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Badger Softener | GLZ-15
from $86.65
Graining Flogger (Black Bristle) | WD-04
ITEM #: WD-04_Size-60
PRICE: $39.15 Regular price Sale price/
Only 20 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. |
Badger Softener | GLZ-15
ITEM #: GLZ-15_Size-02
PRICE: $86.65 Regular price Sale price/
Only 50 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. |
Graining Tooth Veinette (Bristle) | WD-03
ITEM #: WD-03_Size-35
PRICE: $38.70 Regular price Sale price/
Only 25 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. |
Deerhoof Liner Striper Brush (Skunk) | TL-31
ITEM #: TL-31_Size-02
PRICE: $18.45 Regular price Sale price/
Only 3 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. |
PRO Domed Glazing Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-34
ITEM #: GLZ-34_Size-02
PRICE: $16.75 Regular price Sale price/
Only 42 items in stock!
Our 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
Our 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. |
Long Liner Brush (Samina Nylon) | TL-15
ITEM #: TL-15_Size-02
PRICE: $10.40 Regular price Sale price/
Only 61 items in stock!
This brush is indispensable for all your ornamentation work. This lining brush is made with soft samina hair and has exceptional performance for fine veined and breche marble. Samina fiber is meant to simulate squirrel hair, but with the capability to transport all of today's water mediums. Available in 4 sizes.
Long, synthetic, samina hair
Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
Brush 'springs' into action (learn more)
Small sizes wonderful for sharp, fine veins and fissures
Use as a liner for ornamentation
Larger sizes perfect for Portor Breche and other breche marbles
Description: Soft synthetic, tapered point
Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
12" / 30.5cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.1" / 3mm
1" / 26mm
4
12.4" / 31.5cm
0.1" / 3.8mm
0.1" / 3.8mm
1.1" / 28mm
6
12.8" / 32.5cm
0.2" / 5mm
0.2" / 5mm
1.1" / 31mm
8
12" / 30.5cm
0.2" / 6mm
0.2" / 6mm
1.3" / 33mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Samina
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
USAGE
Fine veining for faux marble in water mediums; fissures
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round long
This brush is indispensable for all your ornamentation work. This lining brush is made with soft samina hair and has exceptional performance for fine veined and breche marble. Samina fiber is meant to simulate squirrel hair, but with the capability to transport all of today's water mediums. Available in 4 sizes.
- Long, synthetic, samina hair
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Brush 'springs' into action (learn more)
- Small sizes wonderful for sharp, fine veins and fissures
- Use as a liner for ornamentation
- Larger sizes perfect for Portor Breche and other breche marbles
- Description: Soft synthetic, tapered point
- Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE
|
BRUSH LENGTH
|
FERRULE WIDTH
|
FERRULE LENGTH
|
HAIR LENGTH
|
|
2
|
12" / 30.5cm |
0.1" / 3mm
|
0.1" / 3mm
|
1" / 26mm
|
|
4
|
12.4" / 31.5cm |
0.1" / 3.8mm
|
0.1" / 3.8mm
|
1.1" / 28mm
|
|
6
|
12.8" / 32.5cm |
0.2" / 5mm
|
0.2" / 5mm
|
1.1" / 31mm
|
|
8
|
12" / 30.5cm |
0.2" / 6mm
|
0.2" / 6mm
|
1.3" / 33mm
|
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE
|
Samina
|
|
BRUSH HOLD
|
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
|
|
USAGE
|
Fine veining for faux marble in water mediums; fissures
|
|
MEDIUM
|
Water
|
|
FERRULE
|
Tin
|
|
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. |
Economy Flat Brush (Ruby Nylon) | TL-22D
ITEM #: TL-22D_Size-02
PRICE: $1.68 Regular price Regularly: $2.80 Sale price Save $1.12/
Only 11 items in stock!
Our most cost-effective series. Any decorative painter or muralist shouldn't be caught without a bunch of these handy economical brushes. The resilient RUBY synthetic fiber will last beyond the typical overuse time.
Description:Ruby synthetic fiber
Brush Care: wash with soap
Hair Length: .2 to .8 in / 5 to 20 mm
Dia./width: .1 to .74 in / 3 to 19 mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Nylon/synthetic blend
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Murals; portraiture; trompe l'oeil
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round short
Our most cost-effective series. Any decorative painter or muralist shouldn't be caught without a bunch of these handy economical brushes. The resilient RUBY synthetic fiber will last beyond the typical overuse time.
- Description:Ruby synthetic fiber
- Brush Care: wash with soap
- Hair Length: .2 to .8 in / 5 to 20 mm
- Dia./width: .1 to .74 in / 3 to 19 mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE
|
Nylon/synthetic blend
|
|
BRUSH HOLD
|
Pencil Hold
|
|
USAGE
|
Murals; portraiture; trompe l'oeil
|
|
MEDIUM
|
Water
|
|
FERRULE
|
Tin
|
|
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: $9.28 Regular price/
Only 8 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 | 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 |
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 Brush (Ruby Nylon) | TL-21D
ITEM #: TL-21D_Size-12
PRICE: $2.76 Regular price Regularly: $4.60 Sale price Save $1.84/
Only 4 items in stock!
Our most cost-effective series. Any decorative painter or muralist shouldn't be caught without a bunch of these handy economical brushes. The resilient RUBY synthetic fiber will last beyond the typical overuse time.
Brush Care: wash with soap
Hair Length: .3 to .8 in / 8 to 20 mm
Dia./width: .06 to .17 in / 2 to 5 mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Nylon/synthetic blend
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Murals; portraiture; trompe l'oeil
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round short
Our most cost-effective series. Any decorative painter or muralist shouldn't be caught without a bunch of these handy economical brushes. The resilient RUBY synthetic fiber will last beyond the typical overuse time.
- Brush Care: wash with soap
- Hair Length: .3 to .8 in / 8 to 20 mm
- Dia./width: .06 to .17 in / 2 to 5 mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Nylon/synthetic blend |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Murals; portraiture; trompe l'oeil |
|
MEDIUM |
Water |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
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. |
Chubby Stencil Brush (Nylon,Bristle) | STEN-03
ITEM #: STEN-03_Size-10
PRICE: $8.60 Regular price Sale price/
Only 16 items in stock!
This is not just your average stencil brush. This nylon/synthetic blend will hold up to heavy pouncing and all of today's water mediums. For your biggest stenciling jobs, don't be caught without this efficient brush. Easily cleaned, these brushes should last longer than most. The resilient nylon blend helps keep the original shape and thick cluster of razor cut fiber. Available in 2 sizes
Nylon synthetic fiber with 50% natural bristle
Brush 'springs' into action (learn more)
Hair can be tied or taped for an even tighter print
Brush Care: Wash with soap
Hair Length: 1.6 in / 40 mm
Dia./width: 1.4 in / 33 mm
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
10
4.2" / 10.6cm
0.8" / 20mm
0.8" / 20mm
1.1" / 29mm
12
4.1" / 10.4cm
0.8" / 20mm
0.8" / 20mm
1.5" / 38mm
14
4.4" / 11.3cm
1.2" / 31mm
1.2" / 31mm
1.5" / 39mm
16
5.1" / 13cm
1.3" / 33mm
1.3" / 33mm
1.6" / 40mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle/ Nylon blend
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold, Conductor's Hold
USAGE
Stenciling
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Copper
HANDLE
Wooden round stubby short
This is not just your average stencil brush. This nylon/synthetic blend will hold up to heavy pouncing and all of today's water mediums. For your biggest stenciling jobs, don't be caught without this efficient brush. Easily cleaned, these brushes should last longer than most. The resilient nylon blend helps keep the original shape and thick cluster of razor cut fiber. Available in 2 sizes
- Nylon synthetic fiber with 50% natural bristle
- Brush 'springs' into action (learn more)
- Hair can be tied or taped for an even tighter print
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
- Hair Length: 1.6 in / 40 mm
- Dia./width: 1.4 in / 33 mm
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 10 | 4.2" / 10.6cm | 0.8" / 20mm | 0.8" / 20mm | 1.1" / 29mm |
| 12 | 4.1" / 10.4cm | 0.8" / 20mm | 0.8" / 20mm | 1.5" / 38mm |
|
14 |
4.4" / 11.3cm |
1.2" / 31mm |
1.2" / 31mm |
1.5" / 39mm |
|
16 |
5.1" / 13cm |
1.3" / 33mm |
1.3" / 33mm |
1.6" / 40mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle/ Nylon blend |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold, Conductor's Hold |
|
USAGE |
Stenciling |
|
MEDIUM |
Water |
|
FERRULE |
Copper |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden round stubby 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. |
Chunking Filbert Brush (Bristle) | TL-20
ITEM #: TL-20_Size-04
PRICE: $10.40 Regular price/
Only 21 items in stock!
It's back! We've decided to bring back the premier striping brush for oil finishes. Don't be fooled by it's simple appearance, three types of bristle are carefully combined to create this perfect filbert shape. Don't settle for lesser quality. Buy the brush that allows you to paint your best. In every project in oil, this filbert will become indespensible. Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding and other linear projects. Available in 3 sizes.
White Bristle hair, for murals or oil striping
Hair Length: .8 in to 1.2 in
Dia./width: .4 in to .6 in
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
4
12.4" / 31.5cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.4" / 9.5mm
0.8" / 21mm
6
12.9" / 32.7cm
0.2" / 4.5mm
0.5" / 12mm
1" / 26mm
8
12.3" / 33.7cm
0.2" / 5.5mm
0.6" / 16mm
1.2" / 30mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bristle
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Trompe l'oeil, striping
MEDIUM
Oil or Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round long
It's back! We've decided to bring back the premier striping brush for oil finishes. Don't be fooled by it's simple appearance, three types of bristle are carefully combined to create this perfect filbert shape. Don't settle for lesser quality. Buy the brush that allows you to paint your best. In every project in oil, this filbert will become indespensible. Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding and other linear projects. Available in 3 sizes.
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
|
4 |
12.4" / 31.5cm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.4" / 9.5mm |
0.8" / 21mm |
|
6 |
12.9" / 32.7cm |
0.2" / 4.5mm |
0.5" / 12mm |
1" / 26mm |
|
8 |
12.3" / 33.7cm |
0.2" / 5.5mm |
0.6" / 16mm |
1.2" / 30mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Bristle |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Trompe l'oeil, striping |
|
MEDIUM |
Oil or Water |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
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. |
Original Domed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-01D
ITEM #: GLZ-01D_Size-04
PRICE: $15.24 Regular price Regularly: $25.40 Sale price Save $10.16/
Only 3 items in stock!
Our 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)
Our 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. |
Filbert Ornament Brush (Sable, Toray Nylon) | TL-08D
ITEM #: TL-08D_Size-08
PRICE: $9.36 Regular price Regularly: $15.60 Sale price Save $6.24/
Only 89 items in stock!
In order to make a more economical brush, we've combined some natural sable hair with synthetic fiber which holds up to today's water mediums. The filbert tip, sable blend brush is used primarily for half tone shadowing where a sharp, unfaded stroke is desired. Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding & other linear projects. Muralists will surely love this series of sable/mix for production and accuracy. Available in 4 sizes.
sable /synthetic blend
Flat shape is best for half tone shadows
Perfect for landscape and figure murals
Larger sizes great for quick blending, fading, and wide half tone
Description: Economical mix of sable with synthetic
Brush Care: Wash with soap
Hair Length: 8 mm to 12 mm
Dia./width: 6 mm to 14 mm
In order to make a more economical brush, we've combined some natural sable hair with synthetic fiber which holds up to today's water mediums. The filbert tip, sable blend brush is used primarily for half tone shadowing where a sharp, unfaded stroke is desired. Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding & other linear projects. Muralists will surely love this series of sable/mix for production and accuracy. Available in 4 sizes.
- sable /synthetic blend
- Flat shape is best for half tone shadows
- Perfect for landscape and figure murals
- Larger sizes great for quick blending, fading, and wide half tone
- Description: Economical mix of sable with synthetic
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
- Hair Length: 8 mm to 12 mm
- Dia./width: 6 mm to 14 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. |
Economy Pointed Glazing Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-43
ITEM #: GLZ-43_Size-02
PRICE: $9.20 Regular price Sale price/
Only 29 items in stock!
Our 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
Our 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. |
Acryl'art Detail Pointed Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) | TL-18D
ITEM #: TL-18D_Size-02
PRICE: $4.14 Regular price Regularly: $6.90 Sale price Save $2.76/
Only 19 items in stock!
For all you fresco mural painters, these brushes are for you! These synthetic brushes are made with a slightly stiffer, cognac fiber for all water mediums. Muralist will love these brushes for their strength, and slightly heavier handle. Our new Acryl'art synthetics are no substitute for sable, but the perfect starter brush. Available in 3 sizes.
Brush Care: Wash with soap
Hair Length: .6 in to 1.75 in
Dia./width: .4 in to 1.5 in
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bordeaux Nylon
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
USAGE
Trompe l'oeil, striping
MEDIUM
Oil or Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round long
For all you fresco mural painters, these brushes are for you! These synthetic brushes are made with a slightly stiffer, cognac fiber for all water mediums. Muralist will love these brushes for their strength, and slightly heavier handle. Our new Acryl'art synthetics are no substitute for sable, but the perfect starter brush. Available in 3 sizes.
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Bordeaux Nylon |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Trompe l'oeil, striping |
|
MEDIUM |
Oil or Water |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
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. |
Pointed Detail Brush (Samina Nylon) | TL-27
ITEM #: TL-27_Size-08
PRICE: $13.80 Regular price Sale price/
Only 47 items in stock!
An old-style brush in our most popular, Samina fiber. Use this adaptation of the classic pointed brush for trompe lêoeil, ornamentation, foliage, portraiture, faux marble veining, and preparatory sketches. Available in 4 sizes
Description: Soft synthetic, tapered point
Brush Care: wash with soap
Hair Length: .6 - .85 inch
Dia./width: .15 - .25 inches
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
8
11.9" / 30.1cm
0.1" / 3.2mm
0.1" / 3.2mm
0.7" / 17mm
10
12.2" / 30.9cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.2" / 4mm
0.7" / 19mm
12
11.4" / 29cm
0.2" / 4.5mm
0.2" / 4.5mm
0.9" / 23mm
14
11.6" / 29.5cm
0.2" / 5.5mm
0.2" / 5.5mm
0.9" / 24mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Samina synthetic
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Ornamentation, veining for faux marble, murals
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden
An old-style brush in our most popular, Samina fiber. Use this adaptation of the classic pointed brush for trompe lêoeil, ornamentation, foliage, portraiture, faux marble veining, and preparatory sketches. Available in 4 sizes
Description: Soft synthetic, tapered point
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
|
8 |
11.9" / 30.1cm |
0.1" / 3.2mm |
0.1" / 3.2mm |
0.7" / 17mm |
|
10 |
12.2" / 30.9cm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.7" / 19mm |
|
12 |
11.4" / 29cm |
0.2" / 4.5mm |
0.2" / 4.5mm |
0.9" / 23mm |
|
14 |
11.6" / 29.5cm |
0.2" / 5.5mm |
0.2" / 5.5mm |
0.9" / 24mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE
|
Samina synthetic
|
|
BRUSH HOLD
|
Pencil Hold
|
|
USAGE
|
Ornamentation, veining for faux marble, murals
|
|
MEDIUM
|
Water
|
|
FERRULE
|
Tin
|
|
HANDLE
|
Wooden
|
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. |
Pointed Fine Detail Brush (Sable) | TL-04
ITEM #: TL-04_Size-02
PRICE: $15.00 Regular price Sale price/
Only 102 items in stock!
My best brush for all freehand detail work! Quality, short pointed sable hair is hand-selected for this detail brush. It's amazingly pointed to make it easy to render magic for all freehand detail painting. For any mural or ornamentation project, use our short, pointed, sable detail brush for accuracy and best response. Using your pinkie as a guide, create controlled, 'thin-thick-thin' strokes, evenly with this brush. Available in 3 sizes
Fine pointed sable hair
Sable hair ages well and is self-sharpening
Short handle for control
Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
Can be used in oil/water when dedicated (learn more)
Excellent for surgical touch-ups
Description: Soft hair, for precision painting
Preferred Medium: Oil/Water
Brush Ferrule/Handle: tin, wooden round short
Brush Hair Type: Sable
Brush Hold: Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & lard
Hair Length: .6 to .8" (15-20mm)
Dia./width: .12" (3mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
7.2" / 18.2cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.1" / 3mm
0.6" / 14mm
4
8" / 20.3cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.2" / 4mm
0.7" / 18mm
6
8.1" / 20.5cm
0.2" / 5mm
0.2" / 5mm
0.9" / 22mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Kolinsky Sable
BRUSH HOLD
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
USAGE
Freehand trompe l'oeil & ornamentation
MEDIUM
Oil or Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round short
My best brush for all freehand detail work! Quality, short pointed sable hair is hand-selected for this detail brush. It's amazingly pointed to make it easy to render magic for all freehand detail painting. For any mural or ornamentation project, use our short, pointed, sable detail brush for accuracy and best response. Using your pinkie as a guide, create controlled, 'thin-thick-thin' strokes, evenly with this brush. Available in 3 sizes
- Fine pointed sable hair
- Sable hair ages well and is self-sharpening
- Short handle for control
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Can be used in oil/water when dedicated (learn more)
- Excellent for surgical touch-ups
- Description: Soft hair, for precision painting
- Preferred Medium: Oil/Water
- Brush Ferrule/Handle: tin, wooden round short
- Brush Hair Type: Sable
- Brush Hold: Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold
- Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & lard
- Hair Length: .6 to .8" (15-20mm)
- Dia./width: .12" (3mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE
|
BRUSH LENGTH
|
FERRULE WIDTH
|
FERRULE LENGTH
|
HAIR LENGTH
|
|
2
|
7.2" / 18.2cm |
0.1" / 3mm
|
0.1" / 3mm |
0.6" / 14mm |
|
4
|
8" / 20.3cm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.7" / 18mm |
|
6
|
8.1" / 20.5cm |
0.2" / 5mm |
0.2" / 5mm |
0.9" / 22mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Kolinsky Sable |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Freehand trompe l'oeil & ornamentation |
|
MEDIUM |
Oil or Water |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
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. |
Oval Varnish Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-25
ITEM #: GLZ-25_Size-040
PRICE: $27.50 Regular price/
Only 5 items in stock!
This classic Italian-inspired oval brush has a thick hair density wrapped in an oval-shaped ferrule. This shape is a great mix between flat and round brushes. Used to apply water based vanishes and basecoat paints. Silky, blue hair allows for glass-like application of mediums. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges
Oval shape great mix between flat and round brushes
Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc.
Brush hold: Drummer's Hold, Pencil Hold
Metal ferrule with plastic handle
Best for water based mediums
Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
40
8.7" / 22cm
0.3" / 9mm
1.5" / 40mm
1.8" / 45mm
50
9.1" / 23.2cm
0.3" / 9mm
1.9" / 50mm
1.8" / 45mm
60
9.4" / 24cm
0.3" / 9mm
2.3" / 60mm
1.8" / 45mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bluetop synthetic fiber
USAGE
Application of varnish, paint, glaze medium
This classic Italian-inspired oval brush has a thick hair density wrapped in an oval-shaped ferrule. This shape is a great mix between flat and round brushes. Used to apply water based vanishes and basecoat paints. Silky, blue hair allows for glass-like application of mediums. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges
- Oval shape great mix between flat and round brushes
- Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc.
- Brush hold: Drummer's Hold, Pencil Hold
- Metal ferrule with plastic handle
- Best for water based mediums
-
Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH
|
FERRULE WIDTH
|
FERRULE LENGTH
|
HAIR LENGTH
|
| 40 | 8.7" / 22cm |
0.3" / 9mm
|
1.5" / 40mm
|
1.8" / 45mm
|
| 50 | 9.1" / 23.2cm |
0.3" / 9mm
|
1.9" / 50mm
|
1.8" / 45mm
|
| 60 | 9.4" / 24cm |
0.3" / 9mm
|
2.3" / 60mm
|
1.8" / 45mm
|
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. |
Long Filbert Striping Brush (Bordeaux Nylon) | TL-10
ITEM #: TL-10_Size-02
PRICE: $13.80 Regular price Sale price/
Only 30 items in stock!
This brush will give a long, delicate stroke for striping. Use also to create thin veins in faux marble techniques. Long hair holds plenty of paint medium. Perfect for the thin-thick-thin marks like of real marble veins. Can also be used in woodgrain techniques.
Long hair, filbert shape and domed tip
Stiffer Bordeaux synthetic fiber for ultimate control
See also shorter hair version
Filbert shape is best for halftone gradual fading
Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding & other linear projects
Best used in water medium
Brush hold: Conductor's hold
Tin ferrule with long wooden handle
Brush Care: Wash with soap
Hair Length: .1.1" (28mm)
Dia./width: .2-.4" (5-10mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
2
12.4" / 31.5cm
0.1" / 2mm
0.2" / 5mm
1.1" / 27mm
4
12.1" / 30.8cm
0.1" / 2mm
0.2" / 6mm
1.1" / 27mm
6
12.6" / 32cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.3" / 7mm
1.1" / 28mm
8
12.6" / 32cm
0.1" / 3.5mm
0.4" / 9mm
1.1" / 29mm
10
12.7" / 32.2cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.4" / 11mm
1.3" / 32mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Bordeaux synthetic fiber
USAGE
transparent striping; faux marble veining; woodgraining
This brush will give a long, delicate stroke for striping. Use also to create thin veins in faux marble techniques. Long hair holds plenty of paint medium. Perfect for the thin-thick-thin marks like of real marble veins. Can also be used in woodgrain techniques.
- Long hair, filbert shape and domed tip
- Stiffer Bordeaux synthetic fiber for ultimate control
- See also shorter hair version
- Filbert shape is best for halftone gradual fading
- Use effectively with a Striping Edge for faux molding & other linear projects
- Best used in water medium
- Brush hold: Conductor's hold
- Tin ferrule with long wooden handle
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
- Hair Length: .1.1" (28mm)
- Dia./width: .2-.4" (5-10mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 2 | 12.4" / 31.5cm |
0.1" / 2mm |
0.2" / 5mm |
1.1" / 27mm |
| 4 | 12.1" / 30.8cm | 0.1" / 2mm | 0.2" / 6mm | 1.1" / 27mm |
|
6 |
12.6" / 32cm |
0.1" / 3mm |
0.3" / 7mm |
1.1" / 28mm |
|
8 |
12.6" / 32cm |
0.1" / 3.5mm |
0.4" / 9mm |
1.1" / 29mm |
|
10 |
12.7" / 32.2cm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.4" / 11mm |
1.3" / 32mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Bordeaux synthetic fiber |
|
USAGE |
transparent striping; faux marble veining; woodgraining |
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. |
Extra Long Flat Veining Brush (Bristle) | MB-21
ITEM #: MB-21_Size-01
PRICE: $10.80 Regular price Sale price/
Only 19 items in stock!
Use to paint an extra-long veins, because this extra long, top-quality bristle hair brush will hold a tremendous amount of paint medium. The classic, Egbert filbert shape is perfect for veining. Use to paint breccia veins for many types of marble. When painting veins in faux marble techniques, it is essential to use the brush on its side (heel) as well as the tip.
Top quality sharp stiff Bristle hair
Paint extra long lines, holds lots of paint
Helpful for breccia, veining, & some Woodgraining techniques (faux mahogany, walnut, and cherry wood)
Springs into action, allowing for quick and controlled thin-thick-thin movements typical of breccia veins
Water or Oil mediums
Tin ferrule with long wooden handle (handle color varies)
Brush Care: Wash with soap
See also: TL-20 & MB-02
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
1
12.2" / 30.9cm
0.1" / 3mm
0.2" / 6mm
1.1" / 27mm
2
12.3" / 31.3cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.2" / 6mm
1.1" / 27mm
4
13.1" / 33.2cm
0.2" / 4mm
0.4" / 10mm
1.5" / 38mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Natural Bristle
USAGE
faux marble veining, breccia
Use to paint an extra-long veins, because this extra long, top-quality bristle hair brush will hold a tremendous amount of paint medium. The classic, Egbert filbert shape is perfect for veining. Use to paint breccia veins for many types of marble. When painting veins in faux marble techniques, it is essential to use the brush on its side (heel) as well as the tip.
- Top quality sharp stiff Bristle hair
- Paint extra long lines, holds lots of paint
- Helpful for breccia, veining, & some Woodgraining techniques (faux mahogany, walnut, and cherry wood)
- Springs into action, allowing for quick and controlled thin-thick-thin movements typical of breccia veins
- Water or Oil mediums
- Tin ferrule with long wooden handle (handle color varies)
- Brush Care: Wash with soap
- See also: TL-20 & MB-02
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE
|
BRUSH LENGTH
|
FERRULE WIDTH
|
FERRULE LENGTH
|
HAIR LENGTH
|
|
1
|
12.2" / 30.9cm |
0.1" / 3mm |
0.2" / 6mm |
1.1" / 27mm
|
|
2
|
12.3" / 31.3cm |
0.2" / 4mm |
0.2" / 6mm |
1.1" / 27mm |
| 4 |
13.1" / 33.2cm |
0.2" / 4mm | 0.4" / 10mm | 1.5" / 38mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Natural Bristle |
|
USAGE |
faux marble veining, breccia |
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. |
Pointed Detail Brush (Taklon Nylon) | TL-25
ITEM #: TL-25_Size-04
PRICE: $6.00 Regular price Sale price/
Only 70 items in stock!
For those of you who do ornamentation, scroll work, or murals, you will find this series of brushes extremely useful. Making the 'thin, thick, thin' stroke is simple with this brush. Available in 6 sizes.
Long, pointed teklon synthetic fiber
Very fine point for thin, painted lines
Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
Long handle for use with a mahlstick
Long handle brushes are popular with muralists
Excellent for surgical touch-ups
Description:Firm, synthetic fiber
Hair Length: .3 to 1.2" (13-27mm)
Dia./width: .5 to .3" (2.5-7.5mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
SIZE
BRUSH LENGTH
FERRULE WIDTH
FERRULE LENGTH
HAIR LENGTH
4
10.8" / 27.5cm
0.1" / 2mm
0.1" / 2mm
0.3" / 8mm
6
11" / 28cm
0.1" / 2.5mm
0.1" / 2.5mm
0.5" / 12mm
8
11.2" / 28.5cm
0.1" / 3.5mm
0.1" / 3.5mm
0.6" / 16mm
10
11.3" / 28.7cm
0.1" / 3.5mm
0.1" / 3.5mm
0.7" / 18mm
12
11.5" / 29.2m
0.2" / 4.5mm
0.2" / 4.5mm
0.8" / 20mm
14
11.9" / 30.3m
0.2" / 6mm
0.2" / 6mm
1" / 26mm
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
HAIR TYPE
Teklon
BRUSH HOLD
Pencil Hold
USAGE
Trompe l'oeil; ornamentation
MEDIUM
Water
FERRULE
Tin
HANDLE
Wooden round
For those of you who do ornamentation, scroll work, or murals, you will find this series of brushes extremely useful. Making the 'thin, thick, thin' stroke is simple with this brush. Available in 6 sizes.
- Long, pointed teklon synthetic fiber
- Very fine point for thin, painted lines
- Rounded for ultimate medium dispersion (learn more)
- Long handle for use with a mahlstick
- Long handle brushes are popular with muralists
- Excellent for surgical touch-ups
- Description:Firm, synthetic fiber
- Hair Length: .3 to 1.2" (13-27mm)
- Dia./width: .5 to .3" (2.5-7.5mm)
SIZE TRANSLATIONS
|
SIZE |
BRUSH LENGTH |
FERRULE WIDTH |
FERRULE LENGTH |
HAIR LENGTH |
| 4 | 10.8" / 27.5cm |
0.1" / 2mm |
0.1" / 2mm |
0.3" / 8mm |
|
6 |
11" / 28cm |
0.1" / 2.5mm |
0.1" / 2.5mm |
0.5" / 12mm |
|
8 |
11.2" / 28.5cm |
0.1" / 3.5mm |
0.1" / 3.5mm |
0.6" / 16mm |
|
10 |
11.3" / 28.7cm |
0.1" / 3.5mm |
0.1" / 3.5mm |
0.7" / 18mm |
|
12 |
11.5" / 29.2m |
0.2" / 4.5mm |
0.2" / 4.5mm |
0.8" / 20mm |
|
14 |
11.9" / 30.3m |
0.2" / 6mm |
0.2" / 6mm |
1" / 26mm |
BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS
|
HAIR TYPE |
Teklon |
|
BRUSH HOLD |
Pencil Hold |
|
USAGE |
Trompe l'oeil; ornamentation |
|
MEDIUM |
Water |
|
FERRULE |
Tin |
|
HANDLE |
Wooden round |
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. |