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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Short Handle Brush, Flat Size #20Save Up to84%Off list…brush is made from fine wood and features nickel plated brass ferrules for looks that reflect Mimik’s ability. The synthetic hair has sharp points and edges with great spring back and performs just like sable hair! ONE SMART BRUSH! HANDMADE IN GERMANY, THESE ARE THE SINGLE FINEST SYNTHETIC BRUSHES… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - The Best Kolinsky Style Brushes You Will Use or Your Money Back! The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, made in Germany by master brush makers, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the best Kolinsky while still being animal friendly. Created to the highest standards, each short handle brush is made from fine wood and features nickel plated brass ferrules for looks that reflect Mimik’s ability. The synthetic hair has sharp points and edges with great spring back and performs just like sable hair! ONE SMART BRUSH! HANDMADE IN GERMANY, THESE ARE THE SINGLE FINEST SYNTHETIC BRUSHES YOU CAN BUY AT ANY COST. A MOMENTOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE. RELIABLE TOOLS EVERY TIME! Key Features:* Handmade in Germany by master brush makers* Professional brushes* Created to the highest standards* The best synthetic hair* Short lacquered handles with beautiful mahogany finish* Shape retention* Short Handle flats and rounds* Animal-friendly, cruelty free!* Perfect For:* Watercolor applications* Defined brush strokes* Creating fine details* Professionals, teachers, students* More working time as it holds a lot of color What is Kolinksy Hair? A kolinsky sable-hair brush (also known as red sable or sable hair brush) is a fine artists' paintbrush. The hair is obtained from the tail of the kolinsky (Mustela sibirica), a species of weasel rather than an actual sable. Kolinsky bristles tend to be pale red in color with darker tips. See More
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Creative Mark White Natural Goat Hair Mop Brush Round # 20Save Up to59%Off listWhite The preferred brush for a wide range of techniques! Creative Mark Natural Goat Hair Mop Brushes are a must-have for any painter! You can use the super absorbent natural goat hair for various techniques, from watercolor washes to dry blending oil paints. The white goat hair remains soft even when wet, making it ideal for watercolor application. With our black goat hair mop, you can add marvelous dry brush textural effects. When wet, the black goat hair stiffens slightly, allowing you to soften edges and create color transitions in oils or even acrylics. Our bushy rounds are terrific for washes, and the oval mop shape offers additional control for blending and softening. Goat hair brushes are best for blending paints on a variety of surfaces and great for watercolors. Key Features: * Natural goat hair mop brushes * White goat hair stays soft when wet * Black goat hair stiffens slightly when wet * Mop brushes in oval and round shapes * Short handle * Perfect For: * Watercolors, oils, or acrylics * Backgrounds and sky washes * Creating texture when blending color * Dry brush techniques * Gentle transitions and color shifts Natural White Goat Hair Mop Brush Set of 4: Round sizes #10, #14, #20, and Oval Mop size 1" Natural Goat Hair Mixed Mop Set of 3: White Goat Hair Round sizes #10, #14, and Black Goat Hair Oval Mop size 1" Natural Goat Hair Super Mop Set of 6: White Goat Hair Round sizes #12, #16, and Oval Mop size 3/4" and Black Goat Hair Round sizes #14, #20, and Oval Mop size 1/2" See More
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Creative Mark Rhapsody Kolinsky Sable Brush Extra Large Round #20Save Up to77%Off list…Rhapsody brushes are 100% pure Kolinsky Sable hair finished with chrome-plated brass ferrules. Handles are black lacquered, polished and well balanced wood handles, with violet dipped ends. Rhapsody uses only winter coat, male tail Kolinsky hair (the bushiest and most responsive brush hair… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Absolute Best Value of any Brush in its Class! 100% Pure Kolinsky Sable Hair Creative Mark wanted to create a watercolor brush that virtually surpassed others in their class, to offer incredible quality at a reasonable price. Using the stringent English sizing developed by Winsor & Newton’s in their Series 7, they use only winter coat, male tail Kolinsky hair (the bushiest and most responsive brush hair available). By following the English sizing as a template, Rhapsody Brushes boast a size 10 that is equivalent to a size 12 (or in some cases, a size 14) in other brands. Instead of tapering down the belly, the winter tail allows a full belly that extends lower, absorbing maximum amounts of color for wide washes. Rhapsody has a flawless, split-proof 3x0 point with super responsiveness, spring, and resilience, capable of the tiniest detail. Given a 5 star rating by professional watercolorists, Rhapsody brushes are 100% pure Kolinsky Sable hair finished with chrome-plated brass ferrules. Handles are black lacquered, polished and well balanced wood handles, with violet dipped ends. Rhapsody uses only winter coat, male tail Kolinsky hair (the bushiest and most responsive brush hair available) Sizes w/ Box: Extra Large Round #12, #18 and #20 Come In a Beautiful Box (see images) Key Features:* 100% Pure Kolinsky Sable Hair* Responsive, excellent spring* Full belly for large washes* Full English Watercolor Sizing* Stainless chrome-plated ferrules* Fine, Split-proof Points* Short handle brushes* Black lacquered handles, polished and well balanced wood with violet dipped ends Perfect For:* Wanting the absolute best in class brushes* Professional Watercolorists* Watercolor, gouaches, inks, fluid medias* Fine, controlled detail* Holding large amounts of color* Kolinsky Watercolor brush enthusiasts* Can use with oil paints by mainly for watercolors* See More
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Princeton Neptune Synthetic Fine Watercolor Brush Round #20Save Up to46%Off list…Brush Ever! Princeton is proud to present Neptuneâ„¢, their most absorbent synthetic brush ever! Designed to mimic natural squirrel the soft synthetic hair is thirsty and holds oceans of color for painting! The hair is so soft and absorbent, that brush experts are skeptical that these brushes are… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Princeton's Softest And Most Absorbent Synthetic Brush Ever! Princeton is proud to present Neptuneâ„¢, their most absorbent synthetic brush ever! Designed to mimic natural squirrel the soft synthetic hair is thirsty and holds oceans of color for painting! The hair is so soft and absorbent, that brush experts are skeptical that these brushes are actually synthetic. The Neptuneâ„¢ line is available in a beautiful range of shapes, including mottlers, flats, rounds, and quills. Key Features: * Soft and absorbent bristles * 7 different shapes available * Short handles * Controlled application Perfect For: * Watercolor and gouache * Most wet media * Artists of all levels * Great performance and value See More
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Princeton Short Handle 3750 Select Sz 1/16" Lunar BlenderSave Up to46%Off list…premium quality paint brushes! Princeton Select Series 3750 Short Handled Brushes are born from a collaboration between Princeton craftsmen to produce high quality paint brushes. Each of the 108 individual brushes in 29 distinct shapes are constructed of synthetic or natural hairs glued securely and… Create fabulous mixed media art pieces with this line of premium quality paint brushes! Princeton Select Series 3750 Short Handled Brushes are born from a collaboration between Princeton craftsmen to produce high quality paint brushes. Each of the 108 individual brushes in 29 distinct shapes are constructed of synthetic or natural hairs glued securely and crimped into silver ferrules, which are attached to beautiful satin-finish jewel-tone blue wooden handles. Created for working with watercolors, acrylics and oils on almost any surface, this extensive line of true mixed media brushes is also ideal for staining, painting and glazing. Key Features: * Created by Princeton craftsmen * Premium natural or synthetic haired short handled brushes * 108 individual brushes * 29 distinct shapes Perfect For: * Mixed media artists * Watercolors, acrylics and oils * Almost any surface * Glazing, painting & staining See More
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Staccato MPM-FT Long Handle Synthetic Artist Brush, Filbert #20Save Up to83%Off listCherry Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils A whole new level of painting performance - Handmade by brush artisans Creative Mark Staccato brushes are made with a proprietary blend of fine and thick synthetic hair. They work best with heavy-bodied acrylic paint. The thick hair is stiff enough to handle thick acrylics and gels, while the fine hair allows you to control thin acrylic inks. Each brush comes to a tapered edge or fine springy point. The spring of the bristle allows you to work as fast or as slow as you like with different paint viscosities. Available in flats, rounds, brights, or filbert shapes, these brushes have long, lacquered cherrywood handles with black dipped ends. The gunmetal ferrules are made of seamless nickel-plated brass. Staccato provides a completely new level of performance while painting. The full-bodied hair of the brush comes to a tapered edge or fine, springy point so you can control any paint viscosity! Key Features:* Full-bodied for firm, controlled strokes that deliver a consistent color load* Super bounce back resiliency through each stroke* Shape to a tapered edge or fine springy point* Gunmetal plated brass ferrule* Long cherry wood handles* Handmade by Brush Artisans* Available in flats, rounds, brights, or filberts* Perfect For:* Multimedia work* Heavy body acrylics and thin ink glazes* Controlling even the thinnest of fluids* Acrylic painting small or large scale* Artists of all levels* Controlling viscosity of different medias* To work either fast or slow, depending on your application* Available in open stock and sets Staccato Long-Handle Synthetic Brushes Sets Staccato Value Set of 10 Brushes (#89781) - The set includes Round Sizes: #1, #4, Bright Sizes: #1, #4, #8, Filbert Sizes: #1, #2, #4, #8, #12. This carefully curated set is a must-have for the brush enthusiast! Staccato Brush Set of 12 w/ Easel Case (#89780) - An Exceptional Value! The set includes a deluxe brush easel case with sizes 1, 4, 6 in Round, sizes 1, 2, 4 in Bright, sizes 2, 4, 8 in Flat, and sizes 2, 6, 12 in Filbert. This carefully curated set is a must-have for the brush enthusiast! See More
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Princeton Aspen Series 6500 Flat, Size 20Save Up to46%Off list…brush fibers stay together regardless of the canvas texture or the amount of pressure used, enabling control and precise arrangement of color. Princeton’s Aspen™ brushes can be used with acrylics, oils, and water-soluble oils. Paint releases and glides evenly off the synthetic hairs.… Performance, Practicality, and Style in One Brush! Available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, Princeton Aspen™ Series 6500 Synthetic Brushes are made out of synthetic bristles. The synthetic brush fibers stay together regardless of the canvas texture or the amount of pressure used, enabling control and precise arrangement of color. Princeton’s Aspen™ brushes can be used with acrylics, oils, and water-soluble oils. Paint releases and glides evenly off the synthetic hairs. Each brush has a long polished black handle made from reforested wood and a matte non-glare black ferrule perfect for outdoor painting. Key Features: * Stiff synthetic bristles * Hair retains its shape * Paints glide off brush evenly * Matte non-glare ferrule eliminates light reflection * Polished black handles made of reforested wood Perfect For: * Acrylics, Oils, and Water-Soluble Oils * Controlled lines and placement of color * Artists, crafters, and students * Outdoor painting * Everyday studio use! See More
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Princeton Dakota 6300 Series Synthetic Brush Bright #20Save Up to40%Off listPrinceton Dakota 6300 Series Synthetic Brushes- The last thing you need with a thick paint, such as acrylics, is a limp brush. These long handled brushes feature the very first synthetic interlocking, inward curved hair that perfectly matches the stiffness of bristle, but with the resiliency and… Princeton Dakota 6300 Series Synthetic Brushes- The last thing you need with a thick paint, such as acrylics, is a limp brush. These long handled brushes feature the very first synthetic interlocking, inward curved hair that perfectly matches the stiffness of bristle, but with the resiliency and shape only a synthetic can give you. Easily power through the heaviest acrylics and make the most delicate line strokes with thinned colors too! These unbelievably versatile brushes contain no oils like natural bristle so they are perfect, not only for acrylics, but for water mixable oil colors such as Max and Artisan. All with gold-tone nickel plated seamless ferrules attached to long, green wood grain lacquered handles. A better, longer lasting bristle brush that performs better than natural bristle across a broad range of media. A key advantage of 6300 is that it won’t go limp even in water! Try that with natural bristle! Modeled on the look and feel of hog bristle, series 6300 is a perfect brush for painters switching from oils to acrylic or water miscible oil. A real workhorse in even heavy bodied acrylics and suitable for use with gels and impasto media. Oil painters are catching on to 6300, realizing that it wears much better than natural bristle. See More
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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Long Handle Brush, Bright Size #20Save Up to74%Off list…pick the brush style that works best for you. These elite brushes are handmade in Germany! The state-of-the-art synthetic hair makes painting a pleasure! Key Features: * Superb professional brushes handmade in Germany * The Synthetic hair looks and performs like Kolinsky hair * Best quality brush… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - State of the art synthetic for oil & acrylic media The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the very finest Kolinsky while still being animal friendly! Three coats of durable lacquer protect the beautiful wood handles, and nickel-plated brass ferrules hold the Mimik bristles in place. Available in both long and short handles, you have the freedom to pick the brush style that works best for you. These elite brushes are handmade in Germany! The state-of-the-art synthetic hair makes painting a pleasure! Key Features: * Superb professional brushes handmade in Germany * The Synthetic hair looks and performs like Kolinsky hair * Best quality brush ferrules made of nickel-plated silver with protective varnish * The wood handle has a beautiful mahogany finish that is protected by three coats of lacquer * Shape perfectly to a fine edge or split-proof-point * Soft feel, incredible resiliency, and excellent color holding ability * Animal friendly * Perfect For: * All oil color and acrylic media * Easel painting * Fine detail and precision lay down of color * Professionals, art enthusiasts, and students Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Sets * For brush sizes and technical details: Click on the Yellow Icon for each brush. Best Kolinsky Substitute Synthetic Brush Guaranteed to be the best Kolinsky hair substitute you have ever used or your money back! Mimik Kolinsky brushes are considered the best in the world today, and now Oil and Acrylic artists can enjoy the wonderful working characteristics, soft feel, and resiliency. See More
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Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Long Handle Filbert #20Save Up to40%Off list…but truly responsive synthetic bristles! Princeton Catalyst 6400 Polytip Bristle Long Handle Synthetic Brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic hair. This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Super stiff, but truly responsive synthetic bristles! Princeton Catalyst 6400 Polytip Bristle Long Handle Synthetic Brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic hair. This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has real integrity in water. Natural bristle can be rendered useless when it is water-soaked. The true advance in Catalyst is the Polytip feature. For the first time, the tip of each individual hair has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle. By giving each individual hair 2 to 3 distinct tips, Catalyst is able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing a smoother application. Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst pushes even heavy gel mediums with assurance. Catalyst Polytip Bristle brushes truly are tools that move paint. Key Features:* Next Gen Synthetic* Stiff and responsive synthetic bristles* Flag tips to replicate the best Chungking Bristle* Best color holding capacity and shape retention.* High paint load* Even application* Seamless ferrule Perfect For:* Medium to heavy bodied acrylics, heavy gel mediums and oil colour application * Unaltered results when bristles are completely soaked in water* Artists of any skill level See More
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Black Swan Synthetic Red Sable Long Handle Brush-Oil & Acrylic Round #20Save Up to83%Off list…Paintbrush for Use with Oils and Acrylics! Embrace new brush technological advances and save animals at the same time! Black Swan Brushes are an exceptionally durable, animal-friendly synthetic alternative to traditional red sable brushes! The gorgeous ebony bristles are designed to be highly soft… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Experience the Softer Side - a Strong, Beautiful Paintbrush for Use with Oils and Acrylics! Embrace new brush technological advances and save animals at the same time! Black Swan Brushes are an exceptionally durable, animal-friendly synthetic alternative to traditional red sable brushes! The gorgeous ebony bristles are designed to be highly soft yet strong and durable, able to handle heavy bodied media like acrylics and oils with ease. Offering excellent color retention and control, they provide effortless color application for glazing and washes. Bristles are easy to clean and maintain. Brushes are designed with seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules and attached to lightweight, well-balanced wooden handles. The handles are finished with a lovely black matte and dipped with gloss black, creating a brush that truly paints as elegantly as its’ Black Swan name! Bristle tips are designed to keep their shape, ensuring a tight painting edge, rivaling the performance of quality red sable in a synthetic bristle. Soft, luscious synthetic bristles - Embrace new brush technological advances and save animals at the same time! Key Features: * Soft, luscious synthetic bristles * Long Handle Brushes * Designed to be highly soft yet strong and durable * Seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules * Easy to clean and maintain * Durable and resilient bristles * Excellent color retention & control * Lightweight, well-balanced wooden handles Perfect For: * Excellent for acrylics * Handling heavy bodied media * Traditional & water mixable oils * Effortless color application for glazing and washes * Animal-friendly brush alternative * Artists supporting animal rights * Easy brush maintenance & care * Jerry's Exclusive - Best Seller! The Black Swan line of brushes are designed with seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules attached to lightweight, well-balanced wooden handles. The handles are finished with a lovely black matte and dipped with gloss black, creating a brush that truly paints as elegantly as its’ Black Swan name! See More
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Princeton Aqua-Elite Series 4850 Short Handle Round sz. 20Save Up to51%Off list…and synthetic watercolor brushes perform. Aqua-Eliteâ„¢ is a new synthetic-hair brush that is almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky. It is a challenge to see the difference. Aside from the more affordable price, it is the performance of this new synthetic hair technology that makes Princeton… Princeton Aqua-Eliteâ„¢ - Short Handle Synthetic Kolinsky Sable, 4850 Series Kolinsky Sable brushes have long been recognized as the standard of excellence, a comparative benchmark of how other natural and synthetic watercolor brushes perform. Aqua-Eliteâ„¢ is a new synthetic-hair brush that is almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky. It is a challenge to see the difference. Aside from the more affordable price, it is the performance of this new synthetic hair technology that makes Princeton Aqua-Eliteâ„¢ the new standard for discerning artists. (Formerly known as Princeton Elite™) Key Features:* Maximum color holding capacity* Finest point and tapered edge* Comfortable handle* Perfect For:* Watercolor application* Professional artists* Distributing incredible amounts of controlled watercolor in a single stroke See More
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Creative Mark Pro-Stroke Premium White Hog Brush, Round #20Save Up to72%Off list…Hair! Pro Stroke Premium White Bristle Brushes are superbly hand crafted from the finest Chungking Hog Bristle. The natural inwardly curving bristles provide springy response, and the flagged tips hold loads of color for a long, full paint stroke. Specially processed to a unique softness, the hairs… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Finest Quality Pure White Chungking Hog Bristle Hair! Pro Stroke Premium White Bristle Brushes are superbly hand crafted from the finest Chungking Hog Bristle. The natural inwardly curving bristles provide springy response, and the flagged tips hold loads of color for a long, full paint stroke. Specially processed to a unique softness, the hairs work in unison for sure strokes whether using Rounds, Brights, Flats, or Filberts. Hair is hand tied and set in seamless nickel plated brass ferrules, glued and crimped onto balanced matte wooden handles with dipped silver ends. Excellent for traditional and water mixable oils, they can be used with acrylics, caseins, and alkyds. Pro Stroke Premium White Bristle Brushes are sold in sizes up to an impressive size 24, which in a flat, bright, or filbert spans 2 1/2" width, and is capable of laying down a 3" wide brush stroke. They are among the very best brushes produced for serious painters, of all skill levels. Key Features: * Holds a lot of color with great control * Hand tied bristles * Natural flagged tips * Chungking Hog Bristle * Nickel plated brass ferrules * Glued and crimped onto balanced matte wooden handles * Dipped silver ends * Brushes up to size 24! * Available in: Rounds, Flats, Brights, Filberts, Long Filberts * Filbert spans 2 1/2" width - Capable of laying down a 3" wide brush stroke Perfect For: * Holding large amounts of color * Oil and Acrylic Painters * Impasto Style Painting * The very best brushes produced for serious painters, of all skill levels * Excellent quality at great value * See More
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Weber Odorless Turpenoid 8oz BottleSave Up to43%Off list…cleaning brushes, and is perfect for artists working in small (but well-ventilated) spaces or for those who are allergic to or are affected by the strong odor of conventional turpentines and solvents.* Odorless formula should not aggravate allergies* Excellent paint thinner and brush cleaner*… The most popular artists' oil paint thinners and cleaners! Odorless Turpenoid - An odorless substitute for traditional turpentine that retains the same painting properties and drying time as the original. Odorless Turpenoid works well for thinning oil or alkyd colors, creating mediums and cleaning brushes, and is perfect for artists working in small (but well-ventilated) spaces or for those who are allergic to or are affected by the strong odor of conventional turpentines and solvents.* Odorless formula should not aggravate allergies* Excellent paint thinner and brush cleaner* Flammable; store carefully Turpenoid Natural - A certified AP non-toxic and environmentally friendly brush cleaner and conditioner, Turpenoid Natural is made from citrus essences and other natural products. It is not flammable, does not emit harmful vapors, and will not irritate skin or eyes, making it an excellent oil paint thinner for artists seeking safer painting alternatives for themselves or their children. Turpenoid Natural can also work well as an oil or alkyd medium, though it should not be used for washes, glazes, or to "wet" a canvas prior to painting.* Natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly* Safe for artists of all ages* Excellent brush cleaner and conditioner Turpenoid Gel - Fast drying gel medium designed for use with oil and alkyd paints. Turpenoid Gel is clear and semi-soft, making it ideal for impasto techniques while also ensuring the paint layer dries completely. Gel will increase color translucence and decrease drying time of oil paints, rinses out with plain water, and dries to a stable and flexible film.* Fast drying medium body gel for oils and alkyds* Excellent for impasto techniques* Dries to a stable, flexible film Turpenoid Slow Dry - (Formally called Turpenoid Light) Similar to Original Odorless Turpenoid, a mild solvent, but with a much higher 200°F/93 °C degrees Flash Point, and more open work time when combined with other mediums. Turpenoid Slow Dry is a great medium for thinning artist oil colors, plus cleaning artist brushes, painting knives, and palettes. Turpenoid Slow Dry is a highly refined mixture of odorless mineral spirits. It is used for thinning artist oil colors, for modifying oil painting mediums. Safer Studio. It meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) exemption for consumer products. Very slow and complete evaporation, allowing more open time when combining with other mediums.* 200 degree °F flash point* Complete evaporation* Odorless See More
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Princeton Velvetouchâ„¢ Series 3950 Synthetic Blend Brush 1/16" Mini Angle ShaderSave Up to46%Off listPrinceton Velvetouchâ„¢ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes Princeton Velvetouchâ„¢ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring. The synthetic blend is unique… Princeton Velvetouchâ„¢ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes Princeton Velvetouchâ„¢ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring. The synthetic blend is unique to each individual shape to ensure maximum performance. Comfort is ensured with our smooth, signature Velvetouchâ„¢ handle. Key Features:* A superior blend for performance* Best quality for multimedia* Velvetouchâ„¢ comfortable handle* Excellent color-holding capacity Perfect For:* Acrylic & watercolor application* Professional artists* Mixed media applications* Decorative painting See More
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