Using Brush Properties

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Introduction to Brush Properties
Sketchbook brushes are highly customizable. Use Brush Properties to alter or fine-tune the characteristics of a brush.  Opening Brush Properties in Sketchbook Pro on macOS and Windows Opening Brush Properties in Sketchbook on Android and...
Renaming brushes and brush sets
Learn how to rename brushes and brush sets in Sketchbook to make your favorite brushes more personalized and easier to find.
Resetting brush properties
Learn how to reset brush settings in Sketchbook Pro for desktop and mobile. Restore defaults or clear custom brushes with step-by-step guidance.
Creating a texture brush
Add depth and dimension to your brush strokes with customizable textures. Learn how to create and edit texture brushes in Sketchbook to support your artistic style.
Setting brush edges
Learn how to adjust brush edges in Sketchbook Pro for desktop and mobile devices. Discover the impact of soft, solid, and sharp edges on your artwork.
Changing textures
Learn how to adjust texture settings in Sketchbook for both desktop and mobile devices using Brightness and Contrast controls within Brush Properties.
Scaling textures
Learn how to scale brush stamp textures in Sketchbook and Sketchbook Pro. Adjust texture scale to zoom in or out, enhancing and refining detail in your work.
Importing textures
Learn how to import brush texture images in Sketchbook on both desktop and mobile devices. Follow step-by-step instructions for adding textures to your favorite brushes.
Capturing textures and shapes
Learn how to capture your own brush textures or shapes in Sketchbook Pro on macOS and Windows. Enhance your designs by applying custom images to brushes with this step-by-step guide.
Inverting textures
Learn how to invert brush textures in Sketchbook with this step-by-step guide. Switch darks to lights and lights to darks effortlessly to adjust the look of the brush stroke.
Using texture depth
Learn to adjust texture depth in Sketchbook and Sketchbook Pro. Explore setting depth per tip for pressure-sensitive strokes. Enhance your art with unique textures.
Creating shape icons
Discover how to set a brush shape as an icon in Sketchbook Pro to easily differentiate between brushes in your palette. Learn how to use your own icons with the Premium Bundle for mobile.
Importing brush icons
Discover how to create brush icons for Sketchbook on both desktop and mobile. Learn about recommended sizes, supported formats, and importing procedures.
Resetting brush icons
Follow step-by-step instructions to reset brush icons to factory default settings in Sketchbook and Sketchbook Pro.
Setting stylus tilt
Learn how to optimize stylus tilt in Sketchbook Pro for desktop and mobile devices. Control stroke directionality and brush effects with precision.