OH no you don't brush it on . You tap the brush above the lure and let the powder fall like rain . I've been desperately trying to get time to do a video on painting and eyes for months . Every darn time I start I get interrupted . I wanted to do dipping , air brush and electro static applications . Don't know if I can load an all in one vid like that or not . Been through the griss mill on the painting . Send me your email in a pm ASAP I'll see what I can do .