us, but also at the things that exist around us.

Rain, wind, sand, mud and dirt, for example, are influences that change our possessions.

The beauty of modelling is that there are a multitude of possibilities to make a model into what you want it to be.

Whether a

surface should appear oxidised, rusted or weathered
a natural color and wear-out effect should be created
the character of a figure be emphasised
or creating effects with use of different media

all results are astonishing!

The list of possibilities, such as working with pigments, colours, chalks, salt or tools and materials, is long.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to expand your modelling repertoire, you can try out the weathering technique.

If you use a sponge instead of a brush to apply the colour, a random pattern is created all by itself.

The pores of the sponge release the colour irregularly, depending on the pressure you apply. This leads to larger and smaller colour deposits on the model.

Our series EB505v21 and EB515v21 have different structures

All brushes can be printed with your individual logo of your private label brand.

series EB500v4 with fixed applicator and EB515v17 with exchangable applicator brush heads

Brush EB505v4 with replaceable sponge applicator

Shading Brush - your Must-Have for depth and precision

Series 86146 sizes 6/10/14

Our Shading Brush combines two techniques that often go hand in hand in model making: shading technique and washing.

Both techniques can be combined to maximize depth and realism. Washes can be used as the basis for a more detailed shading technique.

These two processes aim to create depth and dimension on a model and can be enhanced by combining them. While shading is an essential step to create transitions and contrasts, washing helps to emphasize details and make the effect look even more realistic.

Shading in model making is one of the most important techniques for making models appear vivid and three-dimensional.

Shading technique

is more precise and is used to manually create realistic light and shadow effects. Shading is more targeted than washing and requires more control, as shadows are manually placed where they are desired.

The goal here is a targeted technique in which darker colors are only applied to certain areas to create realistic shadows.

During application, darker or lighter colors are applied precisely to specific areas, depending on how the light would naturally fall. This can also be achieved by “layering”, creating color transitions from dark to light or vice versa.

The shading effect enables finer light and shadow effects and gives the model a more realistic, three-dimensional look.

There are basically three shading levels: The highlights (the lightest areas), the base colors (the basic tones) and the shadows (the darkest areas).

The targeted application of shading in the right places makes models appear more realistic and gives them a dynamic, authentic appearance.

Use shading for various effects

Natural shading:

Gives to your model a vidid, authetic appearance, ideal for figures or surfaces with lots of details.

Dramatic shading:

Creates stronger contrasts and makes the model look particularly expressive and eye-catching, often used for military models or sci-fi designs.

Wash-technique

is ideal for quick shading and highlighting details by allowing the color to flow into recesses.

It is used to make surfaces appear more realistic and “used” by enhancing shadows in recesses and increasing contrasts.

Although washing falls under the category of drybrush techniques, it differs significantly in its application. In contrast to the classic drybrush technique, where dry paint is applied to emphasize edges and details, we use diluted paints or inks in the washing process. These are applied generously on the model and remain mainly in the recesses and gaps of the model. A lint-free cloth moistened with a mixture of water and washing-up liquid is used to carefully wipe off excess paint. This leaves the paint only in the recessed areas and creates a fascinating shading effect.

There are dark and colored washes and acrylic washes. A successful wash is created by layering and repeating, targeted application and always adjusting the dilution ratio.

Dark washes:

Mostly black, brown or dark grey; they are used for creating deep shades and enhance contrasts.

Colorful washes:

E.G. green, yellow or red; ideal for specific athmospheric effects and to , um spezifische atmosphärische Effekte zu erzielen oder to simulate natural wear and tear.

Acrylic washes:

They are particularly popular because they dry quickly and can be easily diluted with water, allowing precise control over the application.

With its soft and flexible fibers our Shading Brush
is ideal for both techniques.
This way, you can create even more authetic models.
- quick and easy!

Shading Brush series 86164 is available in three sizes: 6, 10, 14.

The brush handle is matching our existing model paintbrush series.

With this design and the smooth surface, you can combine
functionality, joy and great handling.

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Our Scenery Brush - perfect for every scenery!

Give your artwork a unique character!

Our Scenery Brush

The landscape brush for dioramas, terrain work, base work, and design

Our Scenery Brush is a special type of brush commonly used in art and model making, particularly for creating landscapes, background, and large surfaces.

It helps apply textures, vegetation, and natural elements to model terrain, ensuring an authentic representation of landscapes. If you're planning a model building project, a high quality scenery brush can greatly enhance your work!

Versatility:

Scenery brushes can be used for a variety of landscape effects, including grasslands, gravel paths, brushes, trees, bodies of water, and even winter scenes. These brushes allow for the application of thick materials without wearing out quickly.

Texture and Detail:

Witht these brushes, various textures can be created, and fine details such as shading, intricate structures, and smooth transitions between different materials can be added.

Techniques:

Different techniques, such as shaking the brush or carefully applying scatter materials, enable the creation of highly natural, irregular surface and vegetation. Dry brushing and combining with adhesives are also essential to ensure durability and realism.

Material Selection:

Choosing the right materials (grass fibers, sand, moss, pigments) and proper color coordination are key to achieving a realistic result. Additionally, multiple layers can be applied for complex, detailed landscapes.

Why Our Scenery Brush Stands Out?

It is equipped with high-quality natural bristles, specially designed for demanding work under tough conditions. These bristles are particularly resistant to cleaning agents and highly pigmented paints, surpassing ordinary burshes in durability.

The ergonomic wooden handle ensures a comfortable grip, providing excellent comfort even during long projects.

The combination of efficiency, precision, and durability makes the Scenery Brush an ideal companion, especially for intricate projects.

Anyone who values authentic results and a time-saving workflow should have this brush in their toolkit!