The best miniature paintbrushes for any artist

Best size one miniature brushThis Raphael brush is the best miniature brush in a size one. With hundreds of five-star ratings, the handmade flagship Kolinsky brush is made with the highest quality construction. Superior resiliency, the fine point is designed for precision and the full belly is designed for a high paint load. Review: "I bought this for model painting. It's the first 'proper' brush I've ever bought - normally i use cheap and cheerful brushes not costing more that a fiver. I love this brush - it has really helped me up my game in terms of painting standard. It's been quite easy to look after - using for say, 5 hours a week for several months and it still comes to a fine point and is in it's original shape."

Best size zero miniature brushThe Windsor & Newton WN Series Seven Sable Brush in size zero is another terrific brush. Coming in a variety of other sizes (N2 to N10), this miniature brush is made by the world's leading brand of fine art materials. The Series Seven brush is not only one of the best for water colours, but is manufactured from pure Kolinsky sable hair. Only using the highest quality materials, this brush is worth every penny.Review: "Amongst the best quality of Kolinsky sable paint brushes available The Winsor & Newton Series 7 is an amazing brush with a lovely snap and spring. It holds paint beautifully and application is a dream. These brushes (with correct care) maintain a perfect point. There isn't much more I can add."

Best size one S miniature brushCitadel is another well-renowned brand with its size one S Layer Brush. Perfect for layering, this small brush is handmade with pure sable bristles and has a fine point, meaning you'll get exceptional control. Sometimes it's the tiniest details that bring your idea to life, and this little number will make that happen. Review: "This is a lovely brush with a great fine point and brilliant for smaller (but not the smallest) details. Like all the citadel brushes, it needs to be looked after obsessively to keep the bristles clean. I recommend a good brush soap and making sure there isn't even a speck of paint on it when you put it away."

Best small miniature brush setThis eBoot best miniature paint brush set is designed for all art, watercolour, acrylics, and oil paints. Not only has it got thousands of great ratings but is Amazon's Choice for a 10/10 paintbrush. Coming in a variety of colours (black, silver, white, dark brown and reddish brown), the set includes a size 0.5, 0.3, two zeros, a two and a 10 brush. They are very high quality with the tip being soft, flexible, and sturdy. They too are neatly shaped and have easy-grip handles. Review: "I use these for painting miniatures with acrylic paints and these are possibly the best brushes I have used, the smallest one is easily capable of detailing such things as recessed eyes and the largest brush is a good size for applying base coats and washes to medium sized models. I will be recommending to my friends."

Best large miniature brush setThe Fine Detail Brushes by WLOT is the best miniature paintbrush set containing 10 pieces. With over 10,000 ratings and Amazon's Choice for painting by numbers for adults on canvas, the brushes triangular handles are very easy to grip. The set incudes a variety of sizes (5/0, 3/0, 2/0, zero, one, two, three, four, six and eight), and are multi-use. Made of soft nylon, the brush hair does not stray or spread while painting. Review: "My first foray into miniature painting for about 25 years warranted some new brushes. Gave these a punt and they were more than up to the job. Good coverage, smart design and able to handle the fine detail too."

RecommendedThe Nicpro Detail Paint Brush Set of Seven contains professional miniature thin brushes suitable for watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints, as well as nail, model, art and crafts, and rock painting. In this set, you get liners (3/0), rounds (5/0, 4/0, 3/0, zero and two) and flats (two). All with quality synthetic hair which won't split or shed, these brushes are perfect for all sorts of detailing. They too have special ergonomic triangular designed handles for extra comfort. Review: "These brushes are amazing. They are very well made, make for precise painting and also come in their own cylindrical storage container (plastic). I am going to purchase another, just now, as a Christmas gift."

Best for detail paintingArtbrush Tower's Small Enamel Paint Brushes is another brilliant miniature paint brush set, made up of 11 pieces. Suitable for detail painting, as well as acrylic and watercolour painting, the set includes a range of sizes (000, 00, zero, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight). Also being premium quality with a very strong function, the brushes are made from soft Korea double colour nylon hair. Review: "Ordered these paint brushes and was pleasantly surprised with the quality. Liked the protective tubes over the ends of the brushes, Very satisfied. Use them very often. Very good product!"

Best for controlYOOUS's DACO Fine Detail Art Brushes is a great set, containing 15 pieces. Created for professionals, these brushes provide excellent paint holding capacity to bring life to your canvas or miniatures. Ranging from size 4/0 to four, these brushes will not shed or split due to the copper ferrule. Review: "I have used these brushes a few times now, and I have been impressed by how easy they are to control. Often fine detail brushes have skinny handles that can rotate on you as you work, but the triangular grip on these handles makes them easy to keep steady. I also appreciate that this will keep them from rolling off the table when I set them to the side! I have been using them for watercolor so far, and they hold a decent amount of pigment while maintaining fine lines. They have been easy to clean, and have not frayed or lost any bristles."

Best budget setIf you are after a bigger kit, MEEDEN's Micro Detail Paint Brush Set of 15 miniature brushes is certainly worth the investment. The set includes a variety of brush sizes (4/0 to four) and types (round, liners, flat, angular, filbert and angles spot detailer). It also conveniently comes with a portable plastic case for storage. Very high-quality and durable, the nylon brushes are multi-purpose and will last you for years. They also have ergonomically designed short triangular handles for comfort. Review: "I have been using these Minotaur brushes for 2 oil paintings now and can't fault them. They have moulded handles which help to grip. They clean easy and sofar have not had a loss of bristle. Excellent value."

Best for multi-purposeFor the full kit, YRIGHT's BOSOBO Paint Brush Set of 20 is certainly worth a try. Being two identical packs of ten brushes, these professional round-pointed brushes come in a variety of shapes, making mixing colour very easy. Perfect as a gift, this set includes 10 sizes ranging from a 5/8 to an eight. Easy maintenance and multi-purpose, these brushes are made of wood with nylon tips. Review: "Great quality brushes. Keep in mined, i didn't use them for painting on canvas or paper, i used them to paint on my clay figurines. They were great for me."