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Author Topic: Which Brushes?  (Read 971 times)

Offline Ninefingers

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Which Brushes?
« on: April 27, 2018, 02:05:39 PM »
I have been using the triangular-handled Revell brushes for years, but have found that their quality has gone down a lot recently.
I think it's time that I invested in a decent set of paintbrushes that are a bit less 'throwaway'. What do you reccomend?

Offline SteveBurt

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2018, 02:21:07 PM »
Windsor & Newton series 7.
Easily the best brushes I've ever used, and last for years if well cared for.

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2018, 02:21:19 PM »
Rosemary and Co Sable brushes - https://www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/pure-kolinsky-sable

I have the series 22 and 33 brushes and they are excellent. Just make sure to order the short handles :D

Offline Dags

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2018, 02:22:37 PM »
I use Rosemary & Co's Series 33 as 'everyday' brushes and W&N Series 7 for 'Special Occasions'

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2018, 03:04:52 PM »
I use series 7 all the time, Rosemary are a superb choice.
 Series 7 come to a point everytime and the bristles 'break down' at an even rate.
Rosemary Series 33 are the best bang for buck available.
Another fantastic set by Rosemary is Series 401, these are superb for block painting, base painting etc all the bits of painting you don't want to use your expensive brushes for.
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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2018, 03:45:34 PM »
Here is an option if you don't mind waiting (and waiting, and waiting...) for  Kickstarter project.

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2018, 04:27:32 PM »
I recommend buying a good “ brush soap “ if you,re buying pricey brushes . Amazon does one for around £6 which will last for years . I swear by it especially for acrylics. Wash and rinse each session and dry the bushes with a paper towel then leave to dry upright in a jar .

Offline Gary Peach

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2018, 08:35:44 PM »
Got to say Ive used all types and sizes and they have all gone down in standard in the last few years.  Best thing is to try a few and see hoe you get on with them.  It seems silly to think that how YOU paint will effect the brush but it does

Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2018, 11:14:36 PM »
Rosemary Series 33 Kolinsky sable.

Offline Ninefingers

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2018, 02:28:56 PM »
Thanks guys, looks like the Series 33s are the way to go.

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Re: Which Brushes?
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2018, 02:47:13 PM »
Rosemary Series 33 short handle and I just picked up some of their Series 323 Spotters which have short bristles, should be good for placing 'eye balls' and patterns on clothing etc.
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