DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, short-length hairs, set with longer hairs at one end. Useful for precise strokes, and for lines and curves, with thick or heavy color. |
| MEDIA watercolor
acrylic
decorative |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGEFlat ferrule, short-length hairs, usually set in a long handle. Width and length of brush head is about equal. Useful for short, controlled strokes, and with thick or heavy color. |
| MEDIAoil
acrylic
decorative |
| FIBERsable mongoose
bristle
badger
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGEFlat ferrule, spread hairs. Natural hair is more suitable for soft blending, and synthetic works well for textural effects. Useful for smoothing and blending, special effects and textures. |
| MEDIAoil
acrylic
decorative |
| FIBER bristle
badger
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGEThick, flat ferrule and oval-shaped medium to long hairs. Long handles. Natural hair is more suitable for blending because the hairs hold together when wet. With its soft rounded edges, the filbert is suitable for blending and figurative work. |
| MEDIAoil
acrylic
decorative |
| FIBER sable
mongoose
bristle
badger
synthetic Spirit animal pack. |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, square-ended, with medium to long hairs. Provides lots of color capacity and easy maneuverability. Use for bold, sweeping strokes, or on edge for fine lines. Use heavier filling for heavier paint. |
| | FIBER sable
mongoose
bristle
badger
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE A hake brush is an oriental-style wash brush on a long flat handle. It is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media. |
| | FIBER squirrel
goat
ox
bristle
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Also known as an outliner. Round ferrule, square-ended brush, with extra-long hairs and a short handle. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for delicate lettering, outlining, and long continuous strokes. |
| | FIBER sable
squirrel
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE A mop is a round, full version of the wash brush, made of soft, absorbent natural hair. It is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media. |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, square-ended medium to long length hairs. Short handles. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for painting block letters in a single stroke. |
| MEDIA oil
ink
decorative
sign paint |
| FIBER sable
squirrel
ox
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Wash brushes come in varied shapes. The oval wash has rounded hairs, flat ferrules, and produces a soft edge, with no point. A wash brush is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media. |
| | FIBER squirrel
ox
bristle
synthetic |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Plastic or natural quill ferrule, with a permanent or detachable handle. Long hairs, and a natural-shaped tip. The writer has a round ferrule and a short handle. Useful for lettering and poster work. Good on smooth surfaces such as glass. |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Round ferrule, round or pointed tip. Useful for detail, wash, fills, and thin to thick lines. A pointed round is used for fine detail. A detailer is a pointed round with very short hair. |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE The long handles and tapered bristles are perfect for detailed work on large paintings. Also good for delicate decorative painting. |
| MEDIA oil
acrylic
decorative |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Pointed, narrow brush with very long hair. Liners are shorter and narrower. Short handles, round ferrules. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for delicate lettering, highlighting, outlining, and long continuous strokes. |
| MEDIA watercolor
decorative
ink
sign paint |
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DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Wash brushes come in varied shapes. The square wash can produce varying shapes and widths, and often has a short, 'flat-footed' handle for scraping, burnishing, and separating watercolor paper from blocks. A wash brush is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media. |
| | FIBER squirrel
ox
bristle
synthetic |
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