the_keith•6mo ago

PSA: A tiny change to my color mixing routine saved so much time.

Pre-wetting your brush helps pigment spread evenly on the first swipe.

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paul_patel406mo ago

My friend used to waste so much time re-mixing paints because the color wouldn't spread right. She saw a tip about wetting the brush first (probably from a forum like this) and gave it a shot. Now her first swipe covers evenly, and she finishes pieces way faster. It's funny how such a small tweak can make a huge difference, you know? She's almost annoyed she didn't try it sooner.

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mila_hunt646mo ago

Remember reading a blog post about brush prep... the author said a wet brush helps spread acrylics evenly. It has to do with how the water mixes with the paint on the bristles. Those tiny steps really do add up over time.

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terry_lewis316mo ago

Seriously, she never wet her brush before? I mean, that's like the most basic painting hack out there. It's kinda shocking it took her this long to try it.

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