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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Illinois
Detail paint brushes
Posted by wjbwjb29 on Friday, June 24, 2011 5:55 PM

Hello;

Could someone recomend a good set of detail brushs for a decent price. My ones from micromart have seved me well but are wearing out.

 

Bill

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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, June 24, 2011 6:01 PM

I usually go to Michaels and pick up whatever looks good, with a sharp point.  Currently the one I'm using says "American Painter" spotter on the handle.  It's a no. 10. 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by STJohnson on Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:51 AM

Hi Bill

 Not sure what your painting exactly, but if you need a brush that has a fine point and keeps it.  Loads and unloads just the right amount of paint with good flow and has a good springback in the tuft.............then you might want to look at "Kolinsky Sable" brushes made by several different companys.

These brushes are "Watercolor "brushes which by definition means they have short handles  vs. oil/acrylic brushes with very long handles for use at the easel.

They just excel at holding a tight point when used with acrylics. I have even used oils and enamels with good results. Mind you, the maker of the brush would tell you they are designed for watercolors only!!

If you keep them super clean and well cared for it should not be a problem, as I have used mine for more than 3 years and the points are just as tight as when they were new.

My favorite size s are #1 and #0. Price $10-$15 each. You can build a set slowly. A set for me is only 4 brushes.

 I can still paint extremely fine detail with a larger brush, smaller brushes do not always load as well.

Just google" Kolinsky sable" or go to Dakota art brushes, Cheap joes, *** Blick just to name a few.

Good luck

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Illinois
Posted by wjbwjb29 on Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:00 PM

Thanks guys will check them out.

 

Bill

On the Bench:   Trumperter Tsesarevich on deck Glencoe USS Oregon

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