<style id="elementor-post-7170">.elementor-7170 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d7170001{--display:flex;--flex-direction:column;--container-widget-width:100%;--container-widget-height:initial;--container-widget-flex-grow:0;--container-widget-align-self:initial;--flex-wrap-mobile:wrap;--padding-top:25px;--padding-bottom:55px;--padding-left:15px;--padding-right:15px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{font-family:var( --e-global-typography-primary-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight:var( --e-global-typography-primary-font-weight );color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-7170 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d7170002 .elementor-heading-title{font-family:"Roboto", Sans-serif;font-size:40px;font-weight:700;color:#111111;}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-7170 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d7170002 .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;}}</style>{"id":7170,"date":"2025-07-18T19:28:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T19:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/?page_id=7170"},"modified":"2026-09-24T07:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:35:32","slug":"drybrushing-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/ar\/drybrushing-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Drybrushing Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7170\" class=\"elementor elementor-7170\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7170001 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7170001\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7170002 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7170002\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drybrushing Miniatures: A Practical Tutorial<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7170003 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d7170003\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.page-id-7170 #secondary{display:none!important}.page-id-7170 .content-area{width:100%!important;float:none!important;margin:auto!important}.page-id-7170 .site-main{max-width:1060px;margin:auto}.page-id-7170 .entry-title{font:700 clamp(30px,4vw,44px)\/1.16 Roboto,Arial,sans-serif!important;color:#111!important;border-bottom:5px solid #FFD201;padding-bottom:15px;margin-bottom:28px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide{font:400 17px\/1.7 Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:920px;margin:auto}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide h2,.page-id-7170 .pop-guide h3{font-family:Roboto,Arial,sans-serif!important;color:#111!important;font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.25!important}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,31px);margin:34px 0 14px;border-left:7px solid #FFD201;padding-left:14px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide h3{font-size:21px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide p,.page-id-7170 .pop-guide li{line-height:1.72}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide a{color:#171717!important;text-decoration:underline!important;text-decoration-color:#d1ab00!important;text-underline-offset:3px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide figure{margin:24px 0 32px;background:#f6f6f6;padding:12px;border-radius:10px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:480px;object-fit:contain}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide figcaption{font-size:14px;color:#414141;margin:8px 4px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide .guide-intro{background:#151515;color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:24px 28px;margin:0 0 30px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide .guide-intro p{color:#fff;margin:0}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide .guide-note{background:#fff7ce;border-left:5px solid #FFD201;padding:18px 20px;margin:25px 0}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide .guide-back{display:inline-block;padding:12px 18px;background:#FFD201;color:#111!important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none!important;border-radius:5px;margin:24px 0}@media(max-width:600px){.page-id-7170 .pop-guide{font-size:16px}.page-id-7170 .pop-guide .guide-intro{padding:20px}}<\/style><div class=\"pop-guide\"><div class=\"guide-intro\"><p>Drybrushing is a quick way to bring out sculpted texture on miniatures, terrain and 3D prints. The secret is to remove almost all paint from the brush, then let its remaining pigment catch only the raised edges.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What you need<\/h2><ul><li>A clean, fully dry model with a cured primer and base color<\/li><li>A soft drybrush or an older, broad brush you can reserve for this technique<\/li><li>A small amount of POP ART model paint or <a href=\"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/ar\/paints\/drybrush-paints\/\">drybrush paint<\/a><\/li><li>A paper towel or textured palette for removing excess paint<\/li><\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professional-Drybrush-Paint-for-Miniatures.jpg\" alt=\"POP ART drybrush paint for highlighting raised texture on miniatures\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Choose a highlight color that will be visible over your existing base coat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Drybrush in five simple steps<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Finish the base layer.<\/strong> Let your primer and base coat dry completely. Drybrushing over tacky paint can pull it up.<\/li><li><strong>Load lightly.<\/strong> Dip only the outer bristles into your highlight paint. Work the paint into the brush, then wipe most of it onto a paper towel or textured palette.<\/li><li><strong>Test the brush.<\/strong> Sweep it over a spare textured piece or an inconspicuous area. It should leave a light trace on raised areas, not wet streaks in recesses.<\/li><li><strong>Use gentle passes.<\/strong> Move the brush lightly across the raised details, often against the direction of the sculpted texture. Build the highlight gradually and rotate the model as you go.<\/li><li><strong>Stop and inspect.<\/strong> Let the first pass dry. If you want stronger contrast, repeat with a little less paint or a slightly lighter shade. Keep the shadows visible.<\/li><\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Become_a_DRYBRUSH_MASTER_The_complete_guide_to_drybrushing_m-1.webp\" alt=\"Illustration from the POP ART drybrushing guide for miniature painting\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Work in light passes so the raised details become brighter without filling the recesses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"guide-video\" aria-label=\"Drybrushing video tutorial\"><h2>Watch the technique in action<\/h2><div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;background:#151515;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ewD7cSSRVa4\" title=\"Drybrushing basics video tutorial\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0\"><\/iframe><\/div><p>Watch the drybrushing motion, then follow the steps above using POP ART paints.<\/p><\/section>\n<h2>Common mistakes and quick fixes<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Chalky, dusty finish:<\/strong> There may be too little moisture or too much pressure. Test a softer touch and adjust the brush load on a spare piece.<\/li><li><strong>Streaks on flat areas:<\/strong> Remove more paint before touching the model. Drybrushing works best on texture rather than broad smooth panels.<\/li><li><strong>Highlights everywhere:<\/strong> Use gentler strokes and aim for the most raised surfaces. Keep a darker base or shadow visible in the recesses.<\/li><li><strong>Details losing definition:<\/strong> Pause and inspect before adding more passes. A second heavy layer can obscure texture.<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"guide-note\"><strong>Practice idea:<\/strong> Try a textured base, fur, fabric folds or stone terrain first. Work from a darker base color to a lighter highlight, and compare the model under good light after each pass.<\/div>\n<h2>Care and cleanup<\/h2><p>Wash the brush promptly with water after using water-based acrylic paint, work pigment gently out of the bristles and allow it to dry in shape. Keep sanding dust from 3D prints out of your workspace, and follow the primer or varnish label when those products are used separately.<\/p><p>For finer painted edges, continue with the <a href=\"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/ar\/brush-control-tutorial\/\">brush-control tutorial<\/a>.<\/p><a class=\"guide-back\" href=\"https:\/\/popartegypt.com\/ar\/tutorials\/\">Explore all POP ART guides \u2192<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drybrushing Miniatures: A Practical Tutorial Drybrushing is a quick way to bring out sculpted texture on miniatures, terrain and 3D prints. The secret is to remove almost all paint from the brush, then let its remaining pigment catch only the raised edges. 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