Artdone 31pcs Nail Art Brushes, Nail Art Tool Set, Dotting Tools, Dust Brush,Striping Brushes for Long Lines, Drawing Pen For Gel Polish Design supply

First impressions

A good nail-art brush should let me forget it exists. The less I think about the tool, the more attention I can give to lines, petals, and placement. That’s largely how my time went with the Artdone set. Out of the box, it’s an uncomplicated, comprehensive kit: plenty of brush shapes, multiple line lengths, and a full spread of dotting tools so I’m not hunting for the “right” tip mid-manicure.

What’s in the kit

The 31-piece count isn’t padding. You get:
- 26 brushes: a mix of short detailers, long striping liners, flats, rounds, an angled shader or two, and a fan brush. Three of the brushes are double-ended, effectively expanding the range of tips on hand.
- 5 double-ended dotting tools covering the common ball sizes.

That coverage means I can set up for a floral set, abstract swirls, micro-French, or a fine-lettering accent without swapping to another brand. The long liners are the standout for continuous striping; the shorter detailers make quick work of petals, micro-dots, and filigree.

Build and ergonomics

Handles are lightweight with a slightly thicker grip profile that helps steady fine movements. The nylon bristles are consistent across the set: smooth, with springy snap-back and good tip integrity once conditioned. Ferrules are copper and double-crimped; out of the box, everything felt secure and aligned.

A small but welcome touch is how uniform the point finishing is. Many value sets include at least a couple of splayed or poorly cut tips. Here, I only had to rinse out the factory sizing and gently shape a few tips with brush restorer; no aggressive trimming required.

On the nail: performance with different mediums

• Gel polish: The liners carry viscous gel nicely without flooding, and the bristles have enough backbone to pull long, even lines before the gel relaxes. I could draw parallel pinstripes on a full hand without reloading every few millimeters. For abstract swirls, the medium-length liners felt most controlled.

• Regular nail polish: This is where budget nylon can struggle, because thin polish wants to run. The very short detailers and small flats gave me the best control. I’d avoid using the longest stripers with thin lacquer unless you’re very light-handed.

• Acrylic paint: These brushes shine here for practice and for mural-style nail art on a matte base. The bristles hold a clean edge for small block fills, and the snap helps with shading strokes. Cleanup is trivial with water.

I also used the fan brush to scatter loose glitter and to start a soft gradient with gel. It’s not a specialty gradient brush, but it does the job for subtle fades.

Techniques this set supports well

• Long striping and micro-French: The three liner lengths cover different nail lengths and confidence levels. If you struggle with wobbly tips, the shortest liner is a forgiving starting point.

• Florals and leaves: The small rounds and angled brushes make petal pulls predictable. With a small amount of pressure, petals taper cleanly.

• Negative-space accents and fine text: The finest detailer holds a needle-like point once conditioned. I had success writing thin initials with gel paint without fraying.

• Marbling and blending: Using two flats in tandem—one for color placement, one clean and slightly damp—I could soften edges for smoky marble quickly.

• Dot work: The dotting tools are consistent across sizes. For uniform polka dots, I recommend reloading for each dot; dragging across a dot chain will shrink sizes as paint depletes.

Cleaning and maintenance

Nylon is resilient, but it rewards gentle care:
- For gel, wipe on a lint-free pad moistened with isopropyl alcohol or a dedicated gel cleanser. Avoid soaking in acetone; it can dry the bristles and loosen paint on handles over time.
- For regular polish, a quick dip in non-acetone remover, then reshape with clear gel or brush restorer to maintain the point.
- For acrylic paint, warm water and mild soap work, followed by reshaping and air-drying horizontally.

Before first use, I washed out the factory sizing and lightly conditioned the tips with clear gel, cured, then cracked the cured gel off the tip. That trick “trains” the bristle alignment and pays off in crisper lines from day one.

Durability notes

Across several weeks, the bristles largely kept their shape. I didn’t encounter shedding, even on the longer liners (a common failure point). One liner’s ferrule loosened slightly after repeated alcohol exposure; a tiny dab of clear nail glue at the ferrule-seat fixed it and it hasn’t budged since. As with most budget-friendly sets, if you leave brushes soaking upright in harsh solvents, you’ll shorten their life. Quick wipes and horizontal storage make a big difference.

Finish durability is decent: occasional acetone splashes didn’t immediately cloud the handle coating, but I made a habit of wiping them down promptly.

Usability and workflow

Because the set includes multiple similar sizes, I could stage three or four brushes at once—one for white gel, one for color, one clean for blending—without constant wiping. That speeds up multi-color designs and reduces contamination, especially with highly pigmented gels.

Balance is neutral, and the weight is low enough that extended sessions didn’t fatigue my hand. The short-detail brushes are cut close to ideal length for tiny work; if you prefer ultra-stubby micro-detailers, you may still trim a millimeter or two for maximum control, but I didn’t find it necessary.

Where it falls short

• Ultra-fine, long calligraphy lines: Nylon can’t beat high-end natural hair for capillary flow. If your style leans on single-pass hairline striping across very long nails with watery mediums, a premium kolinsky liner still has the edge.

• Solvent tolerance: These hold up well to alcohol and gel cleansers, but extended acetone baths are unkind. That’s normal for this category, yet worth mentioning if you’re heavy on regular polish and aggressive cleanup.

• Case or caps: The kit doesn’t include a roll or brush caps. I repurposed a spare brush tube and a zip case to keep tips from splaying in a drawer. If you travel with your kit, you’ll want to add storage.

Tips to get the most out of it

• Pair liner length to nail length. Short liner for short to medium nails; mid or long liner for longer tips or when dragging gel lines in a single pull.

• Offload excess product. Before touching the nail, touch the brush to a palette edge to remove the droplet that causes blobbing at line starts.

• Shape while warm. After cleaning, while the bristles are still slightly damp, pinch and roll the tip between fingers to maintain that fine point.

• Keep one brush “clean.” Dedicate a single small flat or oval as your blender/eraser for softening edges or lifting tiny mistakes before curing.

Value and who it’s for

The breadth of shapes and sizes makes this an easy all-in-one for beginners who are still discovering preferences, and it’s a very practical backup or travel set for working techs. Pros will likely supplement with a couple of specialty favorites (an ultra-fine kolinsky liner or a premium oval gel brush), but the Artdone set covers 90% of daily nail-art scenarios without fuss.

I also like it as a crossover kit. The nylon bristles behave well with acrylic craft paint on tips and press-ons, and they’re sturdy enough for occasional off-nail tasks like tiny model touch-ups or rock painting without collapsing after a single session.

The bottom line

The Artdone set gets the fundamentals right: consistent tips, useful variety, comfortable handles, and bristles that behave across gel, regular polish, and acrylic paint. It’s not a boutique, hand-shaped kolinsky lineup—and it doesn’t need to be. For most nail art, the control and reliability here let the design, not the tool, take the lead. If you respect the brushes with sensible cleaning and storage, they return the favor with steady performance.

Recommendation: I recommend this set. The combination of variety, control, and ease of maintenance makes it a strong everyday choice for DIY users and a smart, cost-effective supplement for pros. Pair it with a couple of specialty favorites if your style demands them, but as a core kit, it offers excellent capability without complicating your workflow.