Skin Illustrator Pro Brushes - GR Series

The Skin Illustrator Pro GR Series brushes are professional tools designed specifically for special effects makeup. Handcrafted by specialist European artisans, they combine high-quality vegan synthetic bristles with an ergonomic design built for intensive use on set or in the makeup chair. If you need precision when applying, painting or removing prosthetics, this series is your go-to reference.

Technical specifications

What they are used for

The GR Series brushes are designed for the demands of special effects makeup and professional character work. Their round shape and different sizes allow you to tackle jobs of varying scale with the level of control required when working with prosthetics and FX colours.

• Applying and adhering silicone, gelatin or foam latex prosthetics with specialist adhesives
• Painting and toning prosthetics with FX colours and pigments on skin or on the material itself
• Removing edges and excess adhesive during the makeup process
• Working with Skin Illustrator colours and other solvent-activated systems
• Character detailing in small or hard-to-reach areas (GR3)
• Applications on medium and large areas with greater product load (GR6, GR8)

How to use

1. Select the appropriate brush size for the area you are working on: GR3 for fine details, GR6 for intermediate areas and GR8 for larger surfaces.
2. Load the brush with the relevant product: prosthetic adhesive, solvent-activated FX colour or character pigment.
3. Apply with controlled strokes. The faceted handle allows you to rotate the brush with precision without losing your grip.
4. When working with activatable colours, lightly dampen the bristles with the appropriate activator before loading the colour.
5. Clean the brush after each use with the solvent or cleaner appropriate for the product used. The bristles and ferrule withstand the solvents commonly used in FX makeup.
6. Store brushes horizontally or bristle-side up to maintain their shape.

Tips and advice

Choose the right size for the task

The GR3 is ideal for prosthetic edges, fine outlines and small areas where maximum precision is needed. The GR6 is the versatile brush of the series, perfect for adhesive applications on medium-sized areas. The GR8 speeds up work on larger surfaces without sacrificing the control that a round brush gives you over a flat brush.

Maintenance to extend brush life

Although the seamless nickel ferrules and handle finish resist solvents, proper maintenance will extend the useful life of the brush. Always clean the bristles down to the base, without submerging the ferrule in solvent for longer than necessary. Reshape the tip with your fingers while the bristles are damp and leave to dry horizontally.

Compatibility with FX products

These brushes are optimised for use with solvent-activatable makeup colours and systems. If you are working with contact adhesives or alcohol-based products, make sure to clean the brush immediately after use to prevent the bristles from losing flexibility. For detailed painting work on prosthetics, you can combine these brushes with the fine liner brushes from the Titanic Pro-FX series for the most delicate strokes.

Frequently asked questions