DRYBRUSHING

Purpose
- To highlight the raised detail and edges of a model
- To give a used and worn look on the model surface

Recommended paint
- flat hobby enamel, emulsion paint (Plaka)
(P.S: Be sure that the paint for drybrushing is matt.)

Brushes to used
- High quality brushes with soft and flat bristles (1/2")

How
- Take out a small amount of paint from the paint bottle

- Use the portion of paint found below the bottle (most concentrated)
- Use a lighter colour of the model basic colour
- Example : If your basic colour of the model is dessert yellow, then use a lighter tone of dessert yellow (dessert yellow + white)

- Dip your brush with the paint that is removed from the bottle
- Wipe it dry with a piece of soft cloth.
- Stoke the brush on a scrap piece of paper until there is very little paint left on the brush.
- Apply it lightly on the model so that it catches on only the raised detail and edges
- Repeat the process until all detail are beautifully highlighted

Hints
1. Complete all paint jobs, application of decals and washes before drybrushing
2. To prevent damaging the paint work, give the whole model a layer of clear matt coat before drybrushing
3. Practice with different kinds of paint on a scrap piece of model.
4. Paint consistency is very important in this process (If there is too much paint on the brush, it will simply leave a lot of ugly streaks on the model, if there is tool little paint, it will leave nothing at all.)

Last word
This is not an easy skill to master. Always practice this before applying it on your actual model. However, the effects of drybrushing are truly amazing, many different effects can be achieved by the method. (E.g. toning, coloring, bringing out details, "worn" looks, etc.) Here are some drybrushing effects. Feel free to email us if you have any doubt. We will try our best to help you