TITANIC PRO-FX BRUSH 106 -Stipple flat tip -small-

The Titanic Pro-FX Brush 106 is a stipple brush with a small flat tip and dual fibre, specifically designed for special effects makeup and prosthetics work. Its synthetic vegan bristles resist common industry solvents and the handle is bonded with a high chemical resistance adhesive, built to withstand the demands of the workshop and film set.

Technical specifications

What it is used for

The Brush 106 is designed for stipple techniques — manual stippling with a brush — that create skin textures, pores, scars and ageing effects directly on skin or on silicone and latex prosthetics. Its small flat tip allows working on detail areas where a larger brush lacks sufficient precision.

• Applying stipple textures in character makeup and special effects
• Painting and colouring silicone prosthetics with intrinsic or extrinsic paints
• Removing adhesives and prosthetics with solvents without the brush deteriorating
• Creating pore, scar and aged skin effects in detail areas
• Applying liquid latex in textured layers for damaged skin effects
• Working with acrylic, water-based and alcohol-based paints on prosthetics
• Use on film sets, theatre, cinema and professional character makeup work

How to use it

1. Prepare your work area and have the paint, pigment or adhesive you are going to apply ready to hand.
2. Load the brush sparingly: for stipple, just the right amount on the tip is enough. Too much product creates blotches, not texture.
3. Press the flat tip onto the surface and apply pressure with a vertical dabbing motion, without dragging. Repeat the dabbing to build up the texture evenly.
4. Vary the pressure to achieve different texture densities: more pressure gives a tighter texture; less pressure gives an open, airy texture.
5. If working in multiple layers, allow each layer to dry before applying the next to prevent the texture from being flattened.
6. When finished, clean the brush with the appropriate solvent for the material used (water for water-based paint, specific solvent for alcohol-based paint or adhesive).
7. Dry the bristles by shaping them with your fingers and store the brush tip-up or horizontally to preserve its shape.

Usage tips

Controlling brush load

The stipple technique requires minimal loading. Load the brush, then wipe it once or twice on a clean surface (absorbent paper or palette) before applying it to the prosthetic or skin. This way you control exactly how much product you deposit with each dab and avoid build-ups that would ruin the texture.

Combining with other brushes in the range

The Brush 106 works best in combination with liner brushes such as the Titanic Pro-FX Brush 101 (fine liner) or the Brush 102 (angle liner). The stipple defines the background texture; the liners add the details of veins, wounds or cracks over that base.

Maintenance and lifespan

The synthetic bristles of the Brush 106 resist solvents, but careless cleaning shortens their life. Always clean the brush immediately after use, before the product dries. If you have worked with contact adhesives or dense paints, a second cleaning cycle with fresh solvent ensures no residue remains at the base of the bristles, which is where they start to split over time.

Frequently asked questions