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PRO Pointed Glazing Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-45
ITEM #: GLZ-45_Size-00000
PRICE: $10.60 Regular price Regularly: $13.25 Sale price Save $2.65Our 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. |
PRO Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-41
ITEM #: GLZ-41_Size-000
PRICE: $11.56 Regular price Regularly: $14.45 Sale price Save $2.89Our 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 other levels: ULTIMATE and ECONOMY SERIES
- and our BLUETOP PRO and BLUETOP ECONOMY 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 |
000 | 11.6" / 29.4cm | .4" / 11mm | .4" / 11mm | 2.2" / 56mm |
0 | 11.7" / 29.8cm | .8 / 20mm | .8 / 20mm | 2.4" / 61mm |
2 | 12.2" / 31cm | .9" / 22mm | .9" / 22mm | 2.8" / 72mm |
4 | 12.7" / 32.2cm | 1" / 26mm | 1" / 26mm | 3" / 75mm |
6 | 13.4" / 34cm | 1.2" / 31mm | 1.2" / 31mm | 3.3" / 84mm |
8 | 13.5" / 34.4cm | 1.3" / 34mm | 1.3" / 34mm | 3.5" / 89mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
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. |
PRO Domed Glazing Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-34
ITEM #: GLZ-34_Size-02
PRICE: $13.40 Regular price Regularly: $16.75 Sale price Save $3.35Our BLUETOP PRO SERIES DOMED 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 DOMED shape is best for maximum coverage of surfaces. See also pointed glazing brush.
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Brush hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
- Tin ferrule with varnished long wooden handle
- Brush care: Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH | HAIR LENGTH |
2 | 12" / 30.5cm | .86" / 22mm | .86" / 22mm | 2.5" / 65mm |
4 | 12.3" / 31.2cm | 1" / 26mm | 1" / 26mm | 2.5" / 65mm |
6 | 12.9" / 32.8cm | 1.2" / 30mm | 1.2" / 30mm | 2.8" / 72mm |
8 | 13.3" / 33.8cm | 1.3" / 33mm | 1.3" / 33mm | 3.1" / 80mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Bluetop synthetic fiber |
USAGE |
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium; stippling |
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. |
Original Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-01D
ITEM #: GLZ-01D_Size-04
PRICE: $15.24 Regular price Regularly: $25.40 Sale price Save $10.16Our domed water glazer is the work horse of decorative painting. This is our highest level of quality. This is a modern replica of the classic full bristle version.
- Hand-shaped with select bristle fibers
- Premium stainless steel ferrule with hand-tied string
- Sealed handle for longevity
- Nylon synthetic fiber with 60% natural bristle
- Slightly domed shape for full coverage
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Brush 'springs' into action (learn more)
- Perfect for 'breaking up the glaze'
- Large size can glaze an entire wall with speed
- Application/Usage: applying glaze and basecoat; stippling; adding texture
- Preferred Medium: Water
- Brush Ferrule/Handle: Tin, wooden round long
- Brush Hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
- Hair Length: 2-3" (60-72mm)
- Dia./width: .5-1.25" (25-32mm)
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. |
Economy Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-43
ITEM #: GLZ-43_Size-02
PRICE: $7.36 Regular price Regularly: $9.20 Sale price Save $1.84Our ECONOMY 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.
- ECONOMY SERIES: consistent quality hair, lightweight plastic handle, low price
- See other levels: ULTIMATE and PRO SERIES
- and our BLUETOP PRO and BLUETOP ECONOMY 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 plastic 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 |
2 |
10.5" / 26.6cm | 0.8" / 21mm | 0.8" / 21mm | 2.2" / 56mm |
4 |
10.8" / 27.5cm | 0.9" / 25mm | 0.9" / 25mm | 2.3" / 59mm |
6 |
11.6" / 29.5cm | 1.1" / 29mm | 1.1" / 30mm | 2.5" / 65mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
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. |
Original Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle) | GLZ-04D
ITEM #: GLZ-04D_Size-04
PRICE: $17.31 Regular price Regularly: $28.85 Sale price Save $11.54Our pointed bristle glazer will surely assist in your glazing with its excellent line cutting capabilities. It as a 'sash', this sturdy brush can 'cut' a perfect line, work in tight corners, & accurately glaze your woodgraining or faux marble projects.
- High quality bristle keeps it's shape
- Pointed shape allows for precise application
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Can be used in oil/water when dedicated (learn more)
- Perfect for glazing stiles/rails, baseboard, and dentil molding
- Larger sizes best for glazing panels for woodgraining
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
|
Natural Bristle
|
BRUSH HOLD
|
Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
|
USAGE
|
Precisely applying glaze and basecoat; woodgraining; faux marble
|
MEDIUM
|
Oil or Water
|
FERRULE
|
Copper
|
HANDLE
|
Wooden round long
|
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
4 |
" / mm |
" / mm |
" / mm |
|
8 |
" / mm |
" / mm |
" / mm |
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. |
Original Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle) | GLZ-03D
ITEM #: GLZ-03D_Size-04
PRICE: $16.62 Regular price Regularly: $27.70 Sale price Save $11.08This original design is ingenious in it's rounded shape and thick hair. The hand tied red, cotton string is handsomely traditional in this model. Our natural bristle glazing brushes should be a standard item in your decorative painting kit.
- High quality bristle keeps it's shape
- Slightly domed shape for fast coverage
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Can be used in oil/water when dedicated (learn more)
- Perfect for 'breaking up the glaze'
- Works well painting basecoats
- Glaze panels with speed
- With size 8, glaze entire wall - applies better than a roller!
- Description: Bristle hair for OIL/WATER mediums
- Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & wash w/ soap
- Hair Length: 3-3.5" (76-90mm)
- Dia./width: 1-1.25" (25-32mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
4 | " / mm | " / mm |
" / mm |
|
8 | " / mm | " / mm |
" / mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle |
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold |
USAGE |
Applying glaze and base coat; adding texture; rough stipple |
MEDIUM |
Oil, Water |
FERRULE |
Copper |
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. |
Ultimate Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-01
ITEM #: GLZ-01_Size-04
PRICE: $17.40 Regular price Regularly: $21.75 Sale price Save $4.35Our ULTIMATE SERIES DOMED 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.
- ULTIMATE SERIES: Highest quality, hand-picked bristles shaped by hand, varnished wood handle, still competitively priced
- See other levels: PRO and ECONOMY SERIES
- and our BLUETOP PRO and BLUETOP ECONOMY SERIES.
- The DOMED shape is best for maximum coverage of surfaces. See also pointed glazing brush.
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Brush hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
- Tin ferrule with varnished long wooden handle
- Brush care: Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
4 | 12.4" / 31.6cm | 1" / 26mm | 1" / 26mm |
2.8" / 72mm |
8 | 13.5" / 34.3cm | 1.2" / 32mm | 1.2" / 32mm | 3.2" / 82mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
USAGE |
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium; stippling |
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 Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-31
ITEM #: GLZ-31_Size-02
PRICE: $13.40 Regular price Regularly: $16.75 Sale price Save $3.35Our PRO SERIES DOMED 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 other levels: ULTIMATE and ECONOMY SERIES
- and our BLUETOP PRO and BLUETOP ECONOMY SERIES.
- The DOMED shape is best for maximum coverage of surfaces. See also pointed glazing brush.
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Brush hold: Pencil Hold, Drummer's Hold
- Tin ferrule with varnished long wooden handle
- Brush care: Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE | BRUSH LENGTH | FERRULE WIDTH | HAIR LENGTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
2 | 11.8" / 30cm | 1" / 23mm | 2.3" / 59mm | 1" / 23mm |
4 | 12.2" / 31.1cm | 1.1" / 27mm | 2.9" / 69mm |
1.1" / 27mm |
6 | 13.2" / 33.5cm | 1.2" / 31mm | 3.1" / 80mm |
1.2" / 31mm |
8 | 13.2" / 33.6cm | 1.4" / 35mm | 3.1" / 80mm |
1.4" / 35mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
USAGE |
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium; stippling |
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. |

Economy Pointed Glazing Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-46
ITEM #: GLZ-46_Size-04
PRICE: $13.80 Regular price Regularly: $17.25 Sale price Save $3.45Our BLUETOP ECONOMY 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.
- ECONOMY SERIES: consistant quality hair, lightweight plastic handle, low price
- Blue versions: PRO
- Bristle Blend versions: ULTIMATE, PRO and ECONOMY 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 plastic 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 | HAIR LENGTH | FERRULE LENGTH |
4 | 11.3" / 28.7cm |
1" / 26mm |
2.8" / 70mm |
1" / 26mm |
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. |
Economy Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-33
ITEM #: GLZ-33_Size-04
PRICE: $7.76 Regular price Regularly: $9.70 Sale price Save $1.94Our ECONOMY SERIES DOMED 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.
- ECONOMY SERIES: consistent quality hair, lightweight plastic handle, low price
- See other levels: ULTIMATE and PRO SERIES
- The DOMED shape is best for maximum coverage of surfaces. See also: Pointed glazing brush
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Tin ferrule with varnished long plastic 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 |
4 |
10.8" / 27.5cm | 1" / 26mm | 1" / 26mm | 2.1" / 54mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle / Nylon blend |
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. |