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We have natural and synthetic brushes made with Bristle, Nylon, Squirrel, Sable, Bluetop, Ox, Polytop, Badger, and black bristle. We have a wide array of hand-tied brushes, paints, glazes, books, and decorative painting accessories. Faux Brushes was started by Pierre Finkelstein, author of The Art of Faux who teaches decorative painting techniques at Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting, Inc.
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GOLDEN PRO Slow Dry Fluid Acrylic
ITEM #: PGZ-09_B-8oz
PRICE: $20.89 Regular price/
Only 8 items in stock!
Use right out of the bottle or tint a glazing medium for the longest open time. GOLDEN Pro Finishes Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics are acrylic waterborne paints designed to provide decorative painters with a true color palette. Painters will enjoy a strong bond to the substrate and a long open time. Dries to a satin sheen. Use these colors to tint a glaze or use right out of the bottle. Available in 23 colors.
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Use right out of the bottle or tint a glazing medium for the longest open time. GOLDEN Pro Finishes Slow Dry Fluid Acrylics are acrylic waterborne paints designed to provide decorative painters with a true color palette. Painters will enjoy a strong bond to the substrate and a long open time. Dries to a satin sheen. Use these colors to tint a glaze or use right out of the bottle. Available in 23 colors.
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Spalter Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-07
ITEM #: GLZ-07_Size040
PRICE: $8.76 Regular price Regularly: $10.95 Sale price Save $2.19/
Only 24 items in stock!
The spalter is one of the most used tools in our decorative brush kit. Unlike the average cheap brush, our spalter has a thick row (1/3 inch) of short hair that is densely packed with a bristle/nylon blend for ultimate performance and control for today's water mediums. The smaller sizes have a variety of uses, from basecoats to final glazing, 'stretching' to softening. Available in 8 sizes. Amazing for entire wall strie or criss-cross.
Nylon synthetic fiber with 50% natural bristle
stretch glaze for ultimate consistency
Softens unwanted brush/roller marks
Excellent for applying thin varnish and waxes
Fine/subtle strie
Water - Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
40
6.9" / 17.6cm
.4" / 9mm
1.6" / 40mm
1.4" / 36mm
60
7.5" / 19cm
.4" / 9mm
2.4" / 60mm
1.4" / 36mm
80
7.6" / 19.3cm
.4" / 9mm
3.1" / 80mm
1.4" / 36mm
100
8.3" / 21cm
.4" / 9mm
4" / 100mm
1.6" / 41mm
150
8.8" / 22.4cm
.4" / 9mm
6" / 150mm
1.8" / 46mm
200
9.7" / 24.7cm
.4" / 9mm
8" / 200mm
1.9" / 47mm
250
9.5" / 24.2cm
.4" / 9mm
9.9" / 250mm
1.8" / 46mm
300
9.6" / 24.3cm
.4" / 9mm
11.8" / 300mm
1.7" / 44mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend
BRUSH HOLD
Drummer's Hold, "Quack Motion"
USAGE
Soften roller marks on base coat & varnish applications; Moire
MEDIUM
Water or Oil
FERRULE
Copper
HANDLE
Wooden flat short
The spalter is one of the most used tools in our decorative brush kit. Unlike the average cheap brush, our spalter has a thick row (1/3 inch) of short hair that is densely packed with a bristle/nylon blend for ultimate performance and control for today's water mediums. The smaller sizes have a variety of uses, from basecoats to final glazing, 'stretching' to softening. Available in 8 sizes. Amazing for entire wall strie or criss-cross.
- Nylon synthetic fiber with 50% natural bristle
- stretch glaze for ultimate consistency
- Softens unwanted brush/roller marks
- Excellent for applying thin varnish and waxes
- Fine/subtle strie
- Water - Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 40 |
6.9" / 17.6cm |
.4" / 9mm | 1.6" / 40mm | 1.4" / 36mm |
| 60 |
7.5" / 19cm |
.4" / 9mm | 2.4" / 60mm | 1.4" / 36mm |
| 80 | 7.6" / 19.3cm | .4" / 9mm | 3.1" / 80mm | 1.4" / 36mm |
| 100 | 8.3" / 21cm | .4" / 9mm | 4" / 100mm | 1.6" / 41mm |
| 150 | 8.8" / 22.4cm | .4" / 9mm | 6" / 150mm | 1.8" / 46mm |
| 200 | 9.7" / 24.7cm | .4" / 9mm | 8" / 200mm | 1.9" / 47mm |
| 250 | 9.5" / 24.2cm | .4" / 9mm | 9.9" / 250mm | 1.8" / 46mm |
| 300 | 9.6" / 24.3cm | .4" / 9mm | 11.8" / 300mm | 1.7" / 44mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Drummer's Hold, "Quack Motion" |
|
USAGE |
Soften roller marks on base coat & varnish applications; Moire |
|
MEDIUM |
Water or Oil |
|
FERRULE |
Copper |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden flat short |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Tooth Spalter Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-08
ITEM #: GLZ-08_Size-040
PRICE: $10.16 Regular price Regularly: $12.70 Sale price Save $2.54/
Only 22 items in stock!
Our tooth spalter has "teeth" cut out of a traditional spalter. These spaces allow for the brush to be used for different applications. This model mimics our traditional spalter shape and standard length. This brush is typically used to manipulate painting mediums such as glaze and paint by displacing medium. It can also be dipped into medium to create a print. The tooth spalter creates clear, strie lines with a series of parallel lines.
Uses: Strie, general glazing, dry-brushing, straight graining (side grains) in woodgraining, use with thick paint or textures.
Teeth are machine cut but meant to be randomly spaced. Generally, the teeth gaps are 3-4mm (.15") wide.
Smaller sizes are great for window and door casing. Larger sizes for entire walls.
hand-picked for a superior tip
Brush tips are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
40
6.9" / 17.6cm
.4" / 9mm
1.6" / 40mm
1.5" / 37mm
60
7.2" / 18.4cm
.4" / 9mm
2.4" / 60mm
1.6" / 43mm
80
7.6" / 19.4cm
.4" / 9mm
3.1" / 80mm
1.4" / 36mm
100
8.2" / 20.9cm
.4" / 10mm
4" / 100mm
1.7" / 44mm
150
8.8" / 22.3cm
.4" / 10mm
6" / 150mm
1.9" / 48mm
200
9.8" / 24.8cm
.4" / 10mm
8" / 200mm
2.2" / 55mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend
BRUSH HOLD
Drummer's Hold
USAGE
Strie; straight graining in wood
MEDIUM
Water or Oil
FERRULE
Copper
HANDLE
Wooden flat short
Our tooth spalter has "teeth" cut out of a traditional spalter. These spaces allow for the brush to be used for different applications. This model mimics our traditional spalter shape and standard length. This brush is typically used to manipulate painting mediums such as glaze and paint by displacing medium. It can also be dipped into medium to create a print. The tooth spalter creates clear, strie lines with a series of parallel lines.
- Uses: Strie, general glazing, dry-brushing, straight graining (side grains) in woodgraining, use with thick paint or textures.
- Teeth are machine cut but meant to be randomly spaced. Generally, the teeth gaps are 3-4mm (.15") wide.
- Smaller sizes are great for window and door casing. Larger sizes for entire walls.
- hand-picked for a superior tip
- Brush tips are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 40 | 6.9" / 17.6cm | .4" / 9mm | 1.6" / 40mm | 1.5" / 37mm |
| 60 | 7.2" / 18.4cm | .4" / 9mm | 2.4" / 60mm |
1.6" / 43mm |
| 80 |
7.6" / 19.4cm |
.4" / 9mm | 3.1" / 80mm | 1.4" / 36mm |
| 100 |
8.2" / 20.9cm |
.4" / 10mm | 4" / 100mm |
1.7" / 44mm |
| 150 |
8.8" / 22.3cm |
.4" / 10mm | 6" / 150mm | 1.9" / 48mm |
| 200 | 9.8" / 24.8cm | .4" / 10mm | 8" / 200mm | 2.2" / 55mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Drummer's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Strie; straight graining in wood |
|
MEDIUM |
Water or Oil |
|
FERRULE |
Copper |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden flat short |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Badger Softener | GLZ-15
ITEM #: GLZ-15_Size-02
PRICE: $69.32 Regular price Regularly: $86.65 Sale price Save $17.33/
Only 42 items in stock!
Our classic hand mounted badger brush is made out of the finest grouping of water badger hair. Stay clear of the 'BAD'-ger impostor whose hair is made out of goat hair that has been dipped into black paint to look like a real badger. Stiffer hair is good for softening and easier to clean as you go.
3/4 inch thick, hand selected badger hair, which repels water
Resists fanning out with overuse
Best used with thin reversible water mediums (i.e. gouache, beer glaze)
Size 2 best for smoothing intricate surfaces
Size 4 is the universal size - best for faux marble/woodgraining
Size 6 the best for your largest smoothing job - amazingly productive brush!
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
8.38"/ 21.3cm
.8" / 20mm
2.2" / 55mm
2.6" / 65mm
4
10.6" / 26.8cm
.8" / 20mm
4.1" / 104mm
2.7"/ 69mm
6
10.2" / 26cm
.8" / 20mm
6.3" / 160mm
2.7" / 69mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Badger
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold
USAGE
Softening
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Wood
HANDLE
Wooden round medium
Our classic hand mounted badger brush is made out of the finest grouping of water badger hair. Stay clear of the 'BAD'-ger impostor whose hair is made out of goat hair that has been dipped into black paint to look like a real badger. Stiffer hair is good for softening and easier to clean as you go.
- 3/4 inch thick, hand selected badger hair, which repels water
- Resists fanning out with overuse
- Best used with thin reversible water mediums (i.e. gouache, beer glaze)
- Size 2 best for smoothing intricate surfaces
- Size 4 is the universal size - best for faux marble/woodgraining
- Size 6 the best for your largest smoothing job - amazingly productive brush!
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 2 | 8.38"/ 21.3cm | .8" / 20mm | 2.2" / 55mm | 2.6" / 65mm |
| 4 | 10.6" / 26.8cm | .8" / 20mm | 4.1" / 104mm | 2.7"/ 69mm |
| 6 | 10.2" / 26cm | .8" / 20mm | 6.3" / 160mm | 2.7" / 69mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Badger |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Conductor's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Softening |
|
MEDIUM |
Water |
|
FERRULE |
Wood |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden round medium |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Spalter Brush - Regular (Bluetop) | GLZ-24
ITEM #: GLZ-24_Size-040
PRICE: $9.00 Regular price Regularly: $11.25 Sale price Save $2.25/
Only 26 items in stock!
Unique blue, silky fiber in our traditional spalter (mottler) shape and standard length (45mm = 1.75"). This brush is primarily used to aid application of varnishes, thinned latex paints, and acrylic glazes. Unlike the "chip" brush that can be found in standard hardware stores, our spalter brush has a thick row of densely packed hair for ultimate performance and control.
Uses: strie, moiré in woodgraining, and general tipping and smoothing to soften brushmarks
Tips are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges.
Best used in water based medium
Tin ferrule with wooden flat handle
Smaller sizes are great for window and door casing. Larger sizes for entire walls.
Brush hold: Drummer's hold; quack motion
Soft, silky hair allows for delicate tipping for minimum brush marks.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
40
7.4" / 18.8cm
.4" / 9mm
1.6" / 40mm
1.8" / 45mm
60
.4" / 9mm
2.3" / 60mm
80
.4" / 9mm
3.1" / 80mm
100
.4" / 9mm
4" / 100mm
150
.4" / 9mm
6" / 150mm
200
.4" / 9mm
8" / 200mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bluetop synthetic
USAGE
Strie; moire; softening paint; varnish
Unique blue, silky fiber in our traditional spalter (mottler) shape and standard length (45mm = 1.75"). This brush is primarily used to aid application of varnishes, thinned latex paints, and acrylic glazes. Unlike the "chip" brush that can be found in standard hardware stores, our spalter brush has a thick row of densely packed hair for ultimate performance and control.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 40 | 7.4" / 18.8cm | .4" / 9mm | 1.6" / 40mm | 1.8" / 45mm |
| 60 | .4" / 9mm | 2.3" / 60mm | ||
| 80 | .4" / 9mm | 3.1" / 80mm | ||
| 100 | .4" / 9mm | 4" / 100mm | ||
| 150 | .4" / 9mm | 6" / 150mm | ||
| 200 | .4" / 9mm | 8" / 200mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Bluetop synthetic |
|
USAGE |
Strie; moire; softening paint; varnish |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Graining Flogger (Black Bristle) | WD-04
ITEM #: WD-04_Size-60
PRICE: $31.32 Regular price Regularly: $39.15 Sale price Save $7.83/
Only 16 items in stock!
Our flogger is made with extra long, hand-selected black bristle hair. The handle is also extra long for ultimate control. The flogger brush mimicks marks resembling wood pores which makes it an essential tool in the faux woodgrainer's kit. Great for faux mahogany, walnut, cherry, teak, and many more faux bois, woodgraining decorative painting.
Selected black bristle hair
Used in negative brushwork
Whipping motion with a dry brush displaces glaze
Available in 4 sizes: 60, 80, 100, 120
Size 80 is the standard size
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
60
13.4" / 34cm
0.2" / 7mm
2.4" / 60mm
4.9" / 125mm
80
13.6" / 34.5cm
0.2" / 7mm
3.1" / 80mm
4.9" / 125mm
100
14.2" / 36cm
0.2" / 7mm
3.9" / 100mm
4.9" / 125mm
120
12" / 30.5cm
0.2" / 7mm
4.7" / 120mm
4.9" / 125mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Black Bristle
BRUSH HOLD
Drummer's Hold
USAGE
Background Woodgraining; pores
MEDIUM
Water/Oil
FERRULE
Copper
HANDLE
Wooden, Flat, Long
Our flogger is made with extra long, hand-selected black bristle hair. The handle is also extra long for ultimate control. The flogger brush mimicks marks resembling wood pores which makes it an essential tool in the faux woodgrainer's kit. Great for faux mahogany, walnut, cherry, teak, and many more faux bois, woodgraining decorative painting.
- Selected black bristle hair
- Used in negative brushwork
- Whipping motion with a dry brush displaces glaze
- Available in 4 sizes: 60, 80, 100, 120
- Size 80 is the standard size
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 60 | 13.4" / 34cm | 0.2" / 7mm | 2.4" / 60mm |
4.9" / 125mm |
| 80 | 13.6" / 34.5cm | 0.2" / 7mm | 3.1" / 80mm | 4.9" / 125mm |
| 100 | 14.2" / 36cm | 0.2" / 7mm | 3.9" / 100mm | 4.9" / 125mm |
| 120 | 12" / 30.5cm | 0.2" / 7mm | 4.7" / 120mm | 4.9" / 125mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Black Bristle |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Drummer's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Background Woodgraining; pores |
|
MEDIUM |
Water/Oil |
|
FERRULE |
Copper |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden, Flat, Long |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
PRO Pointed Glazing Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-45
ITEM #: GLZ-45_Size-00000
PRICE: $10.60 Regular price Regularly: $13.25 Sale price Save $2.65/
Only 34 items in stock!
Our BLUETOP PRO SERIES POINTED glazing (sash) brushes have a classic round shape for ultimate paint medium dispersion. It is used to apply glaze, paint, wax, and thin textures. Use like a standard paint brush or scrubbing motion.
PRO SERIES: Premier quality hairs, varnished wood handle, competitively priced
See also: BLUETOP ECONOMY SERIES
Bristle versions: ULTIMATE BRISTLE, PRO BRISTLE and ECONOMY BRISTLE SERIES.
The POINTED shape is best for maximum control of paint medium. See also: domed glazing brush
Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
Tin ferrule with varnished long wooden handle
Brush hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
Brush care: Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
00000
10.6" / 27cm
.47 / 12mm
.47 / 12mm
2" / 50mm
000
10.8" / 27.5cm
.6" / 15mm
.6" / 15mm
2.1" / 54mm
0
10.8" / 27.5cm
.6" / 15mm
.6" / 15mm
2.2"/ 55mm
2
12.3" / 31.3cm
.83" / 21mm
.83" / 21mm
2.6" / 66mm
4
12.6" / 32.1cm
.98" / 25mm
.98" / 25mm
2.7"/ 69mm
6
13.3" / 33.7cm
1.1" / 29mm
1.1" / 29mm
3.1"/ 79mm
8
13.5" / 34.3cm
1.3" / 32mm
1.3" / 32mm
3.1"/ 78mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bluetop synthetic fiber
USAGE
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium
Our BLUETOP PRO SERIES POINTED glazing (sash) brushes have a classic round shape for ultimate paint medium dispersion. It is used to apply glaze, paint, wax, and thin textures. Use like a standard paint brush or scrubbing motion.
- PRO SERIES: Premier quality hairs, varnished wood handle, competitively priced
- See also: BLUETOP ECONOMY SERIES
- Bristle versions: ULTIMATE BRISTLE, PRO BRISTLE and ECONOMY BRISTLE SERIES.
- The POINTED shape is best for maximum control of paint medium. See also: domed glazing brush
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Tin ferrule with varnished long wooden handle
- Brush hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
- Brush care: Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH | HAIR LENGTH |
| 00000 |
10.6" / 27cm |
.47 / 12mm | .47 / 12mm |
2" / 50mm |
| 000 |
10.8" / 27.5cm |
.6" / 15mm | .6" / 15mm | 2.1" / 54mm |
| 0 |
10.8" / 27.5cm |
.6" / 15mm | .6" / 15mm |
2.2"/ 55mm |
| 2 |
12.3" / 31.3cm |
.83" / 21mm | .83" / 21mm | 2.6" / 66mm |
| 4 | 12.6" / 32.1cm | .98" / 25mm | .98" / 25mm |
2.7"/ 69mm |
| 6 |
13.3" / 33.7cm |
1.1" / 29mm | 1.1" / 29mm |
3.1"/ 79mm |
| 8 |
13.5" / 34.3cm |
1.3" / 32mm | 1.3" / 32mm |
3.1"/ 78mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Bluetop synthetic fiber |
|
USAGE |
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
GOLDEN PRO Glazing Medium
ITEM #: PGZ-11_1
PRICE: $25.79 Regular price Sale price/
Only 47 items in stock!
Versatile glazing medium with the longest open time.
GOLDEN PRO 32 oz. Glazing Medium, provides the extended dry-time of traditional oil mediums without compromising strength or transparency. Dries to a satin finish. Tint with water-compatible colors like DISPERSIONS, or, for the longest open time, use with Slow-dry FLUID COLORS . Use for large-scale projects. Working time is typically 15-45 minutes depending on technique and substrate. For a sheen that is more matte, mix with MATTING ADDITIVE.
Click for SDS sheet
Click for Technical Data sheet
Versatile glazing medium with the longest open time.
GOLDEN PRO 32 oz. Glazing Medium, provides the extended dry-time of traditional oil mediums without compromising strength or transparency. Dries to a satin finish. Tint with water-compatible colors like DISPERSIONS, or, for the longest open time, use with Slow-dry FLUID COLORS . Use for large-scale projects. Working time is typically 15-45 minutes depending on technique and substrate. For a sheen that is more matte, mix with MATTING ADDITIVE.
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
GOLDEN PRO Sheer Glazing Medium
ITEM #: PGZ-12
PRICE: $25.79 Regular price Sale price/
Only 49 items in stock!
Thinner glazing medium for a sheer finish.
GOLDEN PRO Sheer glazing medium provides the extended dry-time of traditional oil mediums without compromising strength or transparency. Dries to a satin finish. Tint with water-compatible colors like DISPERSIONS, or, for the longest open time, use with Slow-dry FLUID COLORS . Use this ultra-thin glazing medium in specialized glazing techniques such as faux marble and woodgraining. Use the Glazing medium glaze for large-scale projects. Working time is typically 15-45 minutes depending on technique and substrate. For a sheen that is more matte, mix with MATTING ADDITIVE.
Click for SDS sheet
Click for Technical Data sheet
Thinner glazing medium for a sheer finish.
GOLDEN PRO Sheer glazing medium provides the extended dry-time of traditional oil mediums without compromising strength or transparency. Dries to a satin finish. Tint with water-compatible colors like DISPERSIONS, or, for the longest open time, use with Slow-dry FLUID COLORS . Use this ultra-thin glazing medium in specialized glazing techniques such as faux marble and woodgraining. Use the Glazing medium glaze for large-scale projects. Working time is typically 15-45 minutes depending on technique and substrate. For a sheen that is more matte, mix with MATTING ADDITIVE.
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Mixol® Universal Color Tints
ITEM #: PMX-01_B01_20ml
PRICE: $5.99 Regular price Regularly: $6.30 Sale price Save $0.31/
Only 5 items in stock!
Mixol offers the highest quality Universal Tints on the market. Produced in Germany for more than 35 years, Mixol is compatible with almost any paint and coating. The full assortment of 33 colors mixes easily with shellacs, lacquers, primers and fillers.
Mixol is known for its high concentration of pigment, sophisticated color palette, and ease of mixing. They are highly resistant to frost and heat damage. They have an indefinite shelf life, and because they are binder-free, they will not dry out or thicken.
Fifteen Mixol Oxide colors were created to meet the growing demand for adding color to fast-drying varnishes and paints. Oxide colorants can even be used with cement and mortar and are colorfast and weatherproof.
Mixol offers the highest quality Universal Tints on the market. Produced in Germany for more than 35 years, Mixol is compatible with almost any paint and coating. The full assortment of 33 colors mixes easily with shellacs, lacquers, primers and fillers.
Mixol is known for its high concentration of pigment, sophisticated color palette, and ease of mixing. They are highly resistant to frost and heat damage. They have an indefinite shelf life, and because they are binder-free, they will not dry out or thicken.
Fifteen Mixol Oxide colors were created to meet the growing demand for adding color to fast-drying varnishes and paints. Oxide colorants can even be used with cement and mortar and are colorfast and weatherproof.
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
MIDAS Metall® Non-Spray binder 2.1
ITEM #: MM-20_large_NG_2.1
Only 0 items in stock!
MIDAS Metall® available in 200grams, 250grams and 600grams. Non-sprayable, putty-type, water-based binder without solvents and ultra-low VOC level. For application with paint brush, paint roller, trowel or any faux finishing tool to achieve a textured surface. To be purchased with relevant metal powder to prepare mixture for application.
Mixing Ratio
200g FOR ALL STANDARD COLORS: Non-Spray Application (not Gold): 4:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
250g GOLD Brass only: Non-Spray Application (Gold): 3:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
600g: only available in special order
Storage: Guaranteed shelf life is 6 month; to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
*Please call 1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
MIDAS Metall® available in 200grams, 250grams and 600grams. Non-sprayable, putty-type, water-based binder without solvents and ultra-low VOC level. For application with paint brush, paint roller, trowel or any faux finishing tool to achieve a textured surface. To be purchased with relevant metal powder to prepare mixture for application.
Mixing Ratio
- 200g FOR ALL STANDARD COLORS: Non-Spray Application (not Gold): 4:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
- 250g GOLD Brass only: Non-Spray Application (Gold): 3:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
- 600g: only available in special order
Storage: Guaranteed shelf life is 6 month; to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
*Please call 1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Wire-Tied Veining Brush (Bristle) MB-02
ITEM #: MB-02_Size-02
PRICE: $8.32 Regular price Regularly: $10.40 Sale price Save $2.08/
Only 37 items in stock!
Use for creating veins in faux marble. Available in 4 sizes.
Long, natural bristle
Best used in oil mediums
Wire tied bristle hair
Description: Firm, bristle hair, domed tip
Brush Care: Wash with soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
11.5" / 29.3cm
.1" / 5mm
.1" / 5mm
1" / 27mm
4
11.5" / 29.3cm
.1" / 5mm
.1" / 5mm
1" / 27mm
6
10.9" / 27.8cm
. 1" / 5mm
.1" / 5mm
1.2" / 33mm
10
11.2" / 28.5cm
.2" / 6mm
.2" / 6mm
1.2" / 33mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold
USAGE
Veining for faux marble in oil / water mediums
MEDIUM
Oil or Water
FERRULE
Wire-tied
HANDLE
Wooden round long
Use for creating veins in faux marble. Available in 4 sizes.
- Long, natural bristle
- Best used in oil mediums
- Wire tied bristle hair
- Description: Firm, bristle hair, domed tip
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
|
2 |
11.5" / 29.3cm |
.1" / 5mm |
.1" / 5mm |
1" / 27mm |
|
4 |
11.5" / 29.3cm |
.1" / 5mm |
.1" / 5mm |
1" / 27mm |
|
6 |
10.9" / 27.8cm | . 1" / 5mm | .1" / 5mm |
1.2" / 33mm |
|
10 |
11.2" / 28.5cm | .2" / 6mm |
.2" / 6mm |
1.2" / 33mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Conductor's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Veining for faux marble in oil / water mediums |
|
MEDIUM |
Oil or Water |
|
FERRULE |
Wire-tied |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden round long |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Graining Tooth Veinette (Bristle) | WD-03
ITEM #: WD-03_Size-35
PRICE: $30.96 Regular price Regularly: $38.70 Sale price Save $7.74/
Only 19 items in stock!
Don't miss out on this unique woodgraining brush. Use this high quality bristle hair brush to help create the delicate grains in woodgraining. Long bristle hair, notched teeth, for side graining. Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
Run brush through a comb for graining for print control
Used successfully in maple, pine, water walnut, and more
Available in size 35, 45, & 60
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
35
.1" / 2.5mm
1.4" /35mm
2.6" /65mm
45
10.6" / 26.9cm
.12" /3mm
1.8" /46mm
2.8" /71mm
60
.22" /5.5mm
2.5" /63mm
3.2" /81mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle
BRUSH HOLD
Drummer's Hold, Conductor's Hold
USAGE
Straight graining/veining; onyx veins; wood heartgrain
MEDIUM
Water or Oil
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden flat medium
Don't miss out on this unique woodgraining brush. Use this high quality bristle hair brush to help create the delicate grains in woodgraining. Long bristle hair, notched teeth, for side graining. Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 35 | .1" / 2.5mm | 1.4" /35mm | 2.6" /65mm | |
| 45 | 10.6" / 26.9cm | .12" /3mm | 1.8" /46mm | 2.8" /71mm |
| 60 | .22" /5.5mm | 2.5" /63mm | 3.2" /81mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Drummer's Hold, Conductor's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Straight graining/veining; onyx veins; wood heartgrain |
|
MEDIUM |
Water or Oil |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden flat medium |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Veining Fundamentals Class Kit | BKIT-13
ITEM #: BKIT-13
PRICE: $43.84 Regular price Regularly: $54.80 Sale price Save $10.96/
Only 49 items in stock!
This Veining kit is perfect for practicing during our online class Faux Marble Veining Fundamentals but can be used whenever you want to practice your sketching in a sustainable way.
This kit contains 5 brushes and Brush Paper
Save $10.15 with our 20% discount
Kit includes:
GLZ-20 Corner Touch Up Brush (Bristle) size 8
MB-16 Economy Veining Brush (Bristle) size 4
TL-16 Acryl'Art Filbert Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) size 6 OR size 8
TL-18 Acryl'Art Detail Point Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) size 4
TL-20 Chunking Filbert Brush (Bristle) size 4
1 sheet of Brush Paper 13" x 18" (Can be mounted on a wooden board with spray adhesive for easy use)
This Veining kit is perfect for practicing during our online class Faux Marble Veining Fundamentals but can be used whenever you want to practice your sketching in a sustainable way.
This kit contains 5 brushes and Brush Paper
Save $10.15 with our 20% discount
Kit includes:
- GLZ-20 Corner Touch Up Brush (Bristle) size 8
- MB-16 Economy Veining Brush (Bristle) size 4
- TL-16 Acryl'Art Filbert Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) size 6 OR size 8
- TL-18 Acryl'Art Detail Point Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) size 4
- TL-20 Chunking Filbert Brush (Bristle) size 4
- 1 sheet of Brush Paper 13" x 18" (Can be mounted on a wooden board with spray adhesive for easy use)
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Chiqueteur | MB-09
ITEM #: MB-09_Size-08
PRICE: $115.56 Regular price Regularly: $144.45 Sale price Save $28.89/
Only 38 items in stock!
The Rolls Royce of faux marble brushes, the chiqueteur [sheik-ter] is used for painting backgrounds of faux marble and stone finishes. Experience ultimate controlled randomness with this specialty brush. Available in 2 sizes.
Soft square tip squirrel hair with 5-10% synthetic nylon
Wire tied natural quill
No more messy hands
Great for skewering real gold leaf w/o scratching
Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
8
9.3" / 23.5cm
1.1" / 27mm
1.1" / 27mm
2.4" / 61mm
10
10.1" / 25.7cm
1.2" / 30mm
1.2" / 30mm
2.6" / 66mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Squirrel
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Marble, Fragmenting, Chiqueteuring, Stone Texture
MEDIUM
Oil or Water
FERRULE
Wire-Tied Quilled
HANDLE
Wooden Round Medium
The Rolls Royce of faux marble brushes, the chiqueteur [sheik-ter] is used for painting backgrounds of faux marble and stone finishes. Experience ultimate controlled randomness with this specialty brush. Available in 2 sizes.
- Soft square tip squirrel hair with 5-10% synthetic nylon
- Wire tied natural quill
- No more messy hands
- Great for skewering real gold leaf w/o scratching
- Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH
|
|
8
|
9.3" / 23.5cm |
1.1" / 27mm
|
1.1" / 27mm
|
2.4" / 61mm
|
|
10
|
10.1" / 25.7cm |
1.2" / 30mm
|
1.2" / 30mm
|
2.6" / 66mm
|
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Squirrel |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Marble, Fragmenting, Chiqueteuring, Stone Texture |
|
MEDIUM |
Oil or Water |
|
FERRULE |
Wire-Tied Quilled |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden Round Medium |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
MIDAS Metall® Diluting Additive
ITEM #: MM-22
Only 24 items in stock!
MIDAS Metall® available in 200 and 500 Grams. Add to binder in order to adjust viscosity of the mixture.
Mixing Ratio
5 % - 10% of binder weight
Storage: Guaranteed shelf life is 6 month; to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
*Please call1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
MIDAS Metall® available in 200 and 500 Grams. Add to binder in order to adjust viscosity of the mixture.
Mixing Ratio
- 5 % - 10% of binder weight
Storage: Guaranteed shelf life is 6 month; to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
*Please call1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
MIDAS Metall® Brass Powder Unit
ITEM #: MM-01_large_3xnonspray
Only 10 items in stock!
MIDAS Metall® remains on top because of the premium quality metal powders and innovative binder. MIDAS Metall® uses actual metal powder and each batch is composed of up to 95% METAL.
MIDAS Metall® powder available in 800 Grams and 2.4kg. Genuine brass metal powder of the highest quality.
Mixing Ratio
Spray Application: 3:1 Powder:Binder (2.0 Binder)
Non-Spray Application: 4:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
Storage: to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
About MIDAS Metall®
MIDAS Metall® is a luxurious metal skin that takes on the authentic characteristics of metal because it is REAL METAL. Whether it is BRONZE, COPPER, BRASS, STEEL or TIN, this innovative product offers a myriad of stunning effects. It is visually unique, durable and resistant. Almost any object of any given size and shape can be coated with the seamless metal skin – in an entirely cold process without any heat applied.
This cold liquid metal process can cover and transform spaces and objects with the look of natural metal. Imagine solid metal with its many matte, rusty, shiny, or textured looks. This visual quality is achieved with MM. Finishes are gently shimmering, boldly textured or polished up to a high gloss.
Applied thinly like a skin ..
The results of practiced application, delivers a thin metal layer between 0.1 and 2.0 mm thick. Once the coat is cured overnight, surfaces are finely sanded and polished. The surface can either be sealed or simply left natural.
MM is very durable.
With the innovative MM binder, the 2 part, unit-based system adheres well to practically any surface and resists cracking or peeling. Applicators are always confident that MM will have a solid bond with a well-prepped surface and clients are pleased with the long-lasting finish.
*Please call 1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
MIDAS Metall® remains on top because of the premium quality metal powders and innovative binder. MIDAS Metall® uses actual metal powder and each batch is composed of up to 95% METAL.
MIDAS Metall® powder available in 800 Grams and 2.4kg. Genuine brass metal powder of the highest quality.
Mixing Ratio
- Spray Application: 3:1 Powder:Binder (2.0 Binder)
- Non-Spray Application: 4:1 Powder:Binder (2.1 Binder)
Storage: to be stored in a temperature stable environment without large temperature swings; no frost, not under 0 degree Celsius; store at room temperature the day before application
About MIDAS Metall®
MIDAS Metall® is a luxurious metal skin that takes on the authentic characteristics of metal because it is REAL METAL. Whether it is BRONZE, COPPER, BRASS, STEEL or TIN, this innovative product offers a myriad of stunning effects. It is visually unique, durable and resistant. Almost any object of any given size and shape can be coated with the seamless metal skin – in an entirely cold process without any heat applied.
This cold liquid metal process can cover and transform spaces and objects with the look of natural metal. Imagine solid metal with its many matte, rusty, shiny, or textured looks. This visual quality is achieved with MM. Finishes are gently shimmering, boldly textured or polished up to a high gloss.
Applied thinly like a skin ..
The results of practiced application, delivers a thin metal layer between 0.1 and 2.0 mm thick. Once the coat is cured overnight, surfaces are finely sanded and polished. The surface can either be sealed or simply left natural.
MM is very durable.
With the innovative MM binder, the 2 part, unit-based system adheres well to practically any surface and resists cracking or peeling. Applicators are always confident that MM will have a solid bond with a well-prepped surface and clients are pleased with the long-lasting finish.
*Please call 1-888-FAUX-ART for more information on this product
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Deerhoof Liner Striper Brush (Skunk) | TL-31
ITEM #: TL-31_Size-02
PRICE: $14.76 Regular price Regularly: $18.45 Sale price Save $3.69/
Only 18 items in stock!
The deerhoof and the Rondin are the ultimate striping brushes- no taping needed! A deerhoof is designed for striping color or size, much like the rondin brush. The deerhoof shape offers a distinct slant, which allows for optimum surface contact. The deerhoof is best for applying size or color to flat or curved surfaces. In order to make this brush so dense, its ferrule is constructed by hand, with quill and wire. By pinching the brush at the heal, long and exact stripes can be achieved.
A must-have for gilders
Can be used in oil/water when dedicated
Most comparable with the Rondin brush
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
6.9" / 17.4cm
0.4" / 9mm
0.4" / 9mm
0.5" / 12mm
4
7" / 17.9cm
0.4" / 10mm
0.4" / 10mm
0.6" / 15mm
6
7.1" / 18cm
0.5" / 12mm
0.5" / 12mm
0.6" / 15mm
8
7.3" / 18.6cm
0.5" / 13mm
0.5" / 13mm
0.7" / 18mm
10
7.4" / 18.8cm
0.6" / 14mm
0.6" / 14mm
0.8" / 20mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Skunk
BRUSH HOLD
Choked Pen Hold
USAGE
Painting freehand stripes or applying size
MEDIUM
Water or Oil
FERRULE
Wire-tied quill
HANDLE
Wooden round short
The deerhoof and the Rondin are the ultimate striping brushes- no taping needed! A deerhoof is designed for striping color or size, much like the rondin brush. The deerhoof shape offers a distinct slant, which allows for optimum surface contact. The deerhoof is best for applying size or color to flat or curved surfaces. In order to make this brush so dense, its ferrule is constructed by hand, with quill and wire. By pinching the brush at the heal, long and exact stripes can be achieved.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
| SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 2 | 6.9" / 17.4cm | 0.4" / 9mm | 0.4" / 9mm | 0.5" / 12mm |
| 4 | 7" / 17.9cm | 0.4" / 10mm | 0.4" / 10mm | 0.6" / 15mm |
| 6 | 7.1" / 18cm | 0.5" / 12mm | 0.5" / 12mm | 0.6" / 15mm |
| 8 | 7.3" / 18.6cm | 0.5" / 13mm | 0.5" / 13mm | 0.7" / 18mm |
| 10 |
7.4" / 18.8cm |
0.6" / 14mm | 0.6" / 14mm | 0.8" / 20mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Skunk |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Choked Pen Hold |
|
USAGE |
Painting freehand stripes or applying size |
|
MEDIUM |
Water or Oil |
|
FERRULE |
Wire-tied quill |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden round short |
How-To Brush Care Guide
Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.
Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.
Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair
Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)
Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle
To minimize brush shedding, you should:
- Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
- Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
- Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)
Repeat this process a few more times.
All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.
Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.
Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.
Proper cleaning procedure
for oil/water and large or small brushes:
| Oil Medium | Water Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down. | Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry. |
| Small Brushes | Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits. | Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic. |
Round Short Hair Lettering Brush (Samina Nylon) | TL-03
ITEM #: TL-03_Size-06
PRICE: $8.32 Regular price Regularly: $10.40 Sale price Save $2.08/
Only 15 items in stock!
Paint crisp letters with this classic shaped lettering brush with a flat-tip. A densely packed round ferrule with our samina nylon mimics sable while standing up to harsh acrylic mediums. With the classic flat tip, it's easy to start/stop each letter with an accurate angle. Using your pinkie as a guide, create controlled 'thin-thick-thin' strokes, evenly with our lettering brush.
Long, flat top
Samina nylon synthetic mimics sable but slightly stiffer
Short handle for detailed control
Densely packed ferrule for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
Also excellent for scrolling & circular ornamentation
Perfect for delicate areas in trompe l'oeil techniques
Brush Care: Wash with soap
Available in 6 sizes.
Used best with a mahl stick TPAL-05, TPAL-06
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
6
7.6" / 19.2cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.1" / 3mm
0.8" / 21mm
8
7.7" / 19.6cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.1" / 3mm
0.9" / 24mm
10
7.9" / 20cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.2" / 4mm
1" / 26mm
12
7.9" / 20cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.2" / 4mm
1.1" / 28mm
14
8.1" / 20.6cm
0.2" / 6mm
0.2" / 6mm
1.2" / 31mm
16
8.3" / 21.2cm
0.3" / 7mm
0.3" / 7mm
1.3" / 32mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Samina Nylon
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
USAGE
Lettering; outlining; ornamentation
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round short
Paint crisp letters with this classic shaped lettering brush with a flat-tip. A densely packed round ferrule with our samina nylon mimics sable while standing up to harsh acrylic mediums. With the classic flat tip, it's easy to start/stop each letter with an accurate angle. Using your pinkie as a guide, create controlled 'thin-thick-thin' strokes, evenly with our lettering brush.
- Long, flat top
- Samina nylon synthetic mimics sable but slightly stiffer
- Short handle for detailed control
- Densely packed ferrule for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Also excellent for scrolling & circular ornamentation
- Perfect for delicate areas in trompe l'oeil techniques
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
- Available in 6 sizes.
- Used best with a mahl stick TPAL-05, TPAL-06
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
|
6 |
7.6" / 19.2cm | 0.1" / 3mm | 0.1" / 3mm | 0.8" / 21mm |
|
8 |
7.7" / 19.6cm | 0.1" / 3mm | 0.1" / 3mm | 0.9" / 24mm |
| 10 | 7.9" / 20cm | 0.2" / 4mm | 0.2" / 4mm | 1" / 26mm |
|
12 |
7.9" / 20cm | 0.2" / 4mm | 0.2" / 4mm | 1.1" / 28mm |
|
14 |
8.1" / 20.6cm | 0.2" / 6mm | 0.2" / 6mm | 1.2" / 31mm |
|
16 |
8.3" / 21.2cm | 0.3" / 7mm | 0.3" / 7mm |