Hobby Heaven Kolinsky Sable Series 3 Brushes Singles and Sets
⚠️ TEMPORARY: Sets of 4 & 6 pcs sold without retail packaging until early April. Each brush individually protected in our PC Brush Protector tubes. Single brushes unaffected.
🔍 What is Kolinsky Sable?
Kolinsky sable hair comes from the tail of the Siberian weasel — considered the gold standard for fine detail brushes worldwide.
- Natural snap — returns to shape after each stroke
- Superior paint capacity — holds more paint than synthetics
- Fine point retention — maintains sharp tip for precise work
- Longevity — outlasts synthetic brushes with proper care
📏 Size Guide
| Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 000 | Eyes, gemstones, extreme fine detail, tiny highlights |
| 00 | Pupils, fine freehand patterns, small details |
| 0 | Facial features, edge highlights, detail work |
| 1 | ⭐ All-rounder — detail & layering, most used size |
| 2 | Base coating small areas, layering, larger highlights |
| 3 | Base coating, larger surfaces, vehicles, terrain |
| 4 | Large base coats, batch painting, big models |
Sets (Better Value):
| Set | Includes | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Set of 4 | 000, 0, 1, 2 | Covers 90% of mini painting needs |
| Set of 6 | 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 | Full range — ultra-fine to base coating |
👤 Who Are These For?
- Miniature painters — Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, D&D, historical
- Scale modellers — aircraft, tanks, ships, figures, dioramas
- Fine artists & illustrators — watercolour, gouache, acrylics, ink work
- Hobbyists upgrading from synthetics
🧼 Brush Care Essentials
- Never let paint dry in the ferrule (metal part)
- Rinse frequently while painting
- Clean with brush soap after each session
- Reshape tip and store flat or tip-up, never tip-down
- Never use for drybrushing, stippling, or metallic paints — use synthetics for those
🎁 Included Free — PC Brush Protector
Every brush ships in our custom PC Brush Protector — a hard polycarbonate clear tube we developed ourselves. Nobody else uses it.
- Hard PC tube — rigid protection, not flimsy plastic
- Ventilated rubber cap — prevents moisture buildup and mould
- Snug fit — bristle guard can't slip off during transit
- Yours to keep for long-term storage
Works with: Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, Scale75, AK Interactive, Pro Acryl, Kimera, oil paints, enamels, watercolours, gouache
💡 Quick Tips
- Stiff tip on arrival? That's gum arabic sizing — rinse in lukewarm water to remove
- Don't judge brush size by the ferrule — kolinsky Size 1 outperforms cheap synthetic Size 000
- Keep two water pots: one for rinsing, one for loading paint
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