Down | Brush

: Starting from the dry end and moving toward the wet end, pull the brush the entire length of the section in one continuous, light-as-air motion.

A brush down is a secondary finishing technique used immediately after applying paint or varnish. Instead of just slapping the paint on, you go back over the wet surface with a very light touch to "lay down" the bristles and flatten the paint. Why Does It Work? brush down

The Art of the Brush Down: How to Get a Mirror-Smooth Finish Every Time : Starting from the dry end and moving