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Drybrushing is brilliant for texture right up until your brush clogs and the finish goes chalky. The Artis Opus Dampening Pad fixes exactly that: it lets you add just the right amount of moisture to the brush before, during and after drybrushing, so paint stays smooth and the bristles stay clean. It's a small tool that makes a noticeable difference to your results.

At a glance

Dampening pad set for drybrushing
Includes 1 dampening pad and 5 pad inserts
Controls brush moisture to prevent clogging and chalky finishes
Designed to complement the Artis Opus drybrushing technique

Why it's good

Keeps paint smooth through long drybrushing sessions
Minimises paint build-up in the bristles
Prolongs brush life and improves the finish

If you drybrush a lot of texture and metals, this quickly becomes part of the routine.

The little tool that keeps your drybrushing crisp. Pair it with a firm drybrush and a good brush soap to round out your kit.