I never even thought of make up brushes. I've just been blowing the dust off on a weekly basis but it always left me dizzy and this is the perfect solution so i went to coles and got the exact same 4 piece brushes as yours for $20. I was suprised they were identical as i live in Australia. Thanks for the tip mate.
The best advice. I just ran to my makeup drawer and found 2 brushes i never used and cleaned all my crystal figures and 2 hummels. What a great idea. Quick, easy and safe.
Omg thank you, I googled “how to dust collectibles” because it’s been driving me crazy for YEARS that no matter how much I try to dust collectibles with a microfiber cloth there’s ALWAYS grooves or nooks that the cloth can’t reach and this works amazing. My things look brand new and it was super quick, way faster than all the toiling with a cloth that wasn’t getting the job done right. :)
I tend to use an old feather duster that I found at an estate sale, it's very gentle and gets into surprisingly small spaces because of the little plumes or whatever on each feather. makeup brushes sound like a great, inexpensive way to help preserve figures as well, I appreciate this video
Amazingly, I haven't seen much discussion about dusting in the collector groups. I started using makeup brushes when I collected sixth scale figures and found that they work great. Cool to see someone else using them ( : For a while, I used compressed air cans to supplement and sort of finish off my dusting. Besides not lasting long and losing pressure after only a few moments, the initial pressure is too severe and I actually blew some paint fleck off my Sideshow Rogue One Darth Vader PF. Couldn't believe it. I've since switched to a small, handheld electric air duster and it works great. The air pressure is plenty; not enough to cause damage, but enough to do the job - and it produces consistent air flow for up to 15 minutes of continuous use.
I love having an electric blower for cleaning out electronics. Now, I've just started thinking about displaying my statues. The big two reasons I haven't done so yet are dust and UV light. It's funny, dust is the big, obvious thing that kept me from getting into this before now. As for UV light, it seems it's not that big of a concern as long as there's no direct line of sight to the sky, they're not right next to bulbs, and you aren't using florescent lights.
11:15 I was called out and immediately went to dust my figures. Definitely need to start a routine, especially since I'm gonna be getting more and upgrading my display 😅 Thanks so much for this video, helped me out a lot!
@@hudson_826 As far as I can tell they still look fine; they are second hand too tho, lol I will say that I did accidentally kinda wipe down too hard on some of the bases eith a q tip (there were give or take 6 month's worth of dust) and scratched it a bit. So if anything, just be super gentle when cleaning them up 💀
I use a small electric blower I purchased on Amazon. I also use the make up brushes but I put tape around the metal part of the brushes to avoid any accidental scratches. Thanks for the Video Chris.
@@BatmanStatueCollector XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black. You also have the option to get it in blue
Half of my collection is also exposed, like yours. I dust once a month and i use a makeup brush and a dust cloth for the shelves. So far, it has worked really well and i have been collecting for some years. Can't wait to read all the sugestions below. And btw, loved the "Alfred Story", that was amazing :)
Never would have thought of makeup brushes. Just started cataloguing my collections and saw so much dust. Buying brushes asap and starting a new cleaning regimen. Thank u
i'm not a collector for figurines but i do have a tendency to collect pretty items and decorations for shelves and workdesks. i never really had the know-how for dusting or cleaning (how often, with what for different items) and i got annoyed for not figuring it out as i'm not the smartest on finding things by myself.... soo i never decorated for real, which was a shame. so this was a great great help!! thank you so much. i can finally start with my own cleaning routine for the items i like :)
Perfect suggestion, thanks a lot :) I've been struggling to dust my figures - after my initial attempts with the swiffer you showed at the beginning a year ago, I changed to other methods. Usually I used a microfiber tissue and on parts where it gets stuck, I used cans of pressured air. I got some from my father and some from a nice deal. Now that I've reached the last can I was wondering if there was a better method, which are more environment friendly and less waste producing than those cans... and yesterday I got the idea of getting some brushes! I was going to buy some bigger paint brushes but then thought I should first check out other ideas and first search result was this video, which made me go "of course!" So tomorrow I'll get some make-up brushes!
I am new, I subscribed and hit the notification button just for this tip. Some of my models have collected dust, a technique I used was a toothbrush with soft bristles. It doesn't seem to get all the dust out of deep recesses. I am going to try make up brushes now to see how I get on.
I have a lot of anime and video game figures and statues and recently started getting more expensive and worry about dust. I had been use air duster on some spots but the makeup brushes and other tricks a good idea. Thank you
Nice collection. I might add using air spray can too and for those who pick up figures or statues to dust and or clean, to use plastic gloves as to not get any smudges or natural oil from hands on collection.
your right makeup brushes are really good thanks! was searching for ways to keep dust of my stuff since i like to collect dragon statues n figurines but am so bothered by the dust this rlly helped alot!
I was thinking of this the other day on how I could clean my Statues since I’m a beginner collector and BOOM!!! You answered my question!!!! Thanks so much for this quick tutorial!!! Love your BATCAVE... still I’m on Batmans Villains side!!!
Nice. I remember when I first discovered the makeup brush solution. Works like a charm. When I first started collecting in 2010 I tried compressed air (in a can) on one of my Batman Black and White's and blew the paint clear off of it lol. I was mortified.
Nice! I have 7 statues coming in/pre ordered I just got into collecting 1/4-1/3 so these tips will definitely come in handy as I never took dust into consideration and all my 1/8s got caked in dust
One point You made Me rethink How I display my collection, all of my collection are in beautiful cabinets; BUT I Never thought about how they give a " store vibe " vs a Museum vibe . Which is probably why, when I visit other collector's homes , there collection Looks more pleasing to the eye, then mine. I appreciated this video, thanks.........
Thanks for a great, informative video. I was looking for information on how to safely clean a LOT of porcelain carousel figurines and music boxes ... I feel like I can safely tackle this now 🙂
Never thought bout using make up brushes I was thinking paint brushes but those seem Brittle personally I don’t collect statues I collect eaglemoss figurines which are bout 3-4 inches tall definitely gonna do this method my house is a dust palace…thanks for the vid!!
This is so helpful! I also prefer open air display for my collection, but the dust! I've been using a very soft tooth brush but I'm always worried I'm going to scratch the paint. I can't believe I never thought about makeup brushes before! Thanks for the great tips!
wow! buying makeup brushes forsure! great idea. a feather duster works amazing as well but for bigger surfaces. i used to use it when i worked at a smoke shop on glass, wood and cloth. pretty versatile for dust on all surfaces. also lysol disinfectant spray and a microfiber cloth works really well for greasy smudges/dust on flat surfaces.
I wrap a 1/2 sheet or less of paper towel and tape it around the aluminum part in order to avoid bumping the statues as I dust them....oh! And I use decent quality art paint brushes. 👊🏼🦇
Damn...I wonder if this guy likes Batman! Thanks for this seriously, this is a great video that's helped me keep my limited (for now) collection of statues/figures
loved the intro lol. im also part of a Lego group for adults, and we use the make-up brush as well. but i never thought bout using it for my collection of statues/figures. and i need to try the swifter for the shelves. good job lol.
I use EcoTools make-up brushes. Nice, comfortable wooden handle. Excellent bristle quality(soft with nice snap). Doesn't break the bank. *Swiffers are dangerous. They WILL eventually snag your statue. *Dust Off(canned air) is risky. The condensation that can sometimes come out of the can is really bad for the paint job(pitting).
Damn has that happened a lot with your figures ? I just dusted with the can for the first time today and I noticed some liquid coming out. Now I’m stressed that the paint will start pitting
Perfect video. I use a soft makeup brush to dust, but I sometimes notice that is leaves a thin layer of dust on the statues even though I dust it off after using it.
Thanks for the video! I was just using a small paint brush with really soft bristles but I had also seen where Gem Mint uses makeup brush as well. I don't always have time to dust once a week, but I try. I am fortunate that my home doesn't accumulate too much dust. All my Statues are out in the open as well. Keep up the good work. It's too bad that there isn't a small portable air duster with different settings on it for low and medium; don't see a need for high.
Great ideas. I used to collect and have quite a few displayed. I am terrible at dusting them. I have a couple in the kitchen on a bookcase. They are the worse. They do not seem to get completely cleaned. Do you have any ideas?
I have been using wet tissue or wet wipes for a while to clean the dust of my figures/statues . You can buy it from pharmacy or any supermarket. I think wet tissue or wet wipes will clean it better than brush
I have a hand held electrical blower that doesn’t have chemicals like the air dusters an make up brushes too but I take my prime 1s apart to avoid any damage
Awesome info, I’ve been using a feather duster but can’t quite get in the small spaces. Was going to try a can of compressed air like for keyboards too. Thanks for sharing!
I use make-up brushes as well. I also dust the statues I have out in the open every week, (every other week at the worst). I dust my statues that are displayed behind glass, every 3 months. I’ve been thinking about getting an air purifier as well, but I’m not sure what kind to get. 🤔
thank you so much im a guardians of the dragon stones collector and they get really dusty ive just been using a toothbrush with disinfectant spray on it it works pretty well bit i just recently broke one today and it was fire and brimstone its one of those balls that produce electricity it was brimstones wing and im really bummed out about that tho
hi! this video is very appreciated! im a figure collector and just today, i got my 1st 1/4 castoff figure from japan so i was looking for great ways to maintain it to tip top condition as possible i currently have 1 makeup brush and i use duster/blower designed specifically for keyboard so it doesnt blow air too strong. im thinking of investing in makeup brush set that is fairly pricier than i currently use (for quality of course) thank you for the vid and i appreciate it!
Hi Chris, awesome video! I got a question, i just come back home after years working in other country and my WOW classic figures are like you said (with a dirt film). Should i use the make up brushes as well? Or what should i use?
You say about shipping costs. I was looking at getting the prime 1 Mr Freeze and Batman who laughs statue from the prime 1 website as the prices weren't too bad compared to other sites. I got to check out and the shipping costs were just under $1300!! I live in the UK so we also have a 20% customs charge!
Thanks alot for this video! I have several statues out in the open on my shelf that always attract dust which I have been cleaning with a q-tip but I will definitely try the make up brush technique now!
I'm cleaning my sideshow models in real time with the make up kit you just suggested which is great.. But it just dawned on me i can use a mini airbrush kit as well to assist in eliminating dust along with the make up kit.. As anyone else used this method yet with the mini airbrush kit..? I'm about to order one off amazon..
Maybe a stupid question, but lets say my tower vent/purifier spreads essential oil fragrance into the air, just wanna know if thats completely harmless for the statues?
Good advice, to be honest dust is inevitable, just have to keep battling! I've encountered some dust that is actually stuck to glass or figures... I wonder how that happens? I have to use some product and wipe it off as the brushes don't work on that type of dust.
Hey, thanks so much for sharing. I've been using various brushes also. I do use an air blower duster (like the kind used on camera lenses) on surfaces I don't want to scratch. I do worry that brushes will scratch different surfaces, but haven't found any better alternatives. Have an awesome day! :)
Having an air purifier in the room running 24/7 helps having to dust frequently. I dust my figures once every 3 months now. I also use an ostrich feather duster and make up brushes depending on if there are any sharp parts.
I've been using brushes for years also. Here's one of my tip. Hold a handy vacuum cleaner on the other hand while brushing them then everything that brushes off will suck right in. Otherwise some the brushed off dust will just land right back on.
I never even thought of make up brushes. I've just been blowing the dust off on a weekly basis but it always left me dizzy and this is the perfect solution so i went to coles and got the exact same 4 piece brushes as yours for $20. I was suprised they were identical as i live in Australia. Thanks for the tip mate.
The best advice. I just ran to my makeup drawer and found 2 brushes i never used and cleaned all my crystal figures and 2 hummels. What a great idea. Quick, easy and safe.
Omg thank you, I googled “how to dust collectibles” because it’s been driving me crazy for YEARS that no matter how much I try to dust collectibles with a microfiber cloth there’s ALWAYS grooves or nooks that the cloth can’t reach and this works amazing. My things look brand new and it was super quick, way faster than all the toiling with a cloth that wasn’t getting the job done right. :)
Always a pain!!
I tend to use an old feather duster that I found at an estate sale, it's very gentle and gets into surprisingly small spaces because of the little plumes or whatever on each feather. makeup brushes sound like a great, inexpensive way to help preserve figures as well, I appreciate this video
Amazingly, I haven't seen much discussion about dusting in the collector groups. I started using makeup brushes when I collected sixth scale figures and found that they work great. Cool to see someone else using them ( :
For a while, I used compressed air cans to supplement and sort of finish off my dusting. Besides not lasting long and losing pressure after only a few moments, the initial pressure is too severe and I actually blew some paint fleck off my Sideshow Rogue One Darth Vader PF. Couldn't believe it. I've since switched to a small, handheld electric air duster and it works great. The air pressure is plenty; not enough to cause damage, but enough to do the job - and it produces consistent air flow for up to 15 minutes of continuous use.
Great advice!! Appreciate you sharing!!
I love having an electric blower for cleaning out electronics. Now, I've just started thinking about displaying my statues. The big two reasons I haven't done so yet are dust and UV light. It's funny, dust is the big, obvious thing that kept me from getting into this before now.
As for UV light, it seems it's not that big of a concern as long as there's no direct line of sight to the sky, they're not right next to bulbs, and you aren't using florescent lights.
I use a electronic duster in conjunction with the makeup brushes. Also the air purifiers really help.
Came here for funko pop dusting, make up brushes are a great idea! thank you!
11:15 I was called out and immediately went to dust my figures. Definitely need to start a routine, especially since I'm gonna be getting more and upgrading my display 😅 Thanks so much for this video, helped me out a lot!
Hi, did the thick layer of dust make your figures worse for the wear permanantly?
@@hudson_826
As far as I can tell they still look fine; they are second hand too tho, lol
I will say that I did accidentally kinda wipe down too hard on some of the bases eith a q tip (there were give or take 6 month's worth of dust) and scratched it a bit. So if anything, just be super gentle when cleaning them up 💀
I use a small electric blower I purchased on Amazon. I also use the make up brushes but I put tape around the metal part of the brushes to avoid any accidental scratches. Thanks for the Video Chris.
What's the brand of the blower?
@@BatmanStatueCollector XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black. You also have the option to get it in blue
Half of my collection is also exposed, like yours. I dust once a month and i use a makeup brush and a dust cloth for the shelves. So far, it has worked really well and i have been collecting for some years. Can't wait to read all the sugestions below. And btw, loved the "Alfred Story", that was amazing :)
Thanks Hugo!!!
People use similar brushes at museums. I am surprised I never thought of this. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure 🙏
Never would have thought of makeup brushes. Just started cataloguing my collections and saw so much dust.
Buying brushes asap and starting a new cleaning regimen. Thank u
Thank you for this video it's stopped my worries over my unbowed figure collection
I'm so glad to hear that! It's always nice to find peace of mind with our collections. Keep enjoying those figures!
i'm not a collector for figurines but i do have a tendency to collect pretty items and decorations for shelves and workdesks. i never really had the know-how for dusting or cleaning (how often, with what for different items) and i got annoyed for not figuring it out as i'm not the smartest on finding things by myself.... soo i never decorated for real, which was a shame. so this was a great great help!! thank you so much. i can finally start with my own cleaning routine for the items i like :)
Perfect suggestion, thanks a lot :)
I've been struggling to dust my figures - after my initial attempts with the swiffer you showed at the beginning a year ago, I changed to other methods. Usually I used a microfiber tissue and on parts where it gets stuck, I used cans of pressured air. I got some from my father and some from a nice deal. Now that I've reached the last can I was wondering if there was a better method, which are more environment friendly and less waste producing than those cans... and yesterday I got the idea of getting some brushes!
I was going to buy some bigger paint brushes but then thought I should first check out other ideas and first search result was this video, which made me go "of course!"
So tomorrow I'll get some make-up brushes!
Honestly the best video on keeping dust away that I've seen!
Glad it helps!!
I am new, I subscribed and hit the notification button just for this tip. Some of my models have collected dust, a technique I used was a toothbrush with soft bristles. It doesn't seem to get all the dust out of deep recesses. I am going to try make up brushes now to see how I get on.
Thank you so much Aaron, welcome to the channel!🤘
I have a lot of anime and video game figures and statues and recently started getting more expensive and worry about dust. I had been use air duster on some spots but the makeup brushes and other tricks a good idea. Thank you
Nice collection. I might add using air spray can too and for those who pick up figures or statues to dust and or clean, to use plastic gloves as to not get any smudges or natural oil from hands on collection.
Great advice I’m now looking in my house for an extra makeup brush to clean my Lighthouse collection.
Thanks
The Mrs. will be getting those brushes for me tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.
Absolutely
your right makeup brushes are really good thanks! was searching for ways to keep dust of my stuff since i like to collect dragon statues n figurines but am so bothered by the dust this rlly helped alot!
Cheers I've really neglected my statues and only used a microfiber cloth in the past so can't wait to actually clean and maintain them properly now.
Hope this helps!!
@@BatmanStatueCollector ordered the full set today, im sure it will 😊
I was thinking of this the other day on how I could clean my Statues since I’m a beginner collector and BOOM!!! You answered my question!!!! Thanks so much for this quick tutorial!!! Love your BATCAVE... still I’m on Batmans Villains side!!!
Glad I could offer something helpful!!
Thank you for the advice I have never dusted my statues since I got them 3 years ago. I now know how to clean them up.
Glad to help!
Nice. I remember when I first discovered the makeup brush solution. Works like a charm. When I first started collecting in 2010 I tried compressed air (in a can) on one of my Batman Black and White's and blew the paint clear off of it lol. I was mortified.
Wow that's crazy!!
Makeup brushes are a great idea! I've been using a camera lens brush, but it's kinda small and takes a minute to do!
Glad to help
Nice! I have 7 statues coming in/pre ordered I just got into collecting 1/4-1/3 so these tips will definitely come in handy as I never took dust into consideration and all my 1/8s got caked in dust
One point You made Me rethink How I display my collection, all of my collection are in beautiful cabinets; BUT I Never thought about how they give a " store vibe " vs a Museum vibe . Which is probably why, when I visit other collector's homes , there collection Looks more pleasing to the eye, then mine. I appreciated this video, thanks.........
I'm glad that I can inspire!!! Appreciate your comment!!
That Joker bust is an insane piece. Great collection.
Beautiful collection top notch!!!!! Thanks
Cheap and helpful tip
As a new Dragon Ball collector, this video helps a lot. All I can say is thank you.
Absolutely!!!
Thanks for a great, informative video. I was looking for information on how to safely clean a LOT of porcelain carousel figurines and music boxes ... I feel like I can safely tackle this now 🙂
My pleasure
Paint brushes also work as well. They come in very tiny bristles or my favorite, the fan brush.
I purchased those brushes for my sister-in-law last Christmas (Secret Santa). Haha.
Nice!!
Never thought bout using make up brushes I was thinking paint brushes but those seem Brittle personally I don’t collect statues I collect eaglemoss figurines which are bout 3-4 inches tall definitely gonna do this method my house is a dust palace…thanks for the vid!!
This is so helpful! I also prefer open air display for my collection, but the dust! I've been using a very soft tooth brush but I'm always worried I'm going to scratch the paint. I can't believe I never thought about makeup brushes before! Thanks for the great tips!
wow! buying makeup brushes forsure! great idea. a feather duster works amazing as well but for bigger surfaces. i used to use it when i worked at a smoke shop on glass, wood and cloth. pretty versatile for dust on all surfaces. also lysol disinfectant spray and a microfiber cloth works really well for greasy smudges/dust on flat surfaces.
Ack! Those Ivy statues! I neeeeeed them 😭♥️
Yes you do🤘🤘
as someone who works with makeup I feel silly I didn't think of this. Now all my kaijus and Jo-bros are nice and clean. Thank you!
My pleasure Valerie!!
This is extremely helpful . I’m selling a statue and I want to make sure it continues to present well. Thank you
My pleasure
Thanks man, I going to go get makeup brushes right now.
They are super helpful in dusting!!!
I wrap a 1/2 sheet or less of paper towel and tape it around the aluminum part in order to avoid bumping the statues as I dust them....oh! And I use decent quality art paint brushes. 👊🏼🦇
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful. 👍🏽
Damn...I wonder if this guy likes Batman!
Thanks for this seriously, this is a great video that's helped me keep my limited (for now) collection of statues/figures
I do like Batman just a little lol
Dust is a nightmare in my batcave😭
I use the swiffer duster too, and it scares the crap out of me. Gotta get some makeup brushes I guess.😩
👍👍✌
Yeah dont use them on the statues!!!
loved the intro lol. im also part of a Lego group for adults, and we use the make-up brush as well. but i never thought bout using it for my collection of statues/figures. and i need to try the swifter for the shelves. good job lol.
Thanks for watching!! Hope it helps!!
I’m new to collecting and this helped a lot. Thanks man!
Glad it helped and welcome to this awesome hobby!!
I use EcoTools make-up brushes. Nice, comfortable wooden handle. Excellent bristle quality(soft with nice snap). Doesn't break the bank.
*Swiffers are dangerous. They WILL eventually snag your statue.
*Dust Off(canned air) is risky. The condensation that can sometimes come out of the can is really bad for the paint job(pitting).
Thanks for watching and your comments!!
Damn has that happened a lot with your figures ? I just dusted with the can for the first time today and I noticed some liquid coming out. Now I’m stressed that the paint will start pitting
@@bUnkkErr I'd take a lightly damp cloth, damp not wet, and clean up the effected areas. Hand dry ANY residual moisture. Use linen if you have it.
@@markherman1211 thank you
@@bUnkkErr No problem.
Perfect video. I use a soft makeup brush to dust, but I sometimes notice that is leaves a thin layer of dust on the statues even though I dust it off after using it.
I have that issue too sometimes.
Thank you very much!
🤘🤘🤘
Been using paint brushes like a man, but yeah switching to make-up brushes now that I know what those are!
Nice collection Chris. Hints on cleaning your collectables. I build models as well so I have an airbrush gun that I use too. Which works fantastic!
Love the collection
Thanks
Thanks for the video! I was just using a small paint brush with really soft bristles but I had also seen where Gem Mint uses makeup brush as well. I don't always have time to dust once a week, but I try. I am fortunate that my home doesn't accumulate too much dust. All my Statues are out in the open as well. Keep up the good work. It's too bad that there isn't a small portable air duster with different settings on it for low and medium; don't see a need for high.
That would be cool as well. Thank you again so much for watching!!
Great ideas. I used to collect and have quite a few displayed. I am terrible at dusting them. I have a couple in the kitchen on a bookcase. They are the worse. They do not seem to get completely cleaned. Do you have any ideas?
I have been using wet tissue or wet wipes for a while to clean the dust of my figures/statues . You can buy it from pharmacy or any supermarket. I think wet tissue or wet wipes will clean it better than brush
thank you! I just got Jhonny & Alt Limited Figure
Alfred. Why would it be named anything else? Perfect for the Bat Cave. I also have an open area statue set up and this video was appreciated.
Thanks for the tip man👍
Absolutely 💯
This was great! Thanks man!
My pleasure
Dusting is a great way to revisit our stuff. That's how I dust my statues and big Lego collection.
It does indeed
I've been using a fan paint brush to clean my figures, maybe ill try make up brushes
Thanks for the video, Chris! It helped me a lot with some figures that I have.
I have a hand held electrical blower that doesn’t have chemicals like the air dusters an make up brushes too but I take my prime 1s apart to avoid any damage
Great advice!!
can i use a wet towel to clean them as well and then use a dry towel or will it damage the statue ?
Awesome info, I’ve been using a feather duster but can’t quite get in the small spaces. Was going to try a can of compressed air like for keyboards too. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure 😊
I use make-up brushes as well. I also dust the statues I have out in the open every week, (every other week at the worst). I dust my statues that are displayed behind glass, every 3 months. I’ve been thinking about getting an air purifier as well, but I’m not sure what kind to get. 🤔
Air purifiers are great as well.
Nice hint! I was using a paint brush, which is thicker, for some areas. Now I am gonna buy a makeup brush
Glad I could inspire!!
I know this video is a little old but would it be possible if you could drop a link to the same brush set as yours?
thank you so much im a guardians of the dragon stones collector and they get really dusty ive just been using a toothbrush with disinfectant spray on it it works pretty well bit i just recently broke one today and it was fire and brimstone its one of those balls that produce electricity it was brimstones wing and im really bummed out about that tho
Just buy Ostrich feather duster:
It's takes all the dust, works very fast, and get to little spaces and big ones.
hi! this video is very appreciated!
im a figure collector and just today, i got my 1st 1/4 castoff figure from japan so i was looking for great ways to maintain it to tip top condition as possible
i currently have 1 makeup brush and i use duster/blower designed specifically for keyboard so it doesnt blow air too strong.
im thinking of investing in makeup brush set that is fairly pricier than i currently use (for quality of course)
thank you for the vid and i appreciate it!
Hi Chris, awesome video! I got a question, i just come back home after years working in other country and my WOW classic figures are like you said (with a dirt film). Should i use the make up brushes as well? Or what should i use?
I would try them and see if they make a dent. It might be a pretty thick layer at this point.
Agree with the make-up brush and also invest in a good air-purifier. Worth every cent!
I need to get one!!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!!
Great video Chris!!! 🦇
Thank you so much!!
how do u protect ur statues from color fade? i just got my first statue and i am totally new into this industry
Keep them away from direct sunlight
I use the swifer for my statues (no Chemicals), it works better than the makeup brush at actually picking up dust, you have to be super careful though
That would freak me out
my friend just recently have disposable income and got into collecting dc figures.
this will help him a ton
Glad to hear it
Sweet! My Concrete Jungle statues are starting to get a little dusty. Thanks man!
Hope it helps!!
You say about shipping costs. I was looking at getting the prime 1 Mr Freeze and Batman who laughs statue from the prime 1 website as the prices weren't too bad compared to other sites. I got to check out and the shipping costs were just under $1300!! I live in the UK so we also have a 20% customs charge!
Yeah unfortunately shipping costs right now are insane!!!
Thanks alot for this video! I have several statues out in the open on my shelf that always attract dust which I have been cleaning with a q-tip but I will definitely try the make up brush technique now!
Thanks so much for watching the video!! Hope it helps!!
@@BatmanStatueCollector I got some makeup brushes today and they really worked in cleaning the dust off my statues! Thanks alot for the great tip!
I'm just thinking bout how will i display my new statues, i think ill prefer the "museum" like. thanks for this tips!
Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!!
I'm cleaning my sideshow models in real time with the make up kit you just suggested which is great.. But it just dawned on me i can use a mini airbrush kit as well to assist in eliminating dust along with the make up kit..
As anyone else used this method yet with the mini airbrush kit..? I'm about to order one off amazon..
nice tip , gna try this out . Need to dust off my amiibo collection
Thanks for watching
Maybe a stupid question, but
lets say my tower vent/purifier spreads essential oil fragrance into the air, just wanna know if thats completely harmless for the statues?
That's hard to say, but I can see it landing on the surface.
Good advice, to be honest dust is inevitable, just have to keep battling! I've encountered some dust that is actually stuck to glass or figures... I wonder how that happens? I have to use some product and wipe it off as the brushes don't work on that type of dust.
Dust is the worst!
What about can air or electronic air duster. Do you think it’s going to work?
I have a updated video on that very topic soon!
Hey, thanks so much for sharing. I've been using various brushes also. I do use an air blower duster (like the kind used on camera lenses) on surfaces I don't want to scratch. I do worry that brushes will scratch different surfaces, but haven't found any better alternatives.
Have an awesome day! :)
Absolutely Philip!! Thanks for watching
I was just looking up detailing brushes, but they all say car detailing. Would those be too rough on figures?
Hello im a new collector after you brush the figure did u clean the make up brush thanks
Is a brush for painting walls safe?
Can you find the brushes you are using on Amazon?
Bought mine at Target
Having an air purifier in the room running 24/7 helps having to dust frequently. I dust my figures once every 3 months now. I also use an ostrich feather duster and make up brushes depending on if there are any sharp parts.
I've been using brushes for years also.
Here's one of my tip.
Hold a handy vacuum cleaner on the other hand while brushing them then everything that brushes off will suck right in.
Otherwise some the brushed off dust will just land right back on.
Alfred, lol, good one!
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Hi, do you need to clean the make-up brush after use?
Dust is fine for me, but heat and humidity keep me up at night; especially with drastic temperature changes.
I hate humidity!!
Amazing tips thanks
i have smaller brushes, it does the work.
Glad to hear it!!