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How to Properly Use a Paint Brush

Paint Brush

Paint Brush


Sound simple doesn't it? Using a paint brush should be instinctive. Well, there's good news and bad news. The bad news is that good painting technique is not instinctive. The good news is it is easy to learn and I'm going to show you how.

There is a process to proper paint brush usage and it involves these steps:

  • Brush Loading;
  • Paint Application and Paint Distribution;
  • Paint Smoothing or Evening Out.

    Let's learn the secrets of the pros!

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