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*DISCLAIMER: I am not a pro/master at any of these techniques. what works for me, might not for you. there is always more than one way to do things. be sure to do additional research and practice on a test piece before trying on your projects.*

so what is this "dry brushing" you may ask, well its a techniques used in painting 3d object to create dept and used for weathering.the idea is to use a brush with very very little paint on it ("dry") to bring out raised edge details. this basic techniques is easy to learn but takes time to master
different paint types and colors can be used, experimentation is key. for the sake of this tutorial i will be going a bit heavy handed, but it will be easier to see.
in the tutorial i am using model masters "jet exhaust" on model masters "euro gray".

What you will need: a painted part or kit(in this case my virago) a dry brush color( metals colors work great for weathered metal effects) your preferred paint thinner.a sheet of paper towel or napkin and a brush. i like to use an old #2 flat (use smaller brush for smaller areas). never use a brand new or good brush. dry brushing does tends to wreak brushes, so try to use your older beat up ones.

the technique: the idea is to have your brush have very little paint on it and have it leave paint on the raised edges/details on a model. i load the brush up with paint, then swipe it on the paper towel till almost all the paint is removed. next i take my brush and run it perpendicular to the raised edge i want highlighted. the paint will stick on the raised edge and create highlights. remember its best to have it be too light than too dark, you can always go over a detail more than once. if the brush starts to get stiff, just dip in the thinner a bit.
remember to have the brush just barley touch the parts raised edges and use nice gentle strokes. work in small areas or one detail/edge at a time.

in the photos above you can see a few before and after shots. and i have added lines to how i moved the brush to create the effects.

Description
*DISCLAIMER: I am not a pro/master at any of these techniques. what works for me, might not for you. there is always more than one way to do things. be sure to do additional research and practice on a test piece before trying on your projects.*

so what is this "dry brushing" you may ask, well its a techniques used in painting 3d object to create dept and used for weathering.the idea is to use a brush with very very little paint on it ("dry") to bring out raised edge details. this basic techniques is easy to learn but takes time to master
different paint types and colors can be used, experimentation is key. for the sake of this tutorial i will be going a bit heavy handed, but it will be easier to see.
in the tutorial i am using model masters "jet exhaust" on model masters "euro gray".

What you will need: a painted part or kit(in this case my virago) a dry brush color( metals colors work great for weathered metal effects) your preferred paint thinner.a sheet of paper towel or napkin and a brush. i like to use an old #2 flat (use smaller brush for smaller areas). never use a brand new or good brush. dry brushing does tends to wreak brushes, so try to use your older beat up ones.

the technique: the idea is to have your brush have very little paint on it and have it leave paint on the raised edges/details on a model. i load the brush up with paint, then swipe it on the paper towel till almost all the paint is removed. next i take my brush and run it perpendicular to the raised edge i want highlighted. the paint will stick on the raised edge and create highlights. remember its best to have it be too light than too dark, you can always go over a detail more than once. if the brush starts to get stiff, just dip in the thinner a bit.
remember to have the brush just barley touch the parts raised edges and use nice gentle strokes. work in small areas or one detail/edge at a time.

in the photos above you can see a few before and after shots. and i have added lines to how i moved the brush to create the effects.