Games Workshop - Citadel - Water Pot

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This is neat. Although I have other brush holders, or generally just leave the brushes on my desk, this citadel water pot can be a new, even better place to leave my primary brush. Why there? On the inside of the Citadel Water Pot, you’ll see textured ribs or grooves on the bottom and sides that I realized could be used to gently agitate the bristles of your brush as you rinse them. After using this water pot in a painting session, I am convinced it works. Citadel Water Pot Review: Good Buy or Not? – Citadel water pot recommendation – cleaning your brushes with games workshop citadel products – top down viewOld school washing board tech brought to you from Citadel to help clean/rinse your brushes Over time, this cheap disposable habit adds up into an expense that drains your hobby budget. A dedicated, good quality paint cup will last a really long time. Of course, if you get a cup/mug you enjoy having on your desk, whether it looks good or does the job particularly well, then that painters cup will have made up its value! I don’t have a better description for them. Once you’ve cleaned your brush in the water, draw the bristles up through these grooves and add a slight twist if needed, to restore a nice, fine point! Heavier water cups and mugs, or those with wide bottoms will have greater stability. One of the reasons I love my Citadel Water Pot (reviewed here) is because it has a wide bottom and designed to not tip over.

You can find water and solvent cups for painting in almost every material, e.g., plastic, glass, metal, ceramic. Although I haven’t found a good paint cup made of wood, I’m sure there’s one out there. I’ve even discovered miniature painting water cups that you can 3D print yourself. 3D printed cup for rinsing your brushes ( Miniature Painting Water Cup)But, the aspect that I noticed was that the water pot has a built-in brush holder. If you look at the front of the water pot (see Citadel logo as the front), then you’ll notice the two curved notches in the top of the pot. A Built-in Brush Holder But, if you want a dedicated paint brush cup, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m always on the lookout for unique, novel gadgets, and things for the miniature painting hobby. If you’re an traditional artist, you may also find this article fun. In my search for the best water cup, I discovered this huge niche, artsy market. Are you looking for a cool paint cup to rinse your brushes, but want to know the variety of options available? Continue reading to see what some of the best examples of paint rinse cups that would go well with your ideal hobby workspace and miniature hobbies. Look at all these paint brushes! At some point they will need a rinse and good cleaning.

Do you even hobby if you haven’t tasted paint water or cleaned your brush in tea? Keep your jam jar away from your Gin & Tonic, your old water mug away from your hot beverage and your Citadel Water Pot away from your beer tankard. Bonus Tip.

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A nice water cup won’t make you a better miniature painter or artist, but like all worthwhile tools, a dedicated painter’s cup can add to your sense of confidence, self-efficacy, and pride in your work. Don’t believe me? Read on below and don’t tell me you’re not intrigued. 🤪

Is the Citadel Water Pot worth it? Absolutely. It has features that, however small they appear, are extremely useful, including the ribbed texture at the bottom of the pot and the tapered grooves running up the sides that draw your brush into a fine point. It’s a great water pot. No worries here though; see that wide-bottom. Low to no risk of small bump causing a tip-over. Brush Scrubbing Ribs Textured rib or grooves on the bottom and side can be used to gently agitate brush bristles. It really works to improve rinsing colors off your brushes (of any size).

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The Citadel Water Pot is the top of the list for a good reason! You can see a full review of the Citadel Water Pot (TL;DR – Amazing for miniature painting). The Citadel Water Pot is perfect for miniature painters. It holds a respectable amount of water and has an anti-tip over shape. The bottom of the pot is wider than the top, which makes this super stable. I know a lot of miniature painters and artists who continue to use household cups, mugs, and random dishware as brush rinse cups. They all work great. For the longest time, I used a fun ceramic mug that my old job gave as a parting gift (I resigned for a new position elsewhere). The Citadel Water Pot has made it easier for me to clean brushes with less effort and abuse to the actual brush itself. Other water pots, cups, and brush washers may have features built into their design, such as brush holders or ribbed texture to help gently you scrub your bristles like a laundry washboard. 3. Material