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Berlin Synthetic Long-Handle Acrylic Brush, Flat Size #6Save Up to85%Off list…Acrylics Oils The Finest Brushes for Painting with Acrylic Colors in the World Or Your Money Back! Today there are hosts of synthetic brushes available, but there has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. The motivation for creating the Berlin Synthetic Long… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Finest Brushes for Painting with Acrylic Colors in the World Or Your Money Back! Today there are hosts of synthetic brushes available, but there has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. The motivation for creating the Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Brush series were artists just like you! We set out to eliminate all of the drawbacks associated with synthetic acrylic brushes. Specifically: synthetic hair that did not hold color or perform with the control and precision of natural hair. With the help of our German brush manufacturer and customer input, we created the Berlin series. As a result of our research, all Berlin brushes are interlocked using a special heat treatment process that creates a bounce-back memory effect and produces a brush with great shape and resistance. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. The mix of filament hair is dependent on the size and shape of the brush. The synthetic filament hair is also treated and shaped so that each brush closely parallels natural hair in texture and tapers to create a very robust brush body with a soft feel at the tip. Each Berlin brush features a nickel-plated silver ferrule and a long Blue Turquoise handle made of wood from sustainable forests. The handles are dipped in a high-grade varnish four times, which helps to keep them in good condition if properly cleaned. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel that will allow you to translate your ideas through your hand and onto the canvas with unparalleled ease. There has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. Ultimate precision and outperforms natural hair! Synthetic hair that will hold color and perform with the control and precision of natural hair. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel! Key Features: * Handmade in Germany * Mottlers, Flats, Brights, Filberts, Rounds & Sets * Interlocked bristles * Bounce back memory effect with great shape and resistance * A blend of four different filament diameters * Synthetic filament hair * Holds color & performs with the control & precision of natural hair * Closely parallels real hair in texture & shape * Long handles * Nickel-plated silver ferrules * Wood from sustainable forestry used * Handle dipped in a high-grade varnish four times * Acrylic Brush Set of 6 w/ Brush Easel Case * Acrylic Brush Set of 12 w/ Brush Easel Case Perfect For: * Acrylics, oils, or alkyds * Easel painting * Fine details * Precise lay down of color * Professionals and art enthusiasts * Students and teachers * Professional acrylic painters * Artists wanting the best experience Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Acrylic Brush Sets Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 6 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 12 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Long Handle Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #12 Bright, #24 Bright, #2 Filbert, #6 Filbert, #16 Filbert, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, #12 Round and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Acrylic Brush Script Liner Set of 3 Long Handle Series 9980: Set includes size #0, #2, and #6 Script Liner. Berlin Acrylic Brush Long Handle Script Liner Set of 3 (Box of 12): Set includes size #0 , #2 , and #6 Script Liner times twelve. Berlin Series 1018M General Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, and 2-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M Large Painting Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, 2-inch Mottler, 3-inch Mottler, and 4-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M The Works Mural Mottler Set: Set contains the 1-inch, 1.5-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch Mottler. See More
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Mimik Hog Professional Synthetic Bristle Brush, Round Size #6Save Up to72%Off list…matter how often you paint! That's why Mimik Hog Synthetic Hog Bristle Brushes are perfect for painting with oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, and more! Mimik Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes are the only brush you need for acrylic painting. You may use them to… Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes - Nature, Improved! Mimik Hog Synthetic Hog Bristle Brushes from Creative Mark provide better brush performance than natural hog bristle brushes. The synthetic bristles are animal friendly, easy to clean, and provide consistent brush response, time after time. The long-lasting synthetic bristles are responsive and do not lose their shape or integrity no matter how often you paint! That's why Mimik Hog Synthetic Hog Bristle Brushes are perfect for painting with oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, and more! Mimik Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes are the only brush you need for acrylic painting. You may use them to paint with the heaviest acrylic paint and the thinnest watercolor or ink! Key Features: * Synthetic multi-filament hair * Professional bristles hold a lot of paint * Hold and release paint with controlled strokes * Seamless, reinforced dual-crimp nickel-plated brass ferrules * Ferrules are electroplated in a stain-resistant black finish * Beautifully balanced, long lacquered wood handles * Easier to clean than natural hair bristles Perfect For:* Oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein and egg tempera* Consistent brush response and control of color release* Artists looking for an animal-friendly alternative without sacrificing quality* Artists looking for a quality brush for the price See More
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Black Swan Synthetic Red Sable Long Handle Brush-Oil & Acrylic Flat #6Save Up to66%Off list…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… 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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Mimik High Performance Synthetic Squirrel Brush, Fan Size #6Save Up to83%Off list…Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes make a great substitute for natural squirrel and sable. The innovative synthetic blend imitates squirrel hair in its ability to hold copious amounts of color for large washes while also offering the control, response, and sharp edge of a Kolinsky sable brush. Each brush has a short blue-grey stained wood handle and a matte nickel-plated brass ferrule. Best of all, no animals are harmed or endangered to make Mimik Squirrel brushes. Finally, a watercolor brush that mimics natural squirrel and sable without endangering animals! Key Features: * Innovative high quality synthetic hair * Mimics squirrel and Kolinsky sable * Holds copious amounts of color for large washes and color lay down * Superb control, response, and sharp edge so loved in Kolinsky sable brushes * Short blue-grey wooden handles * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Popular shapes and sizes * Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Superb brush response * Animal-friendly artists * High color load * Superb control, response, and sharp edge See More
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Ebony Splendor Synthetic Teijin Brush Long Handle Brush Round #6Save Up to86%Off list…Watercolors Acrylics Oils Impeccably crafted with Teijin filament hair, for the feel, look, and performance of fine red sable! These quality brushes are impeccably crafted by hand using Teijin multi-filament hairs, long considered one of the best, most durable synthetics in the world. The fiber… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Impeccably crafted with Teijin filament hair, for the feel, look, and performance of fine red sable! These quality brushes are impeccably crafted by hand using Teijin multi-filament hairs, long considered one of the best, most durable synthetics in the world. The fiber closely parallels natural red sable in look, feel, and performance, and is the perfect answer for glazing and detail brushes for artists of all skill levels. Fine yet firm, the hair provides the perfect shape for glazing, washes, and all prima painting all with split-proof points. Hair is cupped into anodized, plated black seamless ferrules and are finished with red wooden handles with a super strong Dura-Last lacquered finish. Ends are finished in a distinctive black dipped tip. Popular with traveling professional artists, they can take abuse and are easily replaced at a modest cost if lost or damaged. For students and serious amateurs on a budget, those brushes provide a luxury feel comparable to fine European sable brushes. Easily worth more than the suggested retail, you can purchase these with an unconditional guarantee to meet your complete satisfaction! Key Features:* Synthetic Teijin multi-filament hair* Superb edges & split-proof tips* Anodized plated seamless ferrules* Dura-Last lacquered handles* Handmade & inspected* Perfect For:* Budget-minded painters* Acrylics & water mixable oils* Travel & outfitting pochade boxes* Classrooms and workshops* Animal hair alternative - fully synthetic See More
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Creative Mark Qualita Golden Taklon Long Handle Brush Fan #6Save Up to82%Off list…performance of a good brush. The high quality gold talon synthetic hair on the long handled brushes can handle the heavy bodied paint loads of acrylics and traditional and water-mixable oils with ease. Golden Taklon has an excellent resiliency and snap with each stroke, and brushes shape to a crisp… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring bristles with the perfect amount of spring for heavy bodied media! Qualita Gold Brushes have an outstanding range of long handled brushes made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, perfect for most painting applications. The brushes were inspired by artists of modest means, and designed to be a high quality brush offered at an exceptional value. Qualita allows students, amateurs, professionals, and teachers to select high quality painting tools for their artistic pursuits, without the sacrificing performance of a good brush. The high quality gold talon synthetic hair on the long handled brushes can handle the heavy bodied paint loads of acrylics and traditional and water-mixable oils with ease. Golden Taklon has an excellent resiliency and snap with each stroke, and brushes shape to a crisp tapered edge or fine point. The sleek synthetic hair cleans easily and does not stain as badly as natural hair with darker paints. Handmade brushes are set in a golden ferrule and affixed to ochre colored wooden handles, with gloss turquoise and white accents. Qualita Gold Brushes make painting a pleasure! Key Features:* High quality, economical pricing* Easily handles heavy-bodied media* Wide variety of shapes and styles* Finest Golden Taklon hair Perfect For:* Acrylics, traditional & water mixable oils* Fine art and decorative painters* Artists of all skill levels* Classrooms and workshops See More
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Beste Finest Golden Taklon Hair Brush Chisel Brush #6, 4 mmSave Up to71%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring Golden Taklon, the bristles that bounce back every time! Beste™ Superior Golden Taklon Brushes from Creative Mark is one of the finest quality brushes you will ever use. As an artist, you depend on your paintbrush… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring Golden Taklon, the bristles that bounce back every time! Beste™ Superior Golden Taklon Brushes from Creative Mark is one of the finest quality brushes you will ever use. As an artist, you depend on your paintbrush to perform strokes in a reliable manner. After all, your paint brush helps you express your creativity, and no one needs a low-quality brush to cramp their artistic style. It's time you reached for a brush that not only feels good in your hand but keeps its working characteristics painting session after painting session. If you want the best brushes available, here are just a few of the features that make these brushes world class in every way. The multi-diameter Golden Taklon hair holds color extremely well. Only brushes that blend diameters can hold color like this. Each brush is hand tied and shaped for ideal performance. Each round points and each flat comes to a tapered edge. The hair absorbs the color and releases it as it touches the painting surface. The hair then bounces back, even as the color and moisture is greatly reduced. Great response, and snaps back every time! Choose from many shapes as well as unusual ones! Key Features: * Multi-diameter Golden Taklon hair * Keeps its working characteristics * Holds color extremely well * Sharp edges and split-free points * Hand-tied and shaped for ideal performance * Round and flat comes to a tapered edge * Hair absorbs the color and releases * Special ferrules fashioned of brass and anodized in black * Short handle brushes, matte black finish * Perfect For:* Any watermedia (acrylics, watercolors)* Expressing your creativity* Feels good in your hand* Keeps its working characteristics painting session after painting session* Performing strokes in a reliable manner See More
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Creative Mark Pro White Soft Filament Hair Acrylic Brush Filbert #6Save Up to74%Off list…brush response* Holds a lot of color with a lot of control Perfect For:* Serious acrylic artists* Glazing and soft brush strokes* Acrylics, acrylic gouache, oils, caseins* Complete Set includes all 27 Pro-Whiteâ„¢ brushes are made out of a remarkably fine, soft white filament hair. Sizing of brushes… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils An Excellent Choice for Professional Acrylic Artists! Pro White Professional Acrylic Brushes and Sets are created from a remarkably fine, soft white filament hair. This hair holds color wonderfully, bristles shape beautifully, and delivers an excellent brush response. Perfect for most acrylic painting techniques and glazing, but can also be easily used for caseins, acrylic gouache, and water mixable oils. Nickel-plated, seamless ferrules are attached to long, double red lacquered wooden handles. Available in Rounds, Flats, Brights, and Filberts, they are an excellent choice for the serious acrylic artist! Made by Creative Mark. Key Features:* Remarkably fine, soft white filament hair* Pure nickel plated seamless type A ferrules* Double lacquered red primed wood handles* Delivers an excellent brush response* Holds a lot of color with a lot of control Perfect For:* Serious acrylic artists* Glazing and soft brush strokes* Acrylics, acrylic gouache, oils, caseins* Complete Set includes all 27 Pro-Whiteâ„¢ brushes are made out of a remarkably fine, soft white filament hair. Sizing of brushes is similar to bristle hair brushes where as 12 = 1" wide. An excellent choice for the serious artist! See More
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Creative Mark Pro-Stroke Powercryl Acrylic Brush, Bright #6Save Up to80%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Ultimate in Acrylic Brushes! The search for the perfect acrylic brush is over! Pro Stroke Powercryl Ultimate Acrylic Brushes can be used with all types of acrylics, from fluid to extra-heavy bodied acrylics! The secret is Powercryl’s proprietary combination of… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Ultimate in Acrylic Brushes! The search for the perfect acrylic brush is over! Pro Stroke Powercryl Ultimate Acrylic Brushes can be used with all types of acrylics, from fluid to extra-heavy bodied acrylics! The secret is Powercryl’s proprietary combination of 3 separate diameters of synthetic hair filament. The combination gives Powercryl a silky smooth feel, good absorbency, superb structural ability, and excellent rigidity. Bristles shape to a crisp edge or fine point, hold color well, and can power through the heaviest acrylic load with the utmost control. Superbly handcrafted, the interlocked construction allows hair to spring back into position, time and time again. Bristles are mounted in seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules, and double crimped on a long, matte black handle with a red dipped end. Key Features:* 3 diameters synthetic filament hair* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Crisp brush edges & fine points* Seamless nickel-plated ferrules* Quality synthetic at a great price* Elegant flat/matte black wooden handles* Holds a large amount of paint* Perfect For:* Use with any acrylic paint!* Use with water soluble oils* Handling paint, clean up and maintain shape* Students, Amateurs, Professionals* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Move paint with ease on the canvas* Quality and longevity* Nice fine edge great for detail See More
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Wilson Bickford Signature Series-Small Flat #6Save Up to50%Off list…brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle Brushes – Traditional shapes of #10 Large Flat, #4 Filbert, and #6 Round long-handled brushes in smooth synthetic… A versatile assortment of brushes and painting tools hand-selected by master artist Wilson Bickford! Choosing the perfect paint brush for a specific task can be somewhat daunting, but now professional artist and art instructor Wilson Bickford has taken the uncertainty out of the equation! This new line of Signature Series brushes has been hand-selected and developed by Wilson to perfectly complement his wet-on-wet painting techniques, with each specially-designed tool serving a number of purposes. From large bristle brushes for blocking in backgrounds, to the most delicate liners for detail work, Wilson has a brush or painting tool certain to overcome any artistic obstacle. Now you too can learn alongside master artist Wilson Bickford — with his very own line of Signature Series Brushes! * Scenery Brushes – These 1" or 2" wide, angled brushes are made from flag-tipped, stiff natural hog bristle and are specifically designed to hold a lot of color. Their split-hair nature makes Scenery brushes ideal for applying basecoats, rendering foliage techniques, and blending large areas of a painting. The beveled bristles offer a comfortable hand angle and yield unique application possibilities.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Scenery - Large, angled bristle brushes. * Texture Brushes – Made from coarse, stiff natural bristle, 1" or 1 1/2" wide, these flat brushes are excellent for adding texture and depth to large painting areas, as well as creating foliage effects such as grass, trees, and bushes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Texture - Large flat bristle brushes. * Fan Brushes – Available in 2 sizes, these long-handled fan brushes feature premium white hog bristle ideal for blending or creating delicate foliage, water, and cloud effects. The most versatile tool in the Bickford Signature line!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Fans - Great for blending and nature effects. * Mop Brush – This soft, natural hair brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle Brushes – Traditional shapes of #10 Large Flat, #4 Filbert, and #6 Round long-handled brushes in smooth synthetic hair, great for expressive strokes. These brushes are excellent for rendering florals, buildings, trees, and more, and are perfect for "cutting in" areas of a canvas.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Long Handle - Traditional brush shapes and length for multiple uses. * Small Flat Brush – Soft, natural hair Flat brush with a short handle ideal for delicate, detailed blending. A great choice for blocking in smaller areas of work where precise control is needed.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Small Flat - Soft brush for detail blending. * Rake Brush – This short-handled, synthetic hair brush is indispensible for creating textures in grass, hair, barn board, or fur. One of Wilson’s personal favorites for detail work!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Rake - Perfect for texture in hair, grass, fur and more. * Specialty Liner Brushes – Designed specifically for detail and lining work, these brushes are available in a soft natural hair in a #2 Detail Liner or a #2 Long Script Liner, as well as a #2 smooth Synthetic Liner. Different areas of detail require different tools for the job. No single Liner can do it all, so Wilson developed this grouping to meet all his demands.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Specialty Liners - Ideal for detail and lining work. * Painting Knives – Excellent for both mixing paint and applying it to the canvas, these diamond-shaped, offset painting knives come in either Small (1 3/4" long x 5/8" wide blade) or Large (3 1/8" long x 7/8" wide blade.) These tools will give you complete control, whether you’re simply adding accents, or creating an entire impasto knife painting.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Painting Knives - For both mixing and applying paint. * Wipe-Off Tool – This versatile tool is an absolute necessity! Made from smooth, flexible silicone rubber, this double-ended tool features both a chisel tip and a pointed round tip, perfect for scraping, scoring, and lifting paint in a controlled and detailed manner. It’s a wonderful "mistake remover" and is great for reclaiming previously painted areas where you wish to make changes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Wipe-Off Tool - Texturizer and paint "eraser." * "I am very pleased to present my Signature Line of brushes and tools. Much thought went into the final designs, as I have literally tried every brush imaginable over the past 20-plus years. Sorting out what 'worked' and what 'didn't,' I sought to obtain the best possible array, which will meet every painting situation I encounter. Each brush and tool has a primary purpose, but as you'll see in my video lessons, several are multi-functional and can be used for many tasks. "From the comfortable bevel of my Scenery Brushes, to the coarseness of my unique Texture Brushes and my trio of Specialty Script Liner Brushes, every aspect of each item's performance has been considered. These brushes inspire me to greater artistic heights and I'm confident they will bring out the artist in YOU!" —Wilson Bickford, Professional Artist and Art Instructor See More Wilson Bickford Signature Series Art Supplies See More
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Raphaël Softacryl Acrylic Brush 871 Flat Brush #6Save Up to60%Off list…other acrylic brushes. Available in Round, Flat, XL Flat, Angular, Filbert and Multimedia Flat Wash brush types. SoftAcryl 861 Round Brushes - Feature short, synthetic bristles. Perfect for detail or line work and contouring. SoftAcryl 871 Flat Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles.… Soft, flexible, and a high paint load. The perfect brushes for acrylic applications! Raphaël SoftAcryl brushes feature soft, responsive synthetic bristles and stainless steel ferrules. Ideal for acrylics and gouache, these thick brushes capture a high paint load and allow for even application. You will immediately notice a professional feel and superior results to that of other acrylic brushes. Available in Round, Flat, XL Flat, Angular, Filbert and Multimedia Flat Wash brush types. SoftAcryl 861 Round Brushes - Feature short, synthetic bristles. Perfect for detail or line work and contouring. SoftAcryl 871 Flat Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for background work and layering SoftAcryl 8713 XL Flat Brushes - Feature double length, responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for textures and special effects SoftAcryl 8711 Angular Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for downstroke and upstroke work, as well as decorative details SoftAcryl 8712 Filbert Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for glazes, formation and finishing SoftAcryl 280 Multimedia Flat Brushes - Feature soft, responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for washes, backgrounds and use with fluid acrylics, gouache and varnishes Key Features: * Soft, flexible, synthetic bristles * High paint load * Even application * Stainless steel ferrule Perfect For: * Fluid acrylics, gouache and varnish or glaze applications * Artists seeking responsive, supple synthetic brushes * Artists of any skill level See More
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